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Water Heater Repair in Perkasie, PA

Perkasie's hard well water builds scale in tanks, and the borough runs its own electric utility. If your water heater is leaking or out of hot water, call and get a plumber out.

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Perkasie at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Perkasie

5

municipal wells supply the Perkasie Regional Authority

Source: Perkasie Regional Authority
20%

of Perkasie homes heat with fuel oil

Source: US Census Bureau
24%

of homes built before 1940

Source: US Census Bureau
$20

borough fee to collect an appliance or metal item

Source: Perkasie Borough
Water

Hard well water, treated for scale

The Perkasie Regional Authority draws from five municipal wells in Perkasie and East Rockhill Township. Its 2026 report says the ground water picks up calcium and magnesium on the way down, and that calcium buildup in hot water tanks is one of the most noticeable drawbacks. The only treatment added is chlorine and a food-grade polyphosphate to control scaling and corrosion, plus iron-media filtering at two wells to keep arsenic under the 10 ppb standard. The authority's FAQ gives hardness figures of about 14 and about 19 grains per gallon.

Since September 23, 2025, temporary treatment at Well Site #4 has brought PFOA and PFOS from 3.45 and 18 parts per trillion to non-detect. In the latest lead round, none of 30 sites was over the action level. Call the authority at 215-257-3654.

Homes

Older homes, plenty of oil heat

Census estimates put the median Perkasie home at 1972, with about 24% built before 1940 and about 11% since 2000. About 49% are detached houses and about 29% are attached, such as twins and rowhomes, and about 32% of households rent. Gas heats about 44% of homes, electricity about 33% and fuel oil about 20%.

Electric

A borough-owned power company

Perkasie is one of 35 Pennsylvania municipalities that run their own electric utility, so borough customers buy power from the borough rather than a PUC-regulated company. For outages or electric questions, including after hours through the answering service, call (215) 257-5065.

Permits and old tanks

Ask the borough first

The Building and Zoning Department issues permits for repairs, replacements and new installations; if you aren't sure whether your job needs one, email [email protected] or call the borough office at 215-257-5065.

The borough collects appliances and metal items on the Wednesday of the first full working week of each month, at $20 per item, prescheduled and prepaid by noon the Friday before. It doesn't take items containing Freon.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Perkasie 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? Leave the house, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside, using the emergency number on your gas bill.
Service area

Where we take calls

Perkasie, Bucks County, ZIP codes 18944. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

Services in Perkasie

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

Perkasie water heater questions

How hard is Perkasie's water?

The Perkasie Regional Authority's FAQ gives figures of about 14 and about 19 grains per gallon, and its report says calcium builds up in hot water tanks.

Where does Perkasie's water come from?

Five municipal wells in Perkasie and East Rockhill Township, run by the Perkasie Regional Authority.

Who supplies electricity in Perkasie?

Perkasie Borough runs its own electric utility; call (215) 257-5065 for outages or questions.

Will the borough pick up an old appliance?

Perkasie collects appliances and metals monthly at $20 per item, prescheduled and prepaid, but not items containing Freon.

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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