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Water Heater Repair in Belmont, MA

More than half of Belmont's homes were built before 1940, and seven in ten heat with gas. The town's own electric utility, Belmont Light, pays a rebate on heat pump water heaters. If your water heater has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.

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Belmont at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Belmont

57%

of Belmont homes were built before 1940

Source: US Census Bureau
70%

heat with gas

Source: US Census Bureau
$750

Belmont Light rebate on a heat pump water heater

Source: Belmont Light
1

known lead service line left in town

Source: Town of Belmont
Housing

Prewar homes on gas

About 57% of Belmont homes were built before 1940, and the median home dates to 1938. About 70% heat with gas, 18% with oil and 10% with electricity. The state's gas provider map lists National Grid for Belmont. About 35% of homes are rented, and 45% are detached houses.

Rebates

Belmont Light's heat pump water heater rebate

Belmont Light offers $750 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater with a UEF of 2.0 or higher, and customers on its low-income Rate A get another $250. The rebate can't be more than half the product's cost, your account has to be active and in good standing for at least three months, and you must apply within six months of buying or installing.

Water

MWRA water and lead lines

Belmont buys all of its water from the MWRA, which draws on the Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs and treats it with ozone and UV light at its Carroll plant. The MWRA adjusts pH and alkalinity for corrosion control and uses monochloramine as a long-lasting disinfectant. In Belmont's 2025 sampling, all 20 homes and schools tested below the action levels for lead and copper.

The town says only one service line in Belmont is still made of lead, and it's working with the owner to replace it. Its service line inventory and map are posted online, and the DPW is at 617-993-2680.

Permits

Licensed plumbers only

Belmont's Plumbing and Gas Division issues permits only to Massachusetts-licensed plumbers and gas fitters, on the state's uniform application, so a water heater swap here is a job for a licensed pro. The inspector keeps office hours Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at 19 Moore Street, 617-993-2662, and inspections run Monday through Thursday afternoons.

Belmont lists water heaters among the appliances it recycles. Call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 to pay for and schedule a pickup, at $40 per appliance.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Belmont 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? National Grid serves Belmont. Leave the house, call 911 from outside, then National Grid at 1-800-233-5325.
Service area

Where we take calls

Belmont, Middlesex County, ZIP codes 02478. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Belmont

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

Belmont water heater questions

Who is the gas company in Belmont, MA?

The state's gas provider map lists National Grid for Belmont. If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 or National Grid at 1-800-233-5325 from outside.

Does Belmont Light offer a water heater rebate?

Yes. It offers $750 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater with a UEF of 2.0 or higher, plus $250 for low-income Rate A customers. Apply within six months.

Can I replace my own water heater in Belmont?

Belmont issues plumbing and gas permits only to Massachusetts-licensed plumbers and gas fitters.

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

Call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 to schedule an appliance pickup. The town lists water heaters among the appliances it recycles, at $40 each.

Sources

Where these local facts come from

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

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