Honest Water Heater Replacement

When it's time to replace, not repair

The honest signs are pretty consistent. Rusty water out of the hot side.

A tank weeping water at the base or requiring professional leak detection for hidden moisture. A pilot that won't hold.

A burner that short-cycles or rumbles loudly because of sediment buildup. Lukewarm showers even on full hot. Once a tank is over a decade old and showing two of those, repair money is usually wasted money.

We've replaced hundreds of units for Arlington, Mansfield, and Keller homeowners. Hard North Texas water shortens tank life — minerals settle to the bottom, the burner cooks through them, and the steel underneath gives up. Pairing your new system with a water softener installation helps the next one last; we'll mention it once and let you decide.

What we install

For tank-style units, we install Bradford White, Rheem, and A.O. Smith — typically 40, 50, or 75 gallon, gas or electric, in standard or power-vent configuration depending on what your home already has.

For those looking to save space and energy, a tankless water heater installation using Rinnai or Navien gas units is sized to the home's actual demand (number of bathrooms, simultaneous fixtures, and incoming water temperature). Hybrid heat-pump electric units are an option for garages and utility rooms with the right space and ambient temperatures.

How a replacement actually goes

We start with a free in-home or photo-based quote. Our expert plumber looks at the existing unit, gas line size, vent type, water connections, expansion tank, and any code issues that need to be addressed (drain pan, T&P discharge, seismic strap on raised platforms).

You get a written quote covering the unit, labor, permit, haul-off, and any code corrections. Most standard replacements are scheduled within a few days; emergency replacements (active leak, no hot water in winter) get priority.

On install day, we shut off water and gas, drain and remove the old unit, inspect and update connections, and place the unit on a proper drain pan. We run a new T&P discharge if needed, refill, purge air, light the burner, and verify temperature and leak checks at every fitting. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and walk you through how to use the unit before we leave.

Why it's worth doing right

• Permitted, inspected, code-compliant — required for resale
• Drain pan and T&P discharge installed correctly to prevent attic and slab damage
• Proper expansion tank to protect the new unit from city pressure spikes
• Manufacturer warranty stays valid (DIY installs often void it)
• Old unit hauled away — no driveway eyesore