"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/katy/texas-leak-detections-reviews-2015832.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Chavez Plumbing Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan C."},"reviewBody":"1. One day during the week of April 21, 2014, my husband called Chavez Plumbing because my tenant?s water heater stopped working. The water had gone from roughly 120° to scalding and then a few hours later stopped heating water altogether. 2. The same day or the day thereafter, Mr. Chavez came to look at the water heater, pressed the reset button, and left a $85.00 invoice. While he was here, my tenant told him that she believed the ?thermostat? (which regulates the water temperature) was the problem since the ?element? (which heats the water) apparently still worked because the water temperature was scalding before the water heater?s reset button was tripped. He ignored her request. 3. On Thursday night, April 24, the water heater water went from roughly 120° to scalding again, and by Friday morning, April 25, the heater no longer put out hot water. My husband and I were out of town until Saturday evening, April 26, and therefore did not call Mr. Chavez until Monday morning, April 28 when he requested another service call.
4. On Tuesday afternoon, April 29, two men from Chavez Plumbing came and replaced the element, despite my tenant?s attempt to tell them that it was not the element that needed replacing but rather the thermostat, since again, the element obviously worked if it was heating the water to scalding, which causes the reset to trip and turn off the heater.
5. On Thursday May 1, my tenant?s water heater again failed. My husband and I were out of town until the evening of Saturday, May 3. However, my tenant called Mr. Chavez on Saturday, May 3 to discuss the matter. Mr. Chavez apologized for the inconvenience and told her that he had would voided the $85.00 invoice from his first visit. Mr. Chavez said he could replace the thermostat, but that it more than likely was not the problem, and that we really need a new hot water heater at a cost of $1,500. She told him that she and I would call him on Sunday, May 4. 6. On Sunday afternoon, May 4, my tenant and I called Mr. Chavez to once again discuss the water heater problem. Mr. Chavez still recommended replacing the heater at a cost of $1,500. He also said that if we wanted him to replace the thermostat he would do so, but he could not get to it until perhaps Tuesday, May 6. I told him that a cost of $1,500 for a water heater that cost around $400 retail was ridiculous even if he did have to crawl into an attic. 7. On Monday morning May 5, at 2:30 a.m., my tenant?s attic water alarm sounded, which is installed in both the air handler and water heater pans. Tired of dealing with Chavez Plumbing, we called another plumber on Monday morning, May 5, who came that day. Upon entering the attic he discovered that the condensate line for the air handler was detached, causing the condensate (water) to run into the overflow pan, thus sounding the water alarm. It was his opinion that since the condensate line was detached and broken at the elbow that someone had recently bumped into the line. Since no one except Mr. Chavez and his men had been in the attic for almost a year it is clear that one of them broke the line, probably accidentally. 8. My tenant called Mr. Chavez on Monday, May 5 to advise him that we took care of the problem and he would not need to do any further repairs. Mr. Chavez hung up on her. 9. My tenant has had no problems with the water heater since the thermostat was replaced by the second plumber on Monday, May 5. Today is Thursday, May 15, 2014. At no time did Mr. Chavez or his men attempt to check the water heater thermostat by using a multimeter, which is standard equipment for such a purpose. Either they do not own one, or they are interested in doing a through job. Furthermore, Mr. Chavez first attempted to a quick fix for the water heater by pressing the reset button without attempting to diagnose the problem. He then sent his men to replace the heater?s element, which is a much more expensive and time consuming job than replacing a thermostat and a job which was totally unnecessary. While replacing the element, his men broke the condensate line on the air handler in the attic, allowing water to drain directly into the overflow pan. Luckily, we had a water alarm installed in the overflow plan which prevented what could have been a disaster. During our dealings with Mr. Chavez, he was at times rude, unprofessional, dismissive, and either did not know what he was doing or thought he could take advantage of us. I will never use this plumbing company again. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/chavez-plumbing-inc-reviews-138560.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Big State Plumbing Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kenneth K."},"reviewBody":"It took two trips yet once they had the water heater it took about one hour. My concern is the cost required an additional 200 dollars due to being in an addict. Suggest to note the cost is for garage water heater replacement. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/needville/big-state-plumbing-inc-reviews-129734.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Heights Handyman","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kirstin W."