Hot Water Only replaces residential tank water heaters with correctly sized gas or electric equipment from Rheem, Bradford White and A. O. Smith. We handle the permit process, installation and old-unit haul-away as part of one coordinated job.
What this service covers
- Right-size the tank
- Match fuel and venting
- Permit coordination
- Old unit removed
A replacement that fits the house
Capacity, first-hour rating, fuel, vent path, available space and household demand all matter. We match the installation instead of defaulting to the cheapest tank on the shelf.
Three brands, selected by application
We install Rheem, Bradford White and A. O. Smith. The right model depends on the job, warranty, venting, recovery needs and locally available support—not a blanket brand ranking.
What is included
The scope can include permit handling, code-required installation components, startup, basic operating guidance and removal of the old water heater. Final scope is confirmed before work begins.
Plan the replacement around the existing installation
Start with the heater already in the home. Include the fuel type, model information if available, household hot-water needs and the reason for replacement. Note any access constraints around stairs, doors or the equipment space. These details help define the proposed job without assuming a larger tank or a different system is the answer.
- Still deciding between repair and replacement? Review our repair-first diagnosis and ask which findings support replacement.
- Replacing a gas or electric tank? See gas and electric water heater service for the existing system type.
- Planning work in Mount Prospect? Use the Mount Prospect service page and include the property ZIP in your request.
Confirm the complete scope before work begins
Ask for the proposed equipment, installation work, permit handling, removal of the old heater and any work outside the quoted scope to be identified together. Confirm scheduling for the actual address; a service request is not a guaranteed appointment.