Repairs
Thermostats, elements, valves, pilot and ignition issues.
Water Heaters
Water Heater Repair & Installation in Vancouver, WA
No hot water, or a tank on its last legs? We repair, replace, and install tank and tankless water heaters, gas or electric, and size them right for your home.
★★★★★5.0 · 744 Google reviewsLicensed & insuredEmergency & scheduled service
Licensed & InsuredWA & OR licensed
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Emergency & Scheduled ServiceAvailability confirmed when you call
Local & Family-OwnedBased in Vancouver, WA
Services we handle
What we do
Sometimes a water heater just needs a repair, a thermostat, a valve, an element. Sometimes it's genuinely time to replace it. We'll tell you honestly which one you're looking at, and we won't push a new unit when a fix will do.
When it is time for a new one, we help you choose the right size and type, standard tank or tankless, gas or electric, and install it to code so it runs safely for years. Free estimates on water heater installations.
$125 off
Water heater installation, plus free estimates on installs. Mention this offer when you book.
Replacements
Straightforward swap-outs, hauled away and done right.
Tankless installs
Endless hot water and a smaller footprint.
Gas & electric
Both fuel types, sized to your household's demand.
Leak & pressure fixes
Expansion tanks and safe pressure relief.
Honest repair-vs-replace advice
We tell you which actually makes sense.
When to call
Signs it may be time to replace
- The unit is 10+ years old
- Rusty or discolored hot water
- Water pooling around the base
- Not enough hot water, or it runs out fast
How the service works
How we approach a water-heater problem
No hot water can come from a failed part, a control problem, an installation issue, or a tank that has reached the end of its usable life. The visit starts by separating those possibilities.
Diagnose the symptom
The technician checks the fuel or power source, controls, safety components, visible connections, water temperature, and the location of any moisture.
Compare repair and replacement
Tank condition, age, repair history, efficiency, and the cost of the current failure are considered together instead of using age alone as the answer.
Size and complete the right solution
If replacement makes sense, capacity, peak hot-water use, fuel, venting, space, and access guide the recommendation. The installed system is filled, started, and checked under operation.
Diagnosis before recommendation
What shapes the water-heater recommendation
The best unit is the one that fits the household and the building, not simply the largest model or newest technology.
Tank condition and failure type
A replaceable control or heating component is different from corrosion or a leaking tank body, which generally cannot be repaired reliably.
Household demand
Number of occupants, simultaneous showers, large tubs, laundry habits, and future remodeling all affect storage capacity or tankless flow requirements.
Fuel, venting, and installation space
A gas, electric, heat-pump, or tankless option may require changes beyond the heater itself. Those site conditions belong in the estimate before a product is selected.
Home base + regional coverage
Vancouver is home. Our service area reaches farther.
True Plumbing is based in Vancouver, where our team, reputation, and service operation are centered. We also serve nearby communities across southwest Washington and the east Portland metro.
Vancouver & Clark County
Plan for the actual Vancouver-area installation
Water heaters in this service area appear in garages, closets, basements, utility rooms, and manufactured homes, each with different access and protection needs. Permit and inspection requirements also depend on the property jurisdiction and project scope.
Home base · Primary service areaVancouver, Washington
Dedicated coverage for downtown, the waterfront, east Vancouver, and surrounding neighborhoods, backed by a local shop off NE 60th Way.
Explore Vancouver plumbingVancouver-area communities
East & north Clark County
East Portland metro
Appointment availability varies by address and schedule. Not sure whether your property is covered? Call (360) 207-6064 and we will confirm it before you plan around us.
What neighbors say
Rated 5.0 stars by 744 customers
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Jason squeezed me in near the end of the day on a Friday and stayed late to get my water heater fixed. Prompt, communicated well, and saved my weekend.
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Spencer M.
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Nick is excellent at his job. Extremely knowledgeable, quick to diagnose the problem and explain how he's going to fix it. Would refer him to anyone with plumbing issues.
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John C.
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Arrived on time and worked steadily till the job was done. Walked me through the work and how to maintain our new water purification system. I'll look to True Plumbing first from now on.
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George S.
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Helpful guides
Learn more before the visit
Clear answers connected to this service, written for Vancouver-area property owners.
Water Heater Repair vs. Replacement: How Vancouver Homeowners Should Decide
Repair or replace your water heater? Compare age, leak source, repair cost, warranty, and replacement options for your Vancouver, WA home.
Read the guideHow to Maintain Your Water Heater and Extend Its Lifespan
Simple water heater maintenance steps, from annual tank flushes to anode rod checks, that extend its lifespan and help prevent costly failures.
Read the guideTankless Water Heaters: 5 Real Advantages (and When to Skip One)
A Vancouver, WA plumber breaks down the real benefits of tankless water heaters, from endless hot water to longer lifespan, plus when a tank still wins.
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Water heater questions
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
The decision depends on where it failed, the tank's condition, repair history, age, energy source, and whether it still meets the household's hot-water demand. A replaceable control or heating component is different from a leaking tank body or a system with repeated failures.
What size water heater does my home need?
Sizing should reflect the number of occupants, simultaneous showers and appliances, desired recovery, incoming-water temperature, and available fuel or electrical capacity. Replacing a tank with the same gallon label does not automatically mean it still fits the household's current use.
Is a tank or tankless water heater better for my home?
Tank systems store a set amount of hot water and are familiar to service, while tankless systems heat water as it flows and must be sized for peak simultaneous demand. Space, venting, gas or electrical capacity, maintenance, and installation scope all affect the better fit.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Vancouver or Clark County?
Water-heater replacement generally falls under local plumbing and, depending on the system, gas, electrical, or mechanical requirements. The exact permit and inspection path depends on the property jurisdiction and project scope, so it should be confirmed before installation.
What affects the cost of water-heater replacement?
Important factors include equipment type and capacity, fuel, venting, gas or electrical changes, drain-pan and expansion-control needs, access, disposal of the old unit, permits, and code corrections. An on-site assessment separates the equipment price from the full installation scope.
What gets checked after a new water heater is installed?
The completed installation should be checked for leaks, proper water connections, safe temperature settings, drainage, required controls, and correct fuel, venting, or electrical operation. The system also needs to heat and deliver water as expected before the work is considered complete.
No hot water?
Let's get it sorted today.
Repair or replacement, tank or tankless, with availability confirmed when you call or book online.
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