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Bath, Sagadahoc County
40-80 Gallon Options · Electric, Gas & Propane · Same-Day Service Available
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Tank Water Heaters for Bath Homeowners
40-80 Gallon Options
Electric, Gas & Propane
Same-Day Service Available
Aces Highlands handles tank water heaters for homeowners throughout Bath. We work out of 508 Riverside St Unit 1 in Portland, a short drive into Sagadahoc County, so response times stay quick and every job benefits from knowing the local housing stock and code requirements.
Traditional tank water heaters remain a reliable and cost-effective choice for many Maine homes. Aces Highlands installs and replaces tank water heaters with clean, professional workmanship and attention to code compliance.
We install electric, natural gas, and propane tank water heaters in sizes from 40 to 80 gallons. We help you determine the right size based on your household water usage, number of bathrooms, and daily hot water needs. Not sure if a tank or tankless water heater is right for you? We can help you decide.
Modern tank water heaters are significantly more efficient than older models. Upgraded insulation, improved burner designs, and electronic ignition systems all contribute to lower operating costs and faster recovery times.
Our installation includes removal of your old unit, proper placement and leveling, all plumbing and gas connections, temperature and pressure relief valve installation, and thorough testing. We handle everything from start to finish.
Why Bath Calls Aces Highlands
- Sagadahoc County is our backyard, and Bath is on that route every week
- You get the real problem and a firm number, not a pitch for extras
- Scheduling that moves quickly, because a home without heat or water cannot wait
- Licensed, insured, and background-checked, with a track record of Google reviews from real jobs
Bath Homes and What They Need
Bath has the oldest housing stock among the Sagadahoc towns Aces serves, with a median build year of 1938 and 57.5 percent of homes dating before 1940 (66.5 percent before 1960). That history traces straight back to the city's shipbuilding boom, and it means downtown and the surrounding historic district carry plenty of original wiring and cast-iron plumbing. Exterior changes in the historic district need Planning Board review under the city's Land Use Code, so a heat pump installation here often starts with figuring out where the outdoor unit can go.
Water Supply and Drains in Bath
The Bath Water District has drawn public water from Nequasset Lake, a watershed mostly in neighboring Woolwich, for more than a hundred years. The city's own Public Works department runs the wastewater treatment plant, discharging to the tidal Kennebec River, and parts of the older collection system are combined sewers that can back up during heavy rain. On Bath's older streets, a drain cleaning call during a big storm is sometimes really a combined-sewer issue rather than a private-line clog.
Getting to Know Bath
Bath was incorporated as a town in 1781 and chartered as a city in 1847, named after Bath, Somerset, England. Since 1743, roughly 5,000 vessels have been built along its Kennebec River waterfront, including the Wyoming, widely considered the largest wooden ship ever built, launched from the Percy & Small Shipyard.
Bath Iron Works, founded in 1884 by Thomas W. Hyde, has built hundreds of Navy vessels and given the city its 'City of Ships' nickname, one that still fits given how much of the local economy still runs through the shipyard. The Abenaki called the river itself 'Sagadahoc,' meaning the mouth of the big river, which is also where Sagadahoc County gets its name.
Local & Independent — Not a Franchise
Aces Highlands answers to Bath homeowners directly, not a franchise office somewhere else in the country. Every technician is paid to solve the problem in front of them, not to hit an upsell quota. Getting invited back is the only metric that matters here.
How a Tank Water Heater Works
- Cold inlet — the dip tube carries it to the tank bottom
- Burner — heats water at the bottom of the tank
- Anode rod — sacrificial rod that fights corrosion
- T&P valve — releases pressure if it builds too high
- Hot outlet — draws the hottest water from the top
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Codes & Permits for Tank Water Heaters in Bath
In Bath, plumbing permits come from the Local Plumbing Inspector at the City of Bath Code Enforcement Office (55 Front St., Bath, ME 04530, (207) 443-8330). With 8,815 residents, Bath is required to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). Home to Bath Iron Works, a major shipyard that has built Navy vessels since 1884, giving Bath its "City of Ships" nickname.
