Water Heater Repair in Weymouth, MA
Weymouth treats its own water at two plants, National Grid supplies both the gas and the electricity, and a third of households rent. The town charges $40 to permit a gas water heater. If yours has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.
What shapes water heater trouble in Weymouth
A $40 gas permit, and the rest of the fees
Weymouth's fee schedule, in effect since July 1, 2024, lists a gas water heater at $40. Plumbing permits are a $20 application fee plus $20 a fixture, a gas test costs $20 when it's required, and a failed or missed inspection means a $100 reinspection fee. An inspection after hours costs $200. State rules require a permit before plumbing or gas work is installed, replaced or repaired, and the licensed plumber or gas fitter pulls it.
About 33% of Weymouth households rent, and about 14% of homes are in buildings with 50 or more units. If you rent, the water heater is usually the landlord's to fix, so report it to them in writing first. The median home was built in 1964, and about 22% date from before 1940.
Two treatment plants, and who to call
The town's 2025 water report says Weymouth runs two treatment plants. The Great Pond plant treats water from Great Pond, topped up from the South Cove of Whitman's Pond, and can produce up to 8 million gallons a day. The Arthur J. Bilodeau plant treats groundwater from five wells in the Mill River Aquifer. Both add phosphoric acid for corrosion control, and the water reaches 16,773 customers through more than 237 miles of pipe.
For leaks at the meter, main breaks or water quality questions, the Water Department is at 781-337-5100, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After hours, on weekends and on holidays, the town says to call the police dispatcher at 781-335-1212. A leaking water heater inside the house is a plumber's job, so shut off the cold supply valve on top of the tank while you wait.
Heat pump water heaters and Mass Save
About 46% of Weymouth homes heat with gas, 27% with oil and 24% with electricity. The town lists National Grid for both gas and electricity, and both are Mass Save sponsors. Mass Save offers $750 on an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, or $1,500 on a split system, when it replaces an existing electric, propane, gas or oil water heater. Its own example puts an average installed cost at $3,200, or $2,450 after the rebate.
Mass Save notes these units pull heat from the surrounding air, so they work best in a basement or utility room and lose efficiency in a cramped closet. It also notes that the federal tax credit for heat pumps ended for purchases after December 31, 2025. If your old tank sits in a closet, ask the plumber about space and clearance before you choose one.
Safe steps for Weymouth 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? National Grid serves Weymouth. Leave the house, call 911 from outside, then National Grid at 1-800-233-5325.
Repair, replacement and emergencies
Water Heater Repair
Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.
Learn more
No Hot Water
Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.
Learn more
Leaking Water Heater
Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.
Learn more
Emergency Water Heater Repair
Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.
Learn more
Water Heater Replacement
When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.
Learn more
Tankless Water Heater Repair
Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.
Learn moreWeymouth water heater questions
Who is the gas company in Weymouth, MA?
The state's gas provider map lists National Grid for Weymouth. If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 or National Grid at 1-800-233-5325 from outside.
How much is a water heater permit in Weymouth?
The town's fee schedule lists $40 for a gas water heater. A gas test, if required, is $20, and a reinspection is $100.
Who do I call about a water main break in Weymouth at night?
The Water Department is at 781-337-5100 during weekday hours. After hours, on weekends and holidays, the town says to call the police dispatcher at 781-335-1212.
Is there a rebate for a heat pump water heater in Weymouth?
Mass Save offers $750 on a qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater that replaces an existing electric, propane, gas or oil water heater.
Where these local facts come from
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 (via Census Reporter)
- Town of Weymouth, Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections fee schedule (effective July 1, 2024)
- 248 CMR 3.05, permits and inspections
- Town of Weymouth, 2025 annual water quality report
- Town of Weymouth, Water and Sewer Division
- Town of Weymouth, Department of Public Works (after-hours emergencies)
- Town of Weymouth, utility service providers
- Mass Save, heat pump water heater rebates
- MassGIS / Mass. DPU, natural gas providers by town (Oct 2025)
- National Grid, report a gas emergency (MA)
Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.
No hot water in Weymouth?
Call now for water heater repair or replacement.