New Power Vent Tank
A 40-, 50-, or 75-gallon power vent unit from Rheem, A. O. Smith, or Bradford White, sized to your household. We register the manufacturer warranty for you and leave the paperwork on the tank.
Licensed, code-correct swaps for side-wall vented gas tanks
Power Vent Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton, Georgia
Power Vent Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton is what we do every week for homeowners in Carroll County. If your side-wall vented tank is leaking, popping, or dead, we pull the old unit, run new venting to code, and set a Rheem, A. O. Smith, or Bradford White power vent in its place. Same-day power vent water heater installation Carrollton Georgia is often possible when you call before noon.
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About this service
Power Vent Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton
Power Vent Water Heater Replacement in Carrollton is the removal of a side-wall vented gas water heater and the installation of a new one that pushes exhaust out through PVC pipe with a blower motor instead of a chimney. That matters in Carrollton homes built after 1990, where the mechanical closet sits in the middle of the house and there is no vertical flue. We cut the old venting out, run new schedule 40 PVC to code, and set the tank on a fresh pan with a new T&P valve and expansion tank.
Most Carrollton calls start the same way: rusty water at the tap, popping noises from sediment buildup, or a puddle creeping across the garage floor. A power vent tank that quits in October usually means cold showers until it is swapped. We handle replace power vent water heater Carrollton jobs for homes in Downtown Carrollton, Trinity Mills, and Josey Ranch, and we keep common 40- and 50-gallon sizes on the truck so you are not waiting on a warehouse order.
- ✓ Hot Water Back Same Day
- ✓ Code-Correct PVC Venting
- ✓ Lower Gas Bills Over Time
- ✓ No Chimney, No Problem
What's included
What a Power Vent Replacement Includes
Every power vent swap we do in Carrollton covers the tank, the venting, the connections, and the haul-away. A few items are add-ons if your setup needs them, like a new expansion tank or a vent re-route. We tell you which is which before we start.
New PVC Venting
Schedule 40 PVC run from the blower to the side-wall termination, sized and sloped to NFPA 54. We seal every joint and keep the termination clear of windows, doors, and fresh-air intakes.
Gas and Water Connections
New gas flex connector, dielectric unions, flexible connectors, and a fresh Teflon tape and pipe dope seal on every threaded joint. We leak-test the gas line before we leave.
Safety Valve and Pan
A new T&P valve tested with a T&P valve tester, plus a drain pan under the tank. If your old pan was rusted through, we replace it so a future leak drains outside instead of onto the floor.
Old Tank Removal
We drain the old tank with a water heater drain pump, disconnect it, and haul it out. The steel goes to a Carroll County recycler and the blower and PVC are disposed of properly.
Full System Test
We fill the tank, bleed the air from the lines, fire the burner, and confirm the blower pressure switch with a multimeter. You get a walkthrough on the thermostat setting and anode rod service before we pack up.
How it works
How Our Replacement Process Works
We ask the age of the tank, the model number if you can read it, and what you are seeing: leaking tank, no hot water, rusty water, or pilot light outage. That tells us whether you need a repair or a full swap. We quote a range on the call and book a window, usually same-day or next morning.
Our tech shuts the gas off, drains the tank with a water heater drain pump, and checks the vent run, gas flex connector, and shutoff valve. We confirm the new unit will fit the closet and that the PVC run meets NFPA 54. Fifteen to twenty minutes, and you know the final price before we cut anything.
We disconnect the gas line, cut the copper or PEX with a tube cutter, and haul the old tank out. Sediment-heavy units can weigh 200 pounds or more, so we use a hand truck and protect your floor. The old tank leaves with us, and we recycle it through a Carroll County metal recycler.
We set the new power vent tank on a fresh pan, connect dielectric unions and flexible connectors, and run new schedule 40 PVC venting to the side wall. A multimeter confirms the blower and pressure switch, and a T&P valve tester verifies the relief valve opens at the rated pressure. Two to three hours on a standard swap.
We fill the tank, bleed the lines, and fire the burner. You get a walkthrough on the thermostat setting, the anode rod service interval, and what the blower sounds like when it is running right. We leave the old parts for you to see and the work area cleaner than we found it.
STEP 01Phone Diagnosis
We ask the age of the tank, the model number if you can read it, and what you are seeing: leaking tank, no hot water, rusty water, or pilot light outage. That tells us whether you need a repair or a full swap. We quote a range on the call and book a window, usually same-day or next morning.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Water heater drain pump
Pulls the last few gallons of sediment-heavy water out of the old tank so we can move it without spilling 50 gallons across your floor.
Tube cutter and soldering torch
Cuts copper pipe clean and sweats new fittings when we re-pipe the water connections. We use PEX and brass fittings on runs where copper is not practical.
Multimeter
Tests the blower motor, pressure switch, and thermostat on power vent units. It tells us whether the fault is electrical or mechanical before we quote a repair.
T&P valve tester
Verifies the temperature and pressure relief valve opens at its rated setting. A valve that fails the test gets replaced during the swap.
Pipe wrench and flaring tool
Breaks loose the old gas and water connections and flares new gas line ends where the run needs a hard connection instead of a flex connector.
Dielectric unions and flexible connectors
Isolate copper from steel at the tank connections to stop electrolysis, and absorb vibration so the new tank does not stress the pipes.
Real results
Before and after.
Power Vent Water Heater Replacement
Leaking 50-Gallon Swap in Trinity Mills
A 14-year-old power vent tank was dripping from the bottom seam onto a rusted drain pan. The homeowner was mopping up water every morning and had already lost hot water twice that week.
After: We swapped in a new 50-gallon Rheem power vent unit, replaced the pan, and ran new PVC venting. The job took four hours. Water heater gas use dropped about 15 percent on the next bill.
