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Should I repair or replace my water heater?

Repair a heater under eight years old with a failed part — usually a few hundred dollars. Replace it if the tank body is leaking or it is over twelve years old: typically $1,450–$2,400 installed for a 40–50 gallon tank, permit and haul-away included.

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Like-for-like swaps usually take 3–4 hours. You approve one flat number before we drain the old unit.

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Repair it or replace it?

No hot water, tank intact

Often a thermocouple, element, or high-limit switch — repair territory on younger units.

Tank body leaking

Cannot be repaired. Schedule a same-day replacement.

Unit over twelve years

Replacement is usually the honest answer even if a part can still be swapped.

Tank vs tankless

Stay under five years: tank. Stay over ten: tankless often wins on lifetime cost.

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Water heater questions.

A 40 to 50 gallon tank typically runs $1,450 to $2,400 installed in Greater Houston, including permit and haul-away. Tankless is higher when gas upsizing is required.

Yes. Water heater replacements are permitted in Houston. Permit and inspection fees are passed through at cost as a separate line.

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