},"reviewBody":"My old water heater sprang a leak on a weekend. I contacted Scott early Saturday morning to see he was able to help me. He came over to inspect the problem within a few hours and provided a cost for the work. On Monday, he was able to deliver and install a new water heater. On top of that, he helped me find a good deal on the water heater. I purchased all items required and he delivered it to my home. He talked me through each step, he did not change the price he quoted, and he was a pleasure to work with. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/heights-handyman-reviews-6221553.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Lilli M."},"reviewBody":"The work was okay. I have had troubles with my water heater since the day it was installed. They have come out several times for the repair on my water heater. They claim that the problem is that the wind continues to blow the pilot light out and I need to keep the door open. I don’t see how the wind gets to it as the water heater is inside the house. It goes out all the time and any morning when I wake up, I may not have hot water."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/abacus-plumbing%2C-air-conditioning-and-electrical-reviews-174425.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"CTR Mechanical Services Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Nancy S."},"reviewBody":"He did a good job. I had purchased a hot water heater from the other place. So they sent out a repair service person. He was a contractor that contracted with the manufacturer of the hot water heater. Basically, he rebuilt the whole hot water heater. It was under warranty so he didn’t charge us anything. He was very thorough and he was very confident. I was very disappointed the hot water heater was very new and it was already screw up. So the options were replacing it or this. He just told me that he would change out enough of it that it would be virtually like getting a new one. This is 2013 and it is still functional. I was pleased and he did a good repair. There was no price, it was under warranty. He knew his stuff. He could probably take that thing apart in his sleep. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/ctr-mechanical-services-inc-reviews-7801525.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"A+ Castle Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jill S."},"reviewBody":"We got a number of estimates for installing a tankless water heater and re-piping our house. Our house is a small bungalow so, we wanted estimates for attic installation and outside installation. We ultimately chose an outside tankless water heater. We are extremely happy with our choice. A+ Castle Plumbing's estimate was competitively priced. We chose them because we felt comfortable with Jerry, the owner's knowledge and professionalism. Our bungalow had the original galvanized pipe. They replaced the original pipe with Pex. Jerry insured that we chose an appropriate tankless water heater for the size of our house. They were efficient and professional. We would definitely use A+ Castle Plumbing again. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/magnolia/a%2B-castle-plumbing-reviews-449362.htm"},"position":10}]}
Water Heater Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Porter, TX
He came out around 1PM. He was troubleshooting for the first 15 minutes. He went into our attic and then found the cause. He found water in the attic over our hot water heater. Then he saw that the cap was loose on the vent on our roof above our hot water heater. He said the water on the roof...
Wade W.
5.0
06/2017
I called for a quote. I already had another company visit properties give me an estimate that I thought was high. Texans Water Heaters quoted me over the phone at a much more reasonable price; $1180 for new Rheem 50 gal natural gas water heaters located in attic. Since I was doing 2 homes at...
Benita B.
5.0
02/2015
Miguel arrived on the same day I placed the call to the owner David. I was thrilled when he had the exact replacement in his truck for the light bulb and gasket! He drained the spa water into the pool, replaced the old fixture with the new, then refilled the spa with water. Miguel waited to...
Susan C.
1.0
05/2014
1. One day during the week of April 21, 2014, my husband called Chavez Plumbing because my tenant?s water heater stopped working. The water had gone from roughly 120° to scalding and then a few hours later stopped heating water altogether. 2. The same day or the day thereafter, Mr. Chavez...
Kenneth K.
4.0
09/2013
It took two trips yet once they had the water heater it took about one hour. My concern is the cost required an additional 200 dollars due to being in an addict. Suggest to note the cost is for garage water heater replacement.
Kirstin W.
5.0
09/2013
My old water heater sprang a leak on a weekend. I contacted Scott early Saturday morning to see he was able to help me. He came over to inspect the problem within a few hours and provided a cost for the work. On Monday, he was able to deliver and install a new water heater. On top of that,...
Lilli M.
3.0
09/2013
The work was okay. I have had troubles with my water heater since the day it was installed. They have come out several times for the repair on my water heater. They claim that the problem is that the wind continues to blow the pilot light out and I need to keep the door open. I don’t see how...
