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Water heater installation and replacement in New Haven, CT

Tank leaking or past its prime? Licensed plumbers replace and install gas, electric and tankless water heaters.

Updated September 2026 · New Haven, CT

Once a tank water heater starts leaking from the tank itself, it's done. The fix is a replacement, ideally before it floods the basement.

Call and we'll size the new unit, pull any permit it needs and haul the old one away.

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Signs you need water heater installation

  • Water pooling under the tank
  • The heater is more than 10 to 12 years old
  • Rusty hot water
  • Hot water running out faster than it used to
  • Repair bills stacking up on the same unit

What to do right now

  • If the tank is leaking, shut the cold water valve on top.
  • Turn off the breaker for an electric heater, or set a gas heater to off.
  • Note the brand, size in gallons and age from the label.
  • Think about whether your household has outgrown the tank size.
  • Call us to quote the replacement before it fails completely.

What it costs

Replacing a standard tank water heater typically lands between $800 and $2,500 installed in the New Haven area. Tankless units and fuel-type switches cost more.

More detail: Water heater replacement cost in New Haven

Questions we hear a lot

Tank or tankless?

A tank costs less up front and is a simple swap. Tankless costs more to install but saves space and keeps up with long showers. We can quote both.

Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in New Haven?

Usually, yes. We'll tell you what the city requires and pull the permit for you.

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