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Water heaters in Georgia
Georgia's long, hot, humid summers are hard on water heaters in garages and attics, and an attic heater needs a drain pan and line to protect ceilings below.
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Statewide conditions
Water heaters in Georgia: what to know
Homes with basements in north Georgia often keep the heater there, beside floor drains. Fast growth around Atlanta means many homes built since the 1990s are on their first or second replacement.
Replacements need a permit from the city or county and a licensed plumber. Annual flushing removes sediment.
- Climate
- Georgia gets periodic hard freezes and ice storms, often after mild spells, which catch exposed pipes off guard. Pipes in crawl spaces, exterior walls and garages are the first to freeze.
- Typical foundations
- Basements are common in the hilly north and the Atlanta suburbs, while slabs and crawl spaces dominate further south. Most common: basements, crawl spaces, concrete slabs.
Water heaters services
Water heater repair
If a gas water heater has no hot water, the pilot, thermocouple or gas valve is the usual cause; on an electric heater it's usually an element or thermostat. Those parts are repairable. A tank that leaks from the bottom can't be repaired and needs to be replaced.
Water heater replacement
A leaking tank or a heater past about 10 years old is usually replaced rather than repaired. A proper install includes a permit, correct venting (adjusted for altitude where needed), an expansion tank where required, a drip leg on the gas line and a relief valve discharge pipe.
Tankless water heaters
A tankless water heater heats water as it flows, so it doesn't run out, but it needs a larger gas line, its own venting and a unit rated for your elevation. Installed correctly and descaled regularly, it can outlast a tank heater.
Water heaters by city in Georgia
Local pages cover each city's water provider, permit office and housing. Not listed? Check your ZIP code below.
Water heaters questions in Georgia
Does an attic water heater in Georgia need a drain pan?
How long does a water heater replacement take?
How these problems start and how to choose between repair options is covered in the water heaters guide.
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