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40, 50, or 80 gallons, matched to the household.
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Tank Water Heaters
Tank Water Heater Installation in Vancouver, WA
- Right size, code-compliant connections, permit, haul-away, and same-day replacement when scheduling allows.
Signs
When replacement wins
Tank condition and repeat failure matter more than age alone.
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The tank itself is leaking at the base
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The unit is past 10 years and failing a second time
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Hot water is rusty or smells metallic
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Repair cost is climbing toward half the price of new
Services
Tank installation
A tank replacement must match demand, recovery, fuel, venting, and location. The scope includes seismic straps, safe relief discharge, expansion control when needed, permit, inspection, and haul-away.
$125 off
Water heater installation, plus free estimates on installs. Mention this offer when you book.
Gas & electric
Both fuel types, including power vent units.
Code items done
Seismic straps, T&P discharge, drain pan where needed.
Expansion tank
Checked, and replaced if the system needs one.
Permit & inspection
Handled by us, required in Washington.
Haul-away
The old tank leaves with us, no surprise fee.
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Tank installation
Tank size is only one part of the decision.
Review demand
Household size, peak use, current capacity, fuel, venting, and old-unit performance set the target.
Plan the installation
We include connections, shutoffs, drainage, expansion control, seismic protection, utilities, and removal.
Start and verify
We fill and purge the tank, then check heating, temperature, pressure, venting or power, and leaks.
Diagnosis
Choose the tank
Current use matters more than the old tank’s label.
First-hour demand
Stored volume and recovery rate determine whether the heater can cover overlapping use.
Fuel and venting
Gas, electric, and heat-pump units need different utilities, airflow, space, and venting.
Location
Garages, closets, finished rooms, and elevated installs need different access, drainage, and protection.
Vancouver & Clark County
Size for the household
Clark County homes and households vary widely. Size the replacement for current occupancy and hot-water use, not just the old tank.
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Customer reviews
Recent reviews from True Plumbing customers
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5.0
770 Google reviews
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KJ McRaeTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Communicated issue and resolution, resolved it quickly and very friendly.
Jess RobertsTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Had a water main leak just outside of the house foundation. True plumbing and Eric C were very professional and efficient at getting it repaired and water service restored. Highly recommend these guys. Thank you True plumbing
Brenda BaileyTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Fast and responsive
Shanna SakrissonTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Great guy! Super knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend!
adele a whiteTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
True Plumbing is an excellent and fair business. Jason R. Is very skilled and personable. I appreciate his professionalism and confidence. He wants to do things perfectly correct. I recommend Jason, Danny and True Plumbing.
Joseph SligerTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Everything about working with True Plumbing was top notch, professional, and still human and friendly. Nick came out to consult, and he was both knowledgeable and friendly. Eric showed up on time and ready to rock. He encountered and overcame some unforeseen challenges (behind our walls) without missing a beat. I was wrongly skeptical of a one man show taking on the task, but he got it done and within the time they had quoted. Add to all this, they did it for 20% less than my previous bids. I will definitely be recommending True Plumbing to others.
Stephanie BlackmanTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
They did an awesome job with the work. Very professional and fast. I appreciated all the work.
Jayme AndersonTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Jason was very professional, kind, and accommodating. He did a great job explaining what had happened, what he needed to do to fix it, and finished up quickly.
SHEREE KELNERTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend! We had a burst pipe inside our wall/floor, and he came out right away. He was incredibly fast, efficient, and got everything taken care of quickly. On top of doing a great job, he was very friendly, personable, and easy to work with. It’s such a relief to have someone dependable when you’re dealing with an unexpected plumbing emergency. I would absolutely recommend him and will definitely call him again if we ever need a plumber!
TVR AgentTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Danny did an excellent job. He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and took the time to explain what needed to be done. He worked efficiently, treated my home with respect, and made the entire experience easy and stress-free. I really appreciated the quality of his work and would definitely recommend Danny to anyone looking for a dependable plumber.
Alexa WilsonTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Nick was extremely helpful. Super punctual and super friendly checked everything and he made sure that our needs were met!
Kristie MartinTrue Plumbing
★★★★★
Jason Resser did a great job replacing a spigot for us. He kept us informed of what he was doing and why. I'm pleased with this service.
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Tank replacement questions
What size tank water heater should I install?
Match capacity and recovery to occupancy, overlapping use, fuel, incoming temperature, and space. Compare first-hour delivery, not gallons alone.
Should I replace my tank before it starts leaking?
Consider it when you see corrosion, repeated repairs, weak recovery, tank-body moisture, or declining condition. Planning ahead gives you time to compare options.
Do tank water-heater replacements require a permit?
They generally must meet the property jurisdiction’s plumbing and applicable gas, electrical, mechanical, seismic, venting, and inspection rules.
Why might a new water heater need an expansion tank?
A closed system gives heated water nowhere to expand. The system must be checked to determine the required pressure control.
What affects how quickly a tank water heater recovers?
Heating input, fuel, tank design, thermostat setting, incoming temperature, and water use. A larger tank does not always recover faster.
What changes the price of a tank water-heater installation?
Capacity, fuel, efficiency, venting, access, connections, drain pan, expansion control, permits, and disposal.
Tank on its last legs?
Replace the tank.
Choose the right capacity and include the complete code-compliant installation.
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