Water Heater Repair in Hickory, NC

Lukewarm water instead of hot, a burner that keeps cutting out, or water collecting near the tank's base can all mean different things are wrong. A&B Plumbing provides water heater repair in Hickory, NC for homeowners, businesses, and organizations, diagnosing the actual cause before recommending a fix.

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Signs You Need a Water Heater Repair

A water heater that's completely out of hot water usually points to one of a few specific failures:

A tripped breaker or blown fuse on electric units
A failed heating element that's no longer producing heat
A pilot light or ignitor that's gone out on gas units
A faulty thermostat that's misreading tank temperature
A gas valve or thermocouple that's stopped functioning

Our plumbers test each of these before recommending a repair, so you're paying for the actual fix, not a guess.

Gas Water Heater Repair

Gas water heater repair often involves the burner assembly, thermocouple, gas valve, or venting rather than the tank itself. A&B Plumbing diagnoses gas-specific issues like ignition failure, inconsistent burner operation, or a pilot that won't hold, and we carry parts for the major gas water heater brands we service.

Water Heater Leak Repair

Not every leak means the tank has failed. Water heater leak repair can involve:

A loose or corroded fitting or connection
A failing pressure relief valve
A drain valve that isn't sealing properly
Condensation being mistaken for a leak

If the tank itself has corroded through, repair isn't possible and replacement becomes the only option. We identify which of these is happening before you pay for anything.

Hot Water Heater Repair for Gas and Electric Units

A&B Plumbing performs hot water heater repair for both gas and electric tank systems as well as tankless units. Whether the problem is a heating element, a burner, a thermostat, or a control board, our plumbers carry the diagnostic tools and manufacturer documentation to confirm the cause before starting work.

Scheduling and Same-Day Water Heater Repair

A live person picks up the phone at A&B Plumbing around the clock, and most calls can be booked for a same-day water heater repair depending on how full the schedule is that day. Same-day availability is scheduling-dependent rather than guaranteed, and A&B Plumbing does not run an after-hours emergency dispatch.

Why Hickory Homeowners and Businesses Call A&B Plumbing

30 Years of Experience: A family-run, locally owned company with 30 years of experience serving homeowners and businesses.
Trucks Stocked for the Repair: Our licensed, insured plumbers arrive with trucks stocked for common water heater parts, so most repairs wrap up in one visit instead of two.
Backed by Manufacturer Training: Our plumbers stay current on certification classes from most major water heater manufacturers, including certification as a Navien Tankless dealer and service center.
Trained Through a Four-Year Apprenticeship: Every A&B plumber works through our in-house four-year apprenticeship program before diagnosing repairs on their own.
A+ Rated, 5-Star Reviewed: A&B Plumbing carries a BBB A+ rating and a Google 5-Star reputation built from repeat customers.
Financing and Member Pricing: Wistack and HouseCall Pro financing is available, and customers enrolled in our maintenance and membership program get repair discounts.

Frequently Asked Water Heater Repair Questions

How much does water heater repair typically involve?

It depends on the cause. Element, thermostat, and thermocouple replacements are usually straightforward single-visit no hot water repair appointments. Tank leaks from corrosion aren't repairable and require replacement instead of repair.

Can a water heater leak be repaired without replacing the whole unit?

Sometimes. If the leak is coming from a fitting, valve, or connection rather than the tank itself, that component can typically be repaired or replaced without touching the tank.

Why does my gas water heater keep losing its pilot light?

A pilot that won't hold is commonly caused by a failing thermocouple, which is the safety sensor that keeps gas flowing to the pilot. A draft affecting the pilot flame or a dirty pilot assembly can also cause this.

Schedule Your Hickory Water Heater Repair

If your water heater isn't producing hot water, is leaking, or is showing any of these warning signs, call A&B Plumbing. We'll diagnose the actual cause and walk you through the repair before any work begins.