Serving ZIP 48239 & 48240
Water Heater Installation & Replacement Redford, MI
Old tank leaking, rusty or too small for your home? We install and replace gas and electric water heaters for Redford homes and rentals, and we do it to code. You see the price before work starts.
Leaking Right Now or Planning Ahead?
Your Tank Is Leaking Right Now
- Turn the gas control to off, or switch off the breaker for an electric tank.
- Close the cold water valve on the pipe going into the top.
- Call us any hour, then follow these safety steps while you wait.
You Are Planning a New Water Heater
- Look at the label on your tank for its size and whether it is gas or electric.
- Think about who uses hot water at the busiest time of day.
- Call us and we will talk through the right tank and the price.
Signs It Is Time for a New Water Heater
Some problems are one part and a water heater repair. These signs usually mean the tank itself is near the end. As a hometown plumbing company, we check before we recommend a new one.
Water Coming From the Tank Itself
Water from the tank body or the bottom seam, not a valve or a fitting. A tank that leaks from inside cannot be patched safely.
We check where the water startsRust at the Base or on the Tank
Rust flakes, a rust ring on the floor or rust spreading on the outside of the tank.
We check rust inside or only outsideRepairs That Keep Coming Back
A new part every season, or the same problem a few weeks after a repair.
We check what has failed so farNot Enough Hot Water for Your Home
The family grew, a bathroom was added, or the second shower always runs cold.
We check size and how it is usedA New Furnace Changed the Vent
The old furnace and the water heater shared the chimney. Now the water heater may not vent well on its own.
We check how the vent draftsAbout ventingNot Sure It Needs Replacing?
We test it first and tell you if a repair makes more sense.
Call (313) 380-5686
Types of Water Heaters We Install
Most Redford homes have a gas tank in the basement that vents into the chimney. We usually replace like with like, and we tell you when a change makes sense.
Gas Standard Vent
- Vent
- Into the chimney
- Needs
- A gas line and a sound chimney
- Good fit when
- The most common setup in Redford basements
Gas Power Vent
- Vent
- A fan pushes exhaust out a side wall pipe
- Needs
- A gas line and an outlet nearby
- Good fit when
- The chimney cannot serve the water heater alone
Electric Tank
- Vent
- No vent needed
- Needs
- The right breaker and wiring
- Good fit when
- There is no gas line or no way to vent
Thinking about an on demand heater? We also install and service tankless water heaters.
Showers Back to Back
How many people shower in the morning, one right after another.
Bathrooms and Tubs
A second bathroom or a large soaking tub can change the size you need.
Laundry and Dishes at Once
The washer and dishwasher running while someone is in the shower.
The Room Where It Sits
Stairs, doorways and the space around the tank. A bigger tank has to fit and be easy to service.
What Size Water Heater Do You Need?
The size on the label is only part of it. We look at how much hot water your home uses in its busiest hour and pick a tank that keeps up, without paying to heat water you never use.
If your old tank kept up fine, the same size is usually the right call. If it never did, we will tell you why.
Venting, Chimneys and Gas
In older Redford homes the vent matters as much as the tank. A new gas water heater only works safely when its exhaust goes up and out of the house.
Chimney Vented Gas Tanks
We check the vent pipe, its slope and the draft at the chimney once the new tank is running.
If Your Furnace Was Replaced
A new furnace often vents out the wall, leaving the water heater alone in a chimney built for two. We check the draft and explain your options.
Power Vent Water Heaters
A fan moves the exhaust out a wall pipe. It needs an outlet nearby, and it will not run when the power is out.
Gas Lines and Shut Off Valves
A shut off valve and a drip leg at the tank, a tight new connector, then a leak check on every joint.
What Comes With a Proper Installation
A new tank is only as good as what connects it. These are the items we check and set up on every install.
- An expansion tank when your system needs one
- A relief valve pipe run down toward the floor
- A gas shut off and drip leg on gas tanks
- New water connectors and a working cold water valve
- A drain pan where a leak would cause damage
- The vent connected and the draft checked
How a Water Heater Replacement Works
Four steps, and the full price comes first.
