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Hot water tank replacement in Nanoose Bay
A dead or leaking tank in Nanoose Bay, replaced by a licensed plumber with a Bradford White tank, or repaired if that's all it needs.
Hot water in Nanoose Bay
Does Norm's replace hot water tanks in Nanoose Bay?
Yes. Our plumbers replace and repair hot water tanks across Oceanside, Nanoose Bay included. We keep Bradford White gas and electric tanks in stock, weekends included, and a typical replacement takes 2 to 3 hours once we're on site. Call 250-753-3641 any hour: we answer and we'll give you a time. If the tank only needs a part, we'll fix it instead of replacing it.
Is your tank on its way out?
- No hot water, or it runs out faster than it used to
- Rumbling or popping sounds from the tank
- Rust-coloured or discoloured water
- Rust marks on the top or sides of the tank
- Water underneath the tank
- It's 8 to 12 years old or more
Water under the tank means it's leaking. Turn off the cold supply valve and call us.
Call 250-753-3641How it works
What happens when you call.
- Talk to a person
Our dispatchers help you work out whether it sounds like a repair or a replacement.
- Book a time
We give you a time for Nanoose Bay and send a licensed plumber with the right tank.
- Price first
You get the quote before any work. If the setup needs more, we show you and price it.
- Hot water back
Tank in, tested and the old one taken away.
Planning ahead
When should I replace a hot water tank in Nanoose Bay?
Before it leaks. A tank can fail in any season, and in summer a slow leak is easy to miss for a day or two, so check under the tank now and then. Tanks usually give warning signs first: rumbling, rust-coloured water or rust marks. Age tells you more: most tanks last 8 to 12 years, so if yours is in that range, plan the swap before it plans itself.
Leaking now
My tank is leaking in Nanoose Bay. What do I do first?
Shut off the water to the tank. The valve is on the cold supply line, and a stamp on top of the tank shows which pipe is the cold one. If you can't find it or it won't turn, shut the main water valve. Move anything valuable away from the water, keep the area clear for the plumber, and call 250-753-3641. A tank leaking from the body can't be patched, so the plumber will come ready to replace it.
Repair first
Can my Nanoose Bay hot water tank be repaired instead?
Often, if the tank itself is sound. No hot water, uneven temperature, a pilot that won't stay lit or a dripping relief valve usually trace back to a thermostat, element, burner part or valve, and those can be replaced. A tank near the end of its life, with real rust or a leak from the tank, is the case where a repair just delays the inevitable. We'll tell you which one you have, and give you the price first.
Signs a part is the problem
- Hot water runs out too quickly
- No hot water on an electric tank, no leak
- Pilot light or burner issues on a gas tank
- Water from the relief valve, not the tank
Tankless
Should a Nanoose Bay home go tankless?
It's worth pricing next to a new tank. A Rinnai tankless water heater heats water only when you need it, takes less space, runs more than one shower at a time and lasts up to twice as long as a tank. Norm's is Nanaimo's only Rinnai Ace Dealer, so our crew has extra training on installing them properly. Ask us about rebates when you compare.
Google reviews
What customers say about our hot water tank work
Incredible service. About 3 hours from calling about a leaky hot water tank, to having the service call completed and a new tank installed
Very friendly, fast and efficient. Put up with my bossy dog and cleaned up after himself when he was done. Very happy with my new taps and having hot water again!!
A way to give back
Tanks for Lunch
From every water heater we install, a portion goes to the Nanaimo Ladysmith School Foundation, which feeds kids in every school in Nanaimo and Ladysmith.
Donated to date
$49,237
FAQ
Your questions, answered
How long does a hot water tank last?
Most last 8 to 12 years.
Do you replace tanks on weekends?
Yes. A plumber is always on call and we keep Bradford White tanks in stock through the weekend.
Why Bradford White?
They've made water heaters since 1881 and sell only through plumbing wholesalers, never big box stores.
What's included in the quote?
The tank and the install. If we find something like new piping or a worn valve needed to bring it up to code, we show you and price it before we do it.
Do you also service heat pumps in Nanoose Bay?
Yes. See our Nanoose Bay heat pump service page for tune-ups and repairs.
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No hot water in Nanoose Bay? Call Norm's.
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