Water heaters
Water heaters in Omaha
Repair, replacement and installation for gas and electric tank water heaters, tankless water heaters and hybrid heat pump models, from a shop that has installed them across Omaha since 1996.
Repair or replace
When a water heater acts up, the first question is whether it is worth fixing. A bad thermostat, heating element, thermocouple or valve is usually a repair. A leaking tank is not. Micro Plumbing tells you which one you have, and what each option involves, before any work starts. Details on water heater repair.
Choosing a new one
Tank, tankless or hybrid; gas or electric; 40 gallons or 75. The right water heater depends on your household, your fuel and where it sits. The crew sizes it, installs it to code with the right venting, gas connection and expansion tank, and checks it before leaving. See water heater installation and tankless water heaters.
Hard water and your heater
Omaha area water is hard, and the minerals settle in the bottom of a tank as sediment. That is the rumbling you hear, and it shortens a heater's life. Flushing helps, and a water softener helps more.
Signs it is time to call
- No hot water, or it runs out fast
- Rusty or cloudy hot water
- Popping or rumbling from the tank
- Water around the base
- A pilot that will not stay lit
- A tank more than 10 years old
What the crew does
- Water heater repair, gas and electric
- Same-size replacements and upgrades
- Tankless water heater installation and repair
- Hybrid heat pump water heaters
- Expansion tanks, venting and gas connections
- Commercial water heaters
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you know the price before the work begins.
What the visit looks like
Brands we install and service
Questions about water heaters
How long does a tank water heater last?
Most tank water heaters last around 8 to 12 years. Hard water, sediment and how well it was installed all change that. If yours is past 10 years and acting up, replacement is often the better money.
What size water heater do I need?
It depends on how much hot water your household uses at the same time. Many homes use a 40 or 50 gallon tank; bigger households and big tubs may need more, or a tankless unit sized by flow rate. The plumber sizes it to how your house actually uses water.
What should I do if my water heater is leaking?
Turn off the water supply valve on top of the heater, then turn off its gas or power, and call. A small drip can become a flooded basement.
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Serving Omaha and nearby towns
Schedule service for water heaters
Send a request and the shop will call you back to set a time. Estimates are free.
- Mon to Fri
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Sat and Sun
- Closed
8988 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127