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Water Heater Repair & Installation in Scarborough
No hot water, a leaking tank or a heater that runs out too fast? Licensed Scarborough plumbers repair, replace and install tank and tankless water heaters.
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Water heater or hot water tank, we fix both
Age is the biggest water heater issue in Scarborough. Many homes still have a rented tank that has been in the basement for well over a decade, and larger households on a single 40-gallon tank run out of hot water.
We repair gas and electric tanks, power-vented and high-efficiency models, and tankless units. If a repair makes sense, we fix it. If the tank is leaking or worn out, we give you a flat price to replace it, whether like-for-like, larger or tankless.
We check venting, gas supply and space before recommending anything, and every installation is tested before we leave.
Water heater services in Scarborough
Repair, replacement and new installations for every common type of residential water heater.
Water heater repair
No hot water, not enough hot water, a pilot that will not stay lit, a failed element, a leaking relief valve or rumbling from the tank. We find the faulty part and fix it.
Hot water tank replacement
When a tank is leaking or worn out, we remove it, install the new one to code with proper venting and shut-offs, and test it.
Water heater installation
New gas or electric tanks, power-vented and high-efficiency models, sized to how many people and bathrooms the heater serves.
Tankless water heater installation
Endless hot water and space savings. We confirm the gas line and venting can support a tankless unit before recommending one.
Tankless descaling and repair
Error codes and units that shut off mid-shower are often fixed with a descale and service, even with Scarborough's moderately hard water.
Rented tank replacement
If your rented tank has failed or you would rather own one, we can install a tank you own. Check your rental agreement for how the old unit is returned.
Water heaters in Scarborough homes
Scarborough's water comes from Lake Ontario and is only moderately hard, so scale is less of a problem here than in York Region. Age and household size are the bigger issues.
Many bungalows and side-splits from the 1950s to the 1980s now house larger families or a basement apartment, which puts far more demand on the water heater than the house was built for. If the hot water runs out halfway through the morning, the tank may be undersized, full of sediment, or both.
Rented tanks are common in Scarborough. If yours is old or failing, you can keep renting or switch to a heater you own; check your rental agreement for how the old tank is returned before replacing it.
Signs your water heater needs attention
- Hot water runs out much faster than it used to
- Water pooling around the base of the tank
- Rumbling, popping or banging as the tank heats
- Rusty or discoloured hot water
- A pressure-relief valve that drips or discharges
- A tank that is 10 to 12 years old or more
Not sure how old yours is? Our guide on how long a hot water tank lasts shows how to tell.
How a water heater visit works
- 1
Call or book online
The dispatch line is answered live 24/7. Tell us the type of heater and what it is doing.
- 2
Diagnose
We test the burner or elements, thermostat, venting and valves, and check the tank for leaks and sediment.
- 3
Flat quote first
You get a fixed price before any work starts, for the repair or a replacement, with no overtime charges.
- 4
Repair or install
We fix the faulty part, or remove the old heater and install the new one to code.
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Test everything
We check for leaks, confirm the venting draws properly and make sure hot water reaches the taps.
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Leave it tidy
The old tank is taken away when we replace it, and you get tips on flushing and care.
What affects the cost of a water heater
Every job is quoted on site after we see the heater and the space it sits in. You approve a flat price before work begins. The main factors are:
- Repair or replacement, and which part has failed
- Tank or tankless, gas or electric, and the size you need
- Venting: a standard chimney vent, power vent or direct vent
- Gas line size and whether it needs upgrading for a tankless unit
- Access to the heater and the space around it
There are no dispatch fees or overtime charges. See how our diagnostic and flat pricing works.
Water heater jobs from our Toronto team
Our Scarborough profile is new, so these are recent Google reviews of Plumber On Dial of Toronto, the same licensed team.
“New water heater installed, old one taken away, everything cleaned up. Smooth.”
“Old water heater was on its last legs. They gave me options at different price points and installed the one I picked the next day.”
“Knew a lot about tankless heaters. He descaled ours and showed me how to do it myself next time so I don't have to call.”
Read every review on Plumber On Dial of Toronto on Google.
Water heater service across Scarborough
We repair and install water heaters throughout Scarborough, including:
- Agincourt
- Malvern
- Guildwood
- Wexford
- Highland Creek
- Dorset Park
- Birch Cliff
- Cliffside
- Scarborough Village
- West Hill
- Morningside
- Rouge
- L'Amoreaux
- Milliken
- Bendale
- Woburn
- Ionview
- Kennedy Park
- Clairlea
- Oakridge
- Port Union
- Centennial
- Scarborough City Centre
Scarborough water heater questions
How long does a hot water tank last in Scarborough?
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My hot water tank is rented. Can you replace it?
Is a tankless water heater worth it for a house with a basement apartment?
What should I do if my water heater is leaking?
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