Water Heater Repair in Ellington, CT
No single fuel heats even 40% of Ellington homes, and a quarter of its houses were built since 2000. If your water heater has quit, is leaking or making noise, call and get a plumber out.
What shapes water heater trouble in Ellington
Oil, electric and gas, in near-equal parts
About 37% of Ellington homes heat with oil, 26% with electricity, 24% with gas and 8% with propane. That means every kind of water heater turns up here: boiler-fed, electric with elements, and gas with a pilot or igniter. Tell us which you have when you call.
Still growing
About 26% of Ellington homes were built in 2000 or later, more than any other town we cover in Connecticut. Heaters installed in those houses in the 2000s and 2010s are reaching the age when leaks and failed parts become common.
Town water or your own well
Connecticut Water's 2025 report lists Ellington in its Northern Western System, supplied from Shenipsit Lake and groundwater wellfields. The town's sewer fees are set separately for well users and Connecticut Water users, since part of town runs on private wells.
Safe steps for Ellington homes
- Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
- Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
- Gas smell? Eversource serves Ellington. Leave the house, call 911 from outside, then Eversource at 877-944-5325.
Where we take calls
Ellington, Tolland County, ZIP codes 06029. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.
Nearby towns
Repair, replacement and emergencies
Water Heater Repair
Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.
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No Hot Water
Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.
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Leaking Water Heater
Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.
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Emergency Water Heater Repair
Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.
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Water Heater Replacement
When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.
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Tankless Water Heater Repair
Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.
Learn moreEllington water heater questions
Who is the gas company in Ellington, CT?
Eversource lists Ellington among its Connecticut gas towns. If you smell gas, leave first, call 911 from outside, then Eversource at 877-944-5325.
My heater is about 15 years old. Should I replace it?
If it's leaking, rusty or needing repeated repairs, yes. If it's dry and working, have it checked and plan ahead.
Where does Ellington's water come from?
Connecticut Water's Northern Western System, from Shenipsit Lake and wellfields, serves part of town. Other homes use private wells.
How cold does it get in Ellington?
NOAA's Bradley airport station averages about 126 nights a year at or below freezing, with January lows near 19°F and about 52 inches of snow.
Where these local facts come from
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 (via Census Reporter)
- NOAA NCEI, 1991-2020 climate normals
- Connecticut Water, 2025 Northern Western System water quality report
- Town of Ellington, WPCA sewer user fees
- Eversource, communities we serve (Connecticut gas towns)
- Eversource, report a gas leak (CT)
Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.
No hot water in Ellington?
Call now for water heater repair or replacement.