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title: "Water heater repair & replacement"
description: "Gas and electric tank water heaters repaired or replaced, priced by tank size, installed to code with the permit filed and a 6-year warranty on the new tank."
url: "https://plumbo-astro.pages.dev/services/water-heater-repair/"
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# Water heater repair & replacement

> Gas and electric tank water heaters repaired or replaced, priced by tank size, installed to code with the permit filed and a 6-year warranty on the new tank.

- Price: from $1,450 / job
- Typical visit: 3–5 h
- Technicians: 1–2 plumbers

## What's included

### Whole home

- Water pressure tested
- Photos of the work on your ticket

### Laundry & utility

- Main shut-off valve tested

### Water heater

- Burner, elements, and thermostat tested
- Tank flushed, sediment drained
- Anode rod checked
- Pressure relief valve tested
- Venting and gas connection checked for leaks
- New heater installed to code, permit filed

## Extras

- Thermal expansion tank: + $245
- Old heater hauled away: + $95
- Pressure-reducing valve: + $345

## Not included

- New gas line runs: Quoted separately after a site visit.
- Electrical panel or circuit upgrades: Needs a licensed electrician.

## Questions

### Repair or replace?

A failed thermostat, element, or gas valve on a heater under eight years old is worth repairing. A leaking tank is not: the tank itself has failed. We price both when it's close.

### What size do I need?

40 gallons suits one or two bathrooms, 50 gallons a family of four. We check your current tank and how you use hot water before we recommend a size.

### Is the price installed?

Yes: tank, connectors, relief valve, the permit, and the install. Add the expansion tank and haul-away if you need them.

### How long am I without hot water?

Most replacements are done in one visit, with hot water back the same evening.