We Look and Show the Price
We check the tank, vent, gas and water lines and give the full price before any work.
We Remove the Old Tank
We shut off the gas or power and the water, then drain the old tank.
We Install the New One
Set level, with water, gas or power and the vent connected, plus the parts it needs.
We Test and Clean Up
We fill and light it, check for leaks and draft, and show you the settings.
Rentals and Home Sales
A tenant without hot water calls the same day, and a home inspection report can hold up a sale. We work with landlords and with homeowners getting ready to sell or buy in Redford.
You get the same honest check and the price before any work, whether you live there or not.
Landlords With a Tenant Waiting
The same size and type when that is right, and the price sent to you before we start.
Items on a Home Inspection Report
A missing expansion tank, a short relief valve pipe, vent or gas items. We fix the items, or tell you if a new heater makes more sense.
A Clear Invoice
An itemized invoice that shows what was installed, for your records or the buyer.
Why Redford Homeowners Call Grandview for a New Water Heater
Four things you can count on, from the first look at your old tank to the last leak check on the new one.
One Price, No Surprises
We check the tank, the vent, the gas and the water lines first, then give you one price that covers the parts the job needs. Nothing gets added at the end.
Same Kind of Tank First
We quote a like for like tank first. If a bigger tank or a different type would serve you better, we explain why and you decide.
Done Safely and to Code
The vent, gas connection, expansion tank and relief valve pipe are set up right and checked before we leave, so the new heater is safe from day one.
Here When the Old Tank Fails
We are based on Norborne in Redford and open 24/7. If your tank is leaking now, we tell you how to shut it off until we get there.
New tanks and hot water back on. Read what Redford customers say
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We install and replace water heaters in every part of Redford Charter Township, ZIP codes 48239 and 48240. We are based on Norborne, so a cold shower is never far from a fix.
From homes near Telegraph Road to the streets off Beech Daly and up toward Eight Mile, we come to you. Not sure if your address is inside the township? Call and ask.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Western View
- Grand Dale
- Chesterfield
- Western Heights
- Brady Block
- Seminole Woods
- Rogers Park
- Telegraph-Hazelton
- Jefferson
- Downtown Redford
Water Heater Installation FAQs
Answers to the new water heater questions Redford homeowners ask us most.
Should I get a 40 or 50 gallon water heater?
It depends on how much hot water your home uses in its busiest hour, not only on how many people live there. If your old tank kept up, the same size is usually right. If the second shower always runs cold, we look at a larger tank or one that heats faster.
Do I need an expansion tank with a new water heater?
Water grows as it heats. If your main line has a check valve or a pressure regulator, that extra pressure has nowhere to go, and the relief valve may drip. An expansion tank gives it room. We check your system and tell you if you need one.
My furnace was replaced. Does my water heater vent need work?
Often, yes. If the new furnace vents out the side of the house, the water heater may be the only thing left in the chimney, and it may not draft well on its own. We test the draft and explain your options before anything is done.
Should I repair my water heater or replace it?
If a part has failed and the tank itself is sound, a repair usually makes sense. If the tank is leaking from the body or rusting through, it needs replacing. We test it first and tell you which one you need.
Can I switch from electric to gas, or gas to electric?
Often, yes. Gas needs a gas line and a way to vent. Electric needs the right breaker and wiring. We look at what your home has and tell you what a switch would take before you decide.
Does a longer warranty mean a better tank?
Not always. Tanks with different warranty years can be very similar inside. Ask what is actually different, and we will show you what you are paying for.
What should I do if my water heater is leaking right now?
Turn the gas control to off, or switch off the breaker for an electric tank. Close the cold water valve on the pipe going into the top. Then call us, any hour.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. We look at the tank, the vent and the lines, then give you one price that includes the parts the job needs. Nothing starts until you approve it.