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

Avatar for Jimmy Gusky Heating & Air LLC
Jimmy Gusky Heating & Air LLC
4.3(
374
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great. The contractor from Jimmy Gusky arrived on time and within 45 minutes had provided a full inspection and determined the unit was fine and had simply malfunctioned temporarily during several extremely hot day.s. So this saved me many thousands of dollars. Great experience."
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Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Fred and Son Plumbing
4.8(
68
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"On a Friday night I did a wash and when the washing machine drained the downstairs toilet started overflowing. I stopped the wash and shut down the water to the toilet...and immediately went to Angie's to make a list for the next morning. I made calls to many available plumbers the next morning....most went to voice-mail. Fred answered his phone, and even though on a job told me he could come by around 3PM.....at 3pm he arrived with his helper. He explained to us exactly what he needed to do.....we were not surprised as we had this done before....he had to remove the toilet, rather than put the heavy snaking machine on our steep roof. We agreed. He did the work...checked to make sure everything was working and flowing..and replaced the toilet perfectly. He gave us advice as to how to prevent this from happening again. He was kind and sympathetic, knowledgable, thorough, and FAIR. Thank you FRED and Son!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Beacon Home Services, Inc.
4.6(
2,092
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, 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%
575 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pipeworks Plumbing, Heating, and Air
Pipeworks Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.8(
622
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Johnny was very professional in performance of the hot water heater installation and helpful in answering all of my questions. Highly recommend the company. Cheers"
Lennox 14ACX (Photo 1)
Lennox XC16
Trane Heat Pump 5
Its the details that count
Lennox 14ACX (Photo 2)

+66

Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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GAC Services
4.7(
295
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"GAC services was able to come out for a same day trouble shooting appointment. Jim S arrived on time and was very courteous and professional. He was able to quickly identify the problem with the registers and dampers and able to get warm air flowing to the otherwise very cold areas of the house. In addition, Jim was able to recommend some additional services that would help me achieve the desired evenness of temperature such as an additional return and humidifier for the home. Great experienced master certified technician!"
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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McCarthy Services MD
4.2(
384
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, 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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DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
4.8(
93
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marin the tech was great he was friendly and took his time to explain what happen with my water heater and how I could prevent the problem from happening again. I would differently ask for him again to service my water heater. Thank you Marin!!!"
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Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Rooter of Maryland
Mr. Rooter of Maryland
4.3(
1,100
)
Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, 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
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Just started working with Markool this summer and they have been fantastic! When I need service, they are so fast and every person we have interacted with has been polite, knowledgeable and personable. We unexpectedly needed to replace our system during a heat wave and they were super. So responsive and quick. I would highly recommend Markool for all of your HVAC needs!"
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for water heater repair or service projects in Potomac, 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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