Best case
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A gas water heater whose pilot won't stay lit.
- Replace the thermocouple to restore the pilot light and full function.
Water Heaters · Conroe, Texas
Water Heater Repair
No hot water or a heater that will not keep up? We check the gas or electric unit and explain whether a part repair or replacement makes sense.
I have no hot water, or my water heater is acting up
Book the visit. We'll find the cause, explain your options, and confirm the price before work starts.
- Responsible Master Plumber #45475
- 237 completed jobs around Conroe
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Price expectations
What drives the cost
The price depends on what the plumber finds. Here's what each outcome looks like and where it starts. You don't pick one: book the visit, and we confirm the scope and price with you before any work starts.
Typical
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A relief valve that drips or won't seat.
- Replace the temperature and pressure relief valve so the heater runs safely.
Exceptional
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A tank that's corroding inside, caught before it fails.
- Replace the sacrificial anode rod to protect the tank from corrosion.
What can change the price
- Age of the heater. On a younger heater, a part repair is usually the right call. On one near the end of its life, putting money into repairs can mean paying twice when the tank fails anyway.
- Repeat visits. One worn part is normal. Several failing at once is often a sign the heater is wearing out, and that's worth knowing before you repair it.
- Downtime. Most part repairs are done in one visit. The heater needs time to heat a full tank again afterward.
You don't need to pick one.
Tell us what's happening. You can leave the diagnosis to us; the visit is where we work out which fix you need.
Book a service callOr call (936) 758-6237Is this what you’re dealing with?
A cold shower is a rough way to start the day. Water heaters work hard every day for years, and parts wear out. Most problems come down to one part, and a repair gets you hot water again without replacing the whole unit.
Read more about the causes and simple checks before you call.
How it works
Send the request
Tell us what you're noticing. It takes a minute, and you don't need the technical terms.
We confirm the time
We call you back to confirm when we'll come.
We find the cause, you decide
A plumber finds the cause and shows you. You approve the price before any work starts.
A local plumber you can check
Our work runs under Responsible Master Plumber license #45475, held by Dean Stewart, a Marine veteran. Our shop is on 910 Cable St in Conroe.
By our own job records, we've completed jobs in Panorama Village (85), Conroe (43), The Woodlands (31), Willis (31), and Spring (14).
Check it yourself first
Before you call, a couple of checks take two minutes and sometimes bring the hot water right back.
- On an electric heater, check the breaker panel for a tripped water heater breaker and reset it once.
- Make sure the thermostat dial on the heater hasn't been turned down.
Questions people ask
What usually causes it?
A pilot or ignition problem (gas): On a gas heater, a worn thermocouple or an ignition fault keeps the burner from staying lit. It's one of the most common reasons for no hot water. A tripped breaker or failed element (electric): On an electric heater, a tripped breaker or a burned-out heating element leaves you with lukewarm or cold water. A relief valve that drips or opens: The temperature and pressure relief valve is a safety part. If it drips or discharges, it's either worn or doing its job because the pressure is too high. We check which. A worn anode rod: The anode rod protects the tank from rust. Once it's used up, the water can smell or look rusty, and the tank starts to corrode.
How do you price it?
Repairs are priced per part replaced, so you pay for the fix you actually need. If we find the tank leaking or failing, replacement is priced separately, and we'll show you both before you decide.
Can I check it myself first?
Before you call, a couple of checks take two minutes and sometimes bring the hot water right back.
What happens when you come out?
Whether it's gas or electric, and whether the burner or elements are firing. The thermocouple, gas valve, or elements, and the breaker on electric units. The temperature and pressure relief valve, and the house water pressure. The tank for leaks and rust, and the heater's age from its label.
Book a service call
We're open Mon–Sat, 7am–6pm. After hours, stop the water first, then call or leave a message and we'll call you first thing.