Installation


Shamrocks Plumbing and Heating
(250) 575-8138

Water Heater Installation Contractor

Heating Installation Service

If your heated water temperature has dropped lately, or you have a water stain on the floor beside your old gas water tank, it should be replaced. Another telltale sign of trouble is a metallic taste or discolored water. Commercial water heaters can develop serious issues when maintenance is not done on schedule. 


Contact us today about information on basic hot water heater installation costs. Years of experience with every type of water heater replacement such as your traditional hot water tanks, electric water heaters, tankless water heater and boiler system installation work makes us your go-to plumbing service.


Our remove and replace program covers all makes and models of residential and commercial water heaters at a reasonable rate.

When to Install a New Water Heater

Once a conventional water heater tank starts leaking that is one of the biggest telltale signs and just a matter of time before it kicks the bucket. If that's the situation you're looking at right now, call us for a free estimate and we'll get things rolling for you right away.


There are numerous options for a new water heater. Gas fired and electric choices come to mind, then you think about tankless VS tank types, multi-point or single point, wall mounted or undersink, horizontal or vertical, expansion tanks, boiler assist. The list goes on and on. We like to recommend you call for a free consultation.,

Appliance Service Life Expectancy

Typical tank type gas water heaters will last ten to twelve years. The tankless type is more energy efficient and can last up to fifteen years, which is partly why some people opt for installing a tankless water heater system VS the tank type. Hot water on demand is nice to have, plus the standard longer life expectancy for every size water heater tends to make up the difference. (Re: installation cost factor regarding energy savings)



Once you are aware of a problem, don't wait for water damage to force your hand, get the issue fixed now rather than later. There are many types of high efficiency water heaters on the market now so speaking with our heating consultant will provide the needed information to help you decide what size of water heater, the type and brand. The hot water demand in your home plays a role in deciding what to buy, so you'll want to talk about that when considering the make and model you want installed.

Our DIY Tip

If you are thinking of installing a new traditional tank water heater yourself there are a few precautions you must take before moving ahead with the install yourself. You need to know water heater installation code requirements, familiar with direct carbon monoxide vent pipe, pex fittings, electrical configurations and be licensed to hook up natural gas lines if you have chosen a gas fired water heater. 


You can buy a water heater installation kit plus you'll want to get a water heater installation diagram with the water heater installation guide to see that you get the steps done correctly.


We won't go into a "how to" details here for installing a new hot water heater as we have seen too many amateur mistakes that we've had to fix. If you're thinking of the tankless unit because of the energy efficiency and aspect, you'll definitely want to hire a licensed plumber for that job.

Call a Professional

There are a number of steps involved with proper hot water tank installation or tankless water heater installation. This is even more relevant when it comes to installing a new boiler system. The average cost of electrical and plumbing connections, plus proper ventilation makes this install job one that should be left to experienced plumbers to avoid mistakes.


Labor costs will typically outweigh any potential errors for all types of standard water heaters. For instance the tankless water heater installation cost, done by a professional is definitely worth it compared to having someone fix a mistake.


Call for a free quote today and we'll go over gas water heater installation cost. We can have have your home back to normal pretty quick once you book an appointment. If you called us while the unit still has sufficient heat then we'll schedule the installation. You should have enough for hot showers until we can get a man on location.


The typical installation work will take up to eight hours, but can be completed quicker under ideal circumstances. Things like the type of unit we install and ease of access play a role in time and cost of labor. One of our professional plumbers will be able to give you a better idea what's involved once we're on location. Ask about our labor warranty and hourly rates when you call to get a good idea on actual project costs.


Call now and we'll start a conversation.


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