When a water heater fails, it usually picks a busy morning: cold showers, and maybe a puddle on the basement floor.
We looked at six Iowa City-area companies that install water heaters, what each one offers and where their experience holds up. Each company is described from its own website, or from its Google listing where a website wasn't available. The five contenders are listed alphabetically, just like in the video, and our top-rated pick gets its own write-up below.
If you're a homeowner in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and Cedar Rapids, this is a starting point before you request quotes.
Jump to: 0:00 Why the right installer matters · 0:13 Ackerman Plumbing · 0:19 Affordable Plumbing & Remodeling · 0:28 Beachy Plumbing · 0:33 Colony Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning · 0:44 Wichhart Repair · 0:48 #1 Top-rated pick: A-1 Sewer Service · 1:16 What a customer says · 1:22 Before you hire
A-1 Sewer Service
Andy at A-1 Sewer Service installs both tank and tankless water heaters for homes and businesses around Iowa City and the Corridor. Before recommending a unit, he checks the gas supply, the venting and the space the heater has to fit in.
If the gas line or vent has to change, A-1 explains why and builds it into the price up front, so the quote you approve is the job you get. That homework before the sale is exactly what you want when the alternative is cold showers, and it's why A-1 is our top-rated pick. They install across Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Cedar Rapids, West Liberty, Kalona and the Amana Colonies.
- Websitehttps://a1seweriowacity.com/
- Service pagehttps://a1seweriowacity.com/water-heater-installation/
- Google Business Profilehttps://www.google.com/maps?cid=4626743948717435902
- Google rating5.0 stars from 43 reviews (as of Oct 22, 2026)
- Address738 Bay Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
- Phone(319) 600-4224
The rest of the field
Listed alphabetically, as in the video. Every company here made the cut and earned a Best in Iowa City badge for water heater installers.
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Ackerman Plumbing
Iowa City, IA
Ackerman Plumbing repairs, replaces and installs tank and tankless water heaters, including work on ignition and gas lines, and says it handles all types and brands. Its water heater page covers code-compliant installs, permits, and annual maintenance such as tank flushing and anode rod checks. Listed service towns include Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Hills, Parnell and Williamsburg.
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Affordable Plumbing & Remodeling
Cedar Rapids, IA
Affordable Plumbing & Remodeling lists water heater work among its plumbing services, alongside gas lines, sump pumps, water lines and drain cleaning, and sells plumbing parts and fixtures from its Cedar Rapids showroom. Estimates are free, with a $53.50 diagnostic fee when a problem takes more than half an hour to investigate, waived if the company does the work.
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Beachy Plumbing
North Liberty, IA
Beachy Plumbing is a North Liberty plumbing shop at 1350 Kennel Ct. It's a smaller local operation without a website, so call for water heater pricing and availability.
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Colony Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Cedar Rapids, IA
Colony services all makes and models of tank and tankless, gas and electric water heaters, from new installation to annual maintenance, and installs the Ruud Professional gas water heater line. It offers free estimates on new water heaters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and surrounding communities, with service available 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Wichhart Repair
North Liberty, IA
Wichhart Repair specializes in water heater installation and replacement for all brands, including upgrading undersized units for larger households. Old units are hauled away free of charge.
Before you hire
- Ask whether gas line and venting changes are included in the quote.
- Ask whether they haul away the old tank.
- Get the quote in writing.
Compare at least two or three companies. The right fit is usually the one that explains the job, the schedule and the price clearly before work starts.
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#1 Top Ranked
For A-1 Sewer Service only.
<a href="https://bluecollarrankings.com/rankings/iowa/iowa-city/water-heater-installers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://bluecollarrankings.com/badges/iowa-city-water-heater-installers-2026-top-ranked.png" alt="#1 Top Ranked Water Heater Installer in Iowa City, IA, 2026: A-1 Sewer Service" width="200" height="200"></a>
Best in Iowa City
For every business in this ranking, including A-1 Sewer Service.
<a href="https://bluecollarrankings.com/rankings/iowa/iowa-city/water-heater-installers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://bluecollarrankings.com/badges/iowa-city-water-heater-installers-2026-best-in-iowa-city.png" alt="Best in Iowa City: Water Heater Installers, ranked 2026 by Blue Collar Rankings" width="200" height="200"></a>
