Tank Water Heater Replacement
Removing the existing unit and installing a properly sized replacement tank heater.
Hot water
Water Heaters & Tankless Systems
Tank and tankless water heater installation, replacement and service — including the hard-water protection that helps a new heater stay in good shape in Central Florida.
How it works
Tank or Tankless?
A tank water heater stores heated water and keeps it ready. It is a familiar, straightforward setup and usually the simplest replacement when you already have one.
A tankless unit heats water on demand as it flows through the unit. It takes up far less space and does not run out the way a tank can, but it requires the right gas, electrical or venting capacity, so the property has to support it.
Hard water matters for both. Scale is one of the most common reasons heaters lose efficiency or fail early, which is why we look at your water when we look at your heater.
At a glance
- Reviewing your hot water use and current equipment
- Confirming space, fuel type, venting and capacity
- Sizing the replacement or tankless unit appropriately
- Draining and removing the existing water heater
Common signs
Signs Your Water Heater Needs Attention
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth taking a closer look at your water.
Hot water runs out faster than it used to
Water temperature swings during a shower
Rumbling or popping sounds from the tank
Rusty or discolored hot water
Moisture, drips or corrosion around the unit
The heater is well past its expected service life
Error codes on a tankless unit
Reduced hot water flow from fixtures
Your options
Water Heater Work We Can Discuss
What makes sense depends on your current setup, available space, fuel type and how much hot water the property uses.
Tankless Installation
On-demand units installed where the property's gas, electrical and venting capacity supports it.
Tank-to-Tankless Conversion
Reviewing what the conversion requires before deciding, including plumbing and venting changes.
Repair & Troubleshooting
Diagnosing leaks, temperature problems, element and thermostat issues and tankless error codes.
Flushing & Maintenance
Tank flushing and tankless descaling to reduce the effects of scale buildup over time.
Hard-Water Protection
Pairing the heater with softening or filtration so scale is treated before it reaches the unit.
Water heater types
Beyond the Standard Tank
Standard tank units (shown above) are the most common replacement. Capacity, fuel or electrical supply, venting and available space also open up these options.
Heat Pump / Hybrid
Uses a heat pump and needs suitable space, airflow, electrical service and condensate drainage.
Tankless
On-demand equipment matched to hot-water demand, fuel or electrical supply and venting.
From the field
Real Installations
A. O. Smith and Rheem water heaters photographed in actual garage and utility-room settings.
Installation & service
What Professional Installation Includes
Work is planned around your property, plumbing layout and the equipment you choose.
- Reviewing your hot water use and current equipment
- Confirming space, fuel type, venting and capacity
- Sizing the replacement or tankless unit appropriately
- Draining and removing the existing water heater
- Installing the new unit with proper connections and shutoffs
- Adding or verifying required safety components
- Testing operation, temperature and connections
- Ongoing flushing, maintenance and repair service
Next step
Planning a Replacement or Upgrade?
A new heater lasts longer when the water feeding it is treated. Request a free water consultation and we will look at both the heater and the water going into it.
View Service AreasStart with a Free Water Consultation
Tell us about your water source and what you are noticing. We will explain the options that fit your property.