Eyk Plumbing repairs, replaces and installs tank and tankless water heaters in homes across Kent and Ottawa Counties, from Grand Rapids and Rockford to Hudsonville and Holland. We work with Bradford White, Rheem and Navien.
At a glance
A water heater that leaks at the base, runs out of hot water or pops and rumbles needs a plumber to look at it soon. Eyk Plumbing finds the cause, then repairs the unit or replaces it with a tank or tankless model. Call to talk through what you are seeing.
Mon to Fri
Open 8 AM to 5 PM, call to book a visit.
Three credentials
Master and plumbing contractor licenses plus ASSE backflow certification.
Fifty communities
Served across Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Two offices
Grand Rapids on Leonard Street NW and Rockford on Algoma Avenue NE.
Not sure whether your water heater needs a repair or a replacement? Call and tell us what you are seeing. Call (616) 655-4172 · Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
A water heater usually warns you before it fails. The signs start small: a lukewarm shower, a rumble from the basement, a damp patch on the floor. Here is what to watch for.
| Job | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Repair visit | Often 1 to 2 hoursHaving the part on the truck speeds things up. |
| Tank replacement | Usually 3 to 5 hoursSame fuel, same spot, similar size. |
| Tankless installation | Usually most of a dayNew venting, a gas line or a water line adds time. |
| Tank to tankless switch | One day or moreDepends on gas, venting and electrical needs. |
Cost depends on whether you repair, replace or switch to tankless. The unit is only part of it. Access, venting, fuel and the condition of the old connections all change the work. We talk through the options and the price before work begins.
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Repair or replace | A part swap costs far less than a new unit, if the tank is sound. |
| Tank or tankless | Tankless units cost more to buy and install but save floor space. |
| Fuel type | Gas needs venting and a gas line. Electric needs the right circuit. |
| Size | Larger tanks and higher-flow tankless units cost more. |
| Access | Tight basements, attics and stairs add labor time. |
| Code updates | Older setups may need new valves, venting or an expansion tank. |
You tell us what you see. We ask about the unit's age, its fuel type and how much hot water your household uses.
We check the heater, the venting, the gas or electric supply and the water connections to find the real cause.
We explain your options and what each one involves. If you replace, we size the new unit to your household.
We connect water, fuel and venting, fill the unit, check for leaks and show you where the shutoffs are.
Call Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM. We explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Michigan winters make water heaters work harder. Incoming water is colder in January, so the unit runs longer to reach the same temperature, and old tanks often give out in the cold months. West Michigan water is also hard, so minerals build up inside tanks and inside tankless heat exchangers.
If your heater is more than 10 years old or needs repeated repairs, replacement is often the better choice. Tankless units suit homes that want continuous hot water in a smaller footprint. We help you weigh both options for your house.
Repair makes sense when the tank is sound and a part such as a thermostat or element has failed. Replace when the tank leaks, the unit is more than 10 years old, or repairs keep coming back. A plumber can check the tank and tell you which applies.
Eyk Plumbing works with Bradford White, Rheem and Navien. Bradford White and Rheem make tank models, and Navien is known for tankless units. We help you pick a size and type that suits your household and your budget before we order anything.
Tankless units give continuous hot water and free up floor space. In cold months they work harder because incoming water is colder, so sizing matters. Hard water scales them up, so regular flushing is part of owning one. We can help you decide for your home.
Tank water heaters often last 8 to 12 years. Hard water, skipped flushing and high temperature settings can shorten that. Tankless units can last longer when they are flushed regularly. The manufacture date is printed on the label on the side of the unit.
Minerals settle at the bottom of the tank as sediment. Heat makes water bubble under that layer, which causes the noise. A flush can help if the tank is sound, but heavy buildup often means the tank is near the end of its life.
Often, yes. Tankless units need the right gas supply or electrical capacity, plus venting. Gas models usually need a larger gas line than a tank does. We check your setup first and explain what the switch involves before you decide.
Turn off the water supply to the heater and the power or gas, then call a plumber. A leak from the tank body means the tank has failed and needs replacing. A leak from a fitting or valve can sometimes be repaired.
Look at the label on the side of the tank. The serial number holds the manufacture date, often as a letter and number code. If you cannot decode it, send us the brand and serial number and we will read it for you.
Call to describe the problem. We will explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
