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Avatar for Pierce Plumbing and HVAC, LLC
Pierce Plumbing and HVAC, LLC
823 Lancaster St
3.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Pierce Plumbing and HVAC, LLC
823 Lancaster St
3.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
90 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Pierce Plumbing and HVAC, with over a decade and a half (15 years now) of trusted service, proudly offers comprehensive plumbing, heating, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homeowners and businesses in the Leominster and Worcester County areas.

"Unfortunately I had a terrible experience with them especially the owner. He schedules time to meet at 12 to review my project to add gas line. He never showed up. I arrived at 12:03 to meet him at the property and called the company to follow-up if they were on the way. He said he arrived at 11:50 and waited 5 minutes and left. When asked why he left so early and didn't even give curtousy of a 5 to 10 minute wait. He said he doesn't wait any time if he gets there early it's my problem I wasn't there even though we had scheduled for noon. He was so rude and said he gives no one curtousy to wait any minute and can't turn back around. In my opinion he never went to my house and lied and was rude. I told him I didn't need his business because if that's how he treats potential clients I can only imagine the type of service he will provide. Very RUDE, unprofessional and someone I don't recommend doing business with."

Carla L on February 2025

Pierce Plumbing and HVAC, with over a decade and a half (15 years now) of trusted service, proudly offers comprehensive plumbing, heating, HVAC, and electrical solutions to homeowners and businesses in the Leominster and Worcester County areas.

"Unfortunately I had a terrible experience with them especially the owner. He schedules time to meet at 12 to review my project to add gas line. He never showed up. I arrived at 12:03 to meet him at the property and called the company to follow-up if they were on the way. He said he arrived at 11:50 and waited 5 minutes and left. When asked why he left so early and didn't even give curtousy of a 5 to 10 minute wait. He said he doesn't wait any time if he gets there early it's my problem I wasn't there even though we had scheduled for noon. He was so rude and said he gives no one curtousy to wait any minute and can't turn back around. In my opinion he never went to my house and lied and was rude. I told him I didn't need his business because if that's how he treats potential clients I can only imagine the type of service he will provide. Very RUDE, unprofessional and someone I don't recommend doing business with."

Carla L on February 2025


Avatar for Net Zero Heating and Air Conditioning
Net Zero Heating and Air Conditioning
55 Ellingwood Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Net Zero Heating and Air Conditioning
55 Ellingwood Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

At Net Zero we have a strong focus on installing and servicing high efficiency heat pump systems. We're proud to be a Mitsubishi Elite Diamond Dealer and a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer and our Technicians are all NATE certified. Heating, air conditioning and plumbing installations and service - Water Heaters - Heat Pump Water Heaters

"Fantastic team 2 Heat pump installations Optimized for rebates Love it"

Mark F on February 2025

At Net Zero we have a strong focus on installing and servicing high efficiency heat pump systems. We're proud to be a Mitsubishi Elite Diamond Dealer and a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer and our Technicians are all NATE certified. Heating, air conditioning and plumbing installations and service - Water Heaters - Heat Pump Water Heaters

"Fantastic team 2 Heat pump installations Optimized for rebates Love it"

Mark F on February 2025


Avatar for Rodenhiser Home Services
Rodenhiser Home Services
325 Hopping Brook Rd
4.39(
506
)
Approved Pro
Rodenhiser Home Services
325 Hopping Brook Rd
4.39(
506
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
344 local quotes requested
97 years of experience

When it comes to great service for your home or business, it doesn't get better than the professionalism and dedication of Rodenhiser. It's an unsurpassed level of service built on a promise that ensures you get the very best - when you call Rodenhiser your satisfaction is guaranteed. With 90+ years of delighted residential and commercial clients, you can be sure that it's a promise that Rodenhiser delivers on every day.

"The work was done correctly and promptly, but quite expensive. On the plus side, he presented all the options and didn't really try to upsell. Just the facts."

stephen m on August 2024

When it comes to great service for your home or business, it doesn't get better than the professionalism and dedication of Rodenhiser. It's an unsurpassed level of service built on a promise that ensures you get the very best - when you call Rodenhiser your satisfaction is guaranteed. With 90+ years of delighted residential and commercial clients, you can be sure that it's a promise that Rodenhiser delivers on every day.

"The work was done correctly and promptly, but quite expensive. On the plus side, he presented all the options and didn't really try to upsell. Just the facts."

stephen m on August 2024


Avatar for Papalia Home Services
Papalia Home Services
1220 Liberty Square Rd
4.41(
894
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Approved Pro
Papalia Home Services
1220 Liberty Square Rd
4.41(
894
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
141 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Papalia Home Services is a company focused on customer satisfaction. Customer service, extensive training, and follow through are where we excel. We have received numerous awards acknowledging our excellent customer service and care for our customer's most valued possession, their home. We are a Trane Comfort Specialist, Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Dealer and Navien Service Specialist which requires us to maintain high standards for the customer's experience. Papalia's employees are dedicated to greatness and we strive for improvement daily. Thank you for considering Papalia Home Services.