Nancy S.
5.0
04/2013
He did a good job. I had purchased a hot water heater from the other place. So they sent out a repair service person. He was a contractor that contracted with the manufacturer of the hot water heater. Basically, he rebuilt the whole hot water heater. It was under warranty so he didn’t charge...
Jill S.
5.0
02/2013
We got a number of estimates for installing a tankless water heater and re-piping our house. Our house is a small bungalow so, we wanted estimates for attic installation and outside installation. We ultimately chose an outside tankless water heater. We are extremely happy with our choice....
Team Enoch is an electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roofing services company that is passionate about providing the best value and service in the industry. Our technicians are licensed and insured. We would love the opportunity to give you a free estimate over the phone. Give us a call or send us an email with the specifics of your job.
"They did an excellent job replacing my kitchen faucet. Devlan was professional and did a great job cleaning up after the job was complete."
Shelly P on September 2025
Team Enoch is an electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roofing services company that is passionate about providing the best value and service in the industry. Our technicians are licensed and insured. We would love the opportunity to give you a free estimate over the phone. Give us a call or send us an email with the specifics of your job.
"They did an excellent job replacing my kitchen faucet. Devlan was professional and did a great job cleaning up after the job was complete."
The most transparent water heater prices in Houston! We list all our water heater replacement prices online and stick to them. Water Heater Pros is a specialized plumbing company focused on water heater installations and repairs (both tank type and tankless). Proudly serving the Greater Houston Area for over 30 years, we are a family owned business that believes in honest, fair pricing and back that up by listing all our water heater replacement prices on our website. When you want premium service at a fair price, call Water Heater pros for instant pricing of your water heater installation or repair needs.
"I recently purchased an older home and they replaced a 20+ year old Bradford White 50 gallon gas water heater with a brand new model. They came and assessed the unit, and told me what other improvements my set up needed to bring up to code. Their hassle free estimate was very fair. The installation was thorough and professional. Got the extended warranty just for my peace of mind."
Jerson R on October 2025
The most transparent water heater prices in Houston! We list all our water heater replacement prices online and stick to them. Water Heater Pros is a specialized plumbing company focused on water heater installations and repairs (both tank type and tankless). Proudly serving the Greater Houston Area for over 30 years, we are a family owned business that believes in honest, fair pricing and back that up by listing all our water heater replacement prices on our website. When you want premium service at a fair price, call Water Heater pros for instant pricing of your water heater installation or repair needs.
"I recently purchased an older home and they replaced a 20+ year old Bradford White 50 gallon gas water heater with a brand new model. They came and assessed the unit, and told me what other improvements my set up needed to bring up to code. Their hassle free estimate was very fair. The installation was thorough and professional. Got the extended warranty just for my peace of mind."
Jerson R on October 2025
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Best deals always ,fast response times ,Free diagnostics always we do it all with Your Home Plumbing. With us it’s all about you! Our view is to make plumbing affordable to all people. You should never have to break the bank for top tier work looking toward to serving u and establishing a relationship God bless.
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Thomas C on October 2025
Best deals always ,fast response times ,Free diagnostics always we do it all with Your Home Plumbing. With us it’s all about you! Our view is to make plumbing affordable to all people. You should never have to break the bank for top tier work looking toward to serving u and establishing a relationship God bless.
Call and ask about our Free Salt Delivery!! 832-788-9938. Licensed Water Treatment Specialist with over 20 years of experience. Primary Solutions Consulting services Houston and the surrounding areas by offering Softening Equipment Supplier, Filters, System, Softeners. water softener repair and service and sales. water filters and purifiers. Cost is determined by the job.
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Bob S on August 2025
Call and ask about our Free Salt Delivery!! 832-788-9938. Licensed Water Treatment Specialist with over 20 years of experience. Primary Solutions Consulting services Houston and the surrounding areas by offering Softening Equipment Supplier, Filters, System, Softeners. water softener repair and service and sales. water filters and purifiers. Cost is determined by the job.
"Thanks for 18 years of ensuring that I have the best quality water possible coming into my homes. I highly recommend Primary Solutions!"
Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric is a family-owned home service company for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services in the Spring area. Our customers love our business so much, a lot of our new clients are brought in on recommendation! This word-of-mouth approach helps spread the word about us and helps us reach more valued customers in our community. Trust our team with your home services needs for regular service appointments or emergency jobs in Spring. Contact us today!
Bacon Plumbing Heating Air Electric is a family-owned home service company for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services in the Spring area. Our customers love our business so much, a lot of our new clients are brought in on recommendation! This word-of-mouth approach helps spread the word about us and helps us reach more valued customers in our community. Trust our team with your home services needs for regular service appointments or emergency jobs in Spring. Contact us today!
Plumbing and Drain Innovations, a residential plumbing service and repair business, are dedicated to doing a quality job at a fair price. We service and install, all plumbing fixtures associated with a residential home. At this time unfortunately, we do not clear sewage or drain lines with cable machines. We are truly your neighborhood plumbers.
"Everything they said they would do was completed in a timely fashion."
Sam B on March 2024
Plumbing and Drain Innovations, a residential plumbing service and repair business, are dedicated to doing a quality job at a fair price. We service and install, all plumbing fixtures associated with a residential home. At this time unfortunately, we do not clear sewage or drain lines with cable machines. We are truly your neighborhood plumbers.
"Everything they said they would do was completed in a timely fashion."
John Moore has been a family-owned and operated business since 1965. We understand the trust you place in our company when you invite us into your home. “Call John & Get Moore” is more than our company’s slogan; it’s our pledge to you. We’ll explain everything and provide upfront, honest pricing options, so you feel confident from start to finish. We only hire the very best craftsman and give them the very best training and resources. All of our work is backed by the integrity of the John Moore name.
"recently called John Moore Services for what should have been a simple plumbing issue — a clogged bathroom sink connected to my air conditioner drain line. I reached out after seeing their TV commercial promoting clogged sink service for “about $69.” What I quickly discovered is that this advertised rate applies to an extremely narrow and unadvertised category of sinks that almost no real-world situation meets. My straightforward, less-than-20-minute fix was quoted at over $600 to snake. This is an outrageous markup for such a basic job. As a former small business owner, I find these tactics troubling. This is a textbook example of bait-and-switch advertising — grabbing attention with a low price, then upselling with inflated charges once the customer is committed. Practices like this harm consumers and tarnish the reputation of the many honest, hardworking service providers in our community. Shame on you, John Moore Services. My strong recommendation: Do Not Use."
John N on October 2025
John Moore has been a family-owned and operated business since 1965. We understand the trust you place in our company when you invite us into your home. “Call John & Get Moore” is more than our company’s slogan; it’s our pledge to you. We’ll explain everything and provide upfront, honest pricing options, so you feel confident from start to finish. We only hire the very best craftsman and give them the very best training and resources. All of our work is backed by the integrity of the John Moore name.
"recently called John Moore Services for what should have been a simple plumbing issue — a clogged bathroom sink connected to my air conditioner drain line. I reached out after seeing their TV commercial promoting clogged sink service for “about $69.” What I quickly discovered is that this advertised rate applies to an extremely narrow and unadvertised category of sinks that almost no real-world situation meets. My straightforward, less-than-20-minute fix was quoted at over $600 to snake. This is an outrageous markup for such a basic job. As a former small business owner, I find these tactics troubling. This is a textbook example of bait-and-switch advertising — grabbing attention with a low price, then upselling with inflated charges once the customer is committed. Practices like this harm consumers and tarnish the reputation of the many honest, hardworking service providers in our community. Shame on you, John Moore Services. My strong recommendation: Do Not Use."
Our mission is to be a plumber that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"$850.00 when all other plumbing companies were charging covid rates above $1500.00."
Jason M on February 2025
Our mission is to be a plumber that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"$850.00 when all other plumbing companies were charging covid rates above $1500.00."
