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

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Gentille Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
28
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Winthrop, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a relatively small water heater repair, and Ryan did an outstanding job. He responded immediately to my request, provided a reasonable quote, was polite, professional, knowledgable, and friendly to deal with. Will definitely hire again if needed."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H L Bowman
4.6(
430
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Winthrop, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob Quigley was awesome. Professional, efficient and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have had a better person to install my water heater. To HL Bowman—you better hang on to this guy! He’s an asset to your company."
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+6

469 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
4.5(
5,404
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Winthrop, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. \nWe offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! \n \nSila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it?s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe ? season after season. \nWe guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 ?A? ratings on Angie?s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

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+6

67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Johnny Rocket Plumbing & Heating
5.0(
8
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Winthrop, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John is hands down the best plumber I?ve dealt with. I had a frozen pipe and after calling multiple plumbers who couldn?t identify the issue or offered zero real help, John came through immediately. He showed up the same day I called, quickly found the problem, and had everything fixed within 30 minutes. He was knowledgeable, efficient, and clearly knew exactly what he was doing. After a stressful situation and a lot of wasted time with other companies, John made the whole process easy and painless. I wouldn?t hesitate to call him again and will be recommending him to everyone I know."
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+10

Boston Standard Company
4.3(
431
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Winthrop, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose was out Monday to perform annual maintenance. His attention to detail was amazing. I never saw such a complete maintenance job. As you know he was out before consulting on our need for a 3rd return. we discussed it again and he recommended to add it to the 2nd floor rather the first as we originally thought. He gave us an estimate and was able to do it immediately. I was incredibly impressed at how he worked so careful and considerate. Again his attention to detail and craftsmanship would make most finish carpenters jealous. In the end we had a new return on the 2nd floor. When the system runs now it run 12 db quieter overall (he even was able to turn the fan from medium to high) and when I turn the thermostat from 65 to 70 it takes the ambient room temperature to 70 in 5 minutes versus 20 minutes with 2 returns. I know when A/C season starts we will see even more improvement. I've used Boston Standard for a few projects in my home now including a mini-split ductless system for my office space, a tankless water heater and a whole house humidifer. Their advice and installation on all of these was flawless! Definitely check this out"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Zachary Michaud Plumbing
4.8(
84
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Winthrop, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Zack did a fantastic job replacing our water heater. It was a stressful situation right before the holidays and we received some crazy high quotes from other plumbers. Zack fit us in quickly and worked around the clock to get the job done. He then did a follow up visit just to check on how the new system was working. He was super communicative and explained what went wrong, what he was fixing, etc. I felt so relieved to have someone who was kind, knowledgeable, and professional. We would definitely hire Zack for any future issues and recommend him to our neighbors and friends!"
Side by side water heater replacement
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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NETR Inc
4.7(
78
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Winthrop, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had NETR install a ductless system in our single family home, and the entire experience working with NETR was consistently impressive. At every stage of the process the folks at NETR were super responsive and helpful, and their professional approach resulted in a zero surprise and zero problem experience. After initially reaching out to NETR to inquire about their services they setup a consultation visit. Russell Dodd arrived to review our property, listen to our needs and concerns, and recommend a solution. Russell is a friendly guy with many years of experience with ductless installations and had all sorts of clever suggestions on how to make this installation work best in our home. It's worth noting we also had 2 other top rated competitor firms visit to conduct property reviews, and the people that showed up were significantly less experienced than Russell and clearly did not have the product knowledge or range of ideas that Russell shared during his visit. Within days of Russell's visit we had an installation quote/estimate in hand and after sorting out a few details with NETR we scheduled an installation date. The contract covered all the items we had discussed with Russell and was very straightforward. The NETR price was competitive and in the same ballpark as the other companies – but with far superior follow-up and consultant services. There were no surprises or unclear items listed on the NETR quotes, while the quotes we received from the other companies had some areas where costs were not entirely clear. On the day of the installation Jerry Odom arrived and was the technician assigned to lead our project. Jerry was super friendly and carefully took the time explaining his installation process, listened to and answered any of our questions, and immediately went to work. Over the course of the 2 full day installation Jerry quietly and skillfully pulled everything together and made sure the units were placed exactly where we had requested. He did an exceptional job hiding piping and basically making sure that the new units throughout the house were installed in a very clean looking manner. Jerry was joined by two colleagues at various points during the installation and all were equally competent and skilled professionals. From initial outreach to the final day of the installation we interacted with at least 5 different people from NETR. The staff working back in the office were also very professional and helpful at all times. We interacted with Eleni and even one of the owners at one point when calling to confirm installation dates. This is obviously a company that values taking great care of the customer and sets an expectation that their staff are all honest, helpful, responsive and fair in all interactions. NETR deserves all the superlatives that are used to describe their people, processes, and services. This is a business that clearly makes it a priority to take care of the customer and deliver top quality work. We are very happy that we chose NETR over other vendors and would recommend them to anyone looking to install a ductless system."
SOUTH END CONDO RECEIVES MITSUBISHI DUCTLESS SYSTEM
SOUTH END CONDO RECEIVES MITSUBISHI DUCTLESS SYSTEM
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for water heater repair or service projects in Winthrop, MA

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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