Water Heater Installation

Robinson’s Plumbing installs and services residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters. The certified and trustworthy technicians at Robinson’s Plumbing Service will professionally install your commercial or residential water heater. We emphasize providing the best customer service, and we’ll help you find the right water heater to fit your budget.

You can give us a call at 804-794-0918 in Richmond. Or, click the button below to schedule your appointment online.

The Different Types of Water Heaters

Conventional water heaters–which have tanks–are the most common choice for people shopping for water heaters. However, you can save money and decrease your impact on the planet by installing water-saving devices and tankless or hybrid water water heaters.

Here’s a more in-depth rundown of the different types of water heaters you could get installed in your home or business.

Conventional Water Heaters

Gas or electric water heater installations by professional contractors prevent burns and improper installation that could be dangerous. We install leading water heater manufacturer brands. Click on each brand to learn more:

Call us at 804-794-0918 or click the button below for more information on conventional water heater products or to schedule your installation today.

Tankless Water Heaters and Water Heater Devices

Tankless water heaters save homeowners money because rather than having a large supply of water ready all the time, a tankless water heater will only heat the water as it is needed. That can add up to a 40% savings in energy bills.

Tankless water heaters also take up much less space and are expected to have a life two times longer than traditional tank heaters. Since they use less energy, tankless water heaters are Energy Star approved by the EPA.

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.

Our Recommendation – Go Tankless

Robinson’s Plumbing highly recommends tankless water heaters for all the reasons listed above. We proudly sell, install, and service Rinnai or Navien tankless water heater bands and would be more than happy to install yours for you.

For more information, call us at 804-794-0918 or contact us online.

Why Choose Robinson’s Plumbing Service

1. Low-Cost Consultation/Evaluation

We proudly offer low-cost home and office visits. One of our expert and friendly project managers will visit your home or business, answer your questions, and provide you with a proposal based on your unique needs. 

Our consultations are no obligation and no pressure—our only goal is to ensure you have the information you need to make an informed decision. 

2. Customer Testimonials

Here’s what our satisfied customers are saying about our services:

Excellent

4.8

Erving Del Pilar

Jamie was a pleasure to work with. He’s a technician and an artist. He solved the problem quickly.

Diane Ednie

I had a pipe leak on a Sunday. Robinson's was very polite on the phone, sent someone out in a timely manner and fixed it very quickly. Super service. I highly recommend using them.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Diane! We fix leaking pipes whenever they happen, even on a weekend. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Carter Bogese

Micheal and Justin installed a new water heater for me yesterday and did an outstanding job. They were polite, professional, and very knowledgeable. I had questions before and after the installation and they took the time to answer all of them and also addressed a few concerns I had. They were really great to work with! I have been using Robinson’s for several years and continue to be impressed with the customer service and the quality of the work performed. So I would highly recommend them.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the fantastic review!

Sheri Tew

Reese was very professional and did a great job!

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Sheri! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Dan Harrington

Work completed to my satisfaction.

Mark Holland

Robinson’s Plumbing Service had been highly recommended to me and they did not disappoint. Nigel was great; he fixed the shower leak quickly. Their prices were fair and made clear prior to the work.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind review and for trusting our team to take care of you plumbing needs. Have a wonderful day!

MICHAEL OSEGUERA

Should up right away and did it quicklyVery impressed

Carolyn Finney

Thought a vent pipe was leaking, they checked and thankfully said it was fine.

Response from the owner: Thank you Carolyn for the great review!

Andrea Coleman

Excellent customer service. Very friendly. Would recommend 👌

Patricia Riva

On timeProfessionalHelpful & tidy!

Mike Earley

I had a very slow leak in the crawlspace that was not an emergency (yet). I was still able to get an appointment first thing the next morning. Derick called ahead and was right on time. He was very friendly and professional, jumped under the house and assessed the situation within minutes. Then he gave me a detailed description of what he was going to do, the cost involved, and answered all of my questions and concerns. Derrck fixed the problem, showed me the repair and the bad section of pipe her replaced, answered some more questions about future concerns I had, and was on his way in just over an hour after arrival. I will definitely be calling Robinson's Plumbing Services next time I need plumbing work that I can't handle myself!

Patricia Lynch

Excellent service!

Sheila Richards

The job was done in a professional manner was very pleased with the outcome keep up the good work

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Sheila! Professional service, professional results, and happy customers are a great combination. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Sean Tansey

Woke to garage filled with water and water heater was the culprit. Other places didn't have appointments for 3 days, these guys got to us in 3 hours and had it fixed before noon. Very happy with the service and when it's time to upgrade, I'll be calling again, thanks Tim!

M. Bison

Michael was awesome! Great communication with prompt service.

Mark Fortney

A fine Professional job.

Patrick Gathings

Reece was super informative and efficient . Outstanding service

Sara Butcher

I needed an after hours appointment and got one the same day I called. Michael came out and diagnosed, repaired and cleaned up the areas perfectly. He also quoted another non-emergency job and explained it thoroughly. I will use this company again for plumbing needs - they were great!

