Serving Greensboro, Winston-Salem and the Triad
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week
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Tank and tankless water heater installation and replacement, sized to your hot water needs and installed to code.
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4.8 on Google
171 reviews from Triad customers
Finding leaks since 1974
The original leak specialists
Local to the Triad
Based in Lexington, NC
Price before work
You approve it before we start
Time to replace
Most tank water heaters give plenty of warning before they fail. These are the ones to watch for.
Most tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years. The date is on the label.
A leak from the tank itself cannot be repaired.
Sediment or a failing part leaves less hot water every month.
Rust from inside the tank shows up in the hot water first.
Sediment baking on the bottom of the tank makes it work harder.
An old water heater uses more gas or power to heat the same water.
Repair or replace
A water heater can often be repaired. When it cannot, we tell you why before you spend a dollar on parts.
The water heater is under about 8 years old
The leak is at a fitting, valve or supply line, not the tank
One part failed: an element, thermostat, thermocouple or gas valve
The repair costs well under half the price of a new water heater
The water heater is 10 years old or more
Water is coming from the bottom of the tank
The hot water runs rusty or brown from the tank
The repair would cost half the price of a new water heater or more
Not sure which side you are on? Our water heater repair team will tell you straight.
Gas or electric
Most homes replace like for like. If you are thinking of switching, this is how the two compare.
Compared
Gas water heater
Electric water heater
Upfront cost
Higher, with venting and a gas line
Lower
Monthly cost
Usually lower where natural gas is available
Usually higher
Hot water recovery
Faster: refills a tank in about an hour
Slower: about twice as long
Venting
Needs a flue or power vent
None
Power outage
Most standard gas tanks keep heating
No hot water until power returns
Typical life
8 to 12 years
8 to 12 years
Switching from electric to gas, or moving the water heater, needs a permit. We handle it when the job needs one.
What is included
Your price covers the water heater and the parts the NC plumbing code requires, so there are no add-ons on the day.
Drain pan and pan drain
The new water heater sits in a pan piped to a drain or outside.
Relief valve and discharge line
A new temperature and pressure relief valve, piped to code.
Expansion tank where needed
Required when a check valve or pressure regulator closes your system.
Gas leak test or electrical check
Every gas joint tested, or the circuit checked on an electric water heater.
New connectors and shutoff
New water connectors and a working cold water shutoff valve.
Filled, tested and set
We fill it, check every joint, set the temperature and show you the shutoff.
Sizing
A tank that is too small runs out mid-shower. One that is too big heats water you never use.
Household
Gas tank
Electric tank
Or consider
1 to 2 people
30 to 40 gallons
40 gallons
The same size you have now, if it keeps up
3 to 4 people
40 to 50 gallons
50 gallons
Tankless if you run out often
5 or more people
50 to 75 gallons
65 to 80 gallons
A tankless water heater
Two showers running at once, a big soaking tub or a hot tub changes the answer. We size it on the visit.
How it works
1
Gas or electric, how old, and where it sits. A photo of the label helps us price it right.
2
Tank or tankless, and the size your household needs, with a written price that includes the code parts.
3
We remove the old water heater, set the new one, connect it to code and test every joint.
4
We fill it, set the temperature and show you the shutoff before we leave.
A like-for-like water heater replacement usually does not need one. Switching fuel, moving the water heater, going bigger or going tankless does. We tell you before we start and pull the permit when the job needs it.
Spread the cost over monthly payments. Ask about financing when you call.
Before you book
It depends on the size, gas or electric, and whether anything changes, like the venting or the location. Your written price includes the water heater and the code parts, so nothing is added on the day.
A straight swap of one tank water heater for another is usually a few hours of work. We give you the timeline with your estimate.
Yes. If your water heater can be repaired for a fraction of the price of a new one, we say so.
Yes. We install tankless water heaters and handle the gas line, venting and permit that come with the switch.
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FAQ
Still not sure what you need? Call and ask. We will tell you straight whether it needs a visit.
Yes. We install and replace traditional tank water heaters and tankless water heaters, and we can help you decide which one fits your home and hot water use.
We install trusted brands such as Bradford White and Navien, following each manufacturer's installation standards so your warranty stays protected.
A straight swap of one tank water heater for another is usually a few hours of work. Switching to tankless, changing fuel or moving the water heater takes longer. We give you the timeline with your estimate.
Yes. Call (336) 784-4014 or use the form on this page to schedule a free water heater installation estimate.
Yes. Financing is available for qualifying water heater installations. Ask our team about it when you schedule your estimate.
It depends on your household's hot water use, your home's layout and your budget. Our technicians assess those before recommending a tank or tankless water heater, so you get the system that suits your home.
Leak detection service area
Leak detection and plumbing from our Lexington office to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and the towns around them. Check your town or ZIP code below.
Tell us what you have now and we will price the right replacement, installed to code.