- Replacing or installing a water heater is plumbing work that falls under the town's Local Plumbing Inspector permitting and inspection process. mainelegislature.org
- Maine's 2021 energy code (IECC, part of MUBEC) requires insulation with an R-value of at least R-3 on 3/4-inch and larger hot-water piping inside conditioned space, and on recirculation piping, piping outside conditioned space, and buried piping. maine.gov
- A propane or natural gas-fired water heater installation or connection requires a Maine Fuel Board Propane and Natural Gas Technician license. mainelegislature.org
- Every Maine municipality must annually appoint at least one Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI), who does not have to live in that town, to issue plumbing permits and enforce the state's plumbing rules and Subsurface Wastewater Disposal (septic) rules locally. mainelegislature.org
How Aces Highlands Handles Tank Water Heaters in Bath
- Bath Water District (BWD) covers most of Bath (Nequasset Lake, a 21-square-mile watershed located mainly in Woolwich (extending into Dresden and Wiscasset); has been BWD's source for over 100 years) — homes still on a private well get the well and pressure tank looked at as part of the same visit.
- Where Maine Natural Gas (MNG), a Unitil company has a main nearby, gas is usually the lowest-cost tank water heaters option in Bath; off the main, propane, electric and heat-pump units all work.
- We permit the replacement at the City of Bath Code Enforcement Office, route the T&P relief valve to a code-compliant discharge, and handle gas hookups under our Fuel Board license.
The 19th-century commercial downtown of Bath along the Kennebec River, near the city long known for shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works.
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Why homeowners choose Aces Highlands
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We show up on time, as promised, and complete the work with clean professionalism.
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Honest diagnostics and a clear price before any work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
Done right the first time
HVAC, plumbing and electrical done right the first time — backed by our workmanship guarantee and 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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What Water Heaters customers say
Nichole A
a year ago
Highly recommend! Cannot thank them enough for fixing my water heater. Elijah is very reliable and communicative. No hassle, no phone tag, transparent with cost and quick to repair the issue. I know who to call if I need help again!
Ruth Kirkwood
3 months ago
This company is excellent. They quickly and efficiently repaired the kitchen faucet that was loose.
Tom
14 Aug 2024
He was very friendly. He gave me an honest explanation on why I shouldn't recharge my A/C unit and what he suggested made much more sense. He really took care of everything. He is very professional, always called me with updates. 5 stars is not enough — I give this company 10 stars.
Jacqueline Vogeley
2 weeks ago
Great experience! Open, honest and efficient 🙌🏽 Job well done
Susan Donegan
3 months ago
We have called Samuel for our electrical needs over the last few years and have always been impressed with professional and courteous attitude — installing extra outlets, installing new lights and ceiling fans, our whole house generator, charger for the electric car, even the hot tub!!! His price was fair, and never disappointed when work was completed.
Amanda R
2 months ago
I've had an excellent experience working with them for both electrical and HVAC work as I remodel my 1785 home. I highly recommend them.
Tank Water Heaters FAQs
How long does a tank water heater last?
Typically 10 to 12 years. Regular maintenance — flushing sediment and replacing the anode rod — can extend that, while hard water and neglect shorten it. If your heater is past 10 years old, it is smart to plan the replacement before it fails.
What size water heater do I need for a family of four?
A 50-gallon tank is the usual fit for a family of four, though a fast-recovery gas or propane unit can sometimes do the job at 40 gallons. Heavy hot-water habits — long showers, big soaking tubs, back-to-back laundry — may call for 60 gallons or more. We size it from your actual peak usage.
Can you replace my water heater the same day?
In many cases, yes. We stock and source common tank sizes quickly, and a standard like-for-like replacement typically takes two to four hours once we are on site. Call (207) 670-8616 in the morning and there is a good chance you have hot water again by evening.
Is it worth switching from electric to gas or propane?
If your home already has gas or propane service, switching can mean faster recovery and lower operating costs. If it does not, the cost of adding fuel lines usually outweighs the savings. We give you a straight answer for your specific home — not a one-size-fits-all pitch.
Will you pressure me toward a more expensive tankless unit?
No. As a local Portland company with no franchise quotas, we recommend tankless only when it genuinely fits your home and usage. For many Maine households, a well-installed tank heater is the right value — and we will say so plainly.
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