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Complete Water Heater Services from Universe

We service gas, electric, oil, and tankless water heaters across Long Island, and help homeowners choose the right system for the home.

Universe provides a full range of water heater services on Long Island, including installations, comprehensive repairs, complete replacements, and routine maintenance that keeps the system operating at peak efficiency. Universe provides complete water heater services across Long Island:

If you are looking at a replacement, a repair, or just routine maintenance, contact Universe Home Services for water heater service anywhere in Nassau and Suffolk County.

(516) 473-0202


Long Island’s Water Heater Team

Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners call Universe for water heaters because hot water is not something to negotiate on, and because the work benefits from seven decades of local plumbing experience.

Our licensed plumbers have worked with every major configuration across homes ranging from postwar construction to modern builds. Nassau County’s hard water adds complexity to sizing, installation, and maintenance, and our team factors that into every recommendation.

We service top-of-the-line products from the industry’s most trusted brands and have the tools and expertise to install, repair, or tune up most major makes and models.

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Why Work With Universe Home Services?

Water heater installation, replacement, and repair requires a licensed plumber. We perform every job with licensed master plumbers on staff.

We have been installing and servicing water heaters across Long Island for over 70 years. That history gives us working familiarity with every water heater type common in Nassau and Suffolk County.

We provide honest recommendations based on your specific situation. If a repair solves the problem, that is what we recommend. Replacement is suggested when it actually makes sense.

Water heater installation involves specific sizing, fuel type, and placement decisions. We offer free estimates so you can make the call with real pricing in hand.

A failed water heater affects the entire household immediately. We have a team large enough to respond fast so hot water is restored quickly.

Replacing a water heater is a significant investment. We offer financing options that make the upgrade more manageable for homeowners.

Our Home Comfort Club includes annual service and priority scheduling. Water heater maintenance fits naturally into the annual visit.

Universe is a BBB Accredited Business. Seven decades of plumbing work across Long Island stands behind every water heater we service.


An Easy, Stress-Free Scheduling Process

Getting water heater service should never feel complicated.

Universe Home Services makes the process easy from start to finish.

Call us or schedule service online at a time that works for you. Same-day availability is offered for no-hot-water situations and water heater leaks.

Your licensed plumber evaluates the water heater, the fuel source, the household usage, and the surrounding plumbing. You receive a clear recommendation and upfront pricing before any work begins.

Every installation, repair, and maintenance visit is tested before we leave. You get hot water restored and a water heater running at the efficiency it was designed for.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

