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Avatar for Quick Service Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning
Quick Service Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning
4.9(
240
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andy was responsive, quick, and knowledgable about the quirks of older houses. He throughly explained the issues, helped prioritized repairs and was clear about which problems were need-to-fix-now problems and which could wait."
Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ehrhardt Brothers Quality Plumbing, Inc
4.9(
410
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Absolutely fantastic! The leaking valve was flooding the bathroom. I called the company and a knowledgeable service person arrived in less than 2 hours. They also sell toilets. Quality name brand meeting my requirements."
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+40

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Modern Plumbing Systems, LLC
Modern Plumbing Systems, LLC
4.9(
493
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Modern Plumbing Systems, Brian Spurlin, 443 623 0709. He repaired my water heater and was prompt, courteous, and honest. He took the time to troubleshoot by text before he came to my house. He then identified and repaired a small problem that saved me from having to replace my water heater. He took the time to answer all my questions by text and at the house. All the positive reviews for Brian are well deserved."
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+15

Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
4.6(
2,119
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician arrived promptly at 9 a.m. as scheduled. However, the 50-gallon water heater that I purchased would not fit in the space so the technician had to wait hours for a new one to be brought to my home. He was very courteous and professional. He apologized several times for the delay. A short time after the new water heater arrived, he had everything up and running. This was my first time using Sila, and I would certainly consider contacting the company in the future."
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31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Wallace Plumbing
5.0(
22
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well let me start by saying I called several water heater companies to inquire about an estimate for my hot water heater that was not getting real hot. He was the ONLY repair person to come out that gave me the feeling he was trying to fix my hot water heater and not trying to sale me a new hot water. I never had a hot water heater water heater issue before therefore i was not familar with pontential problems. Everbody tried to get me to buy something called elements without actually trying to fix my heater. Wallace plumbing was able to identify some pressure thing or something with the thermostat that he fixed and saved me pontially thousands of dollars that other companies tried to sales pitch me. I then called Wallace plumbing because my toliet kept running and Wallace came out and fixed my toliet in minutes and his prices are very affordable. I will be using Wallace plumbing for any future needs and I recommend them!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for TriState Home Services
TriState Home Services
4.7(
181
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1949

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had same day service for heating issues we were having. Was able to get a new system installed within a week (our other system had a cracked heat exchanger & found out at 17 years old & having the old R22 refrigerant, it was time to replace). Friendly, professional, great customer service, loved that they had several different finance options for me and gave me several options to choose from in the price range I was looking for, so I didn't have to worry about getting something I couldn't afford. Highly recommend calling them for service!"
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Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Remedy Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
Remedy Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
4.9(
61
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Rema arrived on time Sunday morning to update my water heater. He installed an expansion tank, duct work and replacing the piping to the thermostat on the water heater. He did an excellent job and took his time. Mr. Rema also went to the local hardware store twice to pick up the material that was needed. The only reason I didn't give him an A was because he quoted me a price at the beginning and then went done on the price and then tried to go back up to the original quoted price. After talking with him he decided to keep the price at the lower amount that he quoted."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
4.9(
85
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed a water heater replacement due to a leak in our existing unit. The company came out promptly after our phone call, provided an estimate, and came back first thing the next morning with a new water heater to install. The owner and staff were patient in answering any questions that we had and did an amazing job cleaning up after they were finished with installation. They went above and beyond to ensure that we were very satisfied with their service. They never made us feel as if they were rushing to complete the job. We would highly recommend them!"
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Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for water heater repair or service projects in Ellicott City, 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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