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Popping sounds, rusty water or a pilot that will not stay lit are common water heater complaints. We help Richardson residents find independent pros to sort them out.

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Common problems

  • Hot water runs out fast
  • Rumbling or popping from the tank
  • No hot water

Services

  • Tank water heater repair
  • Tankless water heater service
  • Water heater replacement

If it's urgent: If the heater is pouring water, shut the cold inlet valve and switch off its gas or breaker.

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1. What needs fixing?

2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

4. Pick a day

6. Your info

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Repairs come with a 30-day warranty on parts and labor from the company that does the work. If the same problem comes back, call us and we'll get them back out.

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What Richardson housing means for water heater repair

Many homes are mid-century ranch houses from the 1950s and 1960s. Most homes have slab foundations on clay soil.

The University of Texas at Dallas is in Richardson. Many mid-century homes keep the water heater in a garage or utility closet, where code may call for raising it off the floor. Richardson spans Dallas and Collin counties.

Many water heaters here sit in garages or attics, so check the drain pan and venting when you have it serviced. Cottonwood Park hosts the Cottonwood Art Festival.

Problems people call about

Typical calls we get from Richardson:

  • Hot water runs out fast
  • Water pooling around the tank
  • Rumbling or popping from the tank

How the connection works

  1. Tell us your ZIP code and what's happening.
  2. A water heater specialist with openings near Richardson gets the details.
  3. Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.

Who handles what in Richardson

Natural gas in Richardson comes from Atmos Energy. Gas water heaters need proper venting and a permit when replaced, which in Richardson goes through the City of Richardson Building Inspection department. In Texas, water heater work is plumbing work done by plumbers who hold a license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

Who runs what: the City of Richardson for water, the city's sewer system, with treatment by the North Texas Municipal Water District for wastewater and the City of Richardson Building Inspection department for permits. The Telecom Corridor along Central Expressway grew in the 1970s and 1980s. Older homes may still have original cast iron drain lines.

Before you call

Clear space around the heater so the pro can get to the valves and venting.

Know where your main shutoffs are before anyone arrives.

What people ask us

Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?

Bacteria in the tank can react with the anode rod and cause a sulfur smell. A pro can flush the tank or swap the anode for a different type.

Do you cover Canyon Creek and Breckinridge?

Pros we work with cover Richardson neighborhoods such as Canyon Creek, Heights Park, Cottonwood Heights and Prairie Creek, in ZIP codes 75080, 75081, 75082. Apartment and condo jobs count too, so give the unit number and any buzzer or parking details. If nobody's available, we'll tell you.

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.

Is there anything local about water heater repair in Richardson?

DART's Red and Orange lines have four stations in Richardson. Spring storms bring hail. Breckinridge Park is on the northeast side. Those details help the water heater specialist plan the visit.

Where do permits come from in Richardson?

Richardson permits come from the City of Richardson Building Inspection department. Ask the water heater specialist before work starts whether a permit applies to your job.

Keep pets in another room while the pro works.

Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Richardson, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 75080, 75081, 75082

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