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Water Heater Repair in Carnegie, PA

Carnegie gets its water from Pennsylvania American Water and its gas from Peoples, and about 64% of its homes were built before 1960. If your water heater is leaking or cold, call and get a plumber out.

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Carnegie at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Carnegie

64%

of Carnegie homes were built before 1960

Source: US Census Bureau
78%

of homes heat with gas

Source: US Census Bureau
47%

of households rent

Source: US Census Bureau
1952

median year Carnegie homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau
Utilities

Who runs what

The borough's utilities page lists Pennsylvania American Water for water (1-800-565-7292), Peoples Natural Gas for gas (412-395-3050) and Duquesne Light for electricity (412-393-7100). Call Pennsylvania American Water for questions about your water quality report.

Homes

Postwar houses, gas heat

Census estimates put the median Carnegie home at 1952. About 32% were built before 1940 and about 64% before 1960, and about 7% since 2000. About 53% are detached houses, about 22% are in buildings with five or more units, and about 47% of households rent. Gas heats about 78% of homes and electricity about 17%.

Permits

County plumbing permits

Plumbing permits in Allegheny County come from the county Health Department. It says any plumbing that is installed or altered needs an approved plan and a permit, including replacement cards for water heater installs, and every permit ends with a final inspection. The plumbing office is at 412-578-8036.

For borough permits and code questions, call the Carnegie code office at 412-276-1414 ext. 1427, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pickup

Wednesday trash day

The borough collects garbage once a week, on Wednesday unless you are told otherwise. Set it at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before and before 6 a.m. on collection day. Call the borough at 412-276-1414 to ask how to set out an old tank.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Carnegie 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? The borough lists Peoples Natural Gas as its gas utility. If you smell gas, leave the house, then call 911 and Peoples at 1-800-400-4271 from outside.
Service area

Where we take calls

Carnegie, Allegheny County, ZIP codes 15106. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Carnegie

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

Carnegie water heater questions

Who is the gas company in Carnegie, PA?

Peoples Natural Gas. For a gas smell, leave first, then call 911 and Peoples at 1-800-400-4271.

Who provides water in Carnegie?

Pennsylvania American Water, 1-800-565-7292.

Who issues water heater permits in Carnegie?

The Allegheny County Health Department's plumbing program, 412-578-8036. Water heater installs use replacement cards.

What day is trash pickup in Carnegie?

Wednesday, unless the borough says otherwise. Put it out after 6 p.m. the night before.

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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