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Water Heater Repairs and Installation Services in Bloomington-Normal, IL

Since 2006, homeowners across Bloomington-Normal, IL have trusted Covenant Plumbing for all of their residential Water Heater Repair needs. When you’re in need of local plumber that keeps their promise, give Covenant a call at 309-340-1403.
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Whether you need emergency water heater repair or routine water heater maintenance, Covenant Plumbing has you covered. We have nearly 20 years of experience installing and fixing water heaters for homeowners across Bloomington–Normal and McLean County. 

We know that finding a plumber who offers honest, quality water heater services can be challenging. To reach a local company you can trust in Bloomington, IL, call Covenant Plumbing at 309-340-1403.

Common Water Heater Issues

Whether you experience nagging issues or a sudden malfunction, water heater problems can interfere with your comfort and daily routine. Common issues include the following:

  • Insufficient hot water — or none at all
  • Fluctuating water temperatures
  • Water that is too hot or too cold
  • Visible leaks around the unit
  • Unusual smells, such as rotten egg odors
  • Strange noises like snapping, popping, and cracking
  • Cloudy or discolored water
  • Pilot lights that won’t light or won’t stay lit

If you notice any of the above, call Covenant Plumbing for water heater repair. These symptoms can have various causes, and our licensed plumbers will diagnose the problem and fix it precisely the first time.

Read More: Proactive Water Heater Repair

DIY Troubleshooting and Safety

You may be able to resolve some water heater issues on your own. If you notice a minor problem, consider taking the following steps:

  • Check the pilot light: If the light is out, relight it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Adjust the thermostat: Sometimes, you simply need to turn the water temperature up or down.
  • Check the circuit breaker: If the water heater’s circuit breaker has tripped, toggle it to the OFF position and then back ON.
  • Inspect for leaks: While some condensation is normal, pooling water suggests a problem. If you find pipes with loose connections, tighten them with a wrench.

Before attempting DIY water heater troubleshooting, always turn off power sources and gas lines for safety.

When To Call a Professional

If you don’t feel comfortable tackling water heater issues on your own or the problem is more complicated than you can handle, contact Covenant Plumbing for expert water heater repair.

DIY fixes might not be appropriate in the following situations:

  • Electrical problems: Electric water heaters are high-voltage units, making professional assistance crucial when electrical issues arise. 
  • Major leaks: If water leaks from the sides of the heater, you may have a damaged or corroded tank. Water heater repair won’t suffice in this case, and you should call for a replacement. 
  • Discolored water: If your hot water comes out brown, yellow, or reddish, your water tank may have internal corrosion. If you also have discolored cold water, your home may have rusty pipes.
  • Smelly water: Water that smells like rotten eggs could suggest dangerous bacteria in the tank or even a gas leak. 

If you notice any of the above, seek professional assistance.

Benefits of Upgrading or Installing a New Water Heater

Whether you want to replace an aging unit or install a water heater for the first time, you can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • Lower energy costs: Modern water heaters are energy efficient and can lower your monthly utility bills. Installing an eco-friendly model may even qualify you for rebates or other financial incentives.
  • Space efficiency: Modern units occupy less space than older, less compact water heaters.
  • Better performance: Upgrading your water heater can give you a more consistent hot water supply.

Why Choose Covenant Plumbing for Water Heater Repair?

We know you have a wide choice of water heater repair and water heater installation services. Area homeowners choose Covenant Plumbing for the following reasons:

  • BBB A+ rating
  • 24/7 live answering 
  • Same-day services available
  • Upfront pricing
  • Locally owned and operated
  • Fully stocked trucks
  • Financing available 

To schedule service with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, contact Covenant Plumbing at 309-340-1403.

Read More: What to Do When Your Water Heater Isn’t Working

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth it to repair a water heater?

It is worth repairing a water heater if you’ve had it for only a few years and never had major issues with it. However, if the unit is nearing the end of its lifespan and requires frequent repairs, it may be time to replace it. Industry guidelines suggest buying a new water heater if a repair costs more than 50% of a replacement.

How long does it take to install a replacement water heater?

Installing a replacement water heater takes experienced plumbers two to three hours. Switching from a water tank to a tankless heater may take longer.

How long should I run water after a new water heater?

After getting a new water heater, you should run the water until it is free of debris. This typically takes 20-30 minutes for tank-style heaters and 5-10 minutes for tankless models.

Ready to fix that leak or upgrade your plumbing? Contact us today for expert service and a job done right! Call 309-340-1403 or book online in real-time.

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Is it worth it to repair a hot water heater?

In most cases, it is worth it to repair a hot water heater! Signs you need to replace your water heater include old age or if frequent repairs have been needed. Otherwise, as long as the repair isn’t too expensive, it is generally worth it to repair a hot water heater.

What is the most common problem with water heaters?

