Prince George’s County Water Heater Installation & Repair | Durance Plumbing

Prince George’s County Water Heater Installation & Repair

WSSC-Licensed Master Plumber serving Bowie, College Park, Laurel, Hyattsville and the rest of PG County — tank, tankless, gas and electric.

WSSC Master Plumber License #71643 · Serving the DMV since 2008 · 100% Workmanship Guarantee · Bradford White & Rheem installer

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When a Prince George’s County homeowner loses hot water, they don’t need a sales pitch — they need a licensed plumber who shows up, sizes the job correctly, pulls the right WSSC permit, and gets hot water flowing again. That’s what we do. Durance Plumbing has been replacing and repairing water heaters across PG County since 2008, and we treat every install the same way: clean workmanship, honest pricing, and code-compliant results.

Whether you’re in a 1960s rambler in Bladensburg, a townhouse in Bowie’s Belair, or a colonial in College Park, your water heater situation is rarely just about the tank. It’s about the venting, the expansion tank, the shutoff valves, the gas line sizing, and the inspection paperwork that comes with it. We handle the whole job — not just the swap.

Water Heater Services We Provide in Prince George’s County

Tank Water Heater Installation & Replacement

Most homes in PG County still run on standard 40-, 50-, or 75-gallon tank water heaters — and for many households, that’s the right call. Tanks are reliable, repairable, and cost less up front than tankless. We install Bradford White and Rheem tank units, both professional-grade brands engineered for the mineral content of WSSC water. You won’t find these models at the big-box stores. We size every install to your household’s actual hot water demand, not a generic chart.

Every tank replacement includes a properly sized thermal expansion tank, a vacuum relief valve where required by 2026 code, new shutoff valves, and full disposal of the old unit. If your venting or gas connector needs an update to pass WSSC inspection, we handle that in the same visit.

Tankless Water Heater Installation

Tankless (on-demand) water heaters are increasingly popular in PG County homes — especially newer construction in Bowie, Upper Marlboro, and the National Harbor area. They deliver endless hot water, free up basement or utility-closet floor space, and typically last 18–20 years versus 8–12 for a tank. They also qualify for Maryland and federal energy efficiency incentives in many cases.

Tankless isn’t right for every home, though. The gas line often needs upsizing, the venting requirements are different, and the unit has to be sized to your peak simultaneous demand — not just your average use. We’ll tell you straight whether tankless is the right call for your specific house, or whether a high-efficiency tank will serve you better. See our gas water heater specs at WaterHeatersNearMe.pro for current models and warranties.

Emergency Repair & Same-Day Service

Leaking tank? No hot water? Pilot light won’t stay lit? Most water heater problems we see in PG County fall into a handful of predictable failure modes, and most are diagnosable over the phone with a few photos. Call us at (301) 270-6663 with your unit’s make, model, and a quick description, and we’ll tell you what you’re likely looking at and how fast we can get to you.

Why PG County Homeowners Choose Durance

We know WSSC. Prince George’s County water and sewer service is handled by WSSC, and water heater installations require a WSSC permit and inspection. We’re WSSC-licensed (Master Plumber #71643), we pull the permit as part of the job, and we coordinate the inspection. That’s not optional, and it’s not something a handyman or unlicensed installer can do.

We don’t upsell. If your existing unit can be repaired economically, we’ll tell you. If a 40-gallon tank is the right size for your home, we won’t push you into a 75. Our recommendations are based on what makes sense for your house and your budget.

Permitted work protects you. Unpermitted plumbing work shows up on home inspections, complicates insurance claims, and can kill a sale. Every water heater we install in PG County is permitted, inspected, and documented — so your installation is an asset, not a liability.

Signs Your Water Heater Needs Attention

It’s 10+ years old. Most tank water heaters in the DMV last 8–12 years thanks to mineral content in the water supply. Proactive replacement is almost always cheaper than emergency replacement after a flood.
Popping or rumbling noises. That’s sediment hardening at the bottom of the tank. Once it overheats, it cracks the tank wall.
Rust at the top or bottom of the unit. Once corrosion breaches the tank, you have hours, not days.
Hot water runs out quickly. A failed dip tube or heating element can sometimes be repaired on a newer unit. On older units, replacement is usually the better path.
Rusty or smelly hot water. Often an anode rod issue — sometimes repairable, sometimes a sign the tank is going.

Cities We Serve in Prince George’s County

We provide water heater installation, replacement, and repair throughout PG County. See our dedicated city pages for local details, permit specifics, and neighborhoods we know well:

Bowie Water Heater Service — Belair, Old Town Bowie, Mitchellville
College Park Water Heater Service — Old Town, Berwyn Heights border, Hollywood
Takoma Park Water Heater Service — straddles Montgomery and PG County; full coverage either side

We also serve Laurel, Hyattsville, Greenbelt, Beltsville, Bladensburg, New Carrollton, Largo, Upper Marlboro, Lanham, Riverdale Park, Mount Rainier, Cheverly, Capitol Heights, Suitland, Temple Hills, Oxon Hill, Fort Washington, Clinton, and Brandywine. If you’re in PG County, we can almost certainly get to you.

Common Questions

Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in Prince George’s County?

Yes. Water heater installations and replacements in PG County require a WSSC permit and inspection. Durance Plumbing pulls the permit, performs the installation to current code, and schedules the inspection — all as part of the job. Unpermitted installations create real problems when you sell or file an insurance claim.

What brands do you install?

Primarily Bradford White and Rheem — both professional-grade brands not sold through big-box stores. Both are well-suited to WSSC water’s mineral profile, both have strong warranty support, and we stock the most common residential sizes on our trucks for same-day and next-day installs.

Can you give me a price over the phone?

Often yes. If you can share your current unit’s make, model, and a couple of photos, we can usually give you a reliable ballpark estimate for a like-for-like replacement. For tankless conversions or jobs that require gas line work, we’ll want to see it in person before quoting.

How long does a water heater installation take?

A straightforward tank-for-tank swap typically takes 2–4 hours. Tankless conversions take longer — usually a full day — because of venting and gas line work. We schedule the WSSC inspection separately, usually within a few business days.

What’s covered under warranty?

Every installation includes a one-year labor warranty from Durance, plus the manufacturer’s warranty on the unit itself (typically 6–12 years depending on model). We provide all documentation at the end of the job.

“Durance replaced our 16-year-old water heater the same day we called. They pulled the WSSC permit, walked us through the new unit, and the inspector came out two days later. No mess, no surprises on the bill. Exactly what we needed.”
— Bowie homeowner

Ready to Schedule? Call Durance Plumbing.

Call (301) 270-6663 for a same-day estimate, or request service online. We’ll pull the permit, complete the install to current 2026 code, and schedule the WSSC inspection — so you don’t have to.