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Pierce County · Updated August 2026

Best Water Heater Repair in Gig Harbor, WA

Water heater repair covers failed elements, thermostats, gas valves, pilot issues, and sediment problems on tank and tankless units. The repair-or-replace math is mostly about age: under 8 years usually repair, over 10 usually replace.

$150–$600
Typical cost, typical repair

Wet-side market range — get itemized quotes before work starts

Call sooner, not later, if:
  • No hot water, or hot water that runs out fast
  • Rumbling/popping sounds (sediment) or rust-tinted hot water
  • Any water pooling at the tank base — that one usually means replacement

Top-Rated Companies for Water Heater Repair in Gig Harbor

Same no-pay-to-play ranking as everywhere on Wetside Plumbing — the formula.

#1 · GIG HARBOR

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.9 rating · 229 Google reviews · Plumber
2801 Hollycroft St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
#3 · GIG HARBOR

OneGard

4.9 rating · 53 Google reviews · Property maintenance
5727 Baker Way NW Ste 106, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
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#4 · GIG HARBOR

Drain-Rite Drain Cleaning and Rooter Service

5.0 rating · 16 Google reviews · Plumber
WA-302, Gig Harbor, WA 98329
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#5 · GIG HARBOR

Bob Larson Plumbing

4.8 rating · 67 Google reviews · Plumber
5727 Baker Way NW #101, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
#6 · GIG HARBOR

Owen & Sons Plumbing LLC

4.7 rating · 154 Google reviews · Plumber
3120 1/2 Harborview Dr #70E, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
#7 · GIG HARBOR

HydroFlow Plumbing

5.0 rating · 6 Google reviews · Plumber
5122 Olympic Dr Unit 148, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
#8 · GIG HARBOR

FloHawks Plumbing and Septic

4.6 rating · 264 Google reviews · Plumber
5819 133rd St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
#9 · GIG HARBOR

Purdy Plumbing Repair and Mechanical Services, LLC

4.6 rating · 74 Google reviews · Plumber
10421 Burnham Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
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#10 · GIG HARBOR

Affordable Water Treatment

4.3 rating · 18 Google reviews · Plumber
11025 Creviston Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329
#11 · GIG HARBOR

Flohawks

3.8 rating · 5 Google reviews · Plumber
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
#12 · GIG HARBOR

Home Services at The Home Depot

1.0 rating · 1 Google review · General contractor
5120 Borgen Blvd, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Google Business data, 2026-08-07. See the full Gig Harbor ranking →

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Before You Call

Water Heater Repair: Common Questions

My water heater is leaking from the bottom — repairable?

If the tank itself is leaking, no — tanks aren't repairable, and it will get worse. If it's a valve or fitting leaking, that's a cheap fix. A pro can tell in minutes; don't wait, tank failures flood.

What does a new water heater cost here?

Roughly $1,800–$3,500 installed for a standard tank in Western Washington; tankless conversions and heat-pump units run higher. See our water heater cost guide for the full breakdown.

How do I check a company's license?

Ask for their Washington L&I contractor number and verify it at secure.lni.wa.gov/verify — active license, bond, and insurance. Listings above with a green badge are ones we've already matched to an active license in state records.

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