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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I can’t say enough good things about Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence. After another highly rated local plumbing company failed to clear my grease-clogged kitchen drain—leaving me with more frustration than results—I called Buddy’s, and they got the job done.

Unlike the first company, Buddy’s wasn’t afraid to access the clean-out, and they used a smart combination of augering and jetting to clear the blockage properly. What’s more, they completed the job in less time than the previous company, who had charged me more for achieving absolutely nothing.

Fast, efficient, knowledgeable, and professional—I’ll be calling Buddy’s for any future plumbing needs without hesitation.

Jacquiline Stadelman

I would like to thank Kevin he was amazing he did what it needs to be done and straight forward to all my questions and he only did what we talk about what it need fix.he actually did more of what i expected. Hes Friendly he did find a way to made me laugh and ease my mind.. with my issues with my plumbing ... I will definitely recommend Kevin and Plumbing excellent. And call u guys next time I need plumbing done.
Kevin suggested that i don't touch plumbing ever again 🤣

And to the person who answer my call and made it happen thank you

Joey Crookshanks

We called Buddy's to replace a water heater that was leaking. They send out a repair person very quickly to get us a quote. They were very reasonably priced. Once we agreed on the heater we wanted they were back the next morning to install. Ryan, the technician was very kind and helpful . He answered all of our questions with a smile on his face. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was in working order. Overall excellent experience, and we will be using them for any plumbing needs we have in the future! Thank you Ryan and Buddy's!!!

cherie mcclain

I was very pleased with the work done by Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence. Kevin, the tech who installed my water softener, was kind and very knowledgeable about the work being performed. And he completed the job within the timeframe he said he would. I am so glad I found this plumbing company. I will definitely use them in the future!

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.

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!