A leaking water heater can cause serious water damage in minutes. We offer same-day emergency replacements throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan — call now.
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Before we arrive, take these steps to minimize water damage to your home. We'll take it from there.
STEP 01
Turn the valve on the cold water pipe entering the top of your water heater clockwise until it stops. This cuts off the water source feeding the tank immediately.
STEP 02
For electric units, flip the dedicated breaker. For gas units, turn the dial on the unit to "Pilot" or "Off." Never run a gas burner without water in the tank.
STEP 03
Open a hot water tap at any fixture in the house. This relieves pressure inside the tank and helps it drain down faster so the leak slows.
STEP 04
Use towels, buckets, or a wet vac to remove standing water and keep it from spreading to walls, flooring, or adjacent rooms. Speed matters here.
STEP 05
Take photos and video of the leak and any water damage before cleanup. This is critical if you need to file a homeowner's insurance claim.
STEP 06
Most leaking water heaters cannot be repaired — the tank needs to be replaced. Call us now and we'll get a tech out to you as fast as possible.
Need more detail? See our full guide: How to Stop a Water Heater Leak
Tell us what's happening. We'll ask a few quick questions, confirm availability, and get a tech on the schedule — often same day.
Call 616-315-0999 →Our tech evaluates the situation via video or on arrival, confirms what's needed, and gives you a locked price before any work starts. No surprises.
We install your new water heater, haul away the old one, and clean up. Most emergency replacements are complete in 2-4 hours.
If your water heater is leaking from the bottom of the tank, the inner steel lining has corroded through. That type of failure cannot be patched, welded, or sealed — the tank must be replaced.
Leaks from connections, fittings, or the pressure relief valve can sometimes be repaired. But if the tank threads are rusted out or your unit is already 8–10 years old, that repair is often just delaying the inevitable — and the next leak may cause far more damage.
We'll give you an honest assessment on arrival. If a repair is the right call, we'll tell you. If replacement makes more sense, we'll have a locked price ready and can often start the same day.
Our techs do not receive any financial incentives to upsell repairs or replacements. Our only goal is to get your hot water back as quickly and affordably as possible.
When water is on the floor, you don't have time for voicemails and vague estimates. Here's what makes us different.
We prioritize emergency calls. Call in the morning and we can often have a technician at your door the same day.
We'll tell you exactly what's wrong and whether repair or replacement is the right move — no pressure, no upselling, no commissions.
Our techs carry the most common tank sizes. In most cases, we can install your new unit on the very first visit — no second trip needed.
Emergency doesn't mean overpriced. Your price is locked before we start any work — it's the same process we use for every job.
Trusted by homeowners and business owners across West Michigan.
“Immediate and professional response. Did not try to oversell, merely met my needs and verified functionality thoroughly.”
— Allison K., Grand Rapids
“Efficient, friendly, and fair.”
— Sue M., Grand Rapids
“Very easy to work with, great quality, stuck to estimates, very professional, no bs.”
— John S., Dorr
“Great customer service. Did all work quickly and professionally. They cleaned up afterward and even replaced custom insulation.”
— Eric V., Holland
“Showed up on time, knew what he was doing, got the job done quickly, on budget and completely.”
— Dane B., Ada
“Took the time to educate us so we could be empowered, not overpowered. I want you to know how impressed I was by his integrity.”
— Laura B., Hudsonville
Not sure which is right for your home? We can help:
1) Read our Tank vs Tankless Comparison Guide to learn more.
2) Use our Exact Quote Tool to compare prices.
3) Call us for personalized advice.
Gas or electric tank units are the most common replacement. Fast to install, reliable, and usually available the same-day from our inventory.
Learn About Tank Water Heaters →
Endless hot water on demand. We handle everything needed to upgrade your home — the venting, gas line, and electrical requirements — to ensure a proper installation.
Learn About Tankless Water Heaters →A leak from the bottom of the tank usually indicates the inner steel lining has corroded through, which cannot be patched or sealed. Replacement is the only safe, permanent solution to prevent a basement flood.
We prioritize leaks and often provide same-day service throughout Grand Rapids. If you call early in the day, our technicians can often arrive and complete the installation in a single visit because our vans stay fully stocked with common unit sizes.
Leaks at connections or valves can often be repaired without replacing the entire unit. Because our technicians don't work on commission, we will give you an honest assessment of whether a simple repair is safe or if the age of the unit makes a replacement more economical.
Most policies cover the resulting water damage to your floors or drywall, but not the water heater unit itself. We recommend taking photos of the damage immediately for your claim; we can provide a detailed invoice to assist with your insurance filing.
As long as you have shut off the water supply and the power or gas, your home is generally safe. However, if you smell gas at any point, leave the house immediately without touching any electrical switches and call your utility company from outside.
Call now for same-day or next-day service and get an exact replacement price in 30 seconds.