Plumbing service
Water heater service
Lukewarm showers, a rumbling tank or a puddle at the base all point to the same appliance, but the cure varies a lot. We diagnose first, then repair or replace, and we check venting and safety parts every time.
- Types we work on: Gas tank, power-vented tank, electric tank, tankless
- Rental tanks: Common in Ontario; check your agreement before replacing
- Safety checks: Relief valve, venting, gas connection, expansion tank
- Typical warning: Water at the base of the tank
- Licensed, insured trade work (details confirmed when you call)
- Diagnosis before anything is cut
- Emergency calls taken
- Etobicoke and the west end
At a glance
- Types we work on
- Gas tank, power-vented tank, electric tank, tankless
- Rental tanks
- Common in Ontario; check your agreement before replacing
- Safety checks
- Relief valve, venting, gas connection, expansion tank
- Typical warning
- Water at the base of the tank
Repair or replace
A tank with a faulty thermocouple, igniter or element can be repaired. A tank leaking from the steel shell cannot. The age of the unit, its condition and whether it is a rental all feed into the decision.
- Many Ontario households lease the tank.
- With a leased unit, the owner of the tank normally handles repairs, and pulling it out early can trigger return conditions.
- Check your agreement before booking a replacement.
Getting the installation right
Gas water heaters need correct venting, combustion air and a properly sized gas connection. Power-vented units need a clear exterior termination away from windows. On every tank, the T&P valve gets a discharge tube that ends a hand’s width off the concrete.
- A house with a regulator or check valve at the meter traps thermal expansion; a small expansion tank gives that pressure somewhere to go.
Picking the right size
A family showering back-to-back needs more first-hour capacity than a couple. Tankless units provide continuous hot water but need adequate gas supply and venting. We talk through your actual use rather than defaulting to the biggest box.
- See the dedicated pages for tank replacement, tankless installation and water heater repair.
Signs to watch for
- Water at the base of the tank
- Crackling or knocking while it heats
- Hot supply runs out quickly
- Rusty-looking hot water
- Pilot light keeps going out
How the job runs
Check the basics
Gas, power, settings and venting.
Test components
Thermocouple, igniter, elements and valves.
Recommend
Repair or replace, with the reasons stated.
Install and verify
Venting, relief valve and temperature checked.