Water Heater Replacement and Tankless Installation in Raleigh

A new water heater should be a fifteen-year decision. It is worth getting the size and type right.

When a water heater reaches the end of its life, replacing it is a chance to fix the things that frustrated you about the old one, whether that was running out of hot water or a unit that cost too much to run. David Dobbs sizes and installs both tank and tankless water heaters for homeowners across Raleigh and Wake County, and he gives you straight advice about which option actually fits your home and budget.

Plumber inspecting a residential water heater before replacement

When it is time to replace

  • The unit is roughly ten to fifteen years old.
  • You have already paid for repairs more than once.
  • There is rust in the hot water or visible corrosion on the tank.
  • Water is leaking from the body of the tank itself.
  • Energy bills have crept up as the unit has lost efficiency.
  • You constantly run out of hot water for normal household use.

Choosing the right unit and size

Buying a heater that is too small means cold showers, and buying one that is too big means paying to heat water you never use. David sizes the unit to your household based on how many people live there, how many bathrooms you have, and how you use hot water. He also helps you weigh gas versus electric based on what your home already has.

What a replacement day includes

No mystery. No leftovers.

Sized and priced

Right-sized to your household with a written price before David schedules the day.

Installed to code

Including any venting or connection upgrades the new unit actually needs.

Old unit hauled away

David disposes of the old heater and tests the new one before he leaves.

Tank versus tankless, in plain English

  • Tank heaters cost less up front, are simple to install, and work well for most households. The tradeoff is a limited supply of hot water and standby energy use.
  • Tankless heaters heat water on demand, so you do not run out, and they take up less space and tend to last longer. The tradeoff is a higher up-front cost and, in some cases, gas or electrical upgrades.

David tells you whether tankless is genuinely worth it for your home or whether a quality tank unit is the better value.

What a replacement looks like

  • Confirm the right unit and size with you, with a clear price up front.
  • Safely drain and remove the old water heater.
  • Install the new unit to code, including any connections and venting needed.
  • Haul away and dispose of the old heater.
  • Test everything and make sure you have hot water before leaving.

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Need help now?

Call David directly at (919) 689-6609, any time, day or night. Owner-operated service for Greater Raleigh and Wake County.