Water Heater Repair in Vancouver, WA

Trusted Water Heater Service

A dead water heater is an emergency, and we treat it like one. MAS Pro provides fast, licensed water heater repair and installation throughout Vancouver and Clark County, including tank, tankless, gas, electric, and heat pump systems. Because we’re also licensed electricians and plumbers, we handle the whole job in one visit instead of leaving you waiting on a second contractor.

1987

In the trades since

48 yrs

Combined trade experience

3

Licensed divisions

5★

Over 5000 Customers Served

water heater repair in Vancouver WA

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What to Expect When
You Call MAS Pro

One family-owned crew, licensed across electrical, plumbing, and HVAC — not a call center dispatching to whoever’s free.

From a leaking tank to a full tankless conversion, we handle the whole job in a single visit. That means pulling the permit, installing the right unit for your home, and taking care of any electrical or gas line work your new water heater needs. One licensed crew does all of it, gives you an upfront price before we start, and stays until the inspection passes. No second contractor to coordinate and no surprise line items.

20 +
Years of Trade Experience

Built from hands-on work across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service since 1987.

1987
Year Company Founded

Founded as Mas Pro Service to serve Southwest Washington homeowners since 2013.

3
Licensed Service Divisions

Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical operated under one experienced, family-owned company.

Water Heater Services

What Do We Offer?

Water Heater Installation

New tank or tankless installs, sized right for your household and code-compliant from day one.

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Water Heater Repair

No hot water, leaks, strange noises, or a pilot light that won't stay lit — we diagnose it fast.

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Tankless Conversion

Switch to an on-demand tankless system for endless hot water and lower long-term energy costs.

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Signs you need water heater repair

  • No hot water, or it runs out fast
  • Rusty or discolored water
  • Popping or rumbling noises from the tank
  • Water pooling around the base
  • Unit is 10+ years old

Common Water Heater Repairs

Thermocouple replacement

The usual fix when a gas unit stops heating. This part controls gas flow to the burner, and a worn one shuts the flame off.

Anode rod replacement

Prevents tank corrosion from minerals in the water. A fresh rod is one of the cheapest ways to add years to a tank.

Pilot light issues

Sometimes a re-light, sometimes the assembly itself. We diagnose it on the visit, not over the phone.

Tank draining & flushing

Yearly draining clears sediment buildup that otherwise shortens a tank's life and quietly raises your energy bill.

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Built to Code, Every Time

Vancouver, WA Water Heater Codes & Regulations

We pull the permit, meet every one of these requirements, and stand there for the inspection — so a water heater install never turns into a surprise later.

Permit is required

Washington's Uniform Plumbing Code requires a permit for nearly every water heater replacement. Inside Vancouver city limits that's the City of Vancouver Community Development Department; unincorporated Clark County goes through Clark County Community Planning. We pull the correct one for your address.

Seismic strapping

Vancouver sits in the Cascadia Subduction Zone / Portland Hills Fault area. Every tank unit gets two seismic straps — upper third and lower third, at least 4" above the controls — anchored to studs or masonry.

T&P relief valve

Every storage water heater needs a verified temperature-and-pressure relief valve, piped to discharge within 6" of the floor or to an approved drain receptor.

Expansion tank

Required on closed systems — homes with a pressure-reducing valve or backflow preventer — to absorb pressure from thermal expansion and protect the tank and plumbing.

Combustion & venting safety

Gas units can't go in small, frequently-used rooms like bedrooms or bathrooms unless they're direct-vent or sealed-combustion. Venting must use approved materials and clearances to prevent carbon monoxide risk.

Drain pan

Required anywhere a leak could cause damage — living spaces, attics, upper floors — piped to an approved discharge point.

Dedicated shutoff valve

An accessible shutoff on the cold water line supplying the heater, so it can be isolated for service without shutting off water to the whole house.

Pipe insulation

Hot and cold lines in unconditioned spaces — garages, crawlspaces, attics — need insulation to code, both for efficiency and to protect against freezing.

Bonding & grounding

Water and gas piping must be electrically bonded per the National Electrical Code. As a licensed electrical contractor too, this is one code item most plumbing-only companies have to call someone else in for — we don't.

Energy code compliance

New installs and major replacements must meet Washington State Energy Code efficiency minimums. We only install units that clear the bar, so you're not stuck redoing it at inspection.

Codes referenced: Washington State Plumbing Code (based on the Uniform Plumbing Code), WAC 51-56 (seismic provisions), WAC 51-11C (Washington State Energy Code), and City of Vancouver / Clark County permit requirements. Always confirm current requirements with the local building department before work begins — codes are amended periodically.

Areas we serve

Vancouver, Clark & Cowlitz County WA

Vancouver, WA
Cowlitz County Cities

Vancouver Water Heater FAQs

How much does water heater installation cost?

It depends on tank vs. tankless vs. heat pump, the gallon size, and whether venting or gas line work is needed. We give you a firm quote before starting, not a "starting at" number that changes once we're on site.

What permits are required for water heater replacement in Vancouver, WA?

A plumbing permit is required for nearly every replacement. Inside city limits that's through the City of Vancouver; unincorporated Clark County goes through Clark County Community Planning. We pull the correct one for your address and coordinate the inspection.

Do I need seismic strapping for my water heater?

Yes. Washington's Plumbing Code requires two seismic straps on every tank water heater, one in the upper third and one in the lower third, anchored to studs or masonry. Vancouver sits in an active seismic zone, so this is not optional, and we install it to code on every job.

What rebates are available for water heaters in Vancouver, WA?

Both Clark County and Cowlitz County utilities offer heat pump water heater rebates worth $700 to $2,200. We handle the paperwork for you. Just mention the rebate and we apply it to your invoice or have the utility send you a check directly.

Can you install a tankless water heater in an older home?

Yes. Older homes often need a gas line resize, a dedicated outlet, or updated venting to support a tankless unit. Because we are licensed electricians and plumbers, we handle all of that ourselves instead of bringing in a second contractor.

Do you handle gas, electric, and heat pump water heaters?

Yes, we service and install tank, tankless, gas, electric, and heat pump systems. If your heat pump unit needs a dedicated 240V circuit, that is our electrical team on the same visit.

Should I repair or replace my water heater?

If it is under 10 years old and the fix is something like a thermocouple, anode rod, or pilot assembly, repair is usually the smarter call and we will tell you that even though replacement is the bigger sale. Past 10 years, we walk you through real numbers so you can decide.

How fast can you respond to a leaking water heater?

Call us and we give you a real window, not a vague "sometime today." We treat an active leak as the emergency it is.

Ask About Our Water Heater Rebates

Serving Clark and Cowlitz County, we help you claim heat pump water heater rebates worth $700 to $2,200. We handle the paperwork start to finish. Just mention the rebate and we apply it to your invoice or have the utility mail you a check directly.

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