John Fox

Excellent response; the plumber (Reece) did an excellent job and cleaned-up after the work; came on time and got the job done very well.

Rountree Properties

Reliable quality service.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Rountree Properties! We handle commercial plumbing for Property Managers, grocery stores, restaurants, and all other commercial properties. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Pcn1

Very good experience. I had no hot water. I agreed to recommendation of heater replacement. Also cleaned out bathroom sink pipe. Very hayy with Michael's efficiency.

Parker Laimbeer

The day after thanksgiving, we had a large leak in the kitchen waste pipe that goes down through the garage, right next to the electrical panel. In short, an emergency. We didn't know the exact source of the leak or the difficulty of a remedy. We called Robinson's and about two hours Nigel showed up to help. Again, the day after Thanksgiving. The leak turned out to be a break in the pipe in a remarkably inaccessible spot as it passed through the subfloor of the kitchen. Had we waited through the weekend the consequences could have been severe. Nigel found the exact location of the break, fabricated a fix with a series of couplings that had to be assembled in place due to the turns and location, and had us good to go within the course if about 2.5 hours. What started out as a holiday disaster ended as a minor inconvenience. I can't recommend him enough.

E M

No one wants a water leak when you have company but when it happens - Robinson Plumbing can help! I had someone at the house within a few hours and the issue was identified and resolved quickly and efficiently! And the “after hours” prices are so reasonable!

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review EM! We handle all plumbing jobs with care no matter if they are something small like a running toilet or a larger repair like a water heater or an underground water line. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Stanley Zelman

Courteous and knowledgeable technicians looking to solve the problem with my hot water heater with the simplest and least expensive solution. Addressed all issues and answered all questions. Will use Robison Plumbing again without reservation.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Stanley! Your recommendation means the most. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Bryan Walthall

Knowledgeable of what he was doing and went above and beyond to help in the repair process that I needed done.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Bryan! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Cary Wing

Great work today and cleaned up nicely.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Cary! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Cris Pfohl

Great response after hours, great communication, great job and impressive that fiber optic camera was used to verify drain clear all the way to street.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Cris! A camera system is the only way to verify the condition of drain pipes so we recommend a camera inspection after most drain calls. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Bruce Moseley

Robinson's was very respopnsive when I had an emergency water line break outside of my building. They did a great job and got my water back on in a timely manor.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review!

JM R

Reece did a great job, pleasant to deal with and worked non stop until the job was complete. Hard working individual that represents your company well.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review JM! I'll let Reece know he is doing a great job. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

John Robertson

Very good service

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review John! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Chuck Miller

Excellent service, prompt and professional.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Chuck! Whether someone's toilet needs to be repaired or replaced, we will explain the options and the homeowner makes the decision. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Anthony Anderson

They were great. Asked to come early. They reseated my toilet in less than an hour and did a clean job. Very pleased.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Anthony! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Maxwell Watman

Michael was great. Smart, communicative, and efficient. Thanks!

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Maxwell! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Dennis Fischer

Fine job, Reece worked hardRd to fix our problem

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Dennis! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Kinsai Beauty

Very informative and great customer service !

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Kinsai! Great customer service is what we do. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Mike Oberschmidt

Excellent service!! Our technician was onsite and finished with a sink garbage disposal replacement within 1 hour of our initial call!Very pleased!!

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review Mike! We stock the most common items on our vans so we can quickly repair or replace what is needed during our initial visit. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

K.C. Lyne

Quick and easy repair. Technician was polite and courteous.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review K.C.! Polite and courteous is a great way to describe our technicians. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Jennie Ray Hart

Really grateful they could get out to my Airbnb so promptly. Fixed the disposal and installed a long awaited new fixture in the master bath.

Response from the owner: Thank you for your review Jennie! There's nothing quite like a nice hot shower on a cold day.

Water Heater Installation FAQs

Water heater installations are a common service that we provide. We often hear several frequently asked questions, such as:

Q: What kind of water heater do I need?

A: If upfront costs are a huge concern, your best bet might be a tank water heater. However, a tankless or hybrid model will offer more significant savings in the long run. You also need to consider the fuel source. For example, tank heaters can run on electricity, oil, solar power, propane, or natural gas. Tankless models only come in electricity and natural gas. A tankless water heater might be a better option if your home has limited space.

Q: What size water heater do I need?

A: There are several different sizes of water heaters. For example, a 23-36 gallon tank water heater for one or two residents should suffice. However, if you have five or more people in your household, consider getting a 56-gallon or higher water heater.

Q: How can I tell if it’s time to replace my water heater?

A: The average life expectancy of a standard water heater is anywhere from 10-15 years. However, some tankless models can last upwards of 20 years or more. The quality of your water can also affect its lifespan. If your water takes longer to get hot or you hear rumbling noises and see rust-colored water, it might indicate it’s time to replace your water heater.

Let Robinson’s Plumbing Service Install Your Water Heater!

Let the professionals at Robinson’s Plumbing install your water heater. We can perform water heater inspections, maintenance, repairs, and 24/7 emergency services.

Call 804-794-0918 or click the button below to schedule your water heater installation today!