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Tank Leaking or Out of Hot Water for Good? Water Heater Replacement in Beaverton
When a tank starts leaking from the bottom, no repair will save it. We take out the old water heater, install the new one and have hot water running again, often the same day you call.
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About this service
Water Heater Replacement for Beaverton homes
A water heater rarely gives much notice. One morning the shower runs cold, or there is a puddle spreading across the garage floor from under the tank. Some of those problems can be repaired, and our emergency water heater repair service covers them. A tank that has rusted through cannot be repaired, and at that point replacement is the only fix.
Most tank water heaters last somewhere around 8 to 12 years. Past that age, a failed part is often a sign of more failures to come, so it is worth comparing the cost of the repair with the cost of a new unit before you spend money on the old one. We look at the heater, tell you which way we would go and explain why.
The new heater has to match your household's hot water use, connect safely to the gas or electrical supply, vent properly and be strapped against earthquakes. We handle the whole job and take the old unit away when we leave.
What's included
What Our Water Heater Replacement Covers
- Gas tank water heatersReplacement of natural gas tanks, including the gas connection, venting and a leak check.
- Electric tank water heatersReplacement of standard electric tanks, wired to your existing circuit and tested.
- Tankless water heatersReplacing a failed tankless unit, or changing from a tank to tankless where the gas line and venting allow it.
- Sizing the new unitWe match the tank size or flow rate to the number of people and bathrooms in the house.
- Valves, connectors and strapsNew shutoff valve, supply connectors, relief valve drain line and earthquake straps as the job needs.
- Old unit removalWe drain, disconnect and haul away the old water heater.
Step by step
How We Handle Your Water Heater Replacement
- 1
Tell us what happened
A leak, no hot water or an old tank you want gone before it fails. If it is leaking, we help you shut it off by phone.
- 2
We check and recommend
We look at the heater's age, condition and connections and tell you whether repair or replacement makes sense.
- 3
Out with the old tank
We drain and remove the old unit and prepare the gas, water and vent connections.
- 4
Install, fill and test
The new heater is set, strapped, connected, filled and fired, and we check every fitting for leaks.
Warning signs
Signs You Need Water Heater Replacement
When to call
Call right away if the tank is leaking. Turn off the cold water valve above the heater, and turn off the gas or the breaker that feeds it. A small leak from a rusted tank can open up without warning and empty 40 or 50 gallons onto the floor. If the heater still works but is old and showing the signs above, call before it fails so you can choose the replacement on your own schedule.
Many water heaters in Beaverton homes sit in the garage, where a slow leak can go unnoticed for days. Replacing a water heater in Oregon usually needs a plumbing permit, and the new tank has to be strapped to resist earthquakes. Ask us about the permit when you call.
Call (503) 447-2838- Water pooling under the tankA leak from the tank itself means the steel has rusted through. That cannot be patched.
- Rusty or brown hot waterRust in the hot water only often comes from the inside of an aging tank.
- Rumbling or popping soundsSediment has hardened on the bottom of the tank, which overheats the steel and shortens its life.
- Hot water runs out faster each yearSediment buildup and worn parts leave less usable hot water in an old tank.
- The heater is over 10 years oldRepairs on a tank near the end of its working life often cost more than they return.
Questions
Water Heater Replacement FAQs
Can you replace a water heater the same day?
Often, yes. Standard gas and electric tank sizes are common, and a like-for-like replacement is usually finished in a single visit. Tell us the fuel type and tank size when you call.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
A leaking tank has to be replaced. For other problems it depends on age: a failed part on a five-year-old heater is usually worth repairing, while the same repair on a twelve-year-old tank often is not. We tell you which we would choose and why.
What size water heater do I need?
It depends on how many people live in the house and how much hot water you use at the same time. We ask about bathrooms, laundry and the size of the old tank, then recommend a size.
Can I switch from a tank to a tankless water heater?
In many homes, yes, but a tankless heater often needs a larger gas line and different venting than the tank it replaces. We check both before you commit.
Do you take the old water heater away?
Yes. We drain it, disconnect it and haul it away as part of the job.
Water Still Running? Call Now.
A real person answers 24/7 and a plumber reaches your Beaverton home the same day. We have been doing exactly this for 28 years.