Water HeaterReplacement Done Right
When your old unit gives out, you want hot water back today — not a sales pitch. Our licensed South Florida installers size the right heater for your home, pull the permit, and swap it out to Florida code with a same-day response commitment across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach.
Signs it's time for a new unit
Some heaters have years left in them and only need a part. Others are corroding, leaking, or simply worn past the point where another repair makes sense. If you're noticing any of the situations below, a replacement is likely the smarter long-term call — and we'll always tell you honestly which side of that line your unit falls on.
Ten Years Or Older
Most tank heaters last eight to twelve years, and hard South Florida water shortens that. Once yours passes the decade mark, pouring money into repairs rarely pays off — a new unit runs more efficiently and reliably.
Rust In The Hot Water
Brown or metallic-tasting hot water usually means the tank interior is corroding from the inside. That damage can't be reversed, and a rusting tank is on borrowed time before it splits open.
Leaking Around The Base
Water pooling at the bottom of the tank is a crack in the vessel itself, not a fitting you can tighten. This is the point where a full replacement is the only safe fix before the leak becomes a flood.
Repeated Element Failures
If you've already replaced heating elements or a thermostat more than once, sediment buildup is likely burning out parts faster than you can swap them. A fresh unit ends the cycle of repair calls for good.
Never Enough Hot Water
Running out mid-shower or waiting forever for warmth points to a failing tank or a heater that's simply undersized for your household. Upsizing or going tankless solves it permanently.
A Fix Might Still Work
Not every problem needs a new heater. If yours is under eight years old with a single failed part, our water heater repair service may be the smarter, cheaper call — and we'll tell you straight.
Tank or tankless — an honest comparison
A standard tank heater costs less up front, installs fast, and is the simplest swap when you're replacing like-for-like — ideal if hot water back today is the priority. A tankless unit heats water on demand, never runs dry, saves space, and lasts longer, but it needs a larger gas line or dedicated circuit and a bigger initial investment. We walk you through your fuel type, household size, and available space before recommending either. No pressure toward the pricier option — we install what actually fits your home and your budget, and you can always reach us through our contact page.
Five steps to hot water
Size And Select
We assess your household demand, fuel source, and available space, then recommend the right capacity and style — a 40, 50, or 75-gallon tank, or a tankless unit sized to your incoming water and flow rate.
Pull The Permit
Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach all require permits on heater installs. We handle the paperwork and schedule the inspection so the job is legal, insurable, and inspection-ready from the start.
Drain And Remove
We shut off water and power, drain the old tank safely, disconnect it, and haul the old unit away for proper disposal or recycling — even from awkward attic or closet locations.
Install To Code
The new unit is set with a proper drip pan, TPR discharge line, expansion tank, and hurricane strapping wherever Florida code requires it — the details inspectors check and lesser installs skip.
Test And Turn Over
We fill the system, purge trapped air, fire it up, verify temperature and every connection, then leave you with a clean, warrantied install and paperwork ready for the inspection.
Warranty & Documentation
You get a written warranty covering parts and labor plus an itemized invoice. If your old heater failed and caused water damage, we photograph the failure so your insurer sees exactly what happened.
What actually drives the price
We won't quote a random number over the phone. Your final price depends on a handful of real factors — and you approve the total before any work begins.
- Capacity you need — a 40-gallon tank is a different job than a 75-gallon unit sized for a full house with multiple baths.
- Fuel type — electric and gas installs differ in venting, connections, and the code work each one requires.
- Tank versus tankless — a like-for-like tank swap is quick; a tankless conversion may need new gas line sizing or a dedicated circuit.
- Code upgrades — a new drain pan, TPR discharge, expansion tank, or hurricane strapping add scope when your setup lacks them.
- Location and access — an open garage swap is simple; a cramped attic or tight closet install takes more work to reach.
- Permit and disposal — both are included in the quoted job, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
Three counties, one dispatch line
Broward
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Pompano Beach
- Pembroke Pines
- Plantation
- Davie
Miami-Dade
- Miami
- Aventura
- Miramar
- Miami Beach
- Doral
- Kendall
Palm Beach
- West Palm Beach
- Boca Raton
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Boynton Beach
- Wellington
New heaters, installed clean
"Woke up to a flooded garage — the tank had split. They had a new 50-gallon unit in and running by early afternoon, permit and all. Explained exactly why the old one failed. Lifesaver."
"Went tankless and couldn't be happier. They walked me through the gas line requirement honestly instead of overselling, and the install was neat. Endless hot water for a full house now."
"I expected them to push a replacement but the tech said my heater just needed a part and was fine for a few more years. When it finally died last month I called them right back for the swap."
"Old unit was in a cramped attic and I dreaded the job. Their crew added the drain pan and strapping to code, hauled the old tank down, and passed inspection first try. Very professional."
Water Heater Replacement FAQ
How long does a water heater replacement take?
A straightforward like-for-like tank swap in an accessible location is usually done in two to three hours, and we stock common sizes so most jobs finish the same day you call. A tankless conversion takes longer — often the better part of a day — because it may require new gas line sizing, venting, or an electrical circuit. Attic or tight-closet installs also add time. When we arrive to size the job, we give you a realistic window so you know exactly when the hot water comes back on.
Do I really need a permit to replace my water heater?
Yes. In Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, replacing a water heater requires a permit and an inspection because it touches gas, electrical, and water safety systems. Skipping the permit can void your homeowner's insurance and cause headaches when you sell the house. We pull the permit as part of the job under FL license CFC1433655 and schedule the inspection, so your install is fully legal and up to current Florida code — including the drain pan, TPR discharge, expansion tank, and hurricane strapping where it's required.
Is tankless worth the extra cost in South Florida?
It depends on your household. Tankless units heat water on demand, so you never run out, they save floor space, and they typically last longer than a tank — often twenty years versus around a decade. The trade-off is a higher up-front cost and, for gas models, sometimes a larger gas line or upgraded venting. For a busy family that runs out of hot water constantly, or a homeowner planning to stay put for years, the long-term savings and endless supply make it worthwhile. For a simple like-for-like replacement on a budget, a quality tank is still a smart, dependable choice. We lay out both honestly.
What size water heater does my home need?
For a tank, capacity is driven by how many people live in the home and your peak demand — a couple may do fine with 40 gallons, while a family of four or five with multiple bathrooms is better served by 50 to 75 gallons. Sizing too small means cold showers; too large wastes energy. Tankless units are sized by flow rate and the temperature of your incoming water instead of gallons. During our visit we look at your fixtures, usage habits, and fuel source, then recommend the size that keeps up without overspending.
What do you do with my old water heater?
We handle it completely. As part of every replacement, our crew drains, disconnects, and removes the old unit from wherever it sits — including awkward attic or closet locations — and hauls it away for proper disposal or recycling. You're not left with a heavy, water-logged tank in your garage or an extra trip to a dump. The old-unit removal and disposal is included in the quoted price, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Get A Quote
Ready for reliable hot water again?
Whether you need a fast same-day tank swap or a full tankless upgrade, we size it right, pull the permit, install to Florida code, and haul the old unit away. Licensed and insured under FL CFC1433655 and backed by a written warranty on parts and labor across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach.
Call (954) 417-4662