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Water Heater Replacement and Installation in Columbus, OH
When a water heater is past saving, the new one should fit how your household uses hot water today. We size it, install it to code and give you a flat price first. From our office on West Goodale Boulevard.
When It's Time to Replace Your Water Heater
Replacement makes sense when repairs stop paying off:
The Tank Itself Is Leaking
A corroded tank can't be repaired. Shut off the water to the heater and call.
It's Past About 10 Years
Tank heaters typically last 8 to 12 years. The manufacture date is on the label.
It Can't Keep Up Anymore
More people, a new bathroom or a bigger tub can outgrow the old heater.
It's Loud and Full of Sediment
Years of mineral buildup that a flush no longer clears usually means the tank is near the end.
Our Water Heater Installation Process
A new heater touches your gas or electric supply, venting and water lines. We handle each one:
1. Size and Fuel
We look at your household and your setup and recommend size and type: gas or electric, tank or tankless.
2. One Flat Price
One price for the heater and install before any work begins.
3. Install to Code
We remove the old heater and install the new one with the venting, gas or electric and water connections today's code requires, including any permit.
4. Test and Walk Through
We test for leaks and proper operation, show you the shutoffs and leave the space clean.
Installing Water Heaters in Columbus Homes
About 1 in 4 Columbus homes was built before 1960, and older basements bring a few things to plan for.
Old Chimneys and Venting
Many older homes vent the water heater into a masonry chimney built for different equipment. A new heater may need a liner or a power-vent model. We check before install day.
Narrow Basement Stairs
Older brick homes often have steep, tight basement stairs. We plan the swap around them, and we'll tell you if a tankless unit would fit better.
Protecting the Next Heater
Columbus water is moderately hard to hard. A drain pan, a yearly flush and, where it makes sense, a water filtration setup help the new heater last.
The J. Blanton Difference614-547-6516
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Price shock is the most common complaint about water heater replacement. Here's how we avoid it.
1. A Technician, Not a Salesperson
We check the old heater first. If a part fixes it, we'll say so.
2. Options Explained
Tank or tankless, gas or electric, what each costs and how long each lasts.
3. A Flat Price Before We Start
You get one number before any work begins, and the work area is cleaned up after.
Customer Stories
Water Heater Installation Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"Communication, information and installation went great. Price was very competitive. Shane explained everything extremely well and Alex installed hot water tank beautifully. Shortly after Alex left a gas leak from an old valve on the piping to the tank occurred and needed to be replaced, Alex came back same night and fixed it. This is a 5-Star company."
★★★★★
"Lou was so wonderful! So pleasant, explained everything in details I could understand, went above and beyond! Thank you, Lou!"
★★★★★
"Michael was very professional installer had leak and replaced water heater. He kept me updated on his progress. Very helpful"
Got Questions?
Water Heater Installation Questions From Columbus Homeowners
A straight tank swap usually takes a few hours.
A straight tank swap usually takes a few hours. Changes to venting, fuel type or location, or a switch to tankless, take longer. We'll give you a realistic timeline before we start.
Usually, yes. We handle permits where they're required.
Usually, yes. Water heater replacements generally require a permit and inspection, since they involve gas or electric, venting and plumbing connections. We take care of it as part of the job where it's required.
It depends on your household and bathrooms, not just the old tank.
It depends on how many people live in the home, how many bathrooms you have and when you use the most hot water. We size the new heater for how you live now, not just to match the old tank.
It depends on the heater and any venting or code updates. You get a flat price first, and financing is available.
It depends on the type, size and fuel of the new heater and any venting, gas or code updates your setup needs. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins, and financing is available.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Columbus
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for a New Water Heater?
Our Columbus office is at 1387 W. Goodale Blvd, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Victorian Village, German Village, Bexley, Hilliard, Dublin and more.
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