Serving Akron, 44301 to 44320

Water Heater Repair in Akron, OH

Akron says it had no active lead service lines left in its system as of November 30, 2025. If your water heater is leaking or has gone cold, call and get a plumber out.

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Akron at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Akron

active lead service lines left in Akron's system as of Nov. 30, 2025

Source: City of Akron

1955

median year Akron homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau

34%

of homes built before 1940

Source: US Census Bureau

Upper Cuyahoga River reservoirs behind Akron's water supply

Source: City of Tallmadge

Water

Upper Cuyahoga reservoirs

Akron draws from three reservoirs on the Upper Cuyahoga River and treats the water at its plant by Lake Rockwell. Tallmadge, which buys Akron water, lists average hardness of 107 mg/L, about 6 grains per gallon, in its 2025 report, so tanks still collect some scale over the years.

Lead

Lead lines gone, galvanized next

Akron has tested for lead at customer taps since 1992 and says its water has always tested within the EPA limit. The city reports that as of November 30, 2025, no active lead service lines remain in its system. Homes with unknown lines, or galvanized lines that were downstream of lead, will keep getting yearly notices until those lines are replaced.

Repair help

County help with hot water tanks

Summit County's Home Weatherization Assistance Program, for income-qualified households, can include hot water tank replacement or repair, along with furnace work, insulation and air sealing. An energy audit decides which repairs you qualify for, and owner-occupied or rental homes may be eligible. Request an application at 330-643-2537.

Homes

Older houses, gas heat

Census estimates put the median Akron home at 1955, with about 34% built before 1940 and about 8% built since 2000. About 67% are detached houses and about 46% of households rent. Gas heats about 81% of homes and electricity about 17%.

Permits and pickup

City review, county inspections

Akron reviews projects inside city limits, and the Summit County Department of Building Standards handles plumbing, HVAC, electrical and structural inspections at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., 330-630-7280. Akron Plans and Permits is at 330-375-2010.

The city picks up large items weekly if you set them out on your normal collection day, 3 feet from your city cart. For questions, call 311 inside the city or 330-375-2311 from a cell phone.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Akron 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? Leave the house, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside. Enbridge Gas Ohio, which lists Akron among its communities, takes leak reports at 1-877-542-2630.

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Service area

Where we take calls

Akron, Summit County, ZIP codes 44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306, 44307, 44310, 44311, 44312, 44313, 44314, 44320. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.