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Atlantic Water Heater Pros
4.8(
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+1 more

Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highered Bruce and his team, we're very happy with the service. They installed a couple new baseboard heaters to our existing unit to add more heat to a few rooms that's were cooler than we liked. We're very happy and much warmer. Bruce and his team were responsive and open to everything they were doing. Fast and efficient highly recommended!"
Large Mechanical Room
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Fellowship Plumbing & Mechanical
4.6(
62
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My "On Demand' hot water heater was malfunctioning and I needed to have it repaired immediately as I was flying out to Missouri on 2/27 due to a death in the family. Fellowship Plumbing answered the call and set aside/rearranged some service calls to come on the 26th. He came within the scheduled time, descaled the unit. after further inspection, it was determined that some filters within the unit were clogged w/ silt. They were cleaned and the system is up and running beautifully. The compassion given me under the circumstances was greatly appreciated. The workmanship and service were excellent; I have retained Fellowship Plumbing as my "go to" agent and highly recommend them to anyone needing Excellent, Reasonably priced service."
Bathroom remodel
boiler swap
Stacked combi unit.
shower conversion
Drain work

+39

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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J & O Plumbing, LLC
4.6(
107
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install+5 more

Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JO plumbing was great, they responded quickly and trouble shot the issues. They were efficient, clean and very polite. They are on my speed dial for any of my plumbing needs. I have often recommended them to other family and friends, who later thanked me for the referral."
Response time6 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CJ's Plumbing & Heating Specialists, LLC
4.1(
11
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+5 more

Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removed and disposed of old cast iron baseboard in kitchen (to make way for sliding patio doors) then supplied and installed copper piping & fittings to re-connect remaining baseboard. Chris and team always do a good clean job and I like the ease of doing business."
Installation
Master Plumber / Pipefitter
New Corner Shower unit and plumbing
Biasi B-10 5 section triple pass oil fired boiler
Laars 40 gallon indirect water heater

+14

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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South County Plumbing & Mechanical Inc
4.9(
10
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John and his team are gems! A 15 year old tank went on Father?s Day weekend and John jumped in with excellent customer care! Limped the tank along for use till a new larger more efficient tank could be installed a few days later. No more cold showers for this busy family of 6! Thanks as always John!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget. 

Pros

  • Safer than gas or propane

  • Doesn’t require extensive venting systems

  • Lower upfront costs

  • Simpler to operate

  • No pilot light

  • Easier installation

  • More efficient heating than gas models

  • Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units

Cons

  • Slower to heat water

  • Longer recovery time

  • Possibly higher operating costs

  • Doesn’t work during a power outage

  • Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection

Homeowners insurance may cover the repair or replacement of a water heater if it's damaged by a covered peril, such as a fire or a burst pipe. However, policies typically do not cover repairs or replacement needed due to normal wear and tear, old age, or lack of maintenance. For these issues, a home warranty or a manufacturer's warranty may provide coverage. While the policy might not pay to fix or replace the malfunctioning appliance itself, it often covers the cost of water damage restoration caused by the faulty water heater. Always check with your insurance provider to understand the specifics of your policy.

Most hot water heater manufacturers recommend replacing the anode rod about once every three to five years. Anode rods sacrifice themselves by collecting iron, limestone, and other minerals that would otherwise corrode your hot water heater tank. This abuse wears them out long before your water heater does. Check the rod when you remove it and replace it if more than 50% of the metal has been consumed. Check the rod more frequently if you have hard water or use a water softener. 

Water heater installation code requirements are in place to keep your family and home safe. Water heaters that are installed wrong can simply not work. However, that's an, if you're lucky, type of situation. More commonly, incorrectly installed water heaters pose a real threat from carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, water leaks, and even explosions. 

Traditional gas or electric water heaters last an average of six to 11 years. However, with excellent maintenance, they can last up to 15 years. Heat pump water heaters, on the other hand, last an average of between 12 and 15 years and potentially longer with proper maintenance. In both cases, your home's water quality can be a determining factor regarding the lifespan of your water heater.

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