New direct vent tank
We supply a sealed-combustion tank in 40, 50, or 75 gallons from Rheem, A. O. Smith, Bradford White, or Navien. The unit is sized to your household demand and matched to your existing vent run.
Licensed, insured, and code-correct direct vent specialists serving all of Carroll County
Direct Vent Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton done right the first time
Direct Vent Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton means sealing the combustion chamber, running the right vent kit, and testing every gas connection before we leave. If your basement or utility closet unit is leaking, popping, or dead, we handle same-day swaps for Rheem, A. O. Smith, Bradford White, and Navien models. We pull permits, haul the old tank away, and leave you with hot water the same afternoon.
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About this service
Direct Vent Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton
Direct Vent Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton is a sealed-combustion water heater swap that pulls outside air for the burner and exhausts flue gases through a sidewall vent kit, so the unit never draws indoor air or dumps carbon monoxide into your home. We remove the old tank, inspect the vent termination, replace the T&P valve and expansion tank, and reconnect gas with a new flex connector. Every joint gets pipe dope or Teflon tape, and we pressure-test before the burner ever fires.
Carrollton homes from Downtown to Trinity Mills often have direct vent units tucked into closets or crawlspaces where a standard atmospheric tank will not pass inspection. If you are searching for a Carrollton direct vent water heater installer near me, we stock 40, 50, and 75-gallon sealed-combustion tanks on the truck. Our team handles the cost to replace direct vent water heater in Carrollton GA with upfront pricing before we start, and we can usually finish the swap in two to four hours.
- ✓ Safer indoor air
- ✓ Same-day hot water
- ✓ Code-correct venting
- ✓ Lower energy waste
What's included
What our direct vent replacement includes
Every direct vent water heater replacement in Carrollton starts with a written price and ends with a gas leak test. Here is what is covered on a standard swap, from the tank itself to the permit and the haul-away.
Vent kit and termination
A new manufacturer vent kit goes in with the correct slope and clearances. We verify the sidewall termination meets NFPA 54 spacing from windows, doors, and intake vents before we fire the burner.
Gas and water connections
New dielectric unions, a gas flex connector, brass fittings, and Teflon tape or pipe dope on every joint. We pressure-test the water lines and leak-test the gas before startup.
T&P valve and expansion tank
We replace the temperature and pressure relief valve and the expansion tank as standard. Both protect the new tank from thermal expansion and keep you code-compliant in Carroll County.
Permit and haul-away
We pull the Carroll County permit, meet the inspector if needed, and drain and remove the old tank. Removal and disposal are included, so nothing sits on your curb.
How it works
What to expect during your direct vent replacement
We ask for the model number, tank size, and vent location. If you have rusty water or a leaking tank, we treat it as urgent and schedule a same-day window. You get a real arrival window, not a four-hour block.
Our tech checks the vent termination, gas line size, T&P valve, and expansion tank. We confirm the flue slope and clearances with a multimeter and T&P valve tester. You get a written price before we touch a wrench.
We shut the gas, drain the tank with a water heater drain pump, and disconnect the flexible connectors. The old unit comes out, and we inspect the pan and floor for hidden water damage. Removal and disposal are included.
New dielectric unions, brass fittings, and a fresh gas flex connector go in. We solder or press copper pipe and PEX tubing as needed, set the vent kit to the correct slope, and torque every fitting to spec.
We fill the tank, bleed the lines, and fire the burner. A gas leak check, T&P test, and temperature reading at the tap close the job. You get the old tank gone, the closet swept, and a walkthrough of the new shutoff.
STEP 01Phone triage
We ask for the model number, tank size, and vent location. If you have rusty water or a leaking tank, we treat it as urgent and schedule a same-day window. You get a real arrival window, not a four-hour block.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on every direct vent swap
Pipe wrench and tube cutter
Used to break down old gas and water connections and cut copper pipe cleanly for the new run. We keep two sizes on the truck for tight Carrollton closets.
Soldering torch and flaring tool
For copper pipe joints and gas line flares where press fittings will not fit. Every solder joint is pressure-tested before the burner fires.
Water heater drain pump
Drains the old tank fast without lifting it full of water. That protects your Carrollton floors and speeds up removal.
Multimeter and T&P valve tester
Verifies thermocouple output, gas valve operation, and relief valve function. We do not guess on safety components.
Expansion tank and dielectric unions
Standard parts on every install. The expansion tank absorbs thermal expansion, and dielectric unions stop galvanic corrosion at the copper-to-steel connection.
Gas flex connector and brass fittings
New gas flex connector and brass fittings go on every direct vent replacement. We never reuse an old connector.
Real results
Before and after.
Direct Vent Water Heater Replacement
Leaking 50-gallon in Downtown Carrollton
A 12-year-old direct vent tank was leaking from the base into a closet floor. The homeowner had towels down and the gas shut off. Rusty water and popping noises had been going on for weeks.
After: We drained and removed the old unit, installed a new 50-gallon Rheem direct vent tank with a fresh vent kit, expansion tank, and T&P valve. Gas leak test passed, hot water restored in three hours.
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Direct Vent Water Heater Replacement
Failed inspection in Castle Hills
A homeowner's atmospheric tank failed inspection for improper venting in a tight utility room. The closet had no adequate combustion air path, and the flue slope was wrong.
