Water Heater Installation, Replacement & Repair in Central Ohio
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- Prices published online
- Open 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days · phones 24/7
- Columbus-based
Installed pricing starts at
40-gallon gas$1,849
40-gallon electric$1,549
Essential tier. Heater, standard installation and haul-away included; permit passed through at cost.
- Professional installation
- Warranty options in writing
- Local Central Ohio service
- Independent & privately owned
What do you need today?
Pick a service to see how it works and what it costs.
No hot water or a leak?
Stop the water first. We will take it from there.
- Turn the cold-water valve on top of the heater clockwise until it stops.
- Gas: turn the control knob to OFF. Electric: switch off its breaker.
- Smell gas? Leave the house and call your gas utility first.
Water Heater Pricing
See installed starting prices before you schedule. Shown: 40-gallon gas, the heater we replace most often.
Essential
Dependable, code-compliant replacement
Starting at $1,849
- 6-yr tank + 1-yr workmanship warranty
- Heater, standard installation and haul-away
Preferred
Better efficiency and longer protection
Starting at $2,449
- 10-yr tank + 2-yr workmanship warranty
- Heater, standard installation and haul-away
- Thermal expansion tank (2 gal) included
Authority
Premium system plus enhanced protection
Starting at $3,699
- 12-yr tank + 5-yr workmanship warranty
- Heater, standard installation and haul-away
- Thermal expansion tank (2 gal) included
- Drain pan with drain connection included
- Leak sensor with automatic shutoff valve included
- +1 more included
Estimated installed prices for Central Ohio. Your online estimate is based on the installation details you provide. A technician verifies conditions before work begins, and if anything changes the price we show and explain the difference before proceeding.
Featured Services
Real services with published prices. No coupons, no gimmicks.
Same-Day Replacement
Book before 1 pm in Columbus and the inner suburbs for a same-day window.
Customer-Supplied Install
Bought your own heater? We install it with materials included.
Not sure what you have?
Tap the one that looks like yours. We will take it from there.
Gas tankMetal vent pipe on top. No fan, no cord.Power ventPlastic vent pipe and a powered blower on top.ElectricNo vent pipe. Two access panels on the side.TanklessA wall-mounted box about the size of a carry-on.HybridTall tank with a fan section and grilles on top.
Not sure?Take a photo and we will identify it.Improve Your System
Pick a goal. We show only what applies to your heater.
Water Heaters Are All We Do
Focused expertise. Clear options. Documented installation.
Specialists
One product, done properly. Trucks and training built around water heaters.
Transparent pricing
Starting prices and what changes them, before a truck rolls.
Documented installs
Connections, venting and data plate photographed on every job.
Never pushed
Every add-on labeled Included, Required, Recommended or Optional.
Professional installation
Installed to code. Photographed before we leave.
Permits where required, combustion air and venting checked, and a record of every connection sent to you.
How It Works
From “it’s leaking” to hot water in five steps.
Tell us what you have
A few questions, or a photo.
See your price
Three tiers, priced installed.
Choose your system
Add only what makes sense.
Pick your window
Two hours, 7 am to 7 pm.
We install and document
Tested, photographed, registered.
The Authority Promise
Six things we do on every job.
No asterisks. This is how every job runs, whatever option you choose.
Read the terms- Your price in writing firstYou approve the estimate before any work starts.
- Nothing added without your OKIf we find something, work stops until you approve it.
- Permit at costPulled where required, billed at exactly what the city charges.
- Two-hour windows7 am to 7 pm, seven days, with no fee on standard windows.
- Old heater hauled awayRemoval, cleanup and startup testing are always included.
- Photos of your installConnections, venting and data plate, sent to you with your warranty.
The Hot Water Library
Plain-language guides from people who install water heaters.
Featured guideThe Complete Water Heater Replacement Guide for Central Ohio Homeowners
Replace a tank water heater when it is past 10 years old and shows rust in the hot water, rumbling, falling capacity or moisture at the…
Read the guide
Troubleshooting
Water Heater Leak Response in Grove City, OH: Who to Call and What to Share
Updated Sep 29, 2026
Guides
Ten signs a water heater is near the end of its life, and how to check each one in five minutes
Updated Sep 28, 2026
Comparisons
Switching from gas to electric (or back): what the changeover requires in a Central Ohio home
Updated Sep 28, 2026
Popular topics
Brands We Install
We recommend by fit for your home, not by brand.
Brand names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners and identify the products we install. Ohio Water Heater Authority is an independent installer; no manufacturer sponsors this site.
Serving Columbus and Central Ohio
Same-day windows in Columbus and the inner suburbs when booked before 1 pm. Next-day across the outer ring.
All Service AreasCommon Questions
Short answers. The full detail lives in the Hot Water Library.
Ask the Authority a questionHow much does a replacement cost in Central Ohio?
A standard 40-gallon gas replacement starts at $1,849 installed and a 40-gallon electric at $1,549, with the heater, installation and haul-away included and the permit at cost. Power vent, tankless and hybrid systems cost more. The pricing page shows every starting price and what changes it.
How long does installation take?
Most like-for-like tank replacements take about three hours. Power vent takes about four, hybrids four to six, and tankless six to eight.
Do you pull the permit?
Yes, where the jurisdiction requires one. The permit fee is passed through at cost and shown as its own line on your estimate.
Can you come today?
Often, in Columbus and the inner suburbs, when you book before 1 pm. Check live availability for your ZIP.
What is your warranty?
Workmanship is covered in writing for 1, 2 or 5 years by tier, paired with the manufacturer’s tank or heat exchanger warranty.
Will you install a heater I bought myself?
Yes. Labor-only installation includes materials, haul-away, testing and our workmanship warranty.
Ready to see your options?
About three minutes. No obligation.