Some of the most common problems with water heaters are leaks, discolored water, and corrosion. If you encounter any of these problems with your home’s water heater, call Covenant Plumbing today to schedule a repair.

Can you repair a hot water heater?

Yes, hot water heaters can be repaired. Covenant Plumbing has the premier hot water heater repair experts in the Greater Bloomington-Normal, IL area. Call 309-340-1403 today if you need to schedule your home’s water heater repair.

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Erwin D.
Dayton and Draydan were very professional, provided multiple options, communicated their plans well, performed their work quickly, and left our place clean.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Covenant Plumbing!  We love that you noticed that we always strive to make the customer feel comfortable. Thank you for choosing Covenant Plumbing and we hope that you will come to us for all your plumbing needs!
John H.
Joyce D.
We had a wonderful experience with Covenant Plumbing. Darren Installed our dishwasher, and did an exceptional job! We are always pleased with the prompt, amazing services Covenant Plumbing provides!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Joyce for taking the time to review us! We truly appreciate you.
Srinivas B.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Srinivas for the five-star review!
Ron B.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Ron for taking the time to review us!
David G.
Camon was very personable and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review David! We appreciate you choosing Covenant Plumbing for your back up sump pump and look forward to helping you in the future!
Mark B.
Fast response and Jordan fixed the issue
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Mark for the five-star review!
Latricia C.
Covenant was timely when our sump pump went out. Jordan was caring, knowledgeable and courteous. Highly recommend their services.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Latricia for taking the time to review us!
Bella D.
We had a great experience with Covenant Plumbing today! We had a last minute problem with our hose spicket and they were able to have someone out in 10 minutes! Shane was super quick to spot the problem and was even quicker with the repair. We definitely will be using them if we need anything in the future!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bella for taking the time to share your experience with us! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
WhySoSerious
Great costumer service, they were knowledgeable and Jordan took care of the problem promptly.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the awesome review!
Mike B.
Excellent work. Some additional issues came up in plumbing repair and they stayed later in day to fix properly. Professional and honest in repairs.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review Mike! We appreciate you choosing Covenant Plumbing and look forward to helping you in the future!
David F.
Excellent service and a very fair price.
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Robert B.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Robert for the five-star review!
Viola P.
The plumbers did a partial rebuild and replaced the Emergency Shutoff Valve. They were very professional and it didn't even take them an hour to complete the job. They walked me through what needed to be done and the pricing was reasonable. I will be using them again for any plumbing issues in the future.
Thank you so much!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Viola for taking the time to review us! We appreciate your business.
Richard F.
Good job completed quickly and at a very reasonable cost. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Richard for taking the time to review us! We truly appreciate your business.
Sarah F.
5 stars! I had a plumbing issue come up right before vacation. These guys were prompt, friendly, and super professional. Price was fair. Will use again and absolutely recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We appreciate your business.
Kent O.
Have used Covenant several times now and always great service. Knowledgeable folks who run an organized company and do great work and communicate well.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Kent for the five-star review! We appreciate your business.
Ryan S.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the five-star review, Ryan!
Jim G.
Shane did a great job. You can trust him. Our family has been using Covenant Plumbing for over 10 years. They have worked on five different houses for our family. They are a good company.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jim for taking the time to share your experience with us! We truly appreciate your business.
Craig H.
They did very nice work, very quickly.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Craig for the five-star review!
Patricia S.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Patricia for taking the time to review us!
Two and a B.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the five-star review!
Dave S.
Excellent service and timelines! Found my water heater was leaking, called first thing the next morning. They came out that morning, provided options, and had installed a new water heater by the end of the day. Would do business with them again.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Dave for taking the time to share your experience with our team! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Justin W.
Great business, high quality, amazing customer service. Professional and great at communication, local owners that care. Love working with Covenant Plumbing.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Justin for the five-star review! We appreciate your business.
Jegadeesh T.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the five-star review!
Jeffrey C.
Dayton and his assistant proved just as great as they were on their job for us. It's nice to have a free and clear kitchen sink and now the pipes coming up to it without pinhole leaks. Now if the City of Bloomington could get the water quality back!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jeffrey for taking the time to share your experience with our team!
Robert H.
Always happy with the service from Covenant Plumbing.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the awesome review, Robert!
Alexis B.
I called in the morning and they sent a technician out same day. He diagnosed and fixed the issue within an hour. Exceptional experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexis for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had such positive experience with our team.
Richard M.
Absolutely satisfied!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the five-star review, Richard!
Holly R.
Excellent service. Quick. Efficient. Will kee calling them!
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Willis M.
Chris was a blessing - best plumber in town!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the awesome review, Willis!
M D
Great experience with Covenant. Water heater started leaking, so called them up and later that day they were here to provide options with pricing, and completed the removal and install within 2 or 3 hours. Everything looks and works great. Thanks to Shane and company for their expert work.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us!
Will F.
I’m leaving my five star review below because I do want people to know that the service with this company was wonderful. We ran into another plumbing issue shortly after and I was quoted by this company and quoted by another. I even compared their prices to retail online. This company was taking over 50% margins on not just the job and labor overall but even the equipment you could simply just go and buy from a store. Replacing my water heater was a $5000 difference for the exact same service. This was a severe disappointment, but I understand everybody needs to make money. If you don’t mind severely overpaying and have some extra thousands of dollars laying around, this companys service is fantastic! Unfortunately, that is not my situation. I was disappointed to say my discover here.

