Water Heater Repair & Installation
Tank and tankless water heater repair, replacement, and new installation. Residential and commercial. Our most-requested service.
Repair first, replace when right
When your water heater fails (rusty water, banging noises, no hot water), Cole's Plumbing diagnoses the issue, repairs what's repairable, and installs new units when replacement is the right call. Tank, tankless, gas, and electric. Same-day service when units fail.
Every job, same standards
Same-Day
When units fail
1-Yr Warranty
Labor
Master Plumber
Every job
Common failures and what they mean
Tap any row to see the full service. We diagnose first, quote second.
Rusty hot water
Anode rod gone, tank corroding. $200 to $400 if caught early.
Pilot won't stay lit
Thermocouple failure on gas units. $250 to $400 fix.
Popping or banging
Sediment crusted on the burner or element. $300 to $500 flush.
No hot water (electric)
Heating element burn-out. $300 to $500 to replace.
Puddle at the base
Tank leaking from the body, corroded through. Replace soon.
Hot water runs out fast
Dip tube broken, sediment buildup, or undersized for demand.
Water Heater Repair & Installation
Tank water heater
- $1,200 to $2,800 installed
- Standard 40 to 50 gallon residential
- 6 to 9 year manufacturer warranty
- 30 to 45 minute install on site
- Power-vent options for closet installs
- Lowest upfront cost
Tankless water heater
- $3,500 to $6,500 installed
- Endless hot water on demand
- 12 to 15 year warranty
- Saves 25 to 40% on water heating energy
- Requires gas line upsize and dedicated venting
- Best for 3+ simultaneous showers or large tubs
From call to fixed
Same process, every job. Master plumber on site, honest diagnosis, clear price.
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Call or Request a Quote
Reach us at (972) 210-9033 or fill out the form. We answer the phone fast, evenings until midnight.
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We Come to You
A licensed master plumber arrives at your door. The service call fee applies toward any work you approve.
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Honest Diagnosis
We tell you what is actually wrong, what it costs, and what your options are. No pressure. You decide.
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We Get It Done
Approved work starts right away when possible. Every job backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.
What to expect
Most water heater calls are repair-first. Anode rod failure, thermocouple failure, heating element burn-out, gas valve failure, and sediment buildup all have repair paths in the $200 to $700 range. Replacement makes sense when the tank is leaking from the body (corroded through, can't be fixed), the unit is 10+ years old and has failed once already, or hot water demand has grown beyond the unit's capacity.
Every install includes removal and disposal of the old unit, new shutoff valves on hot and cold supply, expansion tank if your code requires it (TX requires it for closed systems), drain pan and pan drain line for closet or attic installs, code-compliant venting for gas units, permit and inspection if your city requires it, and 1-year warranty on labor plus manufacturer warranty on the unit.
If you're seeing rusty water, popping or banging, a puddle at the base, no hot water, or hot water that runs out fast, call (972) 210-9033. We'll talk through it on the phone first and tell you if it's repair or replace before we drive out. More on the symptoms in our blog post on water heater failure.
Serving Carrollton, Plano, Frisco, and the northern DFW area. Related: Gas Line Repair for tankless conversions and Whole-House Repipe if galvanized supply is restricting hot water flow.
What homeowners say
“We had a slab leak and were panicking. Chad walked us through the whole process, explained what he was doing at every step, and his price was fair. He even followed up the next week to make sure everything was holding. This is the only plumber we'll call from now on.”
Jennifer K.
Frisco, TX
“The last plumber we called tried to sell us a whole new system when all we needed was a valve replacement. Chad was honest about what the actual problem was and fixed it for a fraction of what the other company quoted. That's rare.”
Mike R.
Plano, TX
“Chad came out the same day we called. He looked at our water heater, told us exactly what was wrong, gave us a price, and got it done that afternoon. No surprises on the bill. We've used other plumbers in the area and this was by far the best experience.”
Sarah M.
Carrollton, TX
Serving the Northern DFW Area
Based in Carrollton. On the road across Dallas, Carrollton, Lewisville, The Colony, and Coppell every day.
Water Heater Repair & Installation
Questions homeowners often ask before booking.
How much does a service call cost?
A service call covers the trip out, a licensed master plumber on site, and a full diagnosis. If you approve any work, the service call fee applies toward the total. you only pay it once. We tell you the price before we start, so you're never surprised by the bill.
Read full answerDo you offer free estimates?
Yes. Cole's Plumbing gives you a written estimate before any work begins, with line-item pricing so you can see exactly what each part of the job costs. We don't start until you approve the number. No pressure, no surprises, no "while we're here" upsells.
Read full answerWhat areas do you serve?
Cole's Plumbing serves the northern Dallas-Fort Worth area. We're based in Carrollton, TX, and respond same-day to Carrollton, The Colony, Lewisville, Coppell, Plano, Frisco, Grapevine, Little Elm, Flower Mound, Addison, Farmers Branch, and surrounding cities.
Read full answerAre you licensed and insured?
Cole's Plumbing is fully licensed and insured. Our owner, Chad Cole, holds a Texas Master Plumber license (RMP-40414) issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and we carry $2 million in general liability insurance. We can show you both before any work starts.
Read full answerDo you do emergency plumbing?
Yes. We handle emergency plumbing across northern DFW. Active flooding, gas leaks, sewer backups, no-water situations, and frozen-burst pipes get same-hour or same-day response during business hours. After-hours emergencies. including weekends and evenings until midnight.
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Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 8AM-12PM. Emergency calls up to midnight.