S. Meredith Plumbing & Heating 781-820-4592

Water heater replacement in Saugus & the North Shore

Tank, tankless, gas, electric, power-vent. Same-day swaps when yours quits.

When a water heater fails it's almost never convenient. Shane stocks the truck for the common units (40 and 50 gallon gas + electric, plus power-vent and tankless rough-ins), so most replacements get done same-day — pulled out, set in, lines connected, hauled away.

What we handle

50-gallon tank, gas or electric

Standard residential replacement. Most homes in Saugus, Lynn, and Revere run a 40 or 50-gallon atmospheric or power-vent tank. We carry both and can usually swap same-day.

Power-vent installation

Necessary when there's no natural draft chimney or when an existing vent doesn't meet code. Power-vent units run quiet, vent through PVC, and last 8–12 years on average.

Tankless conversion

Endless hot water, smaller footprint, longer service life. Right answer for some homes — not all. We'll walk through whether your gas line, venting, and water hardness make tankless the better economic call.

Leaking tank, no hot water, pilot won't light

Diagnose first. If it's a thermocouple, control board, or element — repair. If the tank is rusted through, replacement is the only honest answer.

Removal and disposal of the old unit

Pulled, drained, hauled away. No leftover hardware in your basement.

The guarantee. 1-year guarantee on installation labor. Manufacturer warranty on the unit (6 years standard, 12 years on premium tier — we'll show you both quotes).

Ready when you are.

One number. Owner answers. Free written quote on every job.

Call 781-820-4592