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Water heaters in Ohio
Most Ohio homes keep the water heater in the basement beside floor drains and laundry tubs, and Dayton's aquifer water and other hard water sources shorten tank life.
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Statewide conditions
Water heaters in Ohio: what to know
Older homes may share a chimney between the heater and furnace, which has to be checked at replacement.
Replacements need a permit and a licensed plumber. Annual flushing helps.
Cold incoming water from Lake Erie in Cleveland and Toledo makes heaters work harder in winter, and basements that take on water during storms can damage tanks sitting on the floor. Adding an expansion tank and raising the heater are common at replacement.
- Climate
- Hard freezes are a regular part of winter in Ohio, so pipes in exterior walls, garages, crawl spaces and attics need protection every year, and outdoor faucets and sprinkler lines must be drained before the first freeze.
- Typical foundations
- Basements are standard, and older housing in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati often has aging sewer laterals and galvanized pipe. Most common: basements.
Water heaters services
Water heater repair
If a gas water heater has no hot water, the pilot, thermocouple or gas valve is the usual cause; on an electric heater it's usually an element or thermostat. Those parts are repairable. A tank that leaks from the bottom can't be repaired and needs to be replaced.
Water heater replacement
A leaking tank or a heater past about 10 years old is usually replaced rather than repaired. A proper install includes a permit, correct venting (adjusted for altitude where needed), an expansion tank where required, a drip leg on the gas line and a relief valve discharge pipe.
Tankless water heaters
A tankless water heater heats water as it flows, so it doesn't run out, but it needs a larger gas line, its own venting and a unit rated for your elevation. Installed correctly and descaled regularly, it can outlast a tank heater.
Water heaters by city in Ohio
Local pages cover each city's water provider, permit office and housing. Not listed? Check your ZIP code below.
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Water heaters questions in Ohio
Where are water heaters in Ohio homes?
How long does a water heater replacement take?
How these problems start and how to choose between repair options is covered in the water heaters guide.
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