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Water heater installers and replacers in Gainesville

Gen3 Plumbing
1395 Ronald Reagan Lane
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Gen3 Plumbing
1395 Ronald Reagan Lane
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

At Gen3 Plumbing, our mission is to serve our community with exceptional plumbing services using integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

"Amazing work, very professional. Rick was able to come out and fix multiple issues at once in a timely manner."

Quinton C on April 2024

At Gen3 Plumbing, our mission is to serve our community with exceptional plumbing services using integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

"Amazing work, very professional. Rick was able to come out and fix multiple issues at once in a timely manner."

Quinton C on April 2024


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O'Callaghan Plumbing
P.O. Box 2783
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
O'Callaghan Plumbing
P.O. Box 2783
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

O'Callaghan Plumbing Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very Professional and kept a clean job site. Very reasonable price, on time & responsive! Will definitely use them again!!"

Michael S on August 2023

O'Callaghan Plumbing Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very Professional and kept a clean job site. Very reasonable price, on time & responsive! Will definitely use them again!!"

Michael S on August 2023


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Paramount Plumbing Heating Cooling
4197 Tuggle Road Northeast
4.94(
335
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Approved Pro
Paramount Plumbing Heating Cooling
4197 Tuggle Road Northeast
4.94(
335
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

With over 20+ years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Shane is a person that takes pride in the work he performs. Shane and Jason replaced a 50 gal gas water heater with the efficiency of true professionals. Everything about the service he was going to do was explained explicitly. I will hire Shane for any future plumbing issues that would require his expertise. Thank you , Shane and Jason for a job well done."

Craig P on June 2025

With over 20+ years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Shane is a person that takes pride in the work he performs. Shane and Jason replaced a 50 gal gas water heater with the efficiency of true professionals. Everything about the service he was going to do was explained explicitly. I will hire Shane for any future plumbing issues that would require his expertise. Thank you , Shane and Jason for a job well done."

Craig P on June 2025


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Garner Plumbing, Inc.
5450 Technology Parkway Suite 400
4.52(
263
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Approved Pro
Garner Plumbing, Inc.
5450 Technology Parkway Suite 400
4.52(
263
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

Garner Plumbing, Inc., is a family owned and operated business, offering plumbing services for both commercial and residential applications. We specialize in resolving all types of plumbing problems. We can handle new installation, as well as, service for existing plumbing. We carry and install many major brands of electric, gas and tankless water heaters. Our service area includes Hall, Jackson, Barrow and Forsyth Counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Also, we offer 24 hour emergency services. We are extremely passionate about the work that we do and you can trust us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. If you are looking for a plumber you can depend on, please call Garner Plumbing today!

"I can't thank the guys enough for coming to the rescue. I started a toilet repair that should have been fairly easy, however….. So after realizing the job was too big for me I turned to Angi's list and they connected me to Garner Plumbing. They showed up that afternoon and had the job fixed within a half an hour or just a little more. I feel very confident in the work they did and they were very nice to work with. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing plumbing service and the Jefferson, Athens, Winder area ."

Becki B on May 2024

Garner Plumbing, Inc., is a family owned and operated business, offering plumbing services for both commercial and residential applications. We specialize in resolving all types of plumbing problems. We can handle new installation, as well as, service for existing plumbing. We carry and install many major brands of electric, gas and tankless water heaters. Our service area includes Hall, Jackson, Barrow and Forsyth Counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Also, we offer 24 hour emergency services. We are extremely passionate about the work that we do and you can trust us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. If you are looking for a plumber you can depend on, please call Garner Plumbing today!

"I can't thank the guys enough for coming to the rescue. I started a toilet repair that should have been fairly easy, however….. So after realizing the job was too big for me I turned to Angi's list and they connected me to Garner Plumbing. They showed up that afternoon and had the job fixed within a half an hour or just a little more. I feel very confident in the work they did and they were very nice to work with. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing plumbing service and the Jefferson, Athens, Winder area ."

Becki B on May 2024


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Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3755 Harrison Rd SW Suite 200
4.40(
56
)
Approved Pro
Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3755 Harrison Rd SW Suite 200
4.40(
56
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
363 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric heating and cooling business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We hold Master's licenses in all three trades and are members of the Plumbing Heating Cooling & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing electrical or heating and cooling systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"Thank you!"

Stephanie E on July 2025

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric heating and cooling business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We hold Master's licenses in all three trades and are members of the Plumbing Heating Cooling & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing electrical or heating and cooling systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"Thank you!"

Stephanie E on July 2025


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Ace Hardware Home Services
10 River Ct SE
4.57(
419
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Approved Pro
Ace Hardware Home Services
10 River Ct SE
4.57(
419
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Backed by the name you know and trust, Ace Hardware Home Services delivers expert plumbing, heating, and cooling solutions throughout Atlanta and North Georgia. We’re proud to be bringing helpful to the home with our Red Bow Promise: quality craftsmanship you can see, friendly service you can experience, and a pledge you can trust—your satisfaction is guaranteed, or we’ll make it right. Whether you need a water heater replacement, drain cleaning, leak repair, toilet or faucet installation, or help with a major plumbing issue, you can count on us for reliable, professional service and a commitment to getting the job done right. Contact us today, we’re here to help!

