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Serving Poolesville, 20837

Water Heater Repair in Poolesville, MD

Poolesville's trash hauler picks up an old hot water heater for $25 on Wednesdays, and about 42% of homes here heat with electricity. If your water heater is leaking or cold, call and get a plumber out.

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Poolesville at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Poolesville

$25

Titus special pickup fee per appliance, hot water heaters included

Source: Town of Poolesville
10

town wells, 285 to 800 feet deep

Source: Town of Poolesville
42%

of Poolesville homes heat with electricity

Source: US Census Bureau
1986

median year Poolesville homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau
Disposal

$25 to haul away the old tank

The town's trash page says pickup for major appliances, fixtures and hot water heaters can be arranged by calling Titus. These special collections run on Wednesdays, and the fee is $25 per appliance. Each address also gets one free bulk collection per quarter, scheduled through Titus. For more than one bulk load a quarter, Montgomery County's Beauty Spot at 19200 Jerusalem Road takes drop-offs.

Water

Ten wells, no lead lines

The Town of Poolesville's 2025 water quality report says the town relies entirely on groundwater from 10 wells, drilled 285 to 800 feet into the New Oxford Formation aquifer, serving about 6,000 residents through about 25 miles of ductile iron pipe. The town's system has no lead mains or service lines, and its 2024 service line inventory found none. In the 2024 lead and copper sampling the 90th percentile was under 5 ppb for lead and 0.43 ppm for copper. Water questions go to 301-428-8927.

Homes

Houses on gas and electric

Census estimates put the median Poolesville home at 1986, with about 21% built since 2000. About 87% are detached houses, 12% attached, and about 5% of households rent. Gas heats about 56% of homes and electricity about 42%.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Poolesville homes

  1. Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
  2. Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
  3. Gas smell? Leave the house and call 911 from outside, then your gas company. The town lists Washington Gas as its gas utility.
Service area

Where we take calls

Poolesville, Montgomery County, ZIP codes 20837. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Poolesville

Repair, replacement and emergencies

Plumber using a pipe wrench on the gas line of a tank water heater

Water Heater Repair

Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.

Learn moreHot water running with steam from a copper kitchen faucet after a water heater repair

No Hot Water

Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.

Learn moreTank water heater leaking water from its base onto a basement floor

Leaking Water Heater

Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.

Learn morePlumber's tool bag, pipe wrenches and copper fittings beside a water heater

Emergency Water Heater Repair

Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.

Learn morePlumber wheeling a new tank water heater through a home hallway on a hand truck

Water Heater Replacement

When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.

Learn moreWall-mounted tankless water heater with copper and brass water and gas lines

Tankless Water Heater Repair

Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.

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Questions

Poolesville water heater questions

How do I get rid of an old water heater in Poolesville?

Call Titus to set up a special pickup. They run on Wednesdays and cost $25 per appliance.

Where does Poolesville's water come from?

Ten town wells, 285 to 800 feet deep, according to the 2025 water quality report.

Does Poolesville have lead water lines?

The town says its system has no lead mains or service lines.

How do Poolesville homes heat?

Census estimates show about 56% with gas and 42% with electricity.

Sources

Where these local facts come from

Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.

No hot water in Poolesville?

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