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Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Water Heater Replacement and Installation in Evanston, IL
A tank that's leaking, a heater past 12 years or one that can't keep up anymore. We size the replacement, install it to code, check the venting and haul the old one away. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
When to Replace Your Water Heater
Usually when:
The Tank Leaks
It can't be repaired.
It's 10 to 12 Years or Older
Check the label.
Rusty Hot Water
The tank is corroding.
Repairs Keep Coming
Put the money into a new one.
How We Replace Your Water Heater
Start to finish:
1. Check Space and Venting
Before we quote.
2. Install to Code
Connections, relief valve and venting.
3. Test and Haul Away
Leaks and draft checked.
Water Heater Installs in Evanston Homes
Older homes add a few steps to a simple swap.
Chimney Venting
If the furnace has moved to a side vent, the water heater may need a liner or new venting.
Narrow Basement Stairs
We measure so the new tank fits.
Hard Water
A new heater lasts longer with yearly flushing, or a water softener.
Going Tankless?
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
One flat price.
1. Options Explained
Size, fuel and venting.
2. A Flat Price
Parts, labor, haul-away.
3. Usually Same Day
For most swaps.
Venting a New Heater in an Older Evanston Home
Many older Evanston homes vent the furnace and water heater through the same masonry chimney. When a high-efficiency furnace is installed, it often gets its own plastic vent, leaving the water heater alone in a chimney sized for two. That can cause poor draft and condensation. When we replace your water heater, we check the draft and tell you whether the chimney needs a liner or whether a power-vent heater is the better choice.
What Affects the Price of a New Water Heater
Size and fuel come first. In older Evanston homes, venting can be a big factor: a chimney liner or power-vent unit may be needed. Access, like steep stairs or a tight space, adds labor. Code updates like an expansion tank may apply. We check everything and quote one flat price.
Customer Stories
Water Heater Installation Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"Thanks Christian for such a great maintenance! Flushing our water heater and going above and beyond rodding out our tub!"
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"Julian and Avery did a great god at our maintenance visit. They were very knowledgeable and thorough they even flushed my water heater! Thank you Avery and Julian from J Blanton."
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"Joey was timely and efficient. He took care of checking and servicing our water heater, and went above and beyond to also check on previous repair work that had been done!"
Got Questions?
Water Heater Replacement Questions From Evanston Homeowners
It depends on your household.
It depends on how many people live there and how many bathrooms you have. Most homes use 40 or 50 gallons.
Sometimes.
Sometimes, if the heater is the last appliance on an old chimney. We test the draft.
Usually.
Usually, for a like-for-like swap.
Yes.
Yes, we haul it away.
Only if you run out often.
Only if you run out of hot water often. A bigger tank costs more to keep hot.
Yes, with a drain pan.
Yes, with a drain pan and proper venting to protect the rooms below.
It depends on size, type and venting. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on size, fuel type, venting and access. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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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 Evanston
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Sewer Repair
Cracked clay pipe, roots and repeat backups in laterals that can be 80 to 100 years old.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, hidden leaks behind plaster and worn-out pipe in older homes.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up when it rains.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for Reliable Hot Water?
Our Evanston office is at 1603 Orrington Ave, #600-1085, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Rogers Park, Glenview, Winnetka and more.
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