After: We pulled the Carroll County permit, installed a sealed-combustion direct vent unit with a correct sidewall termination, and met the inspector on site. The job passed first try.
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Direct Vent Water Heater Replacement
Rental no-hot-water in Trinity Mills
A landlord called with a tenant who had no hot water for two days. The direct vent tank had a failed thermocouple and a corroded anode rod, and the unit was 13 years old.
After: We coordinated access, swapped in a new 40-gallon direct vent tank, replaced the gas flex connector, and sent the landlord photos of the leak test and disposal receipt. Tenant had hot water that night.
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Direct vent problems we fix for Carrollton homeowners
Sealed-combustion tanks fail in specific ways. If you recognize any of these, call before the closet floods or the burner quits mid-winter.
Ask a pro →Leaking tank at the base
We shut the gas, drain the unit with a water heater drain pump, and install a new sealed-combustion tank the same visit. We inspect the pan and floor for hidden damage before setting the new unit.
Pilot light keeps going out
Our tech tests the thermocouple and gas valve with a multimeter. If the tank is past 10 years, we replace it with a direct vent unit and leak-test every gas connection before we leave.
Rusty water and popping noises
We replace the tank, flush the lines, and install a fresh anode rod. For Carrollton homes on hard water, we also set the thermostat and expansion tank to reduce future sediment stress.
Failed T&P valve or expansion tank
We test the T&P valve and replace it along with the expansion tank during every direct vent swap. Both parts are included in our standard replacement, not upsells.
Transparent pricing
What direct vent replacement costs in Carrollton
$1,450 - $2,900 depending on tank size, vent run, and gas line condition
Typical 2026 pricing for a direct vent water heater replacement in Carrollton runs $1,450 to $2,900, depending on tank size, vent run, and gas line condition. A standard 40-gallon swap with an existing vent path sits near the low end. A 75-gallon unit with a new sidewall vent and copper repipe pushes toward the top. We quote the full job before we start, including the permit and haul-away, so the number you hear is the number you pay.
The price covers the tank, vent kit, permit, new T&P valve, expansion tank, gas flex connector, and old-tank disposal. You get a code-correct install with a manufacturer warranty that stays valid, not a patch job that fails inspection.
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A 40-gallon direct vent tank costs less than a 75-gallon unit. Rheem, A. O. Smith, Bradford White, and Navien models vary in price, and high-efficiency sealed-combustion units carry a premium.
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A short sidewall run with an existing hole is quick. A new termination through brick, or a longer run with elbows, adds labor and materials to the job.
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If the existing gas line is undersized or corroded, we may need to run new copper pipe or a larger flex connector. That adds time and parts to the quote.
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Carroll County requires a permit for water heater replacement. We include the permit fee and inspection coordination in the written price, not as a surprise line item.
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Licensed, insured, and code-correct
- Georgia Plumbing License · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Manufacturer certification (Rheem, A. O. Smith, Navien) · Manufacturer training programs
- OSHA safety compliance · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and International Plumbing Code (IPC) compliance · International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
Customer reviews
Reviews from Carrollton direct vent customers
★★★★★
“Our 12-year-old direct vent tank started leaking into the closet on a Friday night. They answered, walked me through shutting the gas off, and had a new 50-gallon Rheem running by Saturday afternoon. Clean install, new vent kit, and they hauled the old one away. Price matched the quote.”
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Marcus T.Homeowner, Downtown Carrollton
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★★★★★
“We needed a direct vent water heater installation Carrollton Georgia style, meaning permits and inspection. They pulled the Carroll County permit, sloped the flue right, and passed inspection first try. The tech even replaced the expansion tank and T&P valve without upselling me.”
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Dana R.Homeowner, Castle Hills
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“I manage four rentals near Trinity Mills and one direct vent unit died between tenants. They swapped it same day, sent photos of the gas leak test, and gave me the disposal paperwork. Tenants had hot water that night. I use them for all four properties now.”
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Luis M.Landlord, Trinity Mills
✓ VerifiedMost direct vent replacements in Carrollton run $1,450 to $2,900 in 2026, including the tank, vent kit, permit, and haul-away. A 40-gallon swap sits near the low end; a 75-gallon unit with a long sidewall vent run and new gas line pushes toward the top. We quote the full job before we start.
Our licensed Carrollton team installs sealed-combustion units daily, and we carry Rheem, A. O. Smith, Bradford White, and Navien direct vent tanks on the truck. We handle the vent kit, gas connection, permit, and inspection. Call (943) 469-0029 and we will confirm stock and a same-day window.
A standard swap takes two to four hours from arrival to hot water. If we are running a new sidewall vent or replacing corroded copper pipe, plan on five to six hours. We test the gas connections and T&P valve before we leave, so the job is done in one visit.
Yes. A leaking tank or pilot light outage gets priority dispatch, including nights and weekends. We can often have a new direct vent unit running the same day. Shut the gas off at the valve and call (943) 469-0029; we will walk you through the safe steps while a tech heads your way.
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Licensed, insured, and stocked with direct vent tanks on the truck. We answer 24/7 for leaks, pilot outages, and no-hot-water calls across Carroll County. One call gets you upfront pricing and a same-day window.
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