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The Water Heater Experts

Water Heaters, Plumbing

About us

We've dedicated our lives to hot water and hot water heaters. If you need hot water fast, you’re calling the exact right people for the job. We provide quick a response, guaranteed price quotes, free in-home estimates and unparalleled hot water expertise. Whether it's residential or commercial, we know water heaters better than anyone. That’s what makes us The Water Heater Experts.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Repair and installation of all gas, electric, tankless, heat pump and solar water heating systems by licensed plumbers. All services come with a free smile and a sincere thank you.

Services we don't offer

Plumbing that includes sinks, drains, faucets or sump pumps. We also don't offer rudeness or bad attitudes.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.712 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Bryant A.
04/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I am completely satisfied with the professionalism and technical competence of The Water Heater Experts. Both Field Technicians, Scott and Mike, were punctual, respectful, and efficient. The scheduler, (another) Mike, was friendly and accommodating. For any water heater problems or questions I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Two Service Calls - Repair of gas water heater and replacement of electric water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,595

RICHARD K.
04/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
provided estimate of work, responsive to questions, performed as quoted as scheduled, overall excellent experience
Description of Work: Installed direct vent water heater and removed electric water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Doug M.
03/2013
1.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
No personal contact.
Description of Work: Water heater went out on a Saturday morning. Saw this company on Angie's List, at or near the top of the list. Called them Saturday morning because they advertised being open on weekends. Had to leave a voice message, requesting call back. Four days later, I have not heard back from them. After waiting several hours for a call, I called another couple of providers Saturday afternoon (Ted's Heating & A/C and Glen's Plumbing), and both responded very quickly (adding reviews on each).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from The Water Heater Experts
First of all, thank you for your feedback! We pride ourselves on our high customer service ratings and always welcome customer feedback. We immediately conducted a review of this particular situation and show that we did receive a call from the customer. In his message, the customer left a phone number but did not provide the associated area code. As we service multiple markets across North Carolina and South Carolina, our notes show that the customer service department attempted multiple area codes and even performed a listing search but were unable to locate the proper number for the customer. We were hoping that the customer would try calling back again but did not show any record. We certainly apologize for the inconvenience and may change the voice mail message to specifically request the proper area code.

Kevin D.
06/2012
4.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Went well overall.They didn't return my initial phone call, I had to call them back the next afternoon. Luckily, my old water heater was only leaking a little bit and this wasn't an emergency. Once the appointment was made, the plumber was punctual and professional, he determined that due to the age and the issue with the old heater, that it needed to be replaced. The price was a higher than I had expected. I had a similar sized water heater replaced in my previous house in another city for quite a bit less.
Description of Work: replaced a 50 gallon water heater located on the exterior of the house, disposed of old water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Leigh B.
06/2012
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They were very prompt with their services and they kept us informed with what they were doing. They actually took the time to explain the operation and what was done. If everyone were like them, it would just be awesome.
Description of Work: They put in a new water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

David T.
05/2012
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Explained above
Description of Work: I had worked with this company in the past. When they showed up to check my house for the potential installation It was a real pleasure to deal with them. On the day of instillation they were on time and ran into some small issues that would have cost more however they did stick to the agreed to price. The work was completed and instead of having one installer there ended up with three to get it completed.We are extremely happy with our tankless waterheater and do highly recommend the Water Heater Experts