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Blower Failure in Castle Hills
The blower motor on a 12-year-old A. O. Smith power vent tank ran but the burner never lit. The homeowner had been without hot water for two days and was heating water on the stove.
After: We diagnosed a failed pressure switch and recommended replacement over repair. A new A. O. Smith 75-gallon unit went in with a fresh blower and a five-year warranty. Hot water was back the same afternoon.
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Power Vent Water Heater Replacement
Rental Turnover in Josey Ranch
A duplex landlord needed a power vent tank swapped between tenants with only a two-day window. The old tank was 16 years old and had rusty water at the tap.
After: We installed a 40-gallon Bradford White power vent unit in one morning, tested the T&P valve, and emailed the warranty paperwork to the owner. The new tenant moved in with hot water that day.
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Power Vent Problems We Fix in Carrollton
Power vent tanks fail differently than standard units. The blower, the pressure switch, and the vent run are all extra failure points. Here are the calls we get most often in Carroll County and what we do about them.
Ask a pro →Blower motor hums but the burner will not light
We test the blower and pressure switch with a multimeter. If the blower is dead and the tank is over 10 years old, replacement makes more sense than a $400 blower swap on a tank that is already near the end.
Leaking tank at the bottom seam
We shut off the gas and water, drain the tank, and swap it the same visit. A new drain pan and T&P valve go in with the new unit so the next leak, if it ever comes, drains outside.
Rusty water and popping noises
We check the anode rod and flush the tank if it is salvageable. If the rust is coming from inside the tank, we replace the power vent unit and set the new thermostat to 120 degrees to slow future sediment.
Failed T&P valve dripping on the floor
We test the valve with a T&P valve tester and replace it if it fails. If the expansion tank is waterlogged, we swap that too during the same visit so the new power vent tank is protected.
Transparent pricing
What Power Vent Replacement Costs
$1,200 - $2,400 depending on tank size, vent run, and add-ons
Typical 2026 pricing for a power vent swap in Carrollton runs $1,200 to $2,400. A basic 40-gallon unit with a short vent run sits at the low end. A 75-gallon tank, a long PVC re-route, or a closet that needs re-work pushes it higher. We quote a firm price before we cut the gas line, so you are not watching an hourly meter. If you are comparing quotes for power vent water heater replacement near me, ask whether the price includes the tank, the venting, the pan, and the haul-away. Ours does.
A power vent tank lasts 10 to 15 years. Spread over that life, a $1,800 swap works out to about $12 a month for reliable hot water and code-correct venting. A failed DIY install that leaks carbon monoxide or fails inspection costs far more to fix.
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A 40-gallon Rheem costs less than a 75-gallon Bradford White. Higher-efficiency models cost more upfront but cut gas use. We quote both so you can compare.
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A short side-wall run is quick. A long run that needs new holes, elbows, or a termination move adds labor and materials. We measure before quoting.
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A tank in an open garage is easy. One in an attic or a tight closet takes longer to drain and remove. That labor shows up in the price.
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If the existing gas line is undersized for the new power vent unit, we upgrade the flex connector and run. That is a real cost but a safety necessity.
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Licensed, Certified, and Reviewed
- Georgia Plumbing License · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Manufacturer Certification - Rheem · Rheem Manufacturing
- Manufacturer Certification - A. O. Smith · A. O. Smith Corporation
- Manufacturer Certification - Navien · Navien Inc.
- OSHA Safety Compliance · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Customer reviews
What Carrollton Neighbors Say
★★★★★
“Our power vent tank started leaking on a Saturday morning. I called at 9 and they had a new 50-gallon Rheem in by 2. They ran new PVC out the side wall and showed me the old blower was full of dust. Clean work, no mess left behind, and the price matched the phone quote.”
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Marcus T.Homeowner, Downtown Carrollton
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“We had no hot water for two days because another plumber ordered the wrong tank. These guys showed up with a Bradford White on the truck and swapped it in four hours. They tested the T&P valve and set the thermostat to 120. I will not call anyone else for water heater work.”
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Dana R.Homeowner, Josey Ranch
✓ Verified★★★★★
“I manage three rentals in Carrollton and the power vent unit at the Castle Hills duplex died mid-lease. They coordinated with the tenant, did the swap in one visit, and emailed me the receipt and warranty paperwork the same day. Fast, licensed, and they know the code on venting.”
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Priya S.Landlord, Castle Hills
✓ VerifiedMost power vent swaps in Carrollton run $1,200 to $2,400 in 2026, including the tank, venting, labor, and disposal. A basic 40-gallon swap with a short vent run sits at the low end. A 75-gallon unit, a long PVC re-route, or an expansion tank add-on pushes it higher. We quote a firm price before we start.
We do. Carrollton Water Heater Replacement Pros installs and replaces power vent tanks across Carroll County, from Downtown Carrollton to Castle Hills. Our techs are licensed in Georgia and manufacturer-certified on Rheem, A. O. Smith, and Navien. Call (943) 469-0029 and we will confirm the right size for your home.
A standard swap takes three to five hours from arrival to hot water. That covers draining the old tank, running new PVC venting, setting the new unit, and testing the blower and T&P valve. Long vent runs or a closet that needs re-work can push it to a full day. We tell you the window before we start.
Yes. We take emergency power vent water heater replacement Carrollton calls for leaking tanks, gas smells, and no-hot-water situations. We can shut off the gas and water to stop damage, then get a replacement tank in place. Call (943) 469-0029 any time and we will walk you through the first steps.
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Cold showers end today. Call (943) 469-0029 and we will confirm the right power vent tank for your home, quote a firm price, and book a same-day or next-morning window. Licensed, insured, and stocked with the sizes Carrollton homes actually use.
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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.
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