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Installation & replacement

A replacement sized to your home, not to a spec sheet

Replacing a water heater is mostly a sizing and code problem. We measure real demand, check what your gas, electric and venting can support, and install a system that fits the space you actually have.

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Why homeowners call us

What you get

Demand-based sizing

We size on peak-hour usage and fixture flow, not bedroom count.

Code and permitting handled

Venting, expansion control, seismic and clearance requirements vary by jurisdiction — we work to local code.

Clean changeover

Old unit drained, disconnected and hauled away; the space is left dry and tidy.

What the visit covers

  • Confirm fuel type, capacity and space constraints before ordering
  • New connections, shutoff and expansion control as required
  • Venting inspection and correction for gas systems
  • Pan and condensate routing where applicable
  • Startup, temperature verification and safety check
  • Removal and disposal of the old unit

How it works

  1. 1

    Assessment

    We confirm what your home can support and what you need from hot water.

  2. 2

    Options

    Tank, tankless and hybrid presented with real trade-offs and installed pricing.

  3. 3

    Schedule

    When stock, job conditions and crew availability line up, same-day installation may be possible.

  4. 4

    Install and walk-through

    We show you the shutoffs, the settings and the maintenance schedule.

Hot Water Express delivery and installation truck

Shop like a warehouse

Compare water heaters the way you'd shop for anything else

Our interactive warehouse lets you browse systems, sizes and installed pricing on your own time — then hand off to our team when you're ready.

  • Open 24/7

    Start shopping and submit an order at any hour. Installation timing is confirmed separately.

  • Browse real inventory

    See the systems we actually stock, by fuel type and capacity.

  • Pick by size

    Filter by household size and space so you're comparing realistic options.

  • Installed pricing

    Pricing reflects installation, not just the box on the shelf.

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Installation proof

See how the work is handled

These approved job stories show actual equipment and the care taken during service and replacement.

  • New 75-gallon gas water heater in a utility space in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Water heater replacementUpper Marlboro, MD

    75-Gallon Gas Water Heater Replaced in Upper Marlboro

    Hot Water Express replaced the 75-gallon gas water heater at a home in Upper Marlboro.

    75-gallon gas tank water heater

    Completed September 28, 2026

  • 50-gallon gas water heater installed in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    Water heater replacementUpper Marlboro, MD

    50-Gallon Gas Water Heater Replaces a Discontinued Model in Upper Marlboro

    Hot Water Express replaced a discontinued 65-gallon gas heater with a 50-gallon model in Upper Marlboro.

    50-gallon gas tank water heater

  • 40-gallon power direct-vent water heater with vent pipe and nearby electrical outlet in southwest Washington, DC
    Water heater installationWashington, DC

    40-Gallon Power-Vent Water Heater Installed in Southwest DC

    In southwest Washington, DC, Hot Water Express installed a 40-gallon power direct-vent gas water heater with an electrical outlet nearby.

    40-gallon power direct-vent gas water heater

  • 40-gallon gas water heater and upgraded exhaust vent piping in Temple Hills, Maryland
    Water heater installationTemple Hills, MD

    Gas Water Heater and Vent Upgrade in Temple Hills, MD

    Hot Water Express installed a 40-gallon gas water heater and upgraded its exhaust vent at a Temple Hills home.

    40-gallon gas tank water heater

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Frequently asked questions

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Show us the full heater, the model label and the vent or connections. Our team reviews the job and follows up with clear options.

Equipment experience

A. O. Smith is the line we stock and install most. We also work on the leading tank, tankless and hybrid systems already found in DMV homes.

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