When a tank is leaking from the body, rusting through, or keeps failing after repairs, replacement is usually the safer and cheaper long-term fix. Drain Edge Rooter replaces tank and tankless water heaters across the Inland Empire and hauls away the old unit.
Signs it is time to replace, not repair
- Water leaking from the tank itself (not a fitting or valve)
- Rusty or discolored hot water from the heater
- Rumbling or popping from heavy sediment, plus shrinking hot water supply
- Repeated repairs on an older unit
If it is only a thermostat, element, pilot, gas valve or relief valve, a repair may be enough. See water heater repair and installation.
What affects water heater replacement cost
We do not post one flat price because the job changes from home to home. These are the factors that move the price up or down:
- Type: standard gas tank, electric tank, or tankless
- Size: tank gallons or tankless flow rate for your household
- Location: garage, closet, attic or outdoor, and how easy it is to reach
- Code updates: earthquake straps, expansion tank, drain pan, venting, gas connector or shutoff valves that may need to be brought up to current California code
- Conversions: switching tank to tankless can need gas line, venting or electrical changes
- Permit where the city requires one, and haul-away of the old unit
Call us with the brand, size and location of your current heater (a photo of the label helps) and we will go over the options and price before any work begins.
How a replacement works
- Shut off gas or power and water, drain the old tank
- Remove and haul away the old unit
- Set the new heater with code-required straps, venting and connections
- Fill, test for leaks, light or power up, and check temperature
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Quick Answers: Water Heater Replacement
How long does a water heater replacement take?
Most standard tank swaps are done the same visit once the unit is on site. Tankless conversions or code upgrades can take longer, and we tell you before we start.
How much does water heater replacement cost?
It depends on the type, size, location and any code updates your install needs. We explain the price before any work begins, so call (909) 927-3194 with your heater details.
Should I switch to tankless?
Tankless can make sense for continuous hot water and saving space, but it may need gas, venting or electrical changes. We will tell you honestly whether it fits your home.
Is Drain Edge Rooter licensed?
Yes. Owner Isaiah Infante holds California C-36 plumbing contractor license #1078977.
What areas do you serve?
Rialto, Fontana, San Bernardino, Colton, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Upland, Redlands, Highland, Loma Linda, Bloomington, Grand Terrace and North Riverside, from our shop at 619 E South St in Rialto.