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4.8
Based on 7606 reviews
Paul Reh
7 hours ago
I received a quote on replacing an older existing central air conditioning for my home last summer from Frank Barczik. I didnโ€™t decide to purchase at that time. Last week an emergency situation developed and I called Frank. He quickly and professionally sent me a new quote. I decided to go ahead with the replacement. He stopped by to double check everything. Universe was able to have an installation crew at my home the next day. The crew worked neatly and diligently throughout the day to install the system by 5 pm. Frank stopped by midday to check on everything. The installers were polite and knew what they were doing. I am very satisfied with the work that was done. If you want a professional job done right the first time with a great company that stands behind their work, choose Universe.
Mary Vargas
3 days ago
Connor Tomaszewski is one of the best technicians out there and the only one who truly knows Navien boilers inside and out. His work is outstanding, and he is always professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-quality service!
We recently hired Universe for our oil to gas conversion, along with some related work. Everyone who worked on these projects was professional and a pleasure to deal with. In particular, Nikki LaCava did a wonderful job coordinating the work and assisting with our permits and other required paperwork. Brian Gerle and Hayden Muttee did a fantastic job installing the gas piping for the project, while Sal Tarantino and his crew (Hayden Muttee and Nick DiGiacomo) also did fantastic and efficient work removing our old furnace and hot water heater and installing the new equipment. Additionally, Christopher Martin did a great job fixing an interim problem with our old hot water heater before the final conversion was completed. Thanks to you all for a job very well done – each one of you deserves a five-star review! Thank you again for everything, Craig and Claudine Livingston
Paula Condit
5 days ago
Dawid Boroch and Tyler Quintero came to upgrade my electric, replace box inside and outside. Fantastic job done. Neat clean and knowledgeable. Explained all! Very happy with Universe
JG
6 days ago
June 2026 The pump from my washing machine decided to stop working a few nights ago. What a disaster! Thank goodness I had the gizmo on the floor that starts beeping when water hits it because it could have been a lot worse. The water in the pump kept pouring out until it was empty. I called Universe and Melanie F. came over. She evaluated the situation and made plans to come back the following day to install a new pump. I was so impressed with Melanie. Her recommendations on the new pump worked out great. I was so pleased with Melanie's professionalism and knowledge that she's coming back soon to install the automatic water main shut off when it senses a leak. Once again I highly recommend Universe and Melanie F.! April 2026 Nick S. came to do the yearly service for my air conditioning. Nick is great and very up front which I like. After almost 17 years I need a new system. Ugh! He brought me outside and showed me all the reasons why it should be replaced. I could wait & see but didnโ€™t want to risk it so Saturday Iโ€™ll be getting a new system. It just needs to be done. I was very happy Nick explained everything to me. Heโ€™s very knowledgeable & friendly. I would also like to acknowledge the following employees from Universe who all had some part of the installation of my furnace, compressor and humidifier. Everyone who came to my house were so friendly and respectful. The guys all explained what was being done. They also installed an Air Scrubber which purifies my system of spores, etc. The employees are Tommy Ercolano, Matt Drury, Carlos Caceros, Justin Quan-Soon, Jamell Smith and Karl Rindfleisch. All were fabulous. And I can't forget Chester Sacknievich who came back to fix an issue I was having and figured out the solution. Chester is great. I highly recommend Universe. Their employees go above and beyond!!
Vanessa Arnone
2 weeks ago
Our water heater unexpectedly had to be replaced after National Grid identified it as a safety concern before reconnecting our gas service. Needless to say, it was a very stressful and completely unexpected situation. From my very first phone call, everyone at Universe Home Services was kind, patient, and incredibly helpful. They understood the urgency and had a technician at my home much sooner than I expected. Jeff Madonia was outstanding. He took the time to thoroughly inspect everything, patiently answered every question I had, and never made me feel rushed or like I was inconveniencing him. He explained my options clearly, walked me through the estimates on his tablet, and made sure I understood everything before moving forward. Initially, it looked like the installation might have to wait until the following morning. I asked if there was any chance it could be done the same day, and Jeff immediately went to see what he could do. A few minutes later, he came back and told me they were going to make it happen that day. That level of customer service meant so much during a stressful situation. I also appreciated how respectful Jeff was while working in my home. Even when I had left the door unlocked while he was moving equipment in and out, he always knocked before coming back inside. That level of professionalism and respect stood out to me and made a stressful situation much easier. The entire experience, from the first phone call through the completed installation, was professional, efficient, and reassuring. Jeffโ€™s kindness, knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference. Thank you, Jeff, and thank you to the Universe Home Services team.
