No hot water brings a household to a halt. Hooten Heating & Cooling replaces and repairs tank and tankless water heaters across Goodman and McDonald County — a service we've carried since our earliest days — with fast scheduling and clean, code-conscious installation.
Whether your old tank is leaking, rusting, or just can't keep up, we help you choose the right size and type for your home and get dependable hot water back quickly.
Signs You Need Water Heater Service
No hot water or not enough
A failing element, burner, thermostat, or an undersized tank leaves you short on hot water.
Water leaking from the tank
A leaking tank usually means corrosion — this is a replacement, and often an urgent one, before it fails completely.
Rusty or discolored hot water
Rust-colored water can signal a corroding tank or anode rod nearing the end of its life.
Rumbling or popping noises
Sediment buildup makes the tank work harder, cutting efficiency and lifespan.
Old age (10–15+ years)
Most tanks last about a decade; past that, replacement avoids a surprise leak and water damage.
No Hot Water or a Leaking Tank? Do This
A few steps protect your home while we schedule your replacement — especially if the tank is leaking.
If the tank is leaking
- 1Shut off the water supply valve to the water heater.
- 2For an electric unit, switch off its breaker; for gas or propane, set the control to 'pilot' or 'off.'
- 3Place towels or a pan under the leak and photograph the water path.
- 4Call us to arrange a prompt replacement before it fails completely.
A leaking tank is corroding and can fail completely — don't wait it out.
If there's just no hot water
- 1Check the breaker (electric) or that the pilot or burner is lit (gas/propane).
- 2Make sure the temperature setting hasn't been bumped down.
- 3Listen for rumbling or popping that signals sediment buildup.
- 4Note the unit's age — most tanks last 10–15 years.
Rusty water or rumbling often means the tank is near the end of its life.
Our Process
Every job follows a clear, honest process — so you always know what's happening and why.
- 1
Assess the situation
We determine whether a repair will hold or whether replacement is the smart move.
- 2
Right-size the unit
We help you pick the correct capacity and choose between tank and tankless for your household.
- 3
Written pricing
You get clear pricing on the unit and installation before we start.
- 4
Clean, code-conscious install
We remove the old unit and install the new one with proper connections, venting, and safety fittings.
- 5
Test and walk-through
We confirm safe operation, correct temperature, and no leaks, then show you the basics.
No hot water brings a household to a stop, and a leaking tank only gets worse — corrosion doesn't reverse. We replace and repair tank and tankless water heaters across McDonald County with fast scheduling and clean, code-conscious installation.
We help you right-size the unit for your household's real hot-water demand and weigh tank versus tankless honestly, including fuel type, venting, and any code upgrades an older installation may need.
What Affects the Price
Cost depends on tank vs. tankless, capacity, fuel type, and any code upgrades needed at installation. We provide written pricing that covers the unit, removal, installation, and any required fittings.
Tank Replacement
By size & fuel
Most homes
Tankless Install
Higher upfront
Endless hot water
Hourly Labor
$55–$225
Avg. total $210–$650
Old-Unit Removal
Included
We haul it away
Researched, aggregated ranges to help you plan — not a quote. Your written price depends on the specifics below.
- Tank vs. tankless and capacity
- Fuel type (electric, gas, propane)
- Venting, connections, and any code upgrades
- Removal and disposal of the old unit
- Repair vs. full replacement
Tank or Tankless — Repair or Replace?
The right water heater depends on your household size, fuel, and how old the current unit is.
Tank
Simpler and less expensive up front — a dependable choice for most households.
Tankless
Endless hot water and space savings, at a higher upfront cost and sometimes venting upgrades.
Repair vs. replace
We fix what's worth fixing, but a leaking or 10–15+ year tank is usually a replacement.
Need Water Heaters Now?
Call Hooten Heating & Cooling for fast, honest water heater replacement across Goodman, McDonald County & Southwest Missouri.
Where We Provide Water Heaters
Serving Goodman and communities across McDonald County and Southwest Missouri: