Fort Myers
Water Heaters
Repair, Replacement & Tankless Installation by McGrath Plumbing
Serving Fort Myers Homeowners & Businesses Across Southwest Florida — Since 2004!
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Fort Myers’s Trusted Water Heaters Pros
Need water heater repair, replacement, or installation in Fort Myers, FL? McGrath Plumbing, Drains & Water Heaters works across Fort Myers every week — the historic homes of the River District and McGregor Boulevard, the riverfront neighborhoods, and the newer sprawl out toward Gateway. Water heaters are literally in our name: tank and tankless, gas and electric, repair and full replacement.
Fort Myers spans a century of housing, and its water heaters tell the story: century-old homes downtown with aging units and tight utility spaces, and brand-new Gateway builds on builder-grade tanks. Add Southwest Florida’s hard water and the lingering effects of Hurricane Ian’s flooding, and there’s plenty of work. We size and service them for whichever Fort Myers you live in.
No hot water this morning? Rusty water, or a tank weeping in the garage? Call (239) 842-1591 — our $68 service call brings a licensed plumber out, applied toward the repair if you move forward.
Water Heaters Services We Provide in Fort Myers
Water Heater Repair
Failed elements, tripped high-limits, bad thermostats, leaking relief valves, gas pilot and igniter faults — most fixed same-day, with the parts that fail most in Fort Myers homes on the truck.
Water Heater Replacement
When a tank rusts through, we handle the whole swap: haul-away, code drain pan and expansion tank, new shutoffs, permit and inspection — and we work around the tight utility spaces of older downtown homes.
Tankless Installation
Endless hot water and no tank crowding a historic home’s small utility closet, or corroding in a seasonal home’s garage. We install and descale all major brands.
Storm & Flood Recovery
Ian’s flooding did long-term damage to water heaters across Fort Myers. If yours was submerged or replaced in a rush, we’ll inspect it honestly — flood-damaged units fail from the inside later.
Fort Myers Water Heaters: Historic Core to New Sprawl
Century-old homes, aging systems. Downtown Fort Myers — the River District, Dean Park, the historic McGregor corridor — has some of the oldest housing in Southwest Florida, and plenty of those homes run water heaters shoehorned into tight, dated utility spaces. Replacing a heater in a 1920s home is its own craft: often a tankless unit is the smart answer where space is tight, and we handle the code and venting an old home requires.
Hard water everywhere. Fort Myers water is hard — calcium sediment settles in the tank, burns out electric elements, causes the rumble and pop homeowners ask about, and steals efficiency month over month. A yearly flush, or pairing the heater with a water softener, adds real years to the tank.
Ian’s lingering damage. Hurricane Ian pushed river and storm surge into Fort Myers neighborhoods, and a water heater that sat in flood water — even briefly — suffers internal corrosion and control damage that shows up months later. If your heater was submerged or hastily swapped after the storm, it’s worth a professional look before it fails on you.
Gateway and the new builds. East Fort Myers and Gateway are booming with new construction on builder-grade water heaters — the least-expensive units that met code, which in our hard water won’t last as long as you’d hope. If you’re in a recent build, know the original tank is on a shorter clock than the house.
How Much Does Water Heater Replacement Cost in Fort Myers?
Straight answer: a standard 40–50 gallon tank replacement, installed and permitted, typically lands in the low-to-mid four figures; tankless conversions run higher; straight repairs — elements, thermostats, valves — are often a few hundred dollars or less. Older downtown homes sometimes need extra work for venting, space, or code, which we’ll spell out upfront.
Every job starts with the $68 service call, applied toward the work, and you get a firm quote before we touch anything — no surprise line items, no upsells invented at your kitchen table.
Also see our full Fort Myers plumbing services, water heater services for all of SWFL, and 24/7 emergency plumbing in Fort Myers.
Fort Myers Water Heaters FAQs
How fast can you get to my Fort Myers home for a water heater emergency?
Usually same-day across Fort Myers. A leaking tank can’t wait, and we treat it that way. We answer 24/7 at (239) 842-1591.
My water heater was flooded during Ian. Is it still safe?
Be cautious — a submerged water heater suffers internal corrosion and control damage that can surface months later, even if it seems fine now. We inspect flood-affected heaters honestly and tell you whether it’s safe or living on borrowed time.
My downtown Fort Myers home has no room for a new tank. Options?
Often a tankless unit is the answer — it frees the tight utility space common in historic homes and delivers endless hot water. We handle the venting and code an older home requires, and we’ll give you the honest pros and cons for your house.
How much does a new water heater cost installed in Fort Myers?
Most standard tank replacements land in the low-to-mid four figures installed, including permit, pan, and code items; tankless runs higher. You get a firm quote before work starts, and the $68 service call applies toward the job.
Why does my water heater rumble or pop?
Steam bubbles snapping through mineral sediment our hard water leaves at the bottom of the tank. A flush usually quiets it and restores efficiency — but years of buildup may have already shortened the tank’s life.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Fort Myers?
Yes — replacements require a permit, and unpermitted swaps surface at inspection when you sell. We pull it and handle the inspection as part of every installation, including the extra care historic homes sometimes need.
Is my new Gateway home’s water heater any good?
It’s builder-grade — the least-expensive unit that met code, and in our hard water it won’t last as long as you’d hope. We can add protection now or plan ahead for a better replacement.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, check, and all major credit cards — plus financing for larger jobs like full replacements and tankless conversions. Just ask when you call.
NEED A WATER HEATER PRO IN FORT MYERS?
Repair • Replacement • Tankless • Storm Recovery — 24/7 Service
McGrath Plumbing, Drains & Water Heaters of Bonita Springs • Serving Fort Myers, FL • FL Lic. CFC1432700
Or email: dave@mcgrathplumbingnaples.com