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,999

Stephen D.
05/2012
4.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
See above. (Angie won't allow me to cut and paste; and I didn't want to copy all of the above to this area.)
Description of Work: After a bad experience with Piedmont Natural Gas trying to decide if I should repair my water heater or buy a new one (see review,) I decided to go through Angie's list and selected the Water Heater Experts. Overall they did a good job at a fair price. First of all, they told me they would honor the $699 advertised price for Angie customers even though they told me the coupon was out of date. The previous estimate for a new water heater was $1000, so I figured this was about a 30% discount. I told them I had to work Thursday, but they said they could be there promply at nine, Friday morning. Perfect, well almost perfect. At 8:00 AM I had to drive my daughter to school, and when I got back about twenty minutes later, their truck was already in the driveway. Can a repairman show up too early? Yes! Although better early than late, I have a simple formula for being on time: Perfect timing is within ten mintues early and five minutes late. Almost perfect timing is within twenty minutes early and ten minutes late. Bad timing is anything more than forty minutes early and twenty minutes late. Although you don't want to wait around for an hour for a repairman, it they come way too early, you are unprepared. A good rule of thumb is to call to inform the customer if you may show up 30 minutes early or more than 15 minutes late. Once he arrived, the new water heater was installed quickly and professionally. I could see the installation was done professionally and with pride. There were, however, two minor disappointments. I hate wasting both money and energy, and especially money on energy. For this reason I bought a car with excellent mileage, replaced my old inefficient air conditioner, put in new attic insulation, and replaced my roof with white heat-reflecting shingles. I was thus tempted to install the newest most energy efficient water heaters, until I realized they cost over $2000 and needed yearly maintanance. Even so, I thought the new water heater would save money. However only after the unit was installed I saw that the yellow energy guide estimated the yearly expense was $309 per year, although comparable models range from $273 to $315. This means the Rheem Guardian water heater was less, not more energy efficient than comparable brands. Oh well, I still had a copy of the $50 discount coupon I printed on-line. Then I noticed this was the coupon that had expired. The guy called in to see if I could still use the coupon in addition to the $699 advertised price. They said no. This was what I expected, but to get an A or an A+ you should not just meet expectations and do a good job, you should exceed expectations and do a great job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

DEBRA W.
03/2012
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Same day service was exactly what I was looking for, and these guys did not let me down. My hot water heater was 16 years old, and suddenly I had not hot water for a shower one day. I called The Water Heater Experts when I saw several reviews on Angie's List stating they had one day service. With it being later on a Friday, I wasn't certain I would be as lucky, but I was! All of my contact with this company was great - I felt like I was dealing with family rather than folks I had never met before. Removal of old and installation of new only took about 2 hours total. There was no evidence afterwards that any work had been done (everything was cleaned up, and old tank hauled away), other than my new water heater. Before leaving, the Field Technician explained the new water heater thoroughly. Overall, for an experience that started with a 'cold shower', ended up with a very happy customer.
Description of Work: Removed 16 year old hot water heater and replaced with 40 gallon Rheem gas water heater in about 2 hrs. Same day service!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$699

Mary B.
10/2011
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Excellent service from both the office and field techs. The knowledgable and friendly staff helped us select the right product for our needs. The special pricing for Angie's List subscribers was honored. Appointments were on-time and professional. Shoe guards were worn to avoid tracking dirt into the house. Carpet was covered to protect against drips from the removal of the old hot water tank. Nice job on clean-up and removal of debris.
Description of Work: Installation of Rinnai tankless water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Norman L.
09/2011
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I contacted three local companies which sold and installed"on-demand" hot water heaters. Two gave us estimates quickly and answered all our questions. One gave an estimate but never returned our calls for information on the bid. This company not only answered our questions but made contact with us several times to see if they could provide any more information. There was a minor mistake made on the installation concerning the location of the heater. However, the matter was resolved to our complete satisfaction by the company.
Description of Work: I arranged over the phone for an "on-demand" hot water heater to be installed at my retirement home. The unit was installed and is functioning well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

PAUL S.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
IT WAS ALL VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COMPLETED TASK IN SHORT ORDER.
Description of Work: I HAD JUST BOUGHT THIS HOUSE AND COULD NOT GET ANY HOT WATER, TRIED ALL BREAKERS AND STILL NO LUCH - CALLED WATER HEATERS AND THE RESPONDED AT LAST MINUTE, AND WITHING 15 MINUTES HAD MY HOT WATER WORKING. THEY ARE GREAT

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Charrondia D.
11/2010
4.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They installed a water heater. It turned out fine.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    243 Trail Ridge Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

    www.thewaterheaterexperts.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Water Heaters,
    Plumbing

    FAQ

    The Water Heater Experts is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    The Water Heater Experts accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, The Water Heater Experts offers free project estimates.
    Yes, The Water Heater Experts offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Water Heater Experts does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, The Water Heater Experts offers emergency services.
    Yes, The Water Heater Experts offers warranties.
    The Water Heater Experts offers the following services: Repair and installation of all gas, electric, tankless, heat pump and solar water heating systems by licensed plumbers. All services come with a free smile and a sincere thank you.
    Plumbing that includes sinks, drains, faucets or sump pumps. We also don't offer rudeness or bad attitudes.

    Contact information

    243 Trail Ridge Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

    www.thewaterheaterexperts.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM