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Water Heater Repair in Tampa
No hot water, a leak or a breaker that keeps tripping? We repair electric and gas tank water heaters and tankless units in Tampa, every brand. The diagnosis is FREE at any hour, and common repairs are $299 to $379.
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What is your water heater doing?
4.81,300+ Tampa Bay reviews
FREEdiagnosis at any hour
$379element or thermostat
$299relief valve or anode rod
$89flush, with a plumbing inspection
- Plumbing license CFC1431159
- 4.8 stars, 1,300+ reviews
- BBB Accredited, A+ rating
- Every brand repaired
- Common parts on the truck
- 1-year parts and labor warranty
- Open 24/7
- Hablamos español
What we fix
Water Heater Problems We Fix in Tampa
Electric tanks, gas tanks and tankless units from every brand. Most fixes are a single part.
Open 24 hours
Before you call
Check These First
A few quick checks can save you a visit, or tell us exactly what to bring.
- Electric heater: check the breaker. If it tripped, reset it once. If it trips again, leave it off.
- Gas heater: check whether the pilot is lit, following the steps on the label on the heater.
- Make sure the cold water valve on top of the heater is fully open.
- Leaking: close the cold water valve and turn off the power or gas before you call.
Smell gas? Leave the house, do not switch anything on or off, and call the gas company from outside.
Honest prices
Water Heater Repair Prices in Tampa
Repair prices from our price book. The diagnosis is FREE at any hour, and you approve the written price before any repair.
Call for a FREE diagnosisRepairs carry our 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Diagnosis and written estimate, any hour
FREETemperature and pressure relief valve
$299Anode rod
$299Drain valve
$299Gas valve
$319Heating element or thermostat
$379
Expansion tank
$379 to $479Water heater flush, tank or tankless
$89Includes a whole-house plumbing inspection.
Automatic flood stop shutoff
$300New Rheem 40 gallon electric tank, installed
$1,629New Rheem 50 gallon electric tank, installed
$1,979
When a tank itself is leaking, it cannot be repaired. We price the replacement in writing so you can compare. See water heater installation prices.
Reviews
What Tampa Homeowners Say
More than 1,300 reviews on Google, Thumbtack and Facebook. The latest from Google:
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How it works
How a Water Heater Repair Works
- 1
Call or text
Any hour, any day. We give you an arrival window. Same-day service is available on many jobs.
- 2
FREE diagnosis
We test the elements, thermostats, gas controls and valves and check the tank for leaks.
- 3
Written price
You get the repair price in writing, and the replacement price when the tank is failing.
- 4
Repair and test
Most parts are on the truck. We make the repair and check the water gets hot.
Tampa water
Why Tampa Water Heaters Fail the Way They Do
Most of the repairs we make trace back to the water and where the heater sits.
Very hard water
City of Tampa water averaged 10.8 grains per gallon in 2024. Sediment settles in the tank, buries the lower element and makes it burn out early.
Sediment noise
That popping or rumbling is water boiling under the sediment. A yearly flush keeps it from building up.
Anode rods
The anode rod wears away so the tank does not. Once it is gone, the tank starts to rust. We check it on every flush.
Storms and surges
Power surges can damage thermostats and elements on electric heaters, and tripped breakers often follow a storm.
Repair or replace
Repair It or Replace It?
Most water heater problems are a part, and a part is worth fixing. We tell you plainly when the tank itself is done.
- Repair makes sense for an element, a thermostat, a relief valve, a drain valve, an anode rod or a gas valve.
- Replace when water is coming from the tank itself, when the hot water is rusty, or when the tank is near the end of its life. The U.S. Department of Energy puts tank life at 10 to 15 years.
- What replacing costs: most Tampa homes get a Rheem 40 or 50 gallon electric tank, $1,629 or $1,979 installed. The permit fee is billed separately.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Measure Guideline (2012).
Same-day service available
No hot water right now? Call or text (813) 343-2212 any hour. The diagnosis is FREE, with no trip or after-hours fee.
Your techs
Your Tampa Plumbing Team
Our plumbing work is done under Alejandro Morales’s Florida certified plumbing contractor license, CFC1431159. Every tech is background-checked, drug-tested and factory-trained, and the team trains every week. Meet the whole team.
Related
Related Pages
- Water heater installation
When it is time for a new heater. - Tankless water heaters
Repair, descaling and new units. - Water heater flush, $89
Includes a whole-house plumbing inspection. - No hot water
The usual causes and what to check. - Leaking from the bottom
What it means for the tank. - Water heater repair prices
Every repair price in one place.
Service area
Where We Repair Water Heaters
We serve the three counties of Tampa Bay from our shop at 1408 W Linebaugh Ave in Tampa.
- Hillsborough CountyTampa, Brandon, Riverview, Carrollwood, Town ‘n’ Country, Plant City, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Apollo Beach, Valrico, Lutz, Seffner
- Pinellas CountySt. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach
- Pasco CountyWesley Chapel, Land O Lakes, New Port Richey, Holiday, Hudson, Trinity, Zephyrhills, Dade City
Questions
Water Heater Repair Questions
How much does water heater repair cost in Tampa?
Water heater repairs start at $299. A relief valve, anode rod or drain valve is $299, a gas valve is $319, a heating element or thermostat is $379, and an expansion tank is $379 to $479. The diagnosis is FREE, and you approve the written price first.
Why is my water heater not making hot water?
On an electric heater it is usually a tripped breaker, a burned-out element or a failed thermostat. On a gas heater it is usually the pilot, the thermocouple or the gas valve. Heavy sediment can also bury the lower element.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
Repair it when a part has failed: an element, a thermostat, a valve or an anode rod. Replace it when the tank itself leaks or the hot water is rusty. We price both on the FREE diagnosis.
My water heater is leaking. What should I do?
Close the cold water valve on top of the heater and turn off the breaker or the gas, then call us. A leak from the relief valve or drain valve can be repaired; a leak from the tank itself means replacement.
How often should I flush my water heater in Tampa?
Once a year. City of Tampa water is very hard, at 10.8 grains per gallon in 2024, so sediment builds up fast. Our flush is $89 for a tank or tankless heater and includes a whole-house plumbing inspection.
Do you repair tankless water heaters?
Yes. We repair and descale tankless units from every brand. A descale is $89, and repairs are priced in writing after the FREE diagnosis.
What brands do you repair?
Every brand, including Rheem, A.O. Smith, Bradford White, Rinnai, Navien and State. Our trucks carry the common parts.
Can you repair my water heater the same day?
Same-day service is available on many jobs, and most repairs use parts on the truck. If a part has to be ordered, we tell you before we start.
Is the water heater diagnosis free?
Yes. The diagnosis is FREE at any hour, with no trip, after-hours or weekend fee. If you decide not to repair it, you owe nothing.
Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?
Usually the anode rod is reacting with the water. Replacing the anode rod, $299, and flushing the tank normally fixes it.
Question we did not answer? Call (813) 343-2212
Water Heater Repair in Tampa, FREE Diagnosis at Any Hour
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. The diagnosis and the estimate are FREE, and you approve the price before any work starts.
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