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Top-Rated Water heater repair or service pros in Barnesville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Fred and Son Plumbing
Fred and Son Plumbing
4.8(
68
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Barnesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Service was completed as expected. Fred came with his son promptly in the morning. He first assessed the issue and made a recommendation for the repair. The work seems to be of good quality. Final price was just as quoted. Fred was very professional and quite personable. Overall I’m happy with their work and excellent customer service. Highly recommended! I will going to Fred for my future plumbing needs."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Beacon Home Services, Inc.
4.6(
2,092
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Barnesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Services were prompt, clean and efficient. Tech was knowledgeable and personable. Water heater was affordable. Estimate (free) was done on site - not guessing over the phone."
Beacon Home Services - Electric, Plumbing, Drains
New water heater replacement
Our Team
Electrician - Installing 2 new electrical panels
Beacon Home Services - Electrician

+31

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
580 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCarthy Services MD
4.2(
385
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Barnesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had to replace a water heater quickly. Gave me a competitive quote with a water heater with desirable specs within a day and scheduled me the day after. Technician was knowledgeable and efficiently performed the work. Water heater performs just fine. Cleaned up workspace and took a few mins to walk through water heater and maintenance after."
Installing a new A/C system.
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter of Maryland
4.3(
1,102
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Barnesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A1 Tech Stephen Loyd with Mr. Rooter Plumbing provided excellent service in removing the old water heater and installing the new water heater. He was professional and provided awesome customer service. Well done!"
Mr. Rooter of Baltimore fleet
Response time50 mins
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Markool Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.7(
18
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Barnesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and efficient. Chris did an A/C repair on a part under warranty from another company. He quickly coordinated getting the new part through the warranty and completed the repair quickly. Will recommend to others."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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American home services
4.8(
120
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Barnesville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We originally found AMS via Angie's List, and the owner came out very quickly to do a free inspection and talk to use about everything he was seeing -- high potential for mold within the walls of the shower, and other possible areas (on drywall of opposite side of walls, floor, etc.) He showed us all readings on the tools he was using, talked to us in detail about what he recommended -- namely, complete destruction of the tile-walled shower due to multiple instances of bad grout (old shower) and the resultant mold problem within the walls as well as on the floor of the shower. He also recommended some touch-up painting with anti-mold paints where water spotting occurred on our main level ceiling, rather than a more complex/expensive and in his view unnecessary ceiling patch. His crew was excellent, keeping things very clean and on schedule and luckily no major issues were found besides demolishing just the existing shower and raising up the old linoleum flooring followed by completely painting all exposed areas with Aftershock anti-mold primer paint to minimize problems in the future. He stayed at the estimate of about $3K for this work as agreed. (I eventually put in a new shower and floor myself.) For his second visit, he came out for another free inspection of some mold exposed in a main level bathroom ceiling when some plaster that had been wet down a few years ago when doing some cleaning broke away. This was a very small mold spot, and had a companion of some other mold shadowed behind wallpaper. AMS did another free inspection of this problem for me today, and advised that it was something I could definitely handle myself - ceiling and walls were bone-dry all around the area and it would be simple to just remove a patch of the wallpaper (which we plan to remove in this room anyway), scrub the mold with appropriate cleaner, re-plaster the small area of the ceiling that would need it, and then paint with Aftershock primer paint. He even gave me recommendations on places to get all my materials, including the brush I would need to match the existing ceiling texture. Even when I offered to pay for the inspection, he refused -- just asked me to write up a couple reviews, which I'm happy to do. I'm the type of person that likes to find high-quality businesses to form relationships with. As much as no one wants to use a mold remediation service, I would definitely call AMS again if I need to."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
4.6(
2,180
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Barnesville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The people from Sila were excellent. They replaced our hot water heater quickly and with attention to detail. We had an odd configuration of gas piping that also turned out to be lose, they reconfigured to make it fit the space much better and was secure. They also redid an outdoor connection that had rusted and casing deteriorated from UV rays. Very pleased with their work, fair and reasonable pricing, would hire again."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for water heater repair or service projects in Barnesville, MD

Warning signs include fluctuating water temperatures, a pilot light that repeatedly goes out, unusual noises from the tank, or complete heating failure. You might also detect a rotten egg smell, indicating a potential gas leak, or notice water that never reaches the proper temperature. If your water heater is over eight years old and displaying these symptoms, the gas valve is a likely culprit. Professional inspection is recommended, especially if gas odors are present.

Water heater gas valves are not universally interchangeable. Each valve must match your specific water heater's make, model, and specifications. Important compatibility factors include gas type (natural gas vs. propane), BTU rating, connection types, and physical dimensions. Using an incorrect valve can result in poor performance, premature failure, or dangerous gas leaks. Always consult your water heater's documentation or a professional plumber to identify the appropriate replacement valve for your unit.

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