Frequently asked questionsWater-heater installation questions
Reviewed by The HVAC Squad field team. Last updated September 2026.
Do you install water heaters in Georgetown?
Yes, The HVAC Squad installs and replaces residential hot-water tanks and tankless water heaters throughout Georgetown. We assess the existing equipment and installation conditions before recommending a system.
Do you install both tank and tankless water heaters?
Yes, we install traditional storage-tank and tankless water-heating systems. The better choice depends on household hot-water demand, available space, the existing fuel and electrical services, venting, water conditions, budget, and installation scope.
How do you size a water heater for a Georgetown home?
For a storage tank, we consider household size, fixture use, recovery requirements, fuel type, and peak demand. For a tankless system, we consider simultaneous fixture demand, required flow rate, incoming-water temperature, temperature rise, gas supply, venting, and electrical requirements.
Can you replace a leaking water heater?
Yes, we replace leaking and failed water heaters. If water is actively leaking, shut off the water supply when it is safe to do so and call for the earliest available appointment. Scheduling depends on equipment, technician availability, and the installation requirements.
How long does water-heater installation take?
A straightforward like-for-like tank replacement may be completed within several hours. Tankless conversions, relocations, venting changes, gas-line work, electrical changes, difficult access, or other site conditions can take longer. We review the expected scope before work begins.
Will you remove the old water heater?
Old-equipment disconnection and removal can be included in the quoted installation scope. We confirm access, equipment ownership, drain-down requirements, and removal arrangements before installation.
What is checked before a tankless installation?
A tankless assessment considers hot-water demand, unit capacity, gas-line sizing and supply, vent routing, combustion-air requirements, condensate drainage, electrical service, mounting location, clearances, and water quality.
Which water-heater brands do you install?
We work with tank and tankless equipment from major manufacturers including Rheem, Rinnai, Navien, Giant, A. O. Smith, and John Wood. Availability and warranty terms vary by model and supplier.