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5 Best Water Heater Services in Atlanta (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 18 water heater services in Atlanta on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A water heater rarely fails on a convenient day, and the choice between a repair and a replacement usually gets made in a hurry. The water heater services in Atlanta below hold more than 10,000 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.8 to 5.0, though more than 5,800 of those belong to one national brand. The smaller names are where the water heater work itself shows up most clearly in the reviews.

Short answer: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has by far the most reviews here, at 4.8 from more than 5,800, and its site lists gas, electric and tankless water heater repair and replacement. Atlantis Plumbing (4.9, more than 2,800 reviews) and Peach Plumbing & Drain (4.9) have reviewers describing water heater installs directly. No reviewer or site gives a firm price for a water heater job, so ask for a written quote.
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Who Replaces and Repairs Water Heaters in Atlanta

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 ★ 5,891 Large national brand, emergencies View ›
2 Atlantis Plumbing 4.9 ★ 2,834 Tankless installs and replacements View ›
3 Peach Plumbing & Drain Atlanta Plumber 4.9 ★ 961 Installs with clear communication View ›
4 Good Guys Plumbing 5.0 ★ 161 General plumbing, rental properties View ›
5 AP Affordable Plumbing 4.9 ★ 159 Water heaters and water lines View ›
5 Best Water Heater Services in Atlanta (2026)

Water heater businesses reviewed

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.85,891 Google reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is the Atlanta branch of the national Roto-Rooter plumbing brand, with a Northside Drive address. Its site lists drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, water damage cleanup and repair and replacement of gas, electric and tankless water heaters, with 24/7 availability. Reviewers describe drain cleaning, replacing washing machine valves and leak detection.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe technicians who explain the problem and the fix
  • One reviewer said the plumber stayed until the cause was found and fixed the same day
  • Updates on timing and progress are praised in one review
  • A big review base across many kinds of plumbing work

Worth knowing

  • The reviews describe drains, valves and leaks more than water heaters, so ask this branch about water heater work specifically
  • As part of a national brand, the experience can depend on which technician comes out
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume5,891 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base here by a wide margin and a broad plumbing outfit, so a reasonable call when you also have drain or leak issues. Ask for the water heater quote in writing.

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1465 Northside Dr NW #221, Atlanta, GA 30318

Atlantis Plumbing logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Atlantis Plumbing

4.92,834 Google reviews

Atlantis Plumbing is an Atlanta plumber with a John Wesley Dobbs Avenue address. Its site lists water heater replacement and repair for electric, natural gas and propane units, along with whole-house repipes, leak detection, sewer work and polybutylene replacement, which it says it specializes in. Reviewers describe a tankless water heater install, a gas water heater replacement and a hot water heater repair.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a Navien tankless water heater installed in about half a day
  • A reviewer was offered two repair options with transparent pricing and had parts fitted the same day
  • A gas water heater customer who collected three estimates said this one was considerably less expensive
  • Technicians are described as punctual and good at explaining the work
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,834 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.9 across more than 2,800 reviews, with several reviewers describing water heater jobs. A strong first call for tankless or tank replacement.

Website+1770-505-8570 Directions

691 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE Unit W, Atlanta, GA 30312

Peach Plumbing & Drain Atlanta Plumber logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Peach Plumbing & Drain Atlanta Plumber

4.9961 Google reviews

Peach Plumbing & Drain Atlanta Plumber has a Defoor Avenue address in Atlanta and describes itself as a family-owned team. Its site lists residential and emergency plumbing, drains and water heaters, same-day service and no dispatch fee. Reviewers describe water heater installations, a water heater replaced on the same day and a large leak repaired.

What people praise

  • One reviewer said an installer set up the water heater, expansion tank and piping to code and tested everything before leaving
  • A reviewer had a water heater diagnosed and replaced the same day
  • Reviewers praise phone calls and arrival windows ahead of the visit
  • Technicians are described as leaving the work area tidy

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted small misunderstandings between the first consultation and the final scope, so confirm the scope in writing
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume961 · 86th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 with more than 950 reviews, and the water heater reviews are specific. A good fit if clear communication matters to you.

