Expert water heater installation
New unit or full replacement, we size it correctly for your home, install it properly, and test it before we leave. Tank or tankless, gas or electric.
The signs your water heater needs replacing, not repairing
Most water heaters last 8 to 12 years. When repairs stop making sense or the unit can no longer meet your home's demand, a properly sized installation is the right answer.
The temperature is unpredictable and the fix is not sticking
A thermostat issue can be repaired once. When temperature problems keep returning after service, the heating element, thermostat, or dip tube are degrading faster than repairs can keep up. That is a replacement conversation.
Rust or water pooling at the base means the tank is failing from inside
Once a tank begins corroding from the inside, no repair addresses the cause. Corrosion compromises the tank wall itself. If you are seeing rust stains or standing water at the base of your unit, the tank is past the point where service makes sense. Replacement is the right answer.
Your unit is over ten years old
The average tank water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. In South Florida's hard water conditions, sediment accelerates wear. Beyond that threshold, replacement is typically more cost-effective than continued repair.
Energy bills climbing each month
As sediment builds up on the heating element, the unit has to run longer to reach temperature. That extra work shows up on your energy bill every month. If your bills have been climbing without a clear reason, an aging water heater is often the cause, and a new unit pays for the difference in efficiency.
Rumbling or popping that keeps coming back
Rumbling or popping sounds are sediment hardened on the tank floor being forced through by heating water. Flushing the tank can help early on, but once the sounds persist after a flush or service, the sediment has reached a level that accelerates corrosion and shortens the remaining life of the tank significantly.
Frequent repairs or not enough hot water
If you have called for service on the same unit more than once in a short period, or if the unit cannot meet your household's demand even after service, you are maintaining a unit that has passed its useful life. The cost of another repair rarely justifies extending the life of a tank that is nearing or past ten years.
Tank and tankless, sized right for your home
The right water heater depends on your home's hot water demand, your fuel source, and your available space. We assess all three before recommending a unit.
Traditional tank water heaters
Gas or electric, we size your system to your household's real demand pattern, not a generic estimate. You get consistent hot water through back-to-back morning showers without the wait or the cold-water surprise halfway through.
Tankless water heaters
Tankless systems heat water on demand and eliminate the standby energy loss of maintaining a full tank. Because gas and electric models each have specific infrastructure requirements, we assess your home before recommending a unit, not after.
Heat pump systems
Heat pump water heaters draw warmth from surrounding air to heat your water, using substantially less energy than standard electric units. Florida's year-round warmth makes them a strong fit here, and we size every installation for consistent, reliable output.
Palm Certified™ installation
Every water heater we install is handled by a background-checked, Palm Certified™ technician trained on proper connections, correct venting, and code-required safety checks. Your installation is inspected before we consider the job complete.
The Palm Pledge™
Every installation is backed by a signed, 365-day workmanship guarantee. Before we leave, we walk you through your new system so you know exactly how it operates. If anything we installed develops a problem in that first year, we come back and make it right at no cost to you.
Which system fits your home
Both deliver hot water. The right choice depends on your space, budget, and how you use water.
The guarantee every other plumber avoids
Most plumbers offer a 30-day parts warranty if they offer anything at all. The Palm Pledge™ covers all service work and labor for a full 365 days. If our workmanship does not hold for a full year, we return and make it right at no charge. No exceptions, no fine print, no phone tag.
365 days on all service work and labor
Covers workmanship, not just parts
We return at no charge if our work is the cause
Licensed and insured
Florida-certified plumbers on every job, FL Lic. #CFC1431022. Your home and our work, both fully covered.
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Questions
Find answers about water heater installation
A standard tank water heater replacement typically takes two to three hours from start to finish, including removal of the old unit. A tankless installation can take three to five hours depending on venting and gas line requirements.
Most Florida municipalities require a permit for water heater installation or replacement.
Tank sizing is based on your household's peak hour demand. A family of four typically requires a 50-gallon tank. For tankless systems, sizing is based on flow rate and the number of simultaneous hot water points. We assess your home's demand before recommending a unit, not after.
A tank system heats and stores a fixed volume of water continuously. A tankless system heats water on demand and eliminates standby heat loss. Tankless units cost more upfront and require adequate gas line capacity or electrical capacity, but have a longer lifespan and lower operating cost over time. We give you the honest comparison for your specific situation.
Your installation is backed by the Palm Pledge™, our 365-day guarantee on all labor and workmanship. The unit itself carries the manufacturer's warranty, which varies by brand and model. We explain both before the installation begins so you know exactly what is covered and by whom.
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