Water Heater Services in Southern Indiana

No Hot Water? We Fix It Fast.

Whether your tank water heater is leaking, your tankless unit is throwing error codes, or you’re ready for an upgrade, we handle it all. Repair, installation, replacement, and maintenance for residential and commercial water heaters. Serving Southern Indiana and the Louisville metro with same-day service and upfront pricing.

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Water Heater Solutions for Every Home

Traditional tank water heaters typically last 8 to 12 years. Tankless units can last 20 or more years with proper maintenance. Louisville-area water at 7.2 grains per gallon hardness accelerates sediment buildup in both types, making regular maintenance even more important in our service area.

We service all major brands of gas and electric water heaters for residential and commercial customers. Our trucks carry common parts, so most repairs are done on the same visit.

Our Water Heater Services

Tank Water Heaters

Repair, replacement, and maintenance for traditional gas and electric tank water heaters. Sediment flushes, anode rod replacement, element swaps, and full unit installation. We size the tank to your household’s demand.

Urgency: Schedule soon. You’re wasting water every minute it runs.

Tankless Water Heaters

Installation, repair, descaling, and maintenance for gas and electric tankless units. Endless hot water, lower energy bills, and a lifespan of 20+ years. We evaluate whether a tankless water heater is right for your home.

Solutions for Every Plumbing Need

Brian Scroggins Plumbing and Drain Cleaning handles residential and commercial plumbing across Southern Indiana and the Louisville metro. We lead with drain cleaning and water heaters, our two most requested services, and also cover sewers, gas lines, repiping, fixtures, sump pumps, remodels, and around-the-clock emergencies.

Drain & Sewer

Water Heaters

Remodeling

Fixtures

Emergency Plumbing

Why Choose Us

A Real Local Team

Third generation and family owned, based right here in Jeffersonville, with fully stocked trucks ready to roll.

30 Years of Experience

30 years of experience and an Indiana Master Plumber license, we offer licensed and insured services.

Upfront Pricing

We discuss the issue and provide a quote before starting, ensuring you approve the price first.

We Respect Your Home

Shoe covers, tarps, and full cleanup when we finish — because how we treat your home is part of the job.

Which Water Heater Problem Do You Have?

Could be a failed element, tripped breaker, bad thermocouple, or gas valve issue. We diagnose and repair on the same visit when possible. Tank Water Heater Repair

Sediment buildup reduces tank capacity. A flush may restore it, or it may be time for a larger unit or a tankless upgrade.

A leaking tank is often beyond repair and needs replacement before it floods your utility room. Call us for a same-day assessment and replacement.

Popping, rumbling, or banging from sediment buildup. A professional flush can resolve it. If the sediment is severe, replacement may be the better option.

Internal corrosion is contaminating your hot water. An anode rod replacement may help if caught early. A corroded tank needs to be replaced.

An aging or sediment-laden water heater works harder and costs more to run. A new efficient unit or tankless conversion can reduce your monthly bills.

Tank vs. Tankless: Which Is Right for You?

You want lower upfront cost, simple installation, and reliable performance for a typical household. Tank units are proven, affordable, and straightforward to maintain.

You want endless hot water, lower energy bills, and a unit that lasts 20+ years. Tankless costs more upfront but pays for itself over time. Best for high-demand households and long-term homeowners.

We evaluate your home, usage patterns, and budget, and help you make the right decision. No pressure, just honest advice from a plumber who installs both.

Why Choose Us for Water Heater Service

No hot water is an urgent problem. We offer same-day repair and replacement for most water heater calls.

We repair and install Rheem, Bradford White, A.O. Smith, Rinnai, Navien, and more. Gas and electric, tank and tankless.

If a repair makes sense, we’ll tell you. If replacement is the better investment, we’ll explain why. No upselling.

If your water heater needs a new or upgraded gas line, we handle it in-house. One team, one project.

Hard water kills water heaters faster. Ask about a water filtration system to extend the life of your new unit.

Related Services

Gas line installation, repair, and extension for water heaters and other gas appliances.

Protect your water heater from hard water damage with a whole-house softener or filter.

Leaking or failed water heater? Call us 24/7 for emergency water heater service.

While we’re at your home, we can take care of drain issues too.

Hear It From Your Neighbors

Homeowners across Clark and Floyd counties keep coming back — and keep recommending us to their neighbors. Named technicians Mike and Chris appear frequently in reviews for their fast response, careful home protection, and transparent estimates.

I reached out bright & early for a toilet issue that I really didn’t understand whatsoever. They were able to fit me in same day to take care of the issue! And the communication was top tier. They’re officially going into the neighborhood group chat as my recommendation.

Brian replaced my water heater, quickly and efficiently. He came at his appointment time, left with no mess, and even tagged and showed me the cutoff valves. Highly recommend.

Brian is always professional and easy to get in contact with. He is very knowledgeable and does great work in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anybody.

Called Scroggin’s on Friday before a holiday

Came out First thing Tuesday!! Brian was the technician (plumber) to service our home.. Upfront and honest service.. Completed replacing a pipe within a one day time period!! Very pleasant timely service .. Brian came into our home found the leak and fixed it and cleaned up ever bit on his mess once he was able to fix our problem!! We would definitely recommend Brian Scroggins Plumbing!!

I can always count on Brian to help me out. I have used his services for a few years now. I would highly recommend him.

This team is my hero! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Visit from water company said I was leaking more water in 1 day than I used all last month, yikes! Brian to the rescue, same day service and they will be my forever go to, thanks for awesome same day service!

Brian replaced my water heater, quickly and efficiently. He came at his appointment time, left with no mess, and even tagged and showed me the cutoff valves. Highly recommend.

Brian is always professional and easy to get in contact with. He is very knowledgeable and does great work in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anybody.

Called Scroggin’s on Friday before a holiday

I can always count on Brian to help me out. I have used his services for a few years now. I would highly recommend him.

Serving Southern Indiana & the Louisville Metro

Based in Jeffersonville, we serve communities on both sides of the Ohio River, including all of Clark and Floyd counties, and extending to Harrison, Washington, and Scott counties, as well as the greater Louisville metro. Whether you’re nearby or down a county road, we’ll make the drive.

Water Heater Questions

Straight answers, no filler.

Still have a question?

Call us directly — we’ll give you a straight answer, never a sales pitch.

How do I know if my water heater needs repair or replacement?

Age, repair cost, and severity determine the answer. Units under 8 years with a simple fix should be repaired. Units over 10 with major issues should usually be replaced.

How fast can you replace my water heater?

Most tank replacements are done the same day. Tankless installations may take 1-2 days, depending on gas and venting requirements.

Do you offer emergency water heater service?

Yes. Leaking water heaters and no-hot-water emergencies are handled 24/7. Emergency Plumbing

Do you service commercial water heaters?

Yes. We install and repair commercial-grade tank and tankless units for businesses. Commercial Plumbing

Can hard water damage my water heater?

Yes. Hard water is the number one cause of premature water heater failure in our area. A water softener can extend your unit’s life significantly.

Still have a question?

Call us directly — we’ll give you a straight answer, never a sales pitch.