Serving Stow, 44224

Water Heater Repair in Stow, OH

Stow buys its water from Akron at about 6 grains of hardness, and the median home here was built in 1979. If your water heater is leaking or out of hot water, call and get a plumber out.

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Stow at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Stow

6 gpg

average hardness of Stow's water in 2025 (107 mg/L)

Source: City of Stow

1979

median year Stow homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau

85%

of homes heat with gas

Source: US Census Bureau

lead service lines in the city system

Source: City of Stow

Water

Akron water through a city system

Stow buys its water from the City of Akron, which treats Upper Cuyahoga River water from Lake Rockwell and pumps it to Stow's Marsh Road and Munroe Falls booster stations. Stow's own water department, running since 2001, maintains more than 160 miles of main. The 2025 report lists average hardness of 107 mg/L, about 6 grains per gallon, with a range of 4 to 9 grains, so a tank collects some scale over time.

The report says the system has no lead, galvanized-needing-replacement or unknown service lines, and none of 30 home samples in the last round was over the lead action level. The water department answers 330-689-2911.

Homes

1970s houses, mostly gas

Census estimates put the median Stow home at 1979. About 5% were built before 1940 and about 17% since 2000. About 64% are detached houses and about 12% are attached, and about 28% of households rent. Gas heats about 85% of homes and electricity about 13%. Enbridge Gas Ohio lists Stow among the communities it serves.

Permits

City plumbing permits

The city's residential permit guide says plumbing permits are issued by the Stow Building Department, and that the property owner or occupant may take out a permit; otherwise a registered contractor has to. Forms, permits, contractor registration and inspection requests are on the city's online portal. Call 330-689-2729 with questions.

The department says electric and plumbing inspections are done on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. To request one by phone, call 330-689-2728.

Old tanks

Kimble bulk pickup

Kimble Companies collects Stow's curbside trash under a city contract that runs through August 2027, and full-service residents can set out two bulk items a week. Ask Kimble at 800-201-0005 whether it will take an old water heater.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Stow 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 takes leak reports at 1-877-542-2630; if another company bills you, use the number on your bill.

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Service area

Where we take calls

Stow, Summit County, ZIP codes 44224. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Stow

Repair, replacement and emergencies

Plumber using a pipe wrench on the gas line of a tank water heater

Questions

Stow water heater questions

How hard is Stow's water?

The city's 2025 report puts average hardness at 107 mg/L, about 6 grains per gallon, with a range of 4 to 9 grains.

Where does Stow's water come from?

The city buys it from Akron, which treats Upper Cuyahoga River water at the Lake Rockwell plant.

Who issues plumbing permits in Stow?

The Stow Building Department. Call 330-689-2729 to check what your water heater job needs.

Does Stow have lead water lines?

The 2025 report says the city's system has no lead or galvanized-needing-replacement service lines.

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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