When a heater has genuinely reached the end, the next question is what suits your house best.
Getting the size right
Plenty of James Island homes have a heater sized for whoever lived there decades ago. If you have added people, a soaking tub or a second washing machine since, running out of hot water is not a fault — it is simply too small. Replacing is the natural moment to correct that.
Think about where it goes
If your current heater is in a damp crawl space, it may be worth moving it somewhere drier while we are replacing it. That single change often adds years to the life of the new one, and it makes servicing far easier.
Tank or tankless
Tankless saves space and only heats what you use. In older homes here the gas line sometimes needs upsizing first, which changes the cost. We will say plainly when a conventional tank is the sensible choice.
What is included
- Taking the old unit away
- An expansion tank where the code requires one
- A proper pan and drain where it sits above living space
- The permit and inspection
- A clear price agreed before we begin