“Paying for the service was not fun, but the quality of human beings and quality of service I received was spectacular for this industry. Other companies like Roto-Rooter or other aggressive sales oriented plumbers are pretty horrible to work with, these guys were fantastic to have around my home, showing me their equipment, and answering any questions that I would have. Thank you covenant plumbing!”
Response from the owner:We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Thanks!
Hugo O.
I had an issue with a pipe leaking water in my basement utility room. Jordan and Quentin were out the next day to help fix the issue and took care of everything. The customer service was great and the job done was great. I am very happy with the service and would reccomend them to anyone in town.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Hugo for taking the time to share your experience with our team! We're thrilled to hear our technicians could help you out.
Kenneth I.
Shane and Jacob were very friendly and efficient. We have a toilet that is over 50 years old. The fill valve along with the tank ball and lift rods all had to be replaced. Before we knew it, the repairs were done. My wife and I were very pleased. I found everyone at your company from Amanda Shane to be very friendly and professional. I would not hesitate to call your establishment for our plumbing needs in the future.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Kenneth for taking the time to review us! We truly appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Bart C.
Covenant Plumbing made it easy and responded quickly. The guys were super helpful and polite. All around positive interaction.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Bart for the amazing review! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Christopher T.
Get service by Dayton. Will say tho, this is a pricey company $400 for about hr n 45min of time. Service competed was clearing my drain/vent line.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive rating.
Christine B.
Dayton was very polite and professional. He explained all my options and answered all my questions. Highly recommend. It was a memorable Valentines Day watching the roots being cleaned out of my sewer line. I appreciated that they let me watch the process. Always something new to learn.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Christine for taking the time to review us! We are thrilled to hear our team could help resolve your sewer line issue.
Patrick G.
The team at Covenant Plumbing was quick to address my issue. Showed up within the hour, provided a quote right on the spot, and the repair was done within 30 minutes. I reviewed the work that they performed and was very satisfied.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Patrick for taking the time to review us! We truly appreciate you choosing Covenant Plumbing for your plumbing needs!
Diane S.
We rec’d a quick response and we’re worked in understanding the urgency….the guys arrived, texting before and on way. They were excellent communicators; Darren listened intently, compassionate to our needs and very thorough in explaining their findings and options. Great Team. They were courteous and cautious about their outdoor shoes coming in to our home; even when we were not concerned. Overall they are top notch!!! 5 Star Business! -Di
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Diane for sharing your positive experience with our team! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Weston L.
Everyone at Covenant was professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and effective. Colton did a thorough inspection and quickly diagnosed my issue, though complex, spot-on. Dayton and another professional whose name I unfortunately cannot recall came out and advised further on my situation, quickly and carefully resolved it, and followed up with good guidance. I happened to speak with Amanda and she was excellent as well, offering help with kindness and efficiency. If you want peace of mind and results I give my highest recommendation to Covenant!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Weston for taking the time to review us!
Laura C.
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. They were able to come quickly and went above and beyond to quickly fix a fairly large issue. They communicated well throughout the process and were very clear on what work was being completed and the cost. I will definitely call them for any future plumbing needs.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Laura for the five-star review! We're thrilled to hear we could help resolve your issue!
Ryane B.
Very quick and easy process, love that you can book online. Booked on Monday and they sent someone out on Tuesday who was able to fix the problem I booked for which was with a toilet, he was also able to fix an issue with the shower faucet during the same appointment without me having to reschedule. Thanks Colton!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Ryane for the helpful feedback! We appreciate you and are happy to help in any way we can.
bspeddin
I had a water backup drain issue and Covenant came out and resolved it quickly! We liked their service so much we chose Covenant for a water softener solution for our home. Covenant is responsive and does high quality work at a fair price. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We appreciate your business and are happy to help in any way we can.
Crystal H.
Covenant Plumbing is by far the best in the business! They have the highest level of professionalism and response. I cannot recommend them enough! Darrin & the team were phenomenal to work with!
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Covenant Plumbing Crystal!  We love that you noticed that we make our customers feel that they are valued. Thank you for choosing Covenant Plumbing and we hope that you will come to us for all your plumbing needs!
Chris T.
Covenant has recently been my goto plumbing solution company! They came to my rescue after a frozen pipe issue last year and I've been using them since. Their prices are fair and their work is excellent - a great company to work with!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Chris for taking the time to review us! We truly appreciate your business.

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