Water Heater Replacement in Oxon Hill, MD

How the call works

When you call the number on this page, you're connected with an independent plumber who serves Oxon Hill. Expect a few quick questions: is it leaking now, gas or electric, how many gallons, and where it sits. If it's leaking, close the cold supply valve and turn off the gas or the breaker while you wait.

On site, the plumber checks the old unit, the vent, the shutoff and the connections, then quotes a straight replacement and any upgrade you ask about.

What drives the cost

• Size, fuel and efficiency of the new heater
• A tankless or heat pump upgrade and the work it brings
• Replacing aged valves, connectors or venting
• Location, from a basement to a closet in a garden apartment or townhouse
• Expansion tank, pan and relief line requirements
• The WSSC permit and removing the old tank

Oxon Hill conditions

Oxon Hill is a close-in suburb with garden apartments, townhouses and single-family homes, and the median home dates to about 1972. A lot of the original plumbing is still in place, so a water heater swap can uncover a stuck valve or corroded fittings. WSSC Water supplies water and sewer service and adds a corrosion inhibitor that coats pipes on customer property.

Both Washington Gas and BGE serve parts of Prince George's County, so check your bill to see which one serves your address. If you smell gas, leave the building first, then call 911 and your gas utility's emergency number from outside. Renters in apartment buildings should report water heater problems to management, since the building owner usually arranges the work.

Single-family homeowners near Rosecroft or off Indian Head Highway who are considering a switch, such as from gas to electric or to a tankless model, should mention it on the first call. The plumber can then check the electrical panel, gas line and venting before quoting.

Before the plumber gets there

• Clear boxes and storage away from the heater
• Find the main water shutoff and make sure it turns
• Take a photo of the heater's label
• Write down when the problem started and any past repairs
• Keep pets and kids clear of the work area