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"At first the company seemed super helpful. Eric was always pleasant and seemed to be supporting us. HOWEVER, they told us that they were dealing directly with insurance and that we wouldn't need to worry about anything. Therefore no costs, no options, no explanations of services were ever given to us. When the bill came back higher than insurance would cover they assured us that Joyce was the best in the business and would get it taken care of for us. the gap ended up being $3000 out of our pocket and as far as I can tell, no genuine effort was made to come to an agreement because we would have to pay it anyway. They were not actually working for us. In addition, the whole process was frustrating because appointments were made with us, where we canceled plans and they never showed or called. They removed equipment before it was dry and then covered themselves by putting it back in. At the end of the day our house is dry as is our bank account. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!"
Kari E on May 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"At first the company seemed super helpful. Eric was always pleasant and seemed to be supporting us. HOWEVER, they told us that they were dealing directly with insurance and that we wouldn't need to worry about anything. Therefore no costs, no options, no explanations of services were ever given to us. When the bill came back higher than insurance would cover they assured us that Joyce was the best in the business and would get it taken care of for us. the gap ended up being $3000 out of our pocket and as far as I can tell, no genuine effort was made to come to an agreement because we would have to pay it anyway. They were not actually working for us. In addition, the whole process was frustrating because appointments were made with us, where we canceled plans and they never showed or called. They removed equipment before it was dry and then covered themselves by putting it back in. At the end of the day our house is dry as is our bank account. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!"
Since 1992, JD Precision Plumbing Services has been serving The Woodlands, TX and it’s surrounding areas in all of its plumbing needs. If you are looking for dependable, honest and hardworking technicians we are the plumbers for you. Call us now to schedule an appointment!
"Be very careful if you need any plumbing work done in The Woodlands. DO NOT call JD Precision Plumbing, they are modern day Pirates. They charged me $800.00 to replace this one small section of water main. took every bit of 30 minutes. They say free estimates on their website. When I called for service, I was told there is a $175.00 service call charge and would be I would be credited this amount if work is done. I'm thinking it cannot cost much over $175.00 to fix. (wrong). They estimated $791.00 to fix it. I'm not home due to a surgery and have buddy relaying info to me. I think ok, the $791.00 less the $175.00 so $616.00 to me. (wrong again). I not only get charged 791.00! they added 3% for using a credit card. Now I'm at $815.00 to fix. I try getting justification on charges from their operations manager only to be told JD Precision plumbing is so big and they have higher overhead than any other plumbers, therefore have higher costs for service. I call BS."
David B on February 2024
Since 1992, JD Precision Plumbing Services has been serving The Woodlands, TX and it’s surrounding areas in all of its plumbing needs. If you are looking for dependable, honest and hardworking technicians we are the plumbers for you. Call us now to schedule an appointment!
"Be very careful if you need any plumbing work done in The Woodlands. DO NOT call JD Precision Plumbing, they are modern day Pirates. They charged me $800.00 to replace this one small section of water main. took every bit of 30 minutes. They say free estimates on their website. When I called for service, I was told there is a $175.00 service call charge and would be I would be credited this amount if work is done. I'm thinking it cannot cost much over $175.00 to fix. (wrong). They estimated $791.00 to fix it. I'm not home due to a surgery and have buddy relaying info to me. I think ok, the $791.00 less the $175.00 so $616.00 to me. (wrong again). I not only get charged 791.00! they added 3% for using a credit card. Now I'm at $815.00 to fix. I try getting justification on charges from their operations manager only to be told JD Precision plumbing is so big and they have higher overhead than any other plumbers, therefore have higher costs for service. I call BS."
David B on February 2024
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FAQs for water heater service projects in Porter, TX
The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.
Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.
It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.
It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.
In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.
The Porter, TX homeowners’ guide to water heater services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Looking to replace or upgrade your water heater? Use this water heater replacement cost guide to see what the work will cost and what factors affect your total.
Wondering how much a water heater expansion tank costs? Use this cost guide to get an accurate estimate and learn how to choose the right one for your home.
While solar water heater costs are a bit higher than a standard system, this energy-saving option could pay for itself in a few years. Here’s what you need to know.
Testing a water heater thermostat starts with shutting off the power and using a multimeter. Follow this guide on how to test your water heater thermostat.
Worried your water heater might freeze this winter? Learn to spot the warning signs and how to safely thaw your tank or tankless system out if necessary.