Website Book now+1404-999-4146 Directions

1876 Defoor Ave NW Ste 7, Atlanta, GA 30318

Good Guys Plumbing logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Good Guys Plumbing

5.0161 Google reviews

Good Guys Plumbing is a service-area plumber with a P.O. box and a phone number, and a website that says a full site is coming soon. Reviewers describe replacing a cast-iron pipe with PVC, clearing a serious blockage, repairing a broken sewer line and fixing leaking shower faucets. One reviewer, a rental owner, had a leaking 40-gallon electric water heater and its shut-off valve replaced.

What people praise

  • The water heater reviewer called the price fair, with the unit, labor and disposal of the old tank all included
  • Reviewers describe the plumbers as quick, communicative and tidy
  • One reviewer said the company stood by its quoted price on a job that ran long
  • A customer said the company worked well with their insurance

Worth knowing

  • A general plumber, and water heater work appears in one review
  • The website is a placeholder and no street address is listed
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating5 / 5
Review volume161 · 81st
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 5.0 from more than 150 reviews. A general plumber with one detailed water heater review: 40-gallon electric tank and shut-off valve, unit, labor and disposal included.

Website+1770-313-8290 Directions
AP Affordable Plumbing logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

AP Affordable Plumbing

4.9159 Google reviews

AP Affordable Plumbing serves Sandy Springs, Stonecrest, Lawrenceville, Conyers and Atlanta, according to its site, and lists no street address. The site says it specializes in water heaters and water line replacements, and lists water heater repair and replacement, main water lines and drain lines. Reviewers describe a water tank pressure fix, a major backyard leak and repairs scheduled quickly.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe fast scheduling and on-time arrival
  • One reviewer resolved a water tank pressure problem in a single visit
  • Prices are called affordable and reasonable in several reviews
  • The owner is named by reviewers as patient and efficient

Worth knowing

  • The reviews describe a mix of leaks and repairs, with fewer water heater installs
  • The smallest review base on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume159 · 72nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its site puts water heaters first, and reviewers praise speed and price. Rated 4.9 on a smaller base, so ask for references on a full replacement.

Website+1404-454-9766 Directions
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How the scorecards work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, which is why a national brand with thousands of reviews sits above a small shop with a higher rating. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives water heater costs in Atlanta

The reviews and sites on this page do not publish water heater prices, so there is no honest price table to print. The main drivers are tank versus tankless, gas versus electric, the unit’s size, whether venting or gas lines need changing, and whether the old tank is hauled away. Ask for the unit, labor and disposal quoted together.

Water heater help around Atlanta

Roto-Rooter’s site mentions work from Buckhead and Midtown to Decatur and Marietta, and AP Affordable Plumbing names Sandy Springs, Stonecrest, Lawrenceville and Conyers. Searching for a water heater repair near me? Call and confirm the technician can reach your address the same day.

What to ask before a water heater is replaced

  • Does the quote include the unit, labor, permit and haul-away of the old tank?
  • Is a repair realistic, or is replacement the better value for this unit?
  • Would a tankless unit need venting or gas line changes at my house?
  • What warranty comes on the unit and on the labor?
  • How soon can the install happen, and is same-day an option?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these businesses installs tankless water heaters in Atlanta?

Roto-Rooter’s site lists repair and replacement of gas, electric and tankless water heaters. An Atlantis Plumbing reviewer had a Navien tankless unit installed in about half a day.

Can I get a water heater replaced the same day?

Reviewers describe it. A Peach Plumbing & Drain reviewer had a water heater diagnosed and replaced the same day, and an Atlantis Plumbing reviewer had parts picked up and a repair finished in about two hours. Availability varies, so ask when you call.

Does AP Affordable Plumbing focus on water heaters?

Its site says it specializes in water heaters and water line replacements, and lists repair and replacement. Reviewers mention a tank pressure fix and a backyard leak repair.

The short version

For a straightforward replacement, Atlantis Plumbing and Peach Plumbing & Drain have the clearest water heater reviews. Roto-Rooter suits a bigger or mixed plumbing job, and AP Affordable Plumbing is worth a call if you want a smaller shop. Get unit, labor and haul-away quoted in writing.

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