"Very little knowledge of the work to be done,complained the entire visit."

Kathy M on February 2025

Backed by the name you know and trust, Ace Hardware Home Services delivers expert plumbing, heating, and cooling solutions throughout Atlanta and North Georgia. We’re proud to be bringing helpful to the home with our Red Bow Promise: quality craftsmanship you can see, friendly service you can experience, and a pledge you can trust—your satisfaction is guaranteed, or we’ll make it right. Whether you need a water heater replacement, drain cleaning, leak repair, toilet or faucet installation, or help with a major plumbing issue, you can count on us for reliable, professional service and a commitment to getting the job done right. Contact us today, we’re here to help!

"Very little knowledge of the work to be done,complained the entire visit."

Kathy M on February 2025


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Grey Plumbing, LLC
346 Fairfield Drive
5.00(
21
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Approved Pro
Grey Plumbing, LLC
346 Fairfield Drive
5.00(
21
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

I’ve been a plumber for about 9 years and I love what I do! My company is all about the American way, providing the best goods and services at the best prices possible. We appreciate your business:)

"This company exceeds my expectations. Austin is knowledgeable and strives to meet all your needs. I hired him to replace a hot water heater, but he ended up finishing other plumbing projects that my renovation contractor failed out. Justin also came to assist and was great. This is my forever go to Plumbing Company."

Julie J on January 2025

I’ve been a plumber for about 9 years and I love what I do! My company is all about the American way, providing the best goods and services at the best prices possible. We appreciate your business:)

"This company exceeds my expectations. Austin is knowledgeable and strives to meet all your needs. I hired him to replace a hot water heater, but he ended up finishing other plumbing projects that my renovation contractor failed out. Justin also came to assist and was great. This is my forever go to Plumbing Company."

Julie J on January 2025


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Clark's Heating, Air and Plumbing
6322 Stonebridge Cove
4.83(
12
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Approved Pro
Clark's Heating, Air and Plumbing
6322 Stonebridge Cove
4.83(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
10 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Since 2013, Clark's Heating, Air and Plumbing provides heating, air conditioning and plumbing services to both residential and commercial customers. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very professional. Very thorough. Will answer all questions without rushing out the door. Will give options. Been using this company for A/C and heating maintenance for a few years now and find them very reliable."

Susan K on October 2018

Since 2013, Clark's Heating, Air and Plumbing provides heating, air conditioning and plumbing services to both residential and commercial customers. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very professional. Very thorough. Will answer all questions without rushing out the door. Will give options. Been using this company for A/C and heating maintenance for a few years now and find them very reliable."

Susan K on October 2018


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TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
9800 Old Dogwood Rd
4.84(
589
)
Approved Pro
TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
9800 Old Dogwood Rd
4.84(
589
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1759 local quotes requested

TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a customer-focused residential service company. We fix & replace electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for Greater Atlanta homeowners. Please call our office to schedule your appointment today. 770-667-6937

"I recently had an electrical inspection done by TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment the technician arrived, the experience was professional, thorough, and reassuring. They took the time to explain everything they found in a way that was easy to understand, and I felt confident I was in good hands. What stood out most was their attention to detail—they didn’t just check the basics, they inspected the entire system to ensure my home was safe and up to code. No high-pressure sales, just honest advice and helpful recommendations. I’ll absolutely be using TE Certified again and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-tier electrical service."

BRIAN S on June 2025

TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a customer-focused residential service company. We fix & replace electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for Greater Atlanta homeowners. Please call our office to schedule your appointment today. 770-667-6937

"I recently had an electrical inspection done by TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment the technician arrived, the experience was professional, thorough, and reassuring. They took the time to explain everything they found in a way that was easy to understand, and I felt confident I was in good hands. What stood out most was their attention to detail—they didn’t just check the basics, they inspected the entire system to ensure my home was safe and up to code. No high-pressure sales, just honest advice and helpful recommendations. I’ll absolutely be using TE Certified again and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-tier electrical service."

BRIAN S on June 2025


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Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3705 Harrison Rd SW
4.66(
131
)
Approved Pro
Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3705 Harrison Rd SW
4.66(
131
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
4042 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"They told us "Our dispatch fee to come out is $39 and we waive that towards any work or repairs, including diagnostics." The electrician went to check and stayed at the property for less than 5 mins after confirmation to do full diagnostic of the electrical system. I don't think less than 5 mins is enough to run a full diagnostic and later on advise to upgrade the whole panel."

John P on May 2025

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"They told us "Our dispatch fee to come out is $39 and we waive that towards any work or repairs, including diagnostics." The electrician went to check and stayed at the property for less than 5 mins after confirmation to do full diagnostic of the electrical system. I don't think less than 5 mins is enough to run a full diagnostic and later on advise to upgrade the whole panel."

John P on May 2025

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Gainesville, GA

You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.

For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.

Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.

Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.

A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.

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