"Snaked our main drain but ultimately didn't fix the issue"

Paige W on January 2025

Papalia Home Services is a company focused on customer satisfaction. Customer service, extensive training, and follow through are where we excel. We have received numerous awards acknowledging our excellent customer service and care for our customer's most valued possession, their home. We are a Trane Comfort Specialist, Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Dealer and Navien Service Specialist which requires us to maintain high standards for the customer's experience. Papalia's employees are dedicated to greatness and we strive for improvement daily. Thank you for considering Papalia Home Services.

"Snaked our main drain but ultimately didn't fix the issue"

Paige W on January 2025


Avatar for Rescue Plumbing Services
Rescue Plumbing Services
44 Howe Lane
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Rescue Plumbing Services
44 Howe Lane
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
39 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Contact us today with all your plumbing issues and estimates! With over 30 years of experience, no job is ever too big or too little! We specialize in underground plumbing repairs, water heater and boiler replacements, drain cleaning, hydro jetting, and preforming diagnostic tests on sewer/septic systems. We provide 24/7 service for both commercial and residential properties!

"Never booked"

Melanie R on March 2024

Contact us today with all your plumbing issues and estimates! With over 30 years of experience, no job is ever too big or too little! We specialize in underground plumbing repairs, water heater and boiler replacements, drain cleaning, hydro jetting, and preforming diagnostic tests on sewer/septic systems. We provide 24/7 service for both commercial and residential properties!

"Never booked"

Melanie R on March 2024


Avatar for Milltown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical
Milltown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical
131 Stedman St
4.40(
190
)
Approved Pro
Milltown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical
131 Stedman St
4.40(
190
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
87 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical, we know the value of prompt, professional and reliable services and look forward to serving your needs in the Merrimack Valley. We're a same day/next day service company offering quality work and unbeatable service.

"I used to like them. Use them for my big install of backup basement sump pump. This time, I was out of the country, my rental property in MA needs a toilet fix. It was a standard water tank leak and we need to replace the inside mechanism. Milltown came and said 'rebulid the toilet', my wife authorize them to do it as I was not reachable at the time their plumber was at the rental property. They were in and out according to my tenant for at most 45 min, rebuilding two toilet tank and fixed the leak. The bill came to be 1200, $600 a toilet. One line item on the receipt is $470 for the kit they use to replace the plastic mechanism inside the water tank. I casually google the kit, I can get a universal sup kit for the toilet to replace that for $20. I called them, manager came on gave me that talk - we did hundreds of toilet leak and we average all of them to come up with the cost for that line item, which includes (a) parts (b) labor (c) our service guarantee for a prompt and reliable service Say they charge $200 /hr labor, 1 hr for two toilet is $100 labor for 1 toilet (remember, the plumber was there like 30-45 min rebuilding the two toilet). Say total parts are $100 (with markup), we are talking about $200 for fixing the leak of 1 toilet. They charged almost $600 for one toilet. You can do that math. I expect some up charge, but I am not paying $300 just for getting prompt reliable service. I turned around and asked for a few reliable plumber quote from Thumbstack with great reviews, most can do the job for $200 labor and I can get them the universal kit they will be able to come on the same day. So maybe if you want Milltown to do bigger job, that is ok. For smaller job, it does not worth it. Replacing the toilet flush mechanism is really not rocket science in plumbing. If I am not thousands of miles away, I would have done it myself after watching some Youtube video. I am willing to pay up charge for the service, but this is really above and beyond the normal up charge range, $1200 for a 30 min job replacing the toilet flushing mechanism in the water tank!!"

STEVE L on October 2024

At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical, we know the value of prompt, professional and reliable services and look forward to serving your needs in the Merrimack Valley. We're a same day/next day service company offering quality work and unbeatable service.

