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Water heaters in Louisiana
Louisiana's heat and humidity corrode water heaters in garages and under raised homes, and flood-prone homes benefit from raising heaters off the floor.
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- The problem explained before work starts
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Statewide conditions
Water heaters in Louisiana: what to know
After Hurricane Katrina and the 2016 flood, many homes replaced and raised heaters. Replacement is a good time to add a drain pan and check connections.
Replacements need a permit and a state-licensed plumber.
Older homes on raised piers may have heaters in closets or under the house, where humidity corrodes connections. Annual flushing and checking the relief line help a tank last in Louisiana's climate.
- Climate
- Frozen pipes are rare in most of Louisiana. Heat, humidity, water quality and storms cause far more plumbing problems than cold.
- Typical foundations
- Homes are mostly on slabs or raised piers, and soft, shifting soils put stress on buried water and sewer lines. Most common: 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 Louisiana
Local pages cover each city's water provider, permit office and housing. Not listed? Check your ZIP code below.
Water heaters questions in Louisiana
Should I raise my water heater in Louisiana?
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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