Water heater installation
Water heater installation in Omaha
A water heater is gas, water, venting and electricity in one appliance. Micro Plumbing installs tank, tankless and hybrid water heaters for homes and businesses, done to code and checked before we leave.
Why a professional installation matters
A water heater that is vented wrong, missing an expansion tank, or connected to an undersized gas line can be dangerous and can fail early. A licensed plumber gets the venting, the gas connection, the relief valve discharge and the water connections right, and makes sure the installation passes code.
Tank, tankless and electric
Gas and electric tank heaters come in sizes from about 40 to 75 gallons and up. Tankless water heaters make hot water as you use it and free up floor space. Electric models suit homes without gas, and hybrid heat pump models use less electricity. The plumber walks you through what fits your house and your hot water use.
Efficiency rules and fit
Federal efficiency standards for water heaters have tightened over the years, which made many models taller or wider and changed their venting. If your old heater sits in a tight closet, the plumber checks that a new one will fit, and vent properly, before you choose.
When it is time
- Your tank is past 10 to 12 years
- The tank is leaking
- You need more hot water than you have
- You want to switch to tankless or a heat pump model
- A remodel or addition adds bathrooms
- You are building new
What the crew does
- Gas and electric tank water heaters
- Tankless water heater installation
- Hybrid heat pump water heaters
- Expansion tanks and relief valve lines
- Venting and gas line 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 heater installation
How long does a water heater installation take?
A straight swap of a tank water heater is often done in one visit. Moving it, switching to tankless or changing fuel takes longer because of the gas, venting or electrical work involved.
Do I need an expansion tank?
Many homes do. When a home has a pressure regulator or a check valve on the water service, heated water has nowhere to expand, and an expansion tank absorbs that pressure. The plumber checks your system and tells you.
Can my new water heater go where the old one was?
Usually. Newer models can be larger than older ones because of efficiency rules, so the plumber measures the space and the venting before recommending a model.
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Serving Omaha and nearby towns
Schedule service for water heater installation
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