Expert Water Heater Repair in the Charleston Lowcountry.
- Water Heater Repairs
- Water Heater Replacement
- Annual Water Heater Flush
- Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters
This page is about traditional tank style water heaters. To learn about our tankless water heater services please visit our tankless page.
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What does Swell Guy Plumbing charge to repair or replace a traditional tank water heater in the Charleston, SC Lowcountry area?
Electric Tank Water Heater: Replacement $1550 – $2250 (we use State & AO Smith) 50 gallon
Natural Gas Tank Water Heater: Replacement $2150 – $2800 (we use State & AO Smith) 50 gallon
Water Heater Repairs: $285 – $550 (T&P valves, expansion tanks, elements, thermostats)
Annual Water Heater Flush: $185 (flush/descaling)
Swell Guy Plumbing highly recommends installing a tank booster valve on your traditional tank style water heater to increase its output by 25+ gallons.
Our $45 scheduling fee counts toward your Water Heater repair
We believe in doing right by our neighbors. That’s why our $45 dispatch/scheduling fee isn’t an extra charge—it goes straight toward the cost of your water heater service.
We’re just happy to help!
We offer financing for your new water heater
Swell Guy Plumbing has teamed with Wisetack to offer financing for jobs over $500.
A link to apply for financing is attached to every estimate (over $500) that we provide. An onsite visit is required for Swell Guy Plumbing to give you an estimate.
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Swell Guy Plumbing Co has over 25 years of water heater replacement and repair experience in the Charleston, SC Lowcountry area.
Steven Dyson, owner and licensed plumber, is a lifelong Lowcountry resident with over 25 years of water heater experience. Swell Guy Plumbing values the opportunity to help our Lowcountry neighbors keep their hot water flowing.
We perform water heater repairs and replacement in Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson, Moncks Corner, North Charleston, and Summerville, SC.
Common symptons of a failing water heater
- No hot water
- Water is lukewarm or runs cold too fast
- Knocking or rumbling noises coming from the tank
- Discolored water coming from hot water faucets
- Water or moisture pooling around the base of the heater
Types of water heaters we service
- Standard Tank Electric Water Heaters: Diagnostics, element replacements, thermostat repairs, scale flushing and full replacement.
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Standard Tank Natural Gas Water Heaters: Troubleshooting, diagnostics, scale flushing, gas valve & burner replacement, and full replacements.
Our Transparent Process
- Schedule: Call or book online to set a convenient diagnostic window.
- Inspection: A licensed plumber diagnoses the issue and explains the fix.
- Upfront Quote: You get a fair priced estimate before any work begins.
- Fix: We complete the repair and get your hot water flowing again.
Our Water Heater Service Area
We proudly serve the Charleston, SC Lowcountry area
Did You run Out Of Hot Water?
Some Free Advice From Swell Guy Plumbing.
Most of us take hot water for granted, until we’re forced to take a cold shower.
What should you do if your water heater is leaking?
First, shut the water off to your water heater to relieve the pressure. It will probably still leak but not as bad. Water and electricity do not mix well so turn off the breaker if you have an electric water heater (we actually recommend doing this first for safety reasons). We also recommend turning off the gas supply valve if you have a gas water heater. Now it’s time to call your plumber.
What should you do if your water heater is not leaking?
For electric water heaters check for leaks, then check the breaker, it may be tripped and start working fine once the breaker is reset. For gas water heaters check for leaks, make sure the gas valve and gas control knob are both in the on position, and finally see if you can see the pilot light through the small view port at the bottom of the water heater. You can try to relight the pilot, if you’re comfortable doing so, by following the pilot lighting instructions on the tank. If resetting the breaker or relighting the pilot doesn’t work, it’s time to call your plumber.
A final note about water heater repairs & Replacements
Plumbers charge different prices, some charge more and some charge less. We recommend checking around to see if a plumber will give you a price range before you pay them to come out. At Swell Guy Plumbing, we believe in transparency so we post our water heater repair and replacement prices online so that you can have a good idea of what you’ll probably spend before you pay us to come out.
So if you need a hot water plumber, check out or price ranges, then give us a call or schedule an appointment online. We would love to help get your hot water flowing again.
It's Your Choice..
Why Choose
Swell Guy Plumbing For Your Water Heater Repair?
First, Swell Guy Plumbing is local. Steven Dyson, owner and licensed plumber, is a lifelong Lowcountry resident with over 25 years of water heater repair and replacement experience. Second, Swell Guy Plumbing is licensed in SC to replace electric, gas, and tankless water heaters. Third, Swell Guy Plumbing has over 25 years of Lowcountry water heater experience. Finally, Swell Guy Plumbing believes in fair pricing. We don’t claim to be the cheapest water heater replacement plumber in the Lowcountry, but we guarantee expert water heater replacement for a fair price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some common questions we get from customers.
No one likes a freezing shower. That’s why we fast-track your water heater repair or replacement, aiming to get your hot water back up and running same-day or next-day.
Predicting a tank-style water heater’s lifespan can be tricky—we’ve replaced some at 6 years and others at 30! On average, most units we replace are between 10 and 15 years old.
Under 10 years old (and not leaking): We will always attempt a repair to get your hot water back up and running.
Over 10 years old (and not leaking): We’ll give it a thorough inspection. However, if it requires repairs at this stage, we generally recommend replacement to save you money in the long run.
Standard tank water heaters come with a manufacturer’s warranty: usually 5-6 years on the tank, 1–5 years on parts, and 1 year of labor covered by us.
When that first year of labor coverage wraps up, we’ll cut your labor costs in half (50% off) for the rest of your warranty period. To qualify, use Swell Guy Plumbing for your annual water heater maintenance, and we’ll keep your system running smoothly and your discounts rolling.
**Applies to water heaters provided and installed by Swell Guy Plumbing.
To ensure you receive the highest quality performance and full warranty protection, Swell Guy Plumbing exclusively installs our own tank style water heaters (State & AO Smith). We are unable to install customer-supplied units, as we cannot guarantee or stand behind their warranties.
Our primary choice for reliability and pricing is State and A.O. Smith tank water heaters, which make up 99% of our installations. However, we are also happy to install standard tank models from Rheem, Ruud, and Bradford White. No matter which brand you choose, we fully stand behind the manufacturer’s warranty for any water heater we provide
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