Common problems
- Water pooling around the tank
- Rumbling or popping from the tank
- Rusty or smelly hot water
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.
Local rules before you book
Gas water heaters in Warwick run on Rhode Island Energy gas service. If you smell gas near the tank, leave and call Rhode Island Energy or 911 from outside. Replacing a water heater generally needs a permit from Warwick's building department, and the work falls to licensed plumbers or gas fitters.
The local picture in Warwick
Potowomut is cut off from the rest of the city by Greenwich Bay, so a pro coming from central Warwick has a longer drive than the map suggests. Nor'easters and the occasional hurricane remnant hit the bay side of the city hardest, often bringing power outages and roof damage.
The city has a long shoreline on Narragansett Bay and Greenwich Bay, so salt air, wind and storm surge are part of owning a home in places like Oakland Beach and Conimicut. Many homes from this era have a standard 40- or 50-gallon tank in the basement or utility room, often on its second or third replacement.
Basements in parts of Warwick near the Pawtuxet River and the bay can take on water, so raising a water heater off the floor is a common request. In March 2010 the Pawtuxet River reached record flood levels and swamped homes, businesses and the city's sewer plant.
What to have ready
If the tank is leaking, put a bucket or towels under it and shut off the cold supply before the pro arrives.
When it is time for a pro
You may want a water heater specialist if you notice any of these:
- Water pooling around the tank
- Rumbling or popping from the tank
- Rusty or smelly hot water
How the connection works
- Reach out by phone or online.
- We match you with an independent water heater specialist serving Warwick.
- They confirm timing, price and any fees with you directly.
Common questions
Is a heat pump water heater a good idea here?
They can cut energy use a lot, but they need space and work best in a basement that does not get too cold. Rhode Island Energy has offered incentives for them, so ask about current offers.
Do I need an expansion tank?
Many homes with a check valve or pressure regulator need one. Your installer or local code will say.
Who do I call about gas or power outages in Warwick?
Rhode Island Energy delivers electricity and natural gas in Warwick. Report outages and gas odors to them. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do you cover Pawtuxet and Conimicut?
Most likely. We cover Apponaug, Conimicut, Oakland Beach and Gaspee and other parts of Warwick, across 02818, 02886, 02888, 02889. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
If you rent, a quick note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Warwick, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 02818, 02886, 02888, 02889
CranstonEast ProvidenceProvidencePawtucketCentral FallsNewportFall RiverAttleboroNorth AttleboroughWoonsocketTauntonNew BedfordFranklinBridgewaterBrocktonNorwichRandolphSouthbridgeBraintreeFraminghamWeymouthNew LondonWorcesterQuincyNewtonMarlboroughWatertownWalthamBostonCambridge
Other services in Warwick
Appliance RepairElectricalGarage DoorHeating & CoolingLocksmithPest ControlPlumbingRoofing
Please note that VendorReach does not perform repairs itself. The work itself is done by an independent water heater specialist who answers for the job and the bill. Ask about fees, licensing and warranty before you book.