Old Unit Removal and Disposal
We isolate, drain with a water heater drain pump, disconnect, and haul the old tank away for recycling. Floors and doorways are protected during removal.
When your building's hot water quits, Commercial Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton, GA gets you back online fast. We handle gas, electric, tankless, and high-efficiency commercial systems for restaurants, salons, apartments, and offices across Carroll County. Our licensed plumbers pull permits, size the unit to your real demand, and install to Uniform Plumbing Code and NFPA 54 standards. Same-day service is available for most commercial water heater replacement near me calls in the 30117 and 30116 ZIP codes.

Commercial Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton is the licensed removal and reinstallation of a building's primary hot-water source, sized for continuous commercial demand rather than household use. We start by measuring your peak gallons-per-minute, checking gas line capacity or electrical service, and confirming venting. Then we drain the old tank with a water heater drain pump, cut out corroded copper pipe or PEX tubing, and set the new unit on a level pad with dielectric unions and flexible connectors. Every job ends with a T&P valve test, gas leak check, and a multimeter reading on the heating element and thermostat.
Most Carrollton commercial replacements happen for one of four reasons: a leaking tank that floods a storeroom, rusty water that ruins laundry or dishwashing, popping noises from sediment buildup, or a pilot light outage that leaves a restaurant without hot water before the dinner rush. Buildings along the Belt Line and in Old Downtown Carrollton often run 75-gallon or twin 50-gallon setups that fail without warning. If you're searching for commercial water heater replacement in Carrollton GA near me, we stock Rheem, A. O. Smith, Bradford White, Rinnai, and Navien units locally so we aren't waiting on a warehouse.
Every commercial replacement includes the core work below. Add-ons like gas line upsizing, electrical upgrades, or new venting are priced separately and approved before we start.
We isolate, drain with a water heater drain pump, disconnect, and haul the old tank away for recycling. Floors and doorways are protected during removal.
We set the new commercial tank on a level pad, connect with dielectric unions and flexible connectors, and install a fresh expansion tank and T&P valve.
We pull the Carroll County permit and meet the inspector on-site. You get a signed inspection card, which matters for insurance and future property sales.
Gas connections get a leak test. Electric units get a multimeter check on the heating element, thermostat, and amperage draw. Nothing gets buttoned up until it reads correct.
We register the manufacturer warranty, hand over documents, and show your maintenance lead how to flush the tank and test the T&P valve each quarter.
Call (943) 469-0029 and we ask the right questions: unit size, fuel type, building use, and whether water is actively leaking. We quote a realistic range on the phone and book a same-day or next-morning visit. If you have no hot water at all, tell us, and we move you to the front of the schedule.
A licensed plumber measures incoming gas pressure or electrical amperage, checks venting and flue condition, and confirms the new unit will fit the space. We inspect the expansion tank, shutoff valves, and drain pan. You get a written scope and a firm price before we touch a pipe.
We isolate the unit, drain it with a water heater drain pump, and disconnect gas or power. The old tank comes out through the same path it went in, and we haul it away for recycling. Floors get protected, and any water is vacuumed before we set the new unit.
New copper pipe or PEX tubing, brass fittings, Teflon tape, and pipe dope go in clean. We set the unit, connect the gas flex connector or wiring, install a fresh expansion tank, and open the valves. Then we test the T&P valve, check for gas leaks, and verify temperature at every fixture.
We label the shutoff, show your maintenance lead how to flush the tank, and hand over warranty documents and the permit card. You get a 6-year tank warranty and a 1-year labor warranty on most commercial installations. Final payment is due only after you've seen hot water at the furthest fixture.
Call (943) 469-0029 and we ask the right questions: unit size, fuel type, building use, and whether water is actively leaking. We quote a realistic range on the phone and book a same-day or next-morning visit. If you have no hot water at all, tell us, and we move you to the front of the schedule.
Empties a commercial tank fast without making a mess. Critical on 75-gallon and multi-unit jobs where gravity draining would take too long.
Removes old galvanized or copper connections and cuts pipe cleanly for the new install. Clean cuts mean fewer leaks at the fittings.
Makes leak-free copper joints and flares gas connections where required. We use the flaring tool on gas flex connector terminations.
Verifies heating element resistance, thermostat operation, and amperage draw. The T&P tester confirms the relief valve opens at the correct pressure.
Prevent galvanic corrosion between copper and steel, and absorb vibration. These are standard on every commercial install we do.
Absorbs thermal expansion so pressure does not spike and drip from the T&P valve. Required on most commercial systems with a backflow preventer.

A Downtown Carrollton restaurant had a 75-gallon gas tank leaking from the bottom seam on a Friday morning. Water was spreading toward dry storage, and the owner was facing a weekend closure.
After: We isolated the tank, vacuumed the water, and installed a new 75-gallon Rheem commercial unit by 4 p.m. Gas pressure tested clean, and the health inspector signed off on hot water at 120 degrees.
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A North Carrollton 12-unit building had one of two commercial tanks leaking into a tenant's storage closet. The property manager needed it fixed without displacing the tenant.
