Top-rated water heater installers and replacers.

Get matched with top water heater installers and replacers in Richmond, KY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Top-Rated Water heater installers and replacers in Richmond - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Doctor Rooter Plumbing
Doctor Rooter Plumbing
5.0(
33
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Has done several projects for me. From completely new water lines (colored so people like me can tell whatâ s hot water and whatâ s cold water haha), to installing/fixing toilets! Simple or complicated, he figured it out and got the jobs done. Very clean and efficient too! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for any of your needs! Professional and a straight shooter - wonâ t beat around the bush if itâ s bad news, but gives very fair prices! Value for the money is 10/10!"
Fully finished - leak free
Sealed without any leaking
Shower Wall
Tub faucet missing gasket
Toilet constantly running

+13

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
114 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric
Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric
4.2(
523
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The plumber arrived and spent 6 hours trouble shooting water heater problem on newly constructed home. He was good and identified problems and took action to correct, but could not fix water heater issue. He discovered there was not enough power, so he could not charge for his efforts as he did not fix it. He offered a $16 and some change monthly service plan to help with costs and I agreed, but he genuinely tried his best including replacing two heating elements. His company brought two electricians who were here for 1 hour and charged over $300 to report there was a break in the wire and did not repair. Next day the builder of the house brought his electrician for 30 minutes, made repairs finding 3 wires leading from breaker box, but only 2 leading to water heater. He diagnosed a junction box somewhere was embeded that the 3rd wire went to. The two remaining wires had been accidently crossed and were wired wrong to the water heater. He corrected that and was done in 30 minutes."
Bathroom Remodeling
Acrylic Liner Systems
Kitchen Remodeling
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Lexington
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Lexington
4.3(
43
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Erick the supervisor gave us an accurate estimate, was polite and focused on getting our water on and pipes replaced. The plumbers who actually did the work arrived on time and worked diligently for two days to get our mess fixed. I recommend this business for any plumbing needs."
Install
Install
Install
Install
Install

+22

Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Dauenhauer Plumbing
Dauenhauer Plumbing
4.4(
103
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Respectful. Reliable. Service Reimagined. \nWe are the leading plumbing contractor in Kentucky. Our licensed plumbers serve residential and commercial clients in Louisville and Lexington. Our construction department is among the largest in the state. \n \nWe give each customer and project, regardless of size and cost, the same quality plumbing services while working within the customer's budget. We stand behind our workmanship long after the project is complete. \nOur people are what make the difference. Here's what you can expect from your Dauenhauer service technician: \n \nHighly skilled and trained to solve any problem \nHas passed extensive background checks and regular drug testing \nIdentifiable and proud to represent Dauenhauer \nProfessional and neatly uniformed \nDrives a Dauenhauer service vehicle equipped with a multitude of parts and tools \nWears shoe covers inside your home out of respect

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Apex Solutions
Apex Solutions
4.6(
34
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"ok except the shower install. Bad install wrong caulk used around tub, had to come back to replace about three weeks later. 8 months later caulk coming loose from tile around tub and small holes in it in other places. They came back to redo and I thought they had scratched my tub they would not come look at it (turned out I was wrong and apologized for it. Now grout coming out and caulk loose again, after many phone calls (4, we will call you back and 5, we will be there no one shows and no calls to explain why. They send a guy to do the caulk. not grout, more calls more no shows finally they send a person, with no experience to do the job. Was told they were bending over backward to please me when all they were doing was taking care of their mistakes they created. Ever time I question no show and no call was told a emergency came up and I wasn't priority (One bath house). This stuff should last for years and not just months."
APS1
APS2
APS3
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Water Heaters Plus
Water Heaters Plus
5.0(
5
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These gentlemen arrived on time and were highly knowledgeable and professional. They quickly replaced my dated water heater at a very reasonable rate. As a Realtor, I would recommend Water Heaters + to all of my clients!"
Lochinvar water heaters
Flood Guard
What can happen without a Flood Guard
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Damman’s Plumbing
Damman’s Plumbing
5.0(
11
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on time, professional, polite and very friendly. Jesse couldn't get the job done because they didn't have a camera to put down the pipe, but he tried with 2 machines to clear the clog, still couldn't get it. Very pleasant to deal with, I would hire them again. The thing about Jesse, honest as the day is long. Very knowledgeable, very nice."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 31

The Richmond, KY homeowners’ guide to water heater installations and replacements

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.