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Avatar for Hampton Roads Water Services
Hampton Roads Water Services
5.0(
183
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or ReplaceSolar Water Heater System - Install+6 more

Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The employee came over at the time he said he was gonna be there(on time), he was friendly, knowledgeable, and timely on installing the elements in my water heater. The price of the install was very reasonable, and I would advise anyone with a plumbing need, water heater, or otherwise, to contact Hamton Roads Water Services, they will do you right."
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Water Softener and Water Heater Installs
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Water Softener and Water Heater Installs

+91

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Russell's American Mechanical
4.7(
1,072
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair

Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My daughter had a great experience with American Mechanical when they installed a Tankless Water Heater. So I called when I needed help figuring out a leak under my kitchen sink. Ed was the plumbing expert that figured out the problem. He provided me with an estimate and answered all my questions. I will use this company to fix this problem and any future plumbing projects I have. Great customer service"
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Lighthouse Mechanical Heating & Cooling
4.9(
40
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charles arrived on time & performed a through diagnostic of my system. He also verified that my air handler & thermostat settings were correct for the components installed with my system. Charles was polite and offered advice on how to keep my system running efficiently. Overall a great experience. Would definitely recommend LightHouse Mechanical and especially Charles for anyone needing HVAC work done."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rose Brothers Heating and Ac
4.7(
102
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Having never used gas heat before and just purchasing an older home I wanted to make sure it was in good operating condition and to learn a bit more about how the system worked. Technician took his time to help me understand the system. Provided what I feel was honest information and was very helpful without pushing replacement of what we all knew is a very old system. He made me feel confident the system was in good working condition and performed a very detailed inspection even with an annoying customer standing over him the entire time. Great job
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+1

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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K&J Mechanical Services LLC
4.7(
23
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After calling to explain the problem, was told to turn the system off with the possibility that someone might come out the same day. They called back shortly to set up an appointment for service at an agreeable time the next day (within 24 hours). The two men arrived on time and checked the equipment. They found the likely cause of the problem, were very pleasant, informative, and professional. We plan to set up a seasonal maintenance program with this same company for two independent heating/cooling units in our home.
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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
The Fire & Water Company, LLC
4.0(
28
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Installer came unprepared to to fix fire caulk he damaged as well as not having a lift device to get the water heater onto it's stand. Had to go buy fire caulk at my expense and find a board for him to slide new water heater up to get it on the heater stand."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Fire & Water Company, LLC
4.1(
22
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Courteous,prompt response to call,guickly scheduled appointment, arrived on time, work completed efficiently,inspection scheduled and work approved by inspector. I a. Now having them install a Rennai Tankless Water Heater system. Will be using them for future plumbing,electrical and other work. I highly recommend The Fire and Water Company, and they are locally owned. Shop Local!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cassidy's Plumbing Co. Inc.
3.9(
310
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cassidy's Plumbing was very responsive and eager to get our home back online with water, they reworked their schedule so that from talking on the phone to water heater installed and running in 2.5 hrs. The price was competitive and the workmanship was excellent. Would definitely recommend."
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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

Every city and state will have its own set of installation codes and laws. Some won’t require you to obtain a permit before replacing your water heater, though we recommend you do, regardless of the local codes. On the other hand, some cities and states might require secondary permits for plumbing and electrical work related to the installation. Check with a local water heater installation company and local building codes to confirm which permits are required and what the specific laws are.

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. 

The average water heater holds between 40 and 60 gallons, but the exact amount of water that comes out during draining will depend on your unit’s capacity. The amount of time it takes to drain a water heater averages from 10 to 30 minutes.

Price variations arise from size, type (tankless or tank), efficiency grades, and installation complexity, including labor and materials.

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