Water Heater Repair in VA

Whether your current water heater requires repairs or you need a new one altogether, we’ve got it covered. Robinson’s Plumbing installs and services residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters. We offer our customers quality workmanship at affordable prices and a no-surprise pricing guarantee. Our transparent pricing lets you understand exactly what you will pay upon job completion.

We proudly repair water heaters in the Richmond, VA area, and our technicians are reliable and professionally trained to address any of your water heater needs.

You can give us a call at 804-794-0918. Or, click the button below to schedule your appointment online.

Water Heater Repair and Replacement

There are a few common problems and signs to look for when it comes to water heaters that are about to break down. If your system shows the following signs, it may be time to call us.

  • Your hot water supply is running out quickly.
  • There’s rust forming in your water heater tank and or fittings.
  • Your water heater is making funny noises.
  • There’s pooling or leaking water around your tank.

If any or all of these apply to you, our technicians will know exactly how to help. All of our plumbers have the training and knowledge to get you answers quickly and handle the problem efficiently.

Robinson’s Plumbing services tankless and conventional electric or gas water heaters from the following brands and more:

  • Navien
  • Rinnai
  • State
  • A.O. Smith
  • Noritz
  • Takagi
  • Rheem
  • Ruud

When Robinson’s Plumbing installs a new heater, we prefer and install the following high quality tankless and conventional water heaters:

  • Navien (Tankless, boilers and combi-boilers)
  • Rinnai (Tankless only)
  • State
  • A.O. Smith

Why Choose Robinson’s Plumbing Service?

Robinson’s Plumbing Service is proud to be a family-owned and operated plumbing service in Virginia.

Our plumbers have over 25 years of experience serving both residential and commercial properties. They’re professional, well-trained, and Seal-Certified.

No job is too small or too large. When you need gas or electric water heater repair service, turn to our dependable and trained technicians to address your problem promptly.

Check out our Specials to view our limited-time offers and service specials.

Low-Cost Consultation/Evaluation

Is your water heater exhibiting signs that it’s about to break down?

We offer low-cost visits. One of our friendly project managers will come out to your home or business and inspect your water heater. They’ll make a recommendation based on their diagnosis and your budget. You’ll never feel pressured or an obligation to buy.

Customer Testimonials

Here’s what our satisfied clients had to say about our services and technicians:

