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Atlantic Water Heater Pros
4.8(
51
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Serving Westerly, 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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J & O Plumbing, LLC
4.6(
106
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Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"J&O Plumbing is professional and they provide quality work. Not only did install a tankless hot water heater for us, they also got rid of some older plumbing that needed replacing, installed our new garbage disposal, connected our new sink & dishwasher as well overhauled our bathroom plumbing and installed new fixtures! They were on time, courteous and the quality of work was excellent and they are very fair with pricing."
Response time6 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
AAA Plumbing, Heating, and Contracting
4.0(
164
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Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Customers say: True professional

"Bill was extremely responsive and a true professional. I could tell he had a wealth of knowledge. I had a short window of time to replace an indirect water heater. He was on it. Set the appt. to measure and the date to complete the job was exactly what I needed to keep guest plans for the upcoming weekend. I will be sure to keep his # handy!!! Great work, great job, and a nice guy. Hit the jackpot with this one!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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South County Plumbing & Mechanical Inc
4.9(
9
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Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jon the owner is really the best around no doubt,he tackled a job that others literally said it was too much of a job for them, others gave crazy prices off the top Of there head, south county plumbing had the plumbing supply company(Viking no hole depot crap) come out to accurately price out all the materials. Others wanted to take the shortcut and do ?pex? , Jon did all old school copper and no quick connects , everything was soldered .i can say enough , they would be at my door at 7 am sharp everyday. Withought south county plumbing is the areas best plumber , honest, neat, and quality"
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FixItNow Services
5.0(
35
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Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Derek came over the same day I called looking for a price quote. He correctly diagnosed the problem and agreed to replace the in- ground pump immediately. No money down. Payment due after I was satisfied the work was complete. The price was fair. The work was professionally completed the same day. The Warranty information was clearly explained and documented. But more importantly, I had the confidence the entire water system had been tested and the bad pump was the only problem. Very honest contractor. Would highly recommend."
Tankless Water Heater
Radiant Heat Install
New Boiler Install
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Scott's Plumbing
4.3(
50
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Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

"Our water heater started leaking around 7:30 at night. I ended up in touch with Service Magic, and not 5 min later, Scott was calling to respond to the request. He had just gotten in from a long day, but helped over the phone tremendously. He even took my call at 9:00 when I called back to ask if they accept credit cards. He made an appointment for the next morning, and gave me a quote over the phone. My husband was home when they came to replace the water heater, and was incredibly impressed with the job they did. Price was exactly what was quoted, and service was great. They even answered my husband's questions about other items in our house."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stephen A Almeida Plumbing Co
4.9(
65
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Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came after hours on Christmas Eve and replaced our water heater because we were expecting lots of guests. They were quick, courteous, and very professional. We we're so grateful that they showed up right on time and knew exactly what we needed fixed. We would highly recommend this service to anyone!"
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Electric water heaters do not need an attached vent, but the location of the water heater should allow for roughly 12 inches of clearance around it. This allows cool air to flow around the appliance and allows repair technicians to work on its components safely. The exact amount of clearance space required depends on your local building codes.

Electric water heaters typically last 10 to 20 years, though proper maintenance can extend their lifespan. If your unit is over a decade old and showing signs of inefficiency—such as higher energy bills, frequent repairs, or leaks—replacement is a smart investment. Tankless models last over 20 years, which can make them a longer-lasting alternative to traditional tank water heaters.

If your gas water heater is over 20 years old, it should be replaced. Gas water heaters can last up to 12 years and while they can exceed this expectancy if well-maintained, a heater that's 20 years old would require replacement. The heater is unlikely to run as efficiently as a new model and could be more expensive to do so.

No, boilers and water heaters are not interchangeable because they serve different primary functions. Boilers are used for central heating systems, providing hot water or steam to heat your home. In contrast, a water heater's purpose is to supply hot water for daily household use, such as for faucets and showers. A water heater alone cannot supply the warm water or steam needed for a central heating system.

While they are not interchangeable, it is common to have both a boiler and a water heater. In fact, a conventional boiler often works best when a water heater system is already in place. The two systems can be combined to provide both heating and hot water, either by pairing a boiler with an indirect water heater or by installing a premade combination boiler-water heater unit. For home heating, some homeowners may also opt for a furnace instead of a boiler.

A leaking water heater could potentially last for a few weeks or months before you need to repair it. However, it's not advisable to wait too long. Once your water heater starts leaking, it's likely that the underlying cause of the leak is getting worse as time goes on. Without immediate repair, your water heater could fail. Instead of using a leaky water heater, you should turn it off and call a pro to fix it.

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