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Water Heater Installation in Joliet, IL
When a water heater is past saving, the new one should be sized for your household and set up to handle Joliet's mineral-heavy water. We install it to code and give you a flat price first. From our office on Ottawa Street.
When It's Time to Replace Your Water Heater
Replacement makes sense when:
The Tank Leaks
A corroded tank can't be fixed. Shut off its water and call.
It's Around 10 Years Old
Tank heaters typically last 8 to 12 years. In Joliet, heavy sediment can shorten that.
It's Full of Sediment a Flush Won't Clear
When the buildup has hardened, the tank's useful life is usually over.
It Can't Keep Up
More people or bathrooms than it was sized for.
Our Water Heater Installation Process
A new heater involves the gas or electric supply, the venting and the water lines:
1. Size and Type
We recommend a size and fuel, tank or tankless, based on your household.
2. Flat Price
One price for the heater and the install.
3. Install to Code
Venting, gas or electric and water connections done to today's code, with the permit where required.
4. Protect the New Tank
We set up a drain pan where it makes sense and show you how to flush it.
Installing Water Heaters in Joliet Homes
Joliet's homes span more than a century, so no two installs are quite the same.
Old Chimneys in Older Homes
Homes near downtown often vent into old masonry chimneys. A new heater may need a liner or a power-vent model. We check before install day.
Mineral-Heavy Water
Joliet's well water builds sediment fast. Pairing a new heater with regular flushing, and in many homes a water softener, helps it reach its full life.
Newer Homes, Bigger Households
In west side homes from the 1990s and 2000s, the original heater may now be serving a bigger family. We size for how you use hot water today.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Price shock is the top complaint about water heater replacement.
1. Check the Old Heater First
If a repair makes more sense, we'll tell you.
2. Options Explained
Tank, tankless, gas or electric, with costs and lifespans.
3. A Price You Agree to First
Flat rate up front, clean space when we leave.
Customer Stories
Water Heater Installation Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Kept in excellent contact. Got here very timely. Work complete of water heater installed and the old one removed. All left in good shape and working. Kept in good contact and a great job."
★★★★★
"Edgar's the man. Not only did he install my water heater, but asked to test the quality of the water to see if that could've lead to the damage and the leak of my last water heater. My water was at a 7 on the hardness scale, and it's supposed to be at 2 or 3. So he reccomends a new water softener, and im thankful that he did. [...]"
★★★★★
"We had an emergency hot water heater problem and Alex did a great job getting a new appliance installed the same day I called for help. Great company! I'd use them again."
Got Questions?
Water Heater Installation Questions From Joliet Homeowners
A straight tank swap usually takes a few hours.
A straight tank swap usually takes a few hours. Venting changes, a fuel change or a move to tankless takes longer. You'll get a realistic timeline first.
In Joliet, it's worth considering. A test shows how much it would help.
In Joliet, it's worth considering. The well water is mineral-heavy, and a softener slows scale buildup in the new tank. A water test shows whether it's worth it for your home. See water filtration.
It should be done by a licensed plumber, with a permit where required.
Water heater replacement involves gas or electric, venting and plumbing, and it should be done by a licensed plumber and permitted where required. A bad install can create a carbon monoxide or water damage risk you won't notice right away.
It depends on the heater and any code updates. You get a flat price first, with financing available.
It depends on the type, size and fuel of the new heater and any venting, gas or code updates. 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 Joliet
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking pipes, drips under the sink and hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, worn-out 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 a New Water Heater?
Our Joliet office is at 311 N Ottawa St, Suite 2, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Crest Hill, Lockport, Rockdale, Romeoville, Plainfield, New Lenox, Manhattan and more.
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