Common problems
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
- Hot water runs out fast
Services
- Tank water heater repair
- Tankless water heater service
- Water heater replacement
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.
The local picture in Baltimore
Row houses make up a large share of Baltimore's housing, and many have the white marble front steps the city is known for. Roland Park, laid out in the 1890s, is one of the earliest planned suburbs in the country.
Summers are hot and humid, and heavy storms can bring flash flooding along the Jones Falls. Older buildings may get hot water from the same boiler that provides heat, through an indirect tank or a coil. That changes who you call when it fails.
Incoming water is much colder in winter than in summer, so a heater that kept up in July may fall short in January. Baltimore requires rental properties that are not owner-occupied to be licensed and inspected.
Who handles what in Baltimore
Natural gas in Baltimore comes from BGE. Gas water heaters need proper venting and a permit when replaced, which in Baltimore goes through the Department of Housing and Community Development. Water heater work in Maryland is plumbing or gas fitting, licensed by the State Board of Plumbing.
Signs you should call
Here is what Baltimore callers mention most:
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
- Hot water runs out fast
Before the visit
Take a photo of the heater's label showing brand, model, capacity and fuel type.
How we connect you
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We look for an available water heater specialist near Baltimore and connect you.
- You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.
Common questions
Is a leaking water heater an emergency?
A drip from a fitting can wait a little. Water from the tank itself means it is failing. Shut off the water supply and the power or gas, and call soon.
Is my neighborhood in Baltimore covered?
We look for independent pros across Baltimore, including Waverly, Canton, Fells Point and Hampden, and ZIP codes 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21207 and others. Coverage depends on which pros are available that day, so we will tell you right away if we cannot find someone.
Why is my hot water rusty?
It can be a corroding tank or anode rod. If cold water is clear and only hot is rusty, the heater is the likely source.
What is the pressure relief valve for?
It lets water out if pressure or temperature in the tank gets too high. If it drips often or the pipe below it is wet, have it looked at instead of capping it.
A clear description and a couple of photos go a long way toward a quick and accurate answer.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Baltimore, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21207, 21209, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21223, 21224, 21225, 21226, 21229, 21230, 21231, 21233, 21239, 21251, 21287
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