Richmond, VA Hot Water Heaters

Robinson’s Plumbing installs and services residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters in the Richmond, VA area. We work with industry-leading, name-brand water heater suppliers to provide our customers with reliable, energy-efficient water heater systems for their homes or offices.

In addition to scheduled installation and repairs, we provide around-the-clock emergency water heater services. Our plumbers always carry water heater parts and accessories that allow them to quickly respond to emergency calls, day or night. Whether you have found that your hot water has stopped working, or if you have a leak from your tank, Robinson’s Plumbing can help.

If you are looking for professional water heater services, contact us today by calling 804-794-0918 now.

Conventional Water Heaters

We service and install a variety of reservoir tank water heater brands. You should always trust your natural gas water heaters, propane water heaters, or electric water heater installation to a professional plumbing contractor. Having a licensed plumber work on your water heater can prevent serious burns or improper installations.

Robinson’s Plumbing offers installation of the following type of conventional water heater brands:

AO Smith Water Heaters

AO Smith water heaters are created to provide energy-efficient heating solutions for homes and businesses. These storage tank systems are known to be reliable water heating devices for homes and commercial entities alike. Installing AO Smith water heater can help reduce your overall utility costs and lower your energy footprint.

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Bradford White Water Heaters

Bradford White is one of the industry’s top-performing and most well-recognized brands. Their water heaters are technologically advanced and offer superior performance for residential and commercial needs. These systems can be electric tank water heaters or gas-operated water heaters.

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State Water Heaters

State Water Heaters are rigorously tested to ensure that they meet the highest standards for performability. State Water Heaters offers residential and commercial water heater systems. They have been known to provide the longest-lasting products on the market, making their systems a worthy investment.

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Tankless Water Heaters and Water Heater Devices

Tankless water heaters can help significantly lower utility costs for homeowners. When you demand hot water from your tap, the tankless water heater will start heating the appropriate amount of hot water. This supply and demand system feature can end up saving an average of 40% on energy bills.

Gas and electric tankless water heaters take up less space than their traditional counterparts. Most tankless systems also have a longer life expectancy, some being up to two years longer than a conventional tank.

Because there are no large reservoirs like conventional systems, tankless water heaters are considered more energy efficient. Since they use less energy, tankless water heaters are Energy Star approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.

We inpsect, repair, install, and replace the following tankless water heaters:

Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters

Rinnai tankless water heaters are small, high-efficiency tanks that take up less space than traditional reservoir systems. These water heaters have been proven to be safe, reliable options for homes operating with gas-powered appliances.

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Navien Tankless Water Heaters

Navien uses efficient condensing technology to provide reliable hot water straight to your taps. Their water heaters have a 98% efficiency rating and are considered highly eco-friendly. These heaters offer wall-mounted technology, taking up less space in smaller homes and apartments.

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Hybrid Water Heaters

Hybrid water heaters are very similar to a traditional tank water heater but with a small heat pump on top. The water heater uses a fan to draw in air from the surrounding area and an evaporator coil absorbs heat from the air through the refrigerant. As the refrigerant moves through the compressor, it’s heated up even more.

Hybrid water heaters use less energy than traditional tanks and can save up to 50% on energy costs. Most hybrid hot water systems offer a control panel that allows you to determine its operational use. The features generally include an auto setting, a sleep feature, and an efficiency setting. These features can help you customize the system to meet your needs.

Instant Hot Water with AutoCirc

If installing a new water heater system is not a necessity, or not in your budget, you do have another option – AutoCirc. AutoCirc is a small appliance that is installed by a plumber at the furthest faucet from your water heater. When hot water is demanded, the AutoCirc will automatically deliver hot water to the faucet in seconds.

AutoCirc works by constantly circulating the cold water back through the cold water line. The cold water is then reheated until it reaches 95 degrees. This constant circulation means that there is never any cold water sitting in your pipes. You will always have hot water when you need it!

Robinson’s Plumbing can help you install an AutoCirc system into your home’s plumbing. Contact us today to learn more.

Choosing The Right Water Heater For You

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when determining which water heater may be right for you. Depending on your hot water needs and your household size, a plumber may recommend a conventional, hybrid, tankless water heating system.

Here are some tips from the Department of Energy on factors to consider when choosing a new water heater:

• Fuel type, availability, and cost. The fuel type or energy source you use for water heating will affect the water heater’s annual operation costs. Knowing your home’s average utility operating costs can help determine which heating system may work in your home. It is important to know your home’s fuel type, too – some homes operate on natural gas lines, propane lines, or run solely on electricity.
• Energy efficiency. You should always know how energy efficient a water heater is before you purchase it. Tankless systems, hybrid systems, and conventional systems can all draw a different amount of energy. An experienced plumber can help you decide which brand and type of water heater may be right for you.
• Costs. Before you purchase a water heater, it’s always a good idea to estimate the annual operating costs of your system. We recommend comparing these costs with other energy-efficient models to find the right fit for your budget. If you do not have a budget in mind, or you are unsure of what the average cost may be, contact a plumber.
• Size. To provide your household with enough hot water and to maximize efficiency, you need a properly sized water heater. Larger homes, bigger families, or commercial hot water needs may require a larger, conventional tank. Likewise, a small apartment may benefit from a tankless heater.

A plumber can help you decide if a tankless or reservoir-type system is best for you.

Here is a sample to give you an idea of how demands impact the size tank you will need:

Working with a reliable plumber can help guarantee that you install the right water heater system for your needs. Prior to installing or purchasing a water heater, we always recommend contacting an experienced plumber from Robinson’s Plumbing.

A Professional Recommendation and Service

Determining what is right for your home or business is important. When you work with Robinson’s Plumbing, we can discuss your hot water needs and work with you to figure out which type of heating system would best compensate your hot water supply and demand.

We work with a variety of industry-leading suppliers to provide our customers with quality, reliable water heater options. We are proud to sell, install, and service these respected tankless and conventional-type water heater brands.

To learn more about which type of water heater system is right for you, do not hesitate to contact Robinson’s Plumbing by calling 804-794-0918 today!