"I used to like them. Use them for my big install of backup basement sump pump. This time, I was out of the country, my rental property in MA needs a toilet fix. It was a standard water tank leak and we need to replace the inside mechanism. Milltown came and said 'rebulid the toilet', my wife authorize them to do it as I was not reachable at the time their plumber was at the rental property. They were in and out according to my tenant for at most 45 min, rebuilding two toilet tank and fixed the leak. The bill came to be 1200, $600 a toilet. One line item on the receipt is $470 for the kit they use to replace the plastic mechanism inside the water tank. I casually google the kit, I can get a universal sup kit for the toilet to replace that for $20. I called them, manager came on gave me that talk - we did hundreds of toilet leak and we average all of them to come up with the cost for that line item, which includes (a) parts (b) labor (c) our service guarantee for a prompt and reliable service Say they charge $200 /hr labor, 1 hr for two toilet is $100 labor for 1 toilet (remember, the plumber was there like 30-45 min rebuilding the two toilet). Say total parts are $100 (with markup), we are talking about $200 for fixing the leak of 1 toilet. They charged almost $600 for one toilet. You can do that math. I expect some up charge, but I am not paying $300 just for getting prompt reliable service. I turned around and asked for a few reliable plumber quote from Thumbstack with great reviews, most can do the job for $200 labor and I can get them the universal kit they will be able to come on the same day. So maybe if you want Milltown to do bigger job, that is ok. For smaller job, it does not worth it. Replacing the toilet flush mechanism is really not rocket science in plumbing. If I am not thousands of miles away, I would have done it myself after watching some Youtube video. I am willing to pay up charge for the service, but this is really above and beyond the normal up charge range, $1200 for a 30 min job replacing the toilet flushing mechanism in the water tank!!"

STEVE L on October 2024


Avatar for Village Home Services
Village Home Services
9 Kidder Road
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Village Home Services
9 Kidder Road
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

Village Home Services formally known as Village Electric and Village HVAC. We stand at the intersection of expertise and community spirit. With our plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services, we go beyond fixing problems; we enrich lives, one home at a time. In our village, your comfort and safety are our top priorities.

"It went great! They were very responsive and the people who work there are very helpful and pleasant. I would highly recommend them to others."

Brenda R on November 2019

Village Home Services formally known as Village Electric and Village HVAC. We stand at the intersection of expertise and community spirit. With our plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services, we go beyond fixing problems; we enrich lives, one home at a time. In our village, your comfort and safety are our top priorities.

"It went great! They were very responsive and the people who work there are very helpful and pleasant. I would highly recommend them to others."

Brenda R on November 2019


Avatar for Yelle Plumbing And Heating
Yelle Plumbing And Heating
55 Prospect Hill Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Yelle Plumbing And Heating
55 Prospect Hill Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

At Yelle Plumbing and Heating, we take pride in our work and strive to meet every need of our customers. From small service to new construction we can do it all. Fully licensed and insured

"Nick came prompt and left a clean work area"

judy c on January 2025

At Yelle Plumbing and Heating, we take pride in our work and strive to meet every need of our customers. From small service to new construction we can do it all. Fully licensed and insured

"Nick came prompt and left a clean work area"

judy c on January 2025


Avatar for Armory Plumbing Inc
Armory Plumbing Inc
181 Stedman St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Armory Plumbing Inc
181 Stedman St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
94 local quotes requested

I am a Licensed Plumber with 10 years of experience in Plumbing & Heating. With my services I provide Upfront pricing & strive to do things in a timely manner that is convenient to you. My Services include plumbing repairs, plumbing installations, Water heater replacements, Boiler Service & Installation, Bathroom/Kitchen Remodels & much more! Site visits for estimates will be $45, if you accept the estimate the site visit will be WAIVED. If you are aware of the terms & want to continue reach out to us.

"Prompt & efficient, the outcome was a 9.9 out of 10. Price was very reasonable. Jobsite clean with nothing left behind."

Richard J R on March 2025

I am a Licensed Plumber with 10 years of experience in Plumbing & Heating. With my services I provide Upfront pricing & strive to do things in a timely manner that is convenient to you. My Services include plumbing repairs, plumbing installations, Water heater replacements, Boiler Service & Installation, Bathroom/Kitchen Remodels & much more! Site visits for estimates will be $45, if you accept the estimate the site visit will be WAIVED. If you are aware of the terms & want to continue reach out to us.

"Prompt & efficient, the outcome was a 9.9 out of 10. Price was very reasonable. Jobsite clean with nothing left behind."

Richard J R on March 2025


Avatar for Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
12 Manison St
4.54(
5,205
)
Approved Pro
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
12 Manison St
4.54(
5,205
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
676 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"I booked a service and was given a 4 hour window. The technician apparently arrived about 1 hour before the window, claimed to have called me but left no message and simply left with no availability during the actual 4 hour window that was promised. This is poor service and I have no heat. Unbelievable and unprofessional."

Nathalie A on January 2025

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"I booked a service and was given a 4 hour window. The technician apparently arrived about 1 hour before the window, claimed to have called me but left no message and simply left with no availability during the actual 4 hour window that was promised. This is poor service and I have no heat. Unbelievable and unprofessional."

Nathalie A on January 2025

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Water heater services FAQs

The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.

Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.

It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.

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