Water Heater Installation and Repair in Akron, Ohio
Hot Water Back On, Without the Upsell
Rodger That Heating & Cooling repairs and installs tank and tankless water heaters across Summit and Stark counties, with a straight answer on whether yours needs a fix or a replacement.
The rules that govern our furnace and AC work apply to your water heater too: technicians who aren't paid on commission, and a flat price you hear before anything gets taken apart. When the problem is a single part, that's what you'll be quoted.
If replacement does make sense, we install both traditional tank heaters and tankless units, and you'll hear the honest trade-offs instead of being steered to the most expensive one.
That turns a stressful morning without hot water into a decision you understand, made with the same local crew homeowners across Summit and Stark counties already trust with their heating and cooling.
Water Heater Installation
Installing a tank water heater means draining and removing the old one, connecting the new one to your water lines and gas or electric supply, and checking the venting so exhaust leaves the house the way it should. You get one flat price for the whole job before we start, with nothing added at the end.
Tankless Water Heater Installation
A tankless heater can mean steady hot water and no tank to fail in the basement, but it costs more up front, and not every home's gas line or venting is ready for one. We'll tell you honestly whether your house is a good fit before you spend the money, and if a new tank makes more sense, that's what we'll recommend.
Water Heater Repair
Lukewarm water or a tank that runs out fast doesn't automatically mean you need a new heater. We test the parts that commonly fail, like a thermocouple, heating element or thermostat, and quote that repair flat, the same way we treat a furnace that only needs a new flame sensor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
If the tank itself is leaking, it needs to be replaced, because a leaking tank can't be repaired. If the problem is a part, like a heating element, thermostat or thermocouple, a repair is usually the better value. We test first and give you a flat price for the repair, so you know whether replacement is actually necessary before you spend the money.
Is a tankless water heater worth it?
It can be, if you want steady hot water and plan to stay in your home a while. Tankless units cost more up front, and some homes need gas line or venting changes to support one. We'll look at your setup and tell you honestly whether tankless makes sense or whether a new tank is the smarter buy for your house.
How long does a water heater last?
A traditional tank water heater typically lasts roughly a decade, give or take, depending on water quality and how it's been maintained, and tankless units often last longer. Age alone isn't a reason to replace a heater that still works, though. Rusty water, rumbling noises or moisture around the base are the signs worth having checked.
Do you charge a flat rate for water heater repairs?
Yes. Water heater work is priced the same way as our heating and cooling repairs: a flat price you hear before any work begins. You won't be billed by the hour while a technician figures out the problem, and you won't find surprise charges added at the end.
My water heater is leaking. What should I do right now?
Shut off the cold water supply valve at the top of the heater, then turn off its power at the breaker, or set a gas unit's control to off. A drip from a valve or fitting may be a simple repair. Water pooling from the tank itself usually means the tank has failed and needs replacing. We can tell you which it is and quote the fix flat.