Size and fuel type
Like-for-like gas or electric swaps are the baseline. Upsizing capacity or converting fuel types adds supply, venting, or electrical work.

Water Heater Replacement
When a water heater is past saving, Elite Rooter replaces it quickly and to code in Phoenix, AZ. We help you choose the right size and type for your home: gas, electric, or tankless. We remove and haul away the old unit after the replacement is installed and tested.
Common signs
One symptom can be minor. Several together usually point to a larger issue.

We match the repair to what is actually happening inside the system.
Explore Water Heater Replacement company-wide.
We size the new unit to your household's actual hot-water use, so you don't overbuy. Household habits size the tank better than bedroom count: back-to-back showers and a soaking tub matter more than square footage.
Old unit out, new unit in, tested, and hauled away. Most homes finish in a day. The old tank leaves full of sediment and heavier than it looks; draining it properly and protecting your floors on the way out is part of the job, not a favor.
Permits, seismic strapping, expansion tanks, and venting done to local code. The expansion tank and strapping are not upsells; they are what the inspector checks and what keeps the warranty intact.
Want endless hot water? We'll price a tankless conversion alongside the like-for-like swap. Going tankless at replacement time is the natural moment for it, since venting and gas supply are already on the table.

Pricing factors
Replacement pricing is the unit plus the installation reality of your specific house, and the second part is where quotes differ honestly.
Like-for-like gas or electric swaps are the baseline. Upsizing capacity or converting fuel types adds supply, venting, or electrical work.
Replacement is when your install gets brought to current code: seismic strapping where required, expansion tank, proper venting, drain pan. If a quote skips these, it is not a cheaper job, it is an incomplete one.
A garage unit with clear access swaps fast. Attic, closet, and crawl space installs take longer and need more care getting the old tank out dry.
Water heater replacement is permitted work in our markets. We pull it and handle the inspection as part of the job.
Offer details
Call to confirm availability, eligibility, and terms for the service address.
Financing is available on qualifying jobs. See financing options.
Google reviews
Google review · 2025-12-24View Phoenix Google Business ProfileEric and Nate came and changed out our water heater. Eric was prompt and efficient. Very professional. He explained everything very well and worked with us to address all our needs. We have worked with Elite Rooter in the past and everyone who has ever come to our home have always done a fantastic job... Very happy with the work Eric and Nate have done today.
Google review · 2025-04-18View Phoenix Google Business ProfileMartin did a great job breaking down my exact needs for my water heater replacement. Thank you.
Google review · 2024-12-24View Phoenix Google Business ProfileWe had a water heater failure and a lot of water damage to our home on Friday Dec 21st. The professionals (Erik) at Elite Rooter Plumbing... showed up as promised on Christmas Eve to install a new water heater and make our day by restoring hot water to our home. Couldn’t speak more highly of the kind professionals at Elite Rooter plumbing!
Elite Rooter local coverage
Service availability varies by address. Call with your Phoenix address to confirm coverage before booking.
319 E Watkins St, Phoenix, AZ 85004(623) 469-4660Office directionsSee local details on the Phoenix plumbing page.
Margaret T. Hance Park is on West Culver Street, above the I-10 tunnel in downtown Phoenix.
Driving route to Margaret T. Hance Park From our Phoenix office to this local reference point. We come to your service address.
More local service areas: Tempe, AZ · Glendale, AZ
Our people and our work
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Questions before booking
Coverage depends on the exact address. Share the Phoenix service address when you call or book so the team can check it.
A like-for-like swap usually takes a few hours once we're on-site. Conversions (electric to gas, tank to tankless) take longer and we'll tell you before we start.
Eight to twelve years is the honest range for tank units, and local water quality pushes you toward one end of it. Regular flushing buys years in hard-water areas; neglect gives them back.
Schedule service
319 E Watkins St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 · (623) 469-4660 · Mon-Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-4pm · ROC 358482