Common problems
- Hot water runs out fast
- 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.
Know your Alexandria house
Virginia requires electricians, plumbers, HVAC workers and gas fitters to hold a state tradesman license. Ask to see the license before work begins. Low-lying parts of Old Town near the Potomac can flood during storms. Sump pumps and backwater valves are worth checking before storm season.
Virginia American Water supplies Alexandria's drinking water. Billing and water quality questions go to the water company. Switching from a tank to tankless can free up space but may require a larger gas line or new venting.
Flushing sediment once a year reduces the rumbling noise many older tanks make. Summers are hot and humid, and winters bring regular freezes. Outdoor spigots should be drained before the first hard freeze.
Who handles what in Alexandria
Natural gas in Alexandria comes from Washington Gas. Gas water heaters need proper venting and a permit when replaced, which in Alexandria goes through the Department of Code Administration. In Virginia, water heater work is done by plumbers or gas fitters with state tradesman licenses.
Problems people call about
Typical reasons people reach out:
- Rumbling or popping from the tank
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
What to have ready
Take a photo of the heater's label showing brand, model, capacity and fuel type.
What happens after you call
- Reach out by phone or online.
- A local water heater specialist who works in Alexandria gets your request.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
Common questions
Do you cover Arlandria and Del Ray?
We look for independent pros across Alexandria, including Arlandria, Old Town, Del Ray and Rosemont, and ZIP codes 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311 and others. Coverage depends on which pros are available that day, so we will tell you right away if we cannot find someone.
Why does my tank make popping noises?
Sediment on the bottom of the tank traps water that boils and pops. Flushing helps, but a very loud tank may be near the end.
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.
Is a tankless water heater worth it?
It can save space and run longer showers, but it costs more up front and may need a bigger gas line or new wiring. A pro can tell you what your home would need.
Neighbors with the same issue? In buildings close together, that is worth mentioning when you call.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Alexandria, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22314
Falls ChurchWashingtonViennaFairfaxTakoma ParkHyattsvilleCollege ParkNew CarrolltonGreenbeltRockvilleHerndonManassas ParkLa PlataBowieManassasLaurelGaithersburgLeesburgAnnapolisWarrentonBaltimoreFredericksburgFrederick
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