Water Heater Replacement in Akron, OH

Are you looking for a new water heater in the Akron, Ohio area? Do you think it might be time for a new one, but you aren’t sure? Have you recently moved into a home and aren’t sure if the current water heater is in good shape?

If any of these or similar situations apply to you, it may be time to get a water heater installed or replaced. Let’s take a closer look at water heaters, how they work, and how to know when it’s time for a replacement.

Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence

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Doug Corwon

Came home from a trip and found our sump-pump battery back-up system had failed. Even though it was late in the day, Evan worked through the evening to complete the repair! Anthony has a great crew working for him!

David M

Have used them a couple times and both times I have had quick reliable service ! Staff have always been super nice and informative. Work has held up and have never had any issues with completed jobs. Price seems fair, and I plan on using them for all my future jobs ! A+++

Ted Fellowes

I discovered an inch of (clean) water in mother-in-law's basement and did not hear the sump pump running - after heavy rains for days.

I called Tony (owner) and he sent Evan - who was very professional, knowledgeable, and informative. He not only explained that the (very) old sump pump had completely failed, he showed me why: the very very old iron outlet pipe had cracked and then sheared off, forcing the pump to work non-stop 24x7 until it burned out. Evan removed the old pump, float and pipes and then installed the new pump, float, and pipes. The water, now 3 inches deep, was all pumped out in under an hour.

The price was reasonable, and I have confidence in the work in part due to the effective explanations Evan provided.

Fortunately, a year before we had emptied the basement and there was nothing on the floor to be ruined by the storm water.

Janet Hanna

Anthony worked with me on the price which I really appreciated. Jocelyn made my appointment and was so pleasant to talk to. Jonathan knew exactly what to do to bring a natural gas line out from my basement to my deck. He did a great job! I highly recommend this company.

Ann Herideen

We had two different plumbing companies telling us that they fixed the problem. They didn't! We didn't get any refund either. Plumbing Excellence found the problem and resolved the issue. Very professional and would recommend them to anyone!!

Eric Barnes

I had water back up through my downstairs toilet. Called a different plumber who snaked the line and ran a camera to find a belly in my line. They said fixing it would likely involve tearing up my concrete basement floor, but wanted to charge me $564.44 to "camera and locate" the belly just to give me an estimate on the repair. That sounded crazy expensive to me to pay almost $600 to get an estimate after they had allegedly already identified the belly.

I called Plumbing Excellence for a second opinion. Jocelyn answered the phone and was very pleasant and helpful. She got me on the schedule the very next morning. The technician, Justin, arrived on time and ran the camera, identified the issue AND the location, and only charged me the $89 service call fee. The issue is not under my basement but in the yard and won't require them to tear up my basement floor. The estimate was very reasonable for the size of the job. They also gave me a narrated video of the camera work that explained the issue and what needed to be fixed.

I was very pleased with my experience with Plumbing Excellence. I highly recommend them. They will be getting my plumbing business from now on.

Cecelia McDonald

This is a great business to call if you have any type of plumbing problems. Their service techs do a great job. We had Grant today and he was fast and efficient. And when I called in yesterday to get an appointment, Jocelyn made sure we got one the very next day. She handles all the calls and appointments.

Parker Casto

I used this plumbing company to flush my hot water tank. The technician was nice and knew what he was doing. He made sure to follow the steps to drain it out and also bleed out the air in the faucet after it filled up.
After speaking with the manager, he explained that it's routine for them to give additional options for appliances and services. The technician quoted me an electric anode rod install and membership.
It did make me feel a little overwhelmed by the price after these quotes, so I did decline them. I think it would be a better approach to print out pamphlets or email them to customers to review and look into upgraded parts or options. That way they can do their own research and decide if they want to go with them before spending the extra money.
I do recommend this company if you have plumbing needs, and the manager said he will take my advice about the pamphlets and look into doing that.

Zane Belsito

Crystal & John were amazing today. I called with issues of a slow main line clog. They were able to get a tech to my house today luckily. John was very knowledgeable and friendly. He got all the info he needed then explained everything very well. Allowing me to pick his brain where I wanted, it was very appreciated. I signed up for the standard membership since I decided based on the amazing service I'll be using them for my future plumbing work I have planned. Thank you so much.

Which Type of Water Heater Do You Have?

There are several different types of water heaters available, including:

Electric
Propane
Gas
Tankless
Solar
On-Demand
Conventional

How Do Water Heaters Work?

Most water heaters tend to work the same way, regardless of which type of fuel they use. The main difference is that some units store water in a tank and use fuel to heat it, while others can heat water “on the fly” and create hot water as needed. The former are more traditional units, while newer ones tend to be able to heat the water as it becomes necessary.

Do I need water heater replacement?

Here are a few of the most common signs that your water heater needs maintenance and possibly needs to be replaced:

The water isn’t getting hot anymore
It makes a weird hissing sound or other unexpected noises when you turn the faucet on
You start to notice that it takes longer for the water to heat up than it used to
For gas units, the constant need to reignite the pilot light
Water begins to pool up underneath the unit, suggesting a potential leak
The house’s water bill is higher than usual

Additionally, there may be times when your current water heater works fine, but you might want to get it replaced anyway. For example, if you have a propane or natural gas model and you’d prefer electric (or vice versa) or if you just want to upgrade to a newer or better model for better performance.

How Long Do Water Heaters Last?

The lifespan of a water heater depends on several factors, including the style, manufacturer, how often it’s used, and more. However, generally speaking, conventional water heaters last a little over 10 years, electric units last 8-12 years, and tankless or solar units can last up to 30 years.

If you’ve recently bought the house or for another reason don’t have the documentation, you might not have the paperwork that came with the water heater. On the side of the unit, there should be a serial number that identifies the individual unit. You can then go to the manufacturer’s website, look up that number, and find the exact date that it was made.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Water Heater?

There are several factors that determine how much it’ll cost to install a water heater, including the size of the unit, the amount of labor it’ll take, how many parts we need to order, building codes that need to be followed, the cost of removing the old unit, small renovations to fit the new unit into place, and more.

For a more detailed quote or to find out more about how Buddy’s Plumbing Ecellence can help, give us a call or text at the number on this website.

Get Your Water Heater Installed or Replaced in Akron with Buddy's Plumbing Excellence

If you live in the Akron area and need a water heater installed or replaced, look no further than Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence, Your Fixed-Right-The-First-Time-Plumbers! Through our years of experience helping people like you throughout the area, we have what it takes to give our customers plumbing at the speed of NOW!