Repair, replacement, and installation for gas and electric tank water heaters from a family-owned, licensed Fort Worth plumber. Upfront pricing, done right the first time.
Most tank water heaters in North Texas homes last about 8 to 12 years. Many sit in attics or garages, so trouble often goes unnoticed until the pilot goes out on a cold morning or the drain pan overflows into the ceiling.
Texas Born Plumbing (Texas license M45910) provides water heater services as part of our full menu of plumbing services, covering traditional gas and electric tank units in Fort Worth, Arlington, Keller, Mansfield, and the rest of Tarrant County. If you are thinking about an on-demand unit instead, visit our tankless water heater services page.
Every visit starts with an honest diagnosis. We tell you plainly whether a repair makes sense or whether a 14-year-old tank is costing you more than it is worth, and you approve the price before any work begins.
From a single failed part to a full swap-out, here is the tank water heater work our licensed plumbers handle every week.
We repair gas and electric tank heaters of every major brand. Common fixes include thermocouples, gas control valves, heating elements, dip tubes, and venting problems. Our trucks carry the parts we use most often, so many of our plumbing repair services are finished in a single visit.
A failing tank is the right time to size the new one correctly. We match capacity to your household, haul away the old unit, and bring the install up to current code. That includes a properly set drain pan, an expansion tank, seismic straps where required, and correct residential gas line services or electrical connections. If you're considering an on-demand unit instead, our team also handles the tankless water heater gas line connection work that style of install requires.
Fort Worth area water carries enough minerals to leave a layer of scale in the bottom of a tank year after year. An annual water heater flushing clears that sediment so the burner or elements stop working overtime, and we inspect the anode rod and test the relief valve at the same visit. If scale keeps coming back, a water quality testing visit can confirm what's in your water, and our water softener services or a whole home water filtration system stops the buildup before it reaches the tank.
Some leaks come from a loose fitting, a worn supply line, or a dripping relief valve, and those are quick fixes. A leak from the tank itself means the lining has failed, and replacement is the only safe answer. If the water is coming from somewhere else in the house, from a slab leak to a buried supply line, our leak detection and repair team handles water line leak repair and general water leak repair before it causes real damage.
Electric tanks use an upper and lower thermostat to control each heating element. When one fails, you get scalding water or none at all. We test both thermostats and both elements, then replace only the parts that have actually failed. On gas units, we diagnose the control valve that serves the same purpose.
Newer high-efficiency tanks and heat pump water heaters can lower your monthly utility bill, especially in a busy household. We walk you through the options that fit your space, your fuel type, and your budget. You get straight numbers, with no pressure to buy the biggest model on the truck.
Most tank water heaters here last about 8 to 12 years. Hard water shortens that range because minerals settle as sediment, insulate the bottom of the tank, and make the burner or elements run longer. Regular flushing and a healthy anode rod help a tank reach the upper end of that window.
If the tank is under about 8 years old and the problem is a part like a thermocouple, element, thermostat, or valve, repair is usually the smart call. If the tank itself is leaking, it needs to be replaced, since a failed lining can't be patched. For older units, we give you the repair price and the replacement price side by side so you can decide with real numbers.
Once a year is a good rule for most homes in the Fort Worth area. Households with very hard water, or tanks that already make popping sounds, may benefit from flushing more often. We also check the anode rod and test the temperature and pressure relief valve during the same visit.
Gas tanks heat water faster and recover more quickly after back-to-back showers, but they need proper venting and a gas supply. Electric tanks are simpler to install, need no flue, and fit well where gas isn't available. In most cases we recommend staying with the fuel type your home is already set up for unless there is a clear reason to switch.
Many homes do. When your plumbing has a pressure reducing valve or backflow device, heated water has nowhere to expand, and that extra pressure can wear out the tank, valves, and fixtures. Plumbing code calls for an expansion tank in that situation, and we include one in the install when your system requires it.
Call (817) 542-7599 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday by appointment. To get an accurate quote faster, snap a photo of the label on your tank showing the brand, gallon size, and manufacture date. We will tell you what it needs and what it costs before we pick up a wrench.
