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Water Heater Repair in Marion, OH

About 38% of Marion homes were built in 1939 or earlier, and Aqua Ohio supplies the city's water from two rivers and 18 wells. If your water heater has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.

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Cold in Hot out 1 T&P relief valvedrips from high pressure 2 Anode rodused up, tank rusts 3 Dip tubecracks, hot runs out 4 Sedimenthard water, popping 5 Gas valveno heat, no pilot 6 Pilot & thermocouplepilot keeps going out
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Marion at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Marion

38%

of Marion homes were built in 1939 or earlier

Source: US Census Bureau
18 wells

plus the Scioto and Little Scioto rivers supply Aqua's Marion system

Source: Aqua Ohio
43%

of Marion households rent

Source: US Census Bureau
77%

heat with gas

Source: US Census Bureau
Water

Aqua water from rivers and wells

Aqua Ohio runs Marion's water system. Its 2025 report lists three sources: the Little Scioto River, the Scioto River and 18 wells. The water is disinfected with chloramines. The report doesn't list a hardness figure, so call Aqua at 877.987.2782 if you want one before buying a softener.

Aqua flushes Marion's mains, as it did in April 2026, and warns that the water can turn discolored for a while. It advises skipping laundry during flushing and running cold taps until the water clears. If your cold water clears but your hot water stays cloudy or brown, sediment may have settled in the tank, and a flush can help.

Old pipes

Old mains, lead and galvanized lines

Aqua says it is identifying and replacing all lead and galvanized service lines in its systems at no direct cost to customers, and its online map shows what its records list for your address. Its 2024 project on Mount Vernon Avenue was set to replace 5,900 feet of 120-year-old cast iron main. In 2023 lead testing, none of 30 samples was over the action level.

Homes

Old houses and many renters

The median Marion home was built in 1954, about 38% date from 1939 or earlier, and only about 6% were built in 2000 or later. In houses that old, the water heater may sit beside decades-old gas piping, venting and shutoff valves, and a replacement is a good time to have those checked. About 43% of households rent, so renters should tell the landlord first. About 77% of homes heat with gas, and Columbia Gas has run pipeline replacement work in parts of the city.

Permits

County plumbing permits, special pickup

Marion Public Health's plumbing program inspects new and renovated plumbing in Marion County and registers the state-licensed plumbers who work there. It contracts with the Delaware General Health District for plumbing services and offers a homeowner affidavit for owners who do their own install. Plumbing questions go to 740-387-6520.

The city collects trash itself. A large appliance like an old water heater is a special pickup, with a fee on top of the regular rate.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Marion 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? Columbia Gas serves Marion. Leave the house, then call 911 and your gas company from outside. For Columbia Gas of Ohio, that's 1-800-344-4077.
Service area

Where we take calls

Marion, Marion County, ZIP codes 43302. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Marion

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

Marion water heater questions

Who is the gas company in Marion, OH?

Columbia Gas of Ohio, which has run pipeline replacement work in the city. If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 and Columbia Gas at 1-800-344-4077 from outside.

Who supplies Marion's water?

Aqua Ohio, from the Scioto and Little Scioto rivers and 18 wells. Its customer service line is 877.987.2782.

Why is my hot water brown after hydrant flushing?

Flushing stirs up sediment. Run cold taps until clear first. If the hot water stays discolored after that, sediment may be in the tank, and a flush can help.

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

The city treats large appliances as a special pickup with an added fee. If a plumber replaces your heater, ask whether haul-away is included.

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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