Water Heater Repair in Hummelstown, PA
Hummelstown sits on the Swatara Creek, gets its water from two different companies, and nearly half its homes are rented. After the July 2026 storm, plenty of water heaters here needed a second look. If yours has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.
What shapes water heater trouble in Hummelstown
Swatara Creek flood of record near Hershey, Sept. 2011
Source: NOAA National Water Prediction ServiceTwo water companies in one borough
Most of Hummelstown gets its water from Veolia, which ran its annual hydrant flushing in the borough from March 30 to April 10, 2026, and handled a waterline problem near Graystone Road and Duke Street that July. But a few streets are on Pennsylvania American Water's Hershey system instead: the company once issued a boil-water advisory for about 13 connections on Mae Street and Lucy Avenue. Your bill tells you which one to call. Sewer is billed quarterly by the borough and treated at Swatara Township's plant.
Whichever company you have, flushing and line repairs can stir up sediment. When that happens, run a cold tap until it's clear before you use hot water, so the cloudy water doesn't end up settling in your tank.
After the July 2026 storm
The storm on July 4, 2026 brought down trees across the borough, closed the North Hanover Street underpass and knocked out power for days. The mayor's disaster declaration ran until July 11, and the borough later reported several new sinkholes. The Swatara Creek itself has a long flood record: the gauge near Hershey peaked at 26.8 feet in September 2011, 17.1 feet in July 2018 and just over the 14-foot major flood stage in September 2021.
Outages matter for hot water. An electric tank stops heating, and a gas heater with a power vent or electronic ignition won't run either, while an older standing-pilot gas heater usually keeps going. If an electric heater stays cold after the power comes back, the high-limit switch may have tripped. If floodwater reached the heater, don't restart it until it's checked.
Apartments, rentals and three fuels
About 46% of Hummelstown homes are rented, and 32% are in buildings with five or more units. Heat is split three ways: about 36% gas, 36% electric and 26% oil. UGI lists Hummelstown Borough in its Dauphin County gas area. In apartments, the water heater is often a small electric tank in a closet, and your landlord is usually the one to call first.
The borough requires every rental to be registered each year and adopted a rental inspection ordinance in 2023. Starting October 1, 2026, owners renew online, with the 2026-27 renewals due by November 5, 2026.
Safe steps for Hummelstown 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? UGI serves Hummelstown Borough. Leave the house, then call UGI at 800-276-2722 or 911 from outside.
Where we take calls
Hummelstown, Dauphin County, ZIP codes 17036. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.
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Repair, replacement and emergencies
Water Heater Repair
Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.
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No Hot Water
Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.
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Leaking Water Heater
Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.
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Emergency Water Heater Repair
Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.
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Water Heater Replacement
When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.
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Tankless Water Heater Repair
Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.
Learn moreHummelstown water heater questions
Who supplies water in Hummelstown?
Veolia serves most of the borough, but a few streets, such as Mae Street and Lucy Avenue, are on Pennsylvania American Water's Hershey system. Check your bill.
The power went out. Why won't my gas water heater work?
If it has a power vent or electronic ignition, it needs electricity to run. Older standing-pilot heaters usually keep working. If it won't start once power is back, call.
Do Hummelstown landlords have to register rentals?
Yes, every year. For the October 2026 to September 2027 period, the borough moved renewals online with a November 5, 2026 deadline.
Who is the gas company in Hummelstown?
UGI Utilities lists Hummelstown Borough in its Dauphin County service area. If you smell gas, leave first, then call UGI at 800-276-2722 or 911 from outside.
Where these local facts come from
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 (via Census Reporter)
- UGI Utilities, natural gas in Harrisburg and Dauphin County
- Borough of Hummelstown, Veolia annual hydrant flushing (Mar. 27, 2026)
- Borough of Hummelstown, water service notice (July 21, 2026)
- Pennsylvania American Water, boil water advisory for Mae Street and Lucy Avenue, Hummelstown (Hershey system)
- Borough of Hummelstown, sewer and refuse billing
- Borough of Hummelstown, storm recovery updates (July 2026)
- Borough of Hummelstown, storm recovery update (July 7, 2026)
- Borough of Hummelstown, disaster declaration lifted (July 11, 2026)
- NOAA National Water Prediction Service, Swatara Creek near Hershey gauge (crests)
- Borough of Hummelstown, residential rental registration program
- Borough of Hummelstown, rental registration and inspection ordinances
Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.
No hot water in Hummelstown?
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