Common problems
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
- Water pooling around the tank
Services
- Tankless water heater service
- Pilot light and thermocouple repair
- Expansion tank installation
Safety first: If the tank is leaking heavily, shut off the cold water supply to the heater and turn off its power or gas.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Problems people call about
Here is what Fort Lauderdale callers mention most:
- Rumbling or popping from the tank
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
Fort Lauderdale homes, up close
Many homes sit on canals, where seawalls and docks need regular upkeep. The city is known as the Venice of America for its roughly 165 miles of canals.
Broward County is part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, with stricter building rules. Garage and attic installs are common here, and a drain pan under the tank helps protect ceilings and floors from a slow leak.
Hurricane prep for a gas heater includes knowing how to shut off the gas and water supply quickly. Building permits are filed digitally through the city's LauderBuild system.
Rules and utilities worth knowing
Water heater replacement in Florida is plumbing work, and plumbing contractors are licensed by the state's Construction Industry Licensing Board. If you have a gas unit and smell gas, leave the house and call a local gas utility where lines exist, since many homes here are all-electric from outside before anyone works on it.
How the connection works
- Give us a short description and a good callback number.
- A local water heater specialist who works in Fort Lauderdale gets your request.
- You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.
A little prep helps
Take a photo of the label on the tank, which shows the size, fuel type and age.
Questions from Fort Lauderdale residents
Do I need an expansion tank?
Many homes with a check valve or pressure regulator need one. Your installer or local code will say.
Which parts of Fort Lauderdale can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Tarpon River and Sailboat Bend and other parts of Fort Lauderdale, across 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
What is the relief valve for?
The temperature and pressure relief valve releases water if the tank gets too hot or pressurized. It should never be capped or plugged.
Can I relight my own pilot?
Many older gas heaters have relighting instructions on the label. If it will not stay lit, or you smell gas, stop and call for help.
We are a referral service, so the pro you speak with sets the schedule and the price. Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Fort Lauderdale, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308, 33309, 33311, 33312, 33315, 33316
Wilton ManorsOakland ParkLauderdale LakesLauderhillDania BeachNorth LauderdalePompano BeachPlantationSunriseHollywoodTamaracMargateDavieCoconut CreekLighthouse PointCooper CityHallandale BeachCoral SpringsWest ParkDeerfield BeachAventuraSunny Isles BeachParklandMiami GardensNorth Miami BeachPembroke PinesWestonBoca RatonMiramarNorth Miami
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To be clear, VendorReach does not send its own crews. Any water heater specialist you speak with runs their own business and handles their own quotes and scheduling. It is fine to ask for a written estimate first.