I had an issue with my HVAC, and Universal was able to send someone out very quickly. Both Chester and Dawid were knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and very respectful of my home. They diagnosed and fixed the problem promptly, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. Thank you for your excellent service! I will definitely use Universal again in the future and highly recommend them.
Anthony Hartmann
2 weeks ago
Excellent work by Patrick for a light fixture and hard wiring for a video doorbell with chime.
Michael Greer
3 weeks ago
Universe responded promptly to my service call and the technician was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had to wait a few days for the parts, but when it arrived (new sewage ejector pump) the repair was done quickly and everything worked perfectly.
howard valan
3 weeks ago
Tim the technician answered all my questions to my satisfaction and explained all my options thoroughly. His work solved my issue and he offered some insight into a replacement unit if I opted to do so.
Desiree Boucher
3 weeks ago
I had a great experience with Universe Home Services. I initially left a message on their call system and received a call back with 30 minutes from Laurie. I explained my concern and issue we were having with out Central AC and she was able to schedule service for that same day. I received text messages with arrival time, when the technician was on their way, and when they arrived at my home. Our service technician was Bob Grillo. He was super personable, kind and very thorough in his process. He answered all my questions and explained exactly what he was doing as he was troubleshooting. I had a great experience overall with the customer service as well as the job completion and would highly recommend Universe Home Services and Bob as the technician.
Danny Sutton from Sales was amazing.without him this was not possible.so kind and empathetic towards customer amazing service From the crew who was here to install the air condition Sean Dany Jared Brian Very professional polite and extremely knowledgeable They worked so efficiently and kept the area clean that you could not feel that a big job was completed after they left. I will recommend Universe home service to everyone out there who is looking for a reliable company.
shelly bansal
3 weeks ago
VERY. GOOD. SERVICES. THEY. COVER. GAURENTEE. FOR 5. YEARS. GOOD PRICE. TONY. ASHMAVI. THE. BEST. WHO. EXPLAINED. ALL DETAILS. AND. GIVE. GOOD PRICE. TOP. RATED. THANKS TO. UNIVERSAL. HOME. SERVICES
Scott Faucheux
4 weeks ago
We have used Universe now for a few installations, Anthony recently swapped out a toilet for us, cleared out a major blockage on a sewer line and Vidal just installed a whole house filtration system for us after our previous system failed on our 1929 house. They have been very polite, knowledgeable and efficient and have always given us fair and tiered options with pricing. We would highly recommend their services.
Justin Bridges
4 weeks ago
Micheal was a great technician, perfectly on time, fast detailed diagnosis, made quick work of the repair work, communicated everything. Universal did all my installations of all new HVAC and I always trust them with the maintenance.
Mario Sesso
1 month ago
Ac repair
Donna Cincotta
1 month ago
Kevin came to my home, evacuated the problem and detailed the situation to me. He ordered the new ductless equipment and installed it the next day. Kevin was professional, honest, neat and made sure the air conditioning was working properly. For my air conditioning units and repairs, I wouldnโ€™t go anyplace else.
The team was incredibly professional, friendly and worked efficiently to get the job done. I had a great experience
fran lucher
1 month ago
Came within reasonable time, fixed problem & checked for other possible issues.
William Funcheon
1 month ago
Dean, your technician is definitely an asset to your company. He was so thorough and kind. I canโ€™t say enough about him!
Laurence Andrews
1 month ago
I am pleased with the the service man that came out. He is very knowledgeable and professional
Donna Mckeon
1 month ago
Our service person Sean was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all questions we had. Definitely will use Universe home services again
I canโ€™t say enough good things about Universe home services and repairs. We have been a customer of Universe for years. Recently we had a plumbing issue and they were wonderful. Jeff the plumber was very professional and a pleasure to work with. We have also worked with Marc on a gas conversion. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. Great company with quality people! Update June 2026 – another 5 stars for Universe Home Services and electrician Dawid Boroch. Dawid was very professional, knowledgeable, and his work is exceptional. He explained the scope of the job and answered our questions before beginning his work and walked us through the results afterwards. Dawid was an absolute pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him!
Marie kopczynski
1 month ago
Very professional Answer all my questions Did a great job
Ronald Goebel
1 month ago
Chester was the best service tech we ever had. A real credit to Universe-friendly, knowledgeable and thorough in his work

