Water Heater Repair in Lemoyne, PA
Lemoyne is a 1905 borough across the river from Harrisburg, and 44% of its homes were built before 1940. Nearly half are rented, and the borough spot-checks rentals against a checklist that includes the water heater. If yours has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.
What shapes water heater trouble in Lemoyne
Bridgeport, Riverton, then Lemoyne
The borough says the area was first named Bridgeport in 1835 and Riverton in 1888, and it was incorporated as Lemoyne on May 23, 1905. It covers 1.61 square miles just across the Susquehanna from Harrisburg. About 44% of homes were built before 1940, the median year is 1949, and only 10% were built in 2000 or later. About 26% are attached houses.
Heating is mixed: about 57% of homes use natural gas, 22% fuel oil and 16% electricity. UGI lists Lemoyne Borough among the communities it supplies. If you smell gas, leave the house, then call UGI at 800-276-2722 or 911 from outside.
Random rental inspections by precinct
About 45% of Lemoyne homes are rented. Under the borough's rental dwelling ordinance, a new rental unit can't be rented until the code official issues a certificate of compliance. After the first round of inspections, which followed the borough's four voting precincts, rental units are inspected on a four-year cycle: the borough secretary randomly picks 10% of the units in a precinct. A unit that passes with no deficiencies is left out of the random pool for the next two cycles.
The inspection checklist includes "water heating facilities installed and working properly," along with leaks in the plumbing system and venting. The borough enforces the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Code Enforcement Officer Amanda Seibert is at 717-737-6843. If you rent, tell your landlord about a water heater problem first.
Permits through a third-party code official
Lemoyne has adopted the Pennsylvania Construction Code, and anyone asking for a building, plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit has to fill out the borough's application. Permits are issued through a third-party building code official, and applicants may use any certified, Commonwealth-registered third-party agency for plan review and inspection. For questions about a specific project, call the borough office at 717-737-6843, ext. 12.
American Water supply, borough sewer
Lemoyne's water comes from Pennsylvania American Water's Mechanicsburg system. The borough runs its own sewer system and treatment plant, which averaged about 259,000 gallons a day in August 2026. Repairing or connecting a sewer lateral takes a borough inspection application, with a $200 fee, a $100 reinspection fee and 48 hours' notice except in emergencies. Sewer billing questions go to the borough office at 717-737-6843.
Safe steps for Lemoyne 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 Lemoyne Borough. Leave the house, then call UGI at 800-276-2722 or 911 from outside.
Where we take calls
Lemoyne, Cumberland County, ZIP codes 17043. 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 moreLemoyne water heater questions
Does Lemoyne inspect water heaters in rentals?
Yes, as part of rental inspections. The checklist asks whether water heating facilities are installed and working properly. After the first round, 10% of units per precinct are picked at random every four years.
Who issues permits in Lemoyne?
The borough issues them through a third-party building code official, and you can use any certified, Commonwealth-registered agency. Call 717-737-6843, ext. 12.
Who supplies water in Lemoyne, PA?
Pennsylvania American Water, from its Mechanicsburg system. The borough handles sewer.
Who is the gas company in Lemoyne, PA?
UGI Utilities lists Lemoyne Borough in its supply regions. 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)
- Lemoyne Borough, about us
- UGI Utilities, gas supply regions
- Lemoyne Borough, Ordinance No. 732, residential rental dwelling code
- Lemoyne Borough, residential rental unit inspection checklist
- Lemoyne Borough, code enforcement
- Lemoyne Borough, permit applications
- Lemoyne Borough, FAQs
- Pennsylvania American Water, boil water advisory lifted, Lowther Street, Lemoyne Borough (Mechanicsburg system)
- Lemoyne Borough, wastewater report (October 1, 2026)
- Lemoyne Borough, sanitary sewer connection/repair inspection application
Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.
No hot water in Lemoyne?
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