Casey Bailey
3 days ago
I had a great experience with Tim and another Team Member. I had a continuously running toilet that was about to cost me a fortune on my water bill, but they arrived, quickly pinpointed the issue, and fixed it right up. They were incredibly helpful, efficient, and professional. I'm so relieved to have this resolved. I recommend 10/10, and I will for sure use Robinson again! Thank you!
Nicole Schaefer
2 weeks ago
Highly recommend. Had a leaking shower faucet, was able to get a next day appointment and the plumber, Joe, was fantastic! Professional, polite, personable, and went above and beyond to get us fixed same day. I was very appreciative that Joe took the time to explain everything to me and give me options to manage cost.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Nicole! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Nupa Agarwal
2 weeks ago
I’ve always liked this company. I have used them many times as a realtor and personally and they are prompt transparent and thorough
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Nupa! Its always a pleasure working with you. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Melissa Layman
2 weeks ago
Joe was absolutely phenomenal, knowledgeable and not just barking out terms. Our drain line from the washing machine was clogged and backed up to our kitchen. He took his time explaining every little detail. It was 92° and with humidity felt like 102° and he went under the house to rule out a main line clog with no hesitation. Very personable and polite and would request him personally for any future service! Reasonably priced for after hours work as well.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Melissa! Clogged drains can't always wait for business hours so we offer emergency services. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Rick Greenwood
2 weeks ago
Tim came right on time at the beginning of the arrival window and got straight to work. He replaced damaged equipment, reversed a previous water line mix up, replaced the broken dryer vent hose, and was a very conscientious communicator throughout the entire pricess. Thank you, Tim!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Rick! It was our pleasure to fix several things and get your plumbing to where it should be. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Jo-De Davis
2 weeks ago
Joe is a mastermind in everything about garbage disposals. He helped me understand why there was unrelated corrosion under the sink as well as tips on keeping our new garbage disposal healthy and active. Joe took a lot of time from his schedule today to make sure the installation was impeccable and help us understand why we needed a new disposal and how to take care of it. I appreciated every moment he was here. Thank you, Joe and also Robinson’s.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jo-De! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Steph R
3 weeks ago
Our preferred vendor !!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Steph! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
ds booker
3 weeks ago
Joe was knowledgable about my Rinnai tankless unit and quickly restored hot water to the shower. Robinson's Plumbing Service is reliable, efficient, and reasonably priced.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review ds! Plumbing doesn't just break during business hours so we have 24/7 emergency service for when you need hot water from your tankless water heater and its the weekend. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
A W
3 weeks ago
What an honest person! Refreshing! So glad I called them. Will do so for any future needs!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review A W! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Sonya Smith
3 weeks ago
Greg from Robinsons Plumbing did a great job fixing our sink issue and giving us great advice for how to avoid future issues. He also gave us other recommendations concerning related issues. We were very pleased with his services.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Sonya! In addition to fixing plumbing problems, we help prevent future problems. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Kim Wright
4 weeks ago
Dalton was very friendly and informative during his inspection of our water damage. His assistance was much appreciated.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kimberly! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Richard Prokesch
4 weeks ago
Michael was quite professional, friendly and took great care. Thanks. Update today...had a pipe leak. Called and Reese was here right on time. Explained everything, and got it done quickly. Reese's was great! Thanks again!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Richard! We service and repair well systems often. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tammy Kersey
1 month ago
Justin has worked on our plumbing twice. First, he replaced the pipes, plumbing under our kitchen sink. Today, he unclogged the pipes under our kitchen sink. My pipes were clogged because of my 62 & 23 yr old children (: Justin explains everything and did an amazing job. He even tolerated my incessant chatter. Thank you!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Tammy! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Derick and his assistant arrived, told me what was going to be done, started work, showed me what was wrong, then fixed it, reburied the hydrant, and made sure everything was working correctly and then cleaned up. They were efficient, professional, and now I have running water. Robinson's will be my forever plumber! Great experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Matthew! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Amanda Guyre
1 month ago
5 star experience from scheduling to completion. Fair and honest pricing.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Amanda! We provide the best service from the first call to the work being completed with fair and honest pricing. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
klk7982
1 month ago
Went downstairs to a mess on the floor from the old cast iron drain line splitting! Not fun! Called Robinsons plumbing on a Saturday night and got Greg the next morning! He was early and fixed the problem in no time! Greg knows his stuff! He’s definitely a tradesman that you want doing your work!! Thanks Greg and Robinsons plumbing!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review klk7982! We have the best plumbers in town working here. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Rick Arthur
1 month ago
Just had our hot water heater go out after 15 years. Derick came and analyzed the problem. Based on the age, he recommended a new hot water heater. We agreed based on the cost to replace the faulty valves. He did a great job explaining our options. We are very satisfied with his work.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Rick! We stand behind our installations for 2 years while most companies only offer a year or less. Thats how confident we are in the quality of our work. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Derick with Robinson’s plumbing services was amazing , very professional, friendly and great work ethic highly recommend him and this company for any of your plumbing needs!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Absolute Building Services! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Kelly Blumenthal
2 months ago
Boston Joe was amazing and I’ll def be calling again
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kelly! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Vincent Vargas
2 months ago
Our technician Derick was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I appreciate that his first course of action was to try to clean the corrosion off of the existing part first rather than simply replacing it, which would have been much easier. The process and cost was explained upfront, and the work was completed in a timely fashion. Very pleased. It wasn't a cheap repair and currently there is a fee for using a credit card - but worth it to get the water heater back up and running.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Vincent! We offer options and explain our recommendations so our customers can make informed decisions. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Dominique Wiest
2 months ago
Derek did a wonderful job, and he was so nice to work with. I would recommend this company if you want a quality job.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Dominique! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Kent Taylor
2 months ago
I had contractors on site, installing bathroom flooring. They couldn't move forward due to leaky toilet valves. Robinson's came right out and made the repairs thereby keeping us on schedule.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kent! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Melinda Bowers
2 months ago
We had a leak in the line leading to our icemaker after hours. Derick was able to come out within thirty minutes. He was professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. He did a great job with the repair and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Melinda! Leaking pipes are exactly why we have emergency service available. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Alan Wood
2 months ago
Fast service! Derrick was great. He fixed a water line to my icemaker. So happy I called him.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Alan! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Billy Vaughan
2 months ago
Came out on emergency call fast. Tim did a great job of surveying the issues and explaining my options. He completed the job fast and got my main drain flowing again. Many thanks!!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Billy! Clogged drains are why we offer our emergency services. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Water Heater Repair FAQs

We often hear people ask similar questions about water heater repair in VA. Here are a few of the more frequently asked ones:

Q: My water heater leaks—am I in danger?

A: There are a few things that could cause a water heater leak. An explosion could occur if your temperature and pressure valve (T&P) doesn’t turn off when the pressure or temperature is too high.

Sediment buildup (that can lead to corrosion) can also cause a leak in your water heater. The best way to know for sure is to call the experts from Robinson’s Plumbing to diagnose the problem.

Q: What color should my water heater burner flame be?

A: The flame of your water heater burner should be blue with yellow tips. If the overall color appears to be more orange-yellow, this could be a sign of poor burning. It can also negatively impact water heater performance and potentially produce deadly carbon monoxide.

Q: What caused my water heater to stop working?

A: Age and sediment buildup are two of the most common things that cause water heaters to stop working. Minerals such as magnesium and calcium start to collect in the burner and on the sides of the water tank. Over time, they form a barrier that causes burner performance issues.

Let Robinson’s Plumbing Repair or Replace Your Water Heater

At Robinson’s Plumbing, one of our professional plumbers will come to your home or business to repair or replace your water heater.

Give us a call at 804-794-0918 or click the button below to learn more about our water heater services.

Richmond

247 Wylderose Ct.
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-794-0918