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(609) 799-3434

Water Heater Brands We Service

Universe installs and services top-of-the-line products from the industry’s most trusted water heater brands.

Whether you need fast repairs or a new installation, we have the tools and expertise to install, repair, or tune up most major makes and models.

Bradford White is widely regarded as one of the most reliable residential water heater brands on the market, with a reputation for durability and long service life in both standard and high-efficiency configurations.

Rheem manufactures a full range of tank and tankless water heaters for residential use, including gas, electric, and high-efficiency models that fit a wide variety of Long Island homes.

A.O. Smith offers residential water heaters across the full spectrum of fuel types and configurations, with a strong presence in both standard tank and tankless categories.

We service water heaters from other major manufacturers beyond the brands listed above. If you have a unit from a brand we have not named, contact us and we will tell you whether we cover it.

Our Tankless Water Heater Services

Tankless water heaters heat water on demand, which means endless hot water and no stored tank taking up basement space.

At Universe Home Services, we offer comprehensive tankless water heater services across Long Island, with the same licensed plumbers and same-day availability as our standard tank work.

We help you find the right tankless unit to meet your household’s demand, then professionally install and test it to confirm it is working correctly before we leave.

Whether it is a leak, an ignition issue, or a heating problem, our skilled plumbers diagnose and repair tankless water heater issues across Nassau and Suffolk County.

When an existing tankless unit has reached the end of its service life, we help you choose a new system and handle a seamless replacement that keeps downtime short.

Tankless maintenance includes flushing the unit, cleaning or replacing filters, and other tasks that keep the system efficient, prevent issues, and extend its service life.

Signs You Need to Replace Your Water Heater

Sometimes a few simple repairs are enough to get a water heater back up and running, and sometimes replacement is the right call.

Call Universe Home Services at the first sign of trouble and we help you determine which direction makes sense for your home. Waiting on a failing water heater can turn a planned replacement into a plumbing emergency. We can help with:

Age is the most reliable predictor of water heater replacement. Most tank water heaters reach the end of their service life between 10 and 12 years, and a unit in that range showing any other warning signs is a strong replacement candidate.

A water heater that keeps needing service is usually telling you something bigger is coming. When repair costs start adding up, replacement is often the more economical choice over the long term.

A tank that used to meet the household’s demand and now falls short has usually lost capacity to sediment, corrosion, or a failing heating source. Efficiency decline is often a leading indicator of a tank reaching the end of its service life.

Water at the base of the tank is rarely a problem that waits. Once the tank itself is leaking, repair is typically off the table, and replacement is the path forward.

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How Often Should You Flush a Water Heater?

Most water heater manufacturers and plumbers recommend flushing a water heater once a year.

Over time, water heaters build up sediment, calcium, and minerals in the bottom of the tank. These can keep the unit from properly heating the water and cause leaking from the base of the tank. Annual flushing prevents that buildup and avoids the problems that come with it. Nassau County’s hard water makes the case for annual flushing even stronger.

Sediment settles at the bottom of the tank and insulates the burner or heating elements from the water above it. The unit ends up working harder for less hot water, which shows up as higher utility bills and shorter service life.

Minerals that sit at the base of the tank accelerate corrosion on the interior of the tank and the anode rod. Flushing removes the accumulation before it starts eating away at the tank itself.

Tankless water heaters benefit from periodic descaling, which removes the mineral buildup that can restrict flow and reduce heating efficiency. We handle tankless flushing as part of routine maintenance.

Our Home Comfort Club membership includes annual water heater flushing as part of the plumbing inspection, which keeps the system on the maintenance schedule it needs without the homeowner having to remember to book it.

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Schedule Water Heater Service on Long Island

Our Long Island plumbers are extensively trained and experienced, and there is no water heater problem too big for us to tackle.

Contact Universe Home Services to schedule water heater installation, replacement, repair, or maintenance. Contact us online or call to get on the schedule.

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Water Heater FAQs

How long does a water heater last?

Tank water heaters typically last 10 to 12 years. Tankless water heaters often last more than 20 years with proper maintenance. Water chemistry, usage patterns, and maintenance history all affect the actual service life.

Should I choose a tank or tankless water heater?

It depends on household size, hot water demand, available space, and budget. Tankless water heaters offer longer lifespan and efficiency gains, while tank water heaters have lower upfront costs and straightforward installation. We help homeowners weigh the tradeoffs during the consultation.

What water heater brands does Universe service?

We service all major water heater brands, including Bradford White, Rheem, A.O. Smith, and more. We have the tools and expertise to install, repair, or tune up most major makes and models.

How do I flush a tankless water heater?

Tankless flushing involves turning off power and water, closing the isolation valves, connecting hoses to the service ports, running a descaling solution through the unit, flushing with clean water, and restoring power and water. Most homeowners leave this to a licensed plumber as part of annual maintenance, since doing it correctly protects the manufacturer warranty.

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