After: We replaced the failed unit the next morning, installed a new expansion tank and T&P valve, and inspected the second tank. The tenant kept their belongings, and both units now carry fresh warranties.
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A Belt Line salon ran out of hot water mid-service and had rusty water staining towels. Their 40-gallon tank was undersized and past 11 years old.
After: We upgraded to a 50-gallon high-efficiency commercial unit, flushed the lines, and set the temperature to 120 degrees. Hot water now lasts through back-to-back appointments, and the next gas bill dropped about 25 percent.
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Ask a pro →We shut off the supply, contain and vacuum the water, then replace the tank the same day. New drain pans and expansion tanks prevent a repeat. Call (943) 469-0029 and we prioritize active leaks.
We diagnose on-site, and if the unit is past repair, we replace it with a locally stocked commercial tank. Most same-day commercial water heater installation Carrollton Georgia calls finish before close.
We confirm the source, then replace the corroded anode rod or the whole unit. A new tank and a line flush restore clear water at every fixture.
We flush the tank and inspect the heating element and thermostat. If sediment has already damaged the tank, we replace it with a correctly sized high-efficiency unit.
$1,800 - $6,500 depending on tank size, fuel type, and venting
Typical 2026 pricing for commercial water heater replacement in Carrollton runs $1,800 to $6,500. A standard 50-gallon gas swap sits near the low end, while tankless and high-efficiency systems with new venting land at the top. The biggest cost drivers are tank size, fuel type, venting changes, and whether gas or electrical service needs an upgrade. We give you a firm written price after the on-site evaluation, and the estimate is free. If you are comparing commercial water heater replacement company Carrollton GA quotes, make sure the price includes the permit, expansion tank, and haul-away.
A commercial water heater is not a place to save $300 on a cut-rate install. A code-correct replacement with a new expansion tank and T&P valve protects your building, passes inspection, and lasts its full rated life. That is cheaper than one weekend of lost business.
A 40-gallon commercial unit costs less than a 75-gallon unit, and the labor is similar. Larger tanks also need more clearance and stronger supports, which can add time.
Get a quote ↗Gas units need flue or power venting, and tankless systems need stainless venting and condensate handling. Electric units avoid venting but may need a breaker upgrade.
Get a quote ↗Older Carrollton buildings sometimes have undersized gas lines or panels that cannot carry a 4,500-watt heating element. Upgrades are priced separately and approved first.
Get a quote ↗A tank in a tight mechanical closet or up a narrow stairwell takes longer to remove. We protect floors and doorways, but access affects labor time.
Get a quote ↗“Our 75-gallon gas unit died on a Friday before dinner service. They had a new Rheem in and running by 4 p.m. the same day. They pulled the permit, checked the gas line, and even labeled the shutoff for my staff. No hot water for maybe five hours total. That saved us a weekend of lost sales.”
Marcus T.Restaurant Owner, Downtown Carrollton
✓ Verified“We manage a 12-unit building with two commercial tanks. One started leaking into a tenant's storage closet. They replaced it the next morning, installed a new expansion tank, and hauled the old one off. Clean work, fair price, and they sent the warranty paperwork the same week.”
Denise R.Property Manager, North Carrollton
✓ Verified“Rusty water was ruining our color treatments. They tested the tank, showed me the corroded anode rod, and replaced the 50-gallon unit with a high-efficiency model. Our gas bill dropped about 25 percent the next month. Should have done it a year earlier.”
Ken W.Salon Owner, Belt Line
✓ VerifiedMost commercial replacements in Carrollton run $1,800 to $6,500 in 2026, depending on tank size, fuel type, and whether venting or gas lines need upgrades. A standard 50-gallon gas swap sits near the low end. Tankless and high-efficiency commercial systems with new venting land at the top. We give you a firm written price after the on-site evaluation, and the estimate is free.
We do. Carrollton Water Heater Replacement Pros installs commercial gas, electric, tankless, and hybrid units across Carroll County. Our plumbers hold Georgia Plumbing License credentials and manufacturer certifications from Rheem, A. O. Smith, and Navien. We pull the permit, install to code, and coordinate the inspection. Call (943) 469-0029 and we can usually be on-site the same day.
A straight tank-for-tank swap takes four to six hours. If we are adding a new expansion tank, running a gas line, or upgrading venting, plan on a full day. Tankless conversions can take eight to ten hours because of venting and gas line changes. We schedule around your business hours so you lose as little operating time as possible.
Yes. We take emergency calls 24/7 for leaking tanks, no hot water, and gas smells. A leaking commercial tank can flood a storeroom in under an hour, so we treat those as priority. Call (943) 469-0029 any time. For most emergency commercial water heater replacement Carrollton calls, we are on-site within four hours.
No hot water or a leaking tank? We answer 24/7 and stock common commercial sizes locally. Licensed, insured, and code-correct on every install. Call now and we will give you a firm price before we start.
Call Now (943) 469-0029 →Reach us at (943) 469-0029 any time, day or night. We answer live, ask a few questions about your tank, and get a plumber headed your way. Regular appointments run Monday through Friday, and emergency calls are covered 24/7 across Carrollton and Carroll County.