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Water Heater Repair in Hamilton, OH

Hamilton runs its own gas, electric and water utilities, and it lime-softens its well water at two city plants. If your water heater has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.

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Hamilton at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Hamilton

1956

median year Hamilton homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau
27%

of homes were built before 1940

Source: US Census Bureau
$100

city plumbing permit for repairs or replacements in a 1-3 family home

Source: City of Hamilton
2

large items a week the city's trash service picks up with notice

Source: City of Hamilton
Water

Lime-softened aquifer water

Hamilton's water comes from the Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer. The city softens it with lime, stabilizes it with carbon dioxide, then filters, disinfects and fluoridates it. The South Water Treatment Plant is a 40 million gallon a day lime softening plant fed by 16 wells in Fairfield, and the North plant is a 6 million gallon a day plant with five wells on site. The city's pages don't give a current hardness figure.

Lead lines

Map, scratch test, hot water

Hamilton posts an interactive map of its service line inventory showing both the city-owned and customer-owned parts of each line. The city says buildings from before 1986 are more likely to have lead plumbing materials, and you can check your own line near the meter with a scratch test: lead is dull gray and soft, and turns shiny silver where scratched. Known city-owned lead lines are replaced when the main they connect to is replaced; replacing the private side is the owner's cost. Lead questions go to 513-785-7430.

One tip from the city matters for anyone with a water heater: don't drink or cook with hot water straight from the tap, especially for baby formula. Run cold water for at least a minute if it's been sitting.

Homes

Older homes, city gas

The median Hamilton home was built in 1956, about 27% are older than 1940, and about 12% date from 2000 or later. About 46% of households rent. Gas heats about 61% of homes and electricity about 35%. The city runs its own electric system and its own natural gas utility, so both power and gas for a water heater here come from the city.

Permits

City permits, two items a week

Hamilton's Building Department issues plumbing permits, and its plumbing and sewer application lists water heaters among the items covered. The fee schedule lists $100 for inside plumbing alterations, repairs or replacements in a one-, two- or three-family home. Anyone doing plumbing or gas work that needs a permit has to hold a city contractor registration. Questions go to 513-785-7360.

Rumpke collects the city's trash, and residents can set out two large items a week. Call the Municipal Refuse Transfer Station at 513-867-8661 at least 24 hours ahead to schedule pickup and learn how to prepare the item.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Hamilton 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, then call the city's 24-hour Emergency Utility Service at 513-785-7550, or 911, from outside. Hamilton runs its own gas utility.
Service area

Where we take calls

Hamilton, Butler County, ZIP codes 45011, 45013, 45015. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Hamilton

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

Hamilton water heater questions

Who is the gas company in Hamilton, OH?

The City of Hamilton runs its own natural gas utility. If you smell gas or notice unusually high pilot flames, leave and call the city's Emergency Utility Service at 513-785-7550, or 911.

Is Hamilton's water softened?

Yes. The city softens its aquifer water with lime at two treatment plants.

How much is a plumbing permit in Hamilton?

The city's fee schedule lists $100 for inside plumbing alterations, repairs or replacements in a one-, two- or three-family home. Call 513-785-7360 to confirm.

Will Hamilton pick up an old water heater?

Residents can set out two large items a week. Call 513-867-8661 at least 24 hours ahead to schedule.

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 Hamilton?

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