Locally owned since 2001 · Ulster County, NY
Water heater installation and repair
Not enough hot water, a leaking unit or time for a replacement? Rice Plumbing & Heating provides water heater installation, repair and maintenance for Ulster County homes.
25 years serving our neighbors2001–2026 · Accord & Boiceville
Restore your hot water or plan a replacement
A water heater problem can affect showers, laundry and other everyday tasks. Rice Plumbing & Heating provides installation, repair and maintenance for water heaters in Ulster County homes.
Water heater services
- Water heater installation.
- Water heater repair.
- Maintenance services.
If your current unit is not producing enough hot water, is leaking or has stopped working, describe the symptoms when you contact us. Include the equipment make and approximate age if known, whether the problem is constant or intermittent, and when it began.
For an installation or replacement, tell us about the existing setup and any changes in how the household uses hot water. You do not need to select replacement equipment before getting in touch; the first step is to explain the project and the service address.
For an active leak or another urgent plumbing problem, call to discuss service availability and see emergency plumbing repairs. If the concern is low pressure throughout the home, our water pressure services may also be relevant.
Pin down the hot-water problem
Tell us whether hot water is absent, runs out sooner than it used to, varies in temperature, or is available at some fixtures but not others. Note any new noise, water around the heater, or visible leak at a fitting. Those details help separate a possible equipment issue from demand, plumbing or a localized fixture problem. The make, model and fuel or power type are useful if the label is visible without opening the unit.
A component fault may be repairable. A leak from the tank body, recurring problems or equipment that no longer meets the household's demand may make replacement the more sensible discussion. The source of a leak needs to be confirmed: water around a connection is different from a failing tank. For replacement planning, share how many people use hot water, whether multiple showers or appliances run together, and whether you are interested in a different type of heater.
Questions about water heaters
Why do we run out of hot water sooner now?
Demand may have changed, or the heater may no longer be performing as designed. Tell us when the change began and which uses are affected.
Does water under the unit mean replacement?
Not always. The leak could be at a connection or component, but a leaking tank may require replacement. It needs inspection.
Can you help choose a replacement size?
Yes. Describe simultaneous hot-water use and the current setup so capacity and type can be evaluated for the household.
Service from Accord and Boiceville
Rice Plumbing & Heating has served the area since 2001. Our Accord and Boiceville offices help Ulster County homeowners arrange repairs, maintenance and installations. Check our service area and include your complete address so the office can confirm coverage for the work you need.
Let’s take care of your home.
Send the service address and a few details about the problem or project. Our local team will follow up to discuss the next step.
For an urgent service need, call an office directly to discuss availability.
Request service
Tell us what needs attention and where we can help.
Submitting a request does not confirm an appointment.