Water Heater Installation & Replacement in Omaha & Gretna, NE
When a water heater is leaking from the tank, over a decade old, or just can't keep up, replacing it beats pouring money into repairs. JTM Plumbing & Drain installs and replaces gas, electric, and hybrid water heaters across Gretna and Omaha, sized correctly to your household, installed to code, with the old unit hauled away.
Serving the metro since 2004, we install Bradford White as our go-to brand and back every job with our 5-year warranty. Call Gretna (402) 203-6193 or Omaha (402) 933-3690.
Installation & replacement services
- Tank water heater replacement: gas and electric, 40 / 50 / 75 gallon
- New water heater installation: first-time or relocation
- Hybrid / heat-pump water heaters: high efficiency, utility savings
- Tankless conversions
- Code upgrades: expansion tank, proper venting, drain pan, gas line
- Old-unit haul-away & disposal
- Bradford White professional-grade units
Spotlight: We install Bradford White
Bradford White is our go-to water heater brand. It's a professional-grade, contractor-trusted unit, not the builder-grade models sold at big-box stores, built to last in our hard-water market. We size it to your household's real hot-water demand and install it right. Prefer another quality brand like Rheem? We'll install it on request.
Omaha's hard water is the #1 reason tanks fail early, sediment and scale build up and shorten their life. We recommend an annual flush, and for homes on well or very hard water we'll talk through pairing the new heater with a softener so it lasts its full lifespan. Call the Omaha line at (402) 933-3690.
Why Choose JTM for Water Heater Installation
Bradford White Installer
Professional-grade, built to last.
Correct Sizing & Code-Compliant
Done right the first time.
Old Unit Hauled Away
No mess left behind.
Financing Available
Master Plumber-owned, 5-Year Warranty, 500+ reviews.
Signs It's Time for a New Water Heater
Tank Is Leaking From the Body
Tanks can't be patched. Replacement is the fix before it floods your space.
Unit Is Over 10–12 Years Old
Once repair costs approach half of replacement, a new unit is the smarter money.
Rusty or Rotten-Egg Smelling Water
That flushing won't fix usually means the tank is failing internally.
Can't Keep Up With Demand
Running out of hot water often? It may be time for a properly-sized replacement.
What size and type do you need? We'll help
- 40 gallon: smaller households (1–3 people)
- 50 gallon: most homes (3–5 people)
- 75 gallon / tankless: large households or high simultaneous demand
- Gas vs. electric: depends on your existing hookups and recovery needs
- Hybrid: highest efficiency if you have the space and want lower bills
We size to your actual usage so you're never short on hot water or overpaying to heat water you don't use.
OUR PROCESS
Call & Schedule
Same-day replacement often available for failed tanks.
Assess, Quote & Install to Code
The right size and fuel type at a flat price, with correct venting, expansion tank, and gas/water connections.
Test, Haul Away & Warranty
We verify operation, remove the old unit, and back it with our 5-year warranty plus manufacturer coverage.
What our customers say
What does a new water heater cost in Omaha & Gretna?
A standard 40 or 50 gallon tank replacement costs $2,000 to $2,400, depending on size and fuel type: 40 gallon electric $2,000, 40 gallon gas $2,100, 50 gallon electric $2,300, and 50 gallon gas $2,400. When we know we're replacing your water heater, there's no trip or diagnostic fee. If you need us to diagnose the problem first, our regular rates apply. Other sizes and hybrid units are quoted at a flat price before any work begins. Larger projects can be financed through Wisetack, with 0% APR for 3 months on approved credit. Call Gretna (402) 203-6193 or Omaha (402) 933-3690.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our services and process. If you can't find your answer, feel free to reach out to our team.
A standard tank replacement costs $2,000 to $2,400: 40 gallon electric $2,000, 40 gallon gas $2,100, 50 gallon electric $2,300, and 50 gallon gas $2,400. When we know we're replacing your water heater, there's no trip or diagnostic fee. Financing is available through Wisetack.
Yes. Bradford White is our preferred brand. It's professional-grade (not the builder-grade big-box version), built to last in hard water. We can install other quality brands on request.
A straightforward tank swap takes about 2–3 hours. Conversions (tankless, fuel change) or code upgrades take longer, which we cover in the quote.
Most homes do well with a 50-gallon tank; smaller households can use 40, larger ones 75-gallon or tankless. We size it to your actual hot-water demand.
Yes, removal and disposal of the old unit is included.
Usually, yes. We typically schedule water heater replacements the same day during business hours (Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM), and for standard-size tanks we usually have a new one on standby for delivery.
PLUMBING EXPERTS
Jon & TRACI Miller
Jon Miller is a City of Omaha Master Plumber and co-owner of JTM Plumbing & Drain with his wife Traci Miller, family-owned in Gretna since 2004. He holds Nebraska's highest-classification Grade VI Water Operator License and has worked in the trade since 1993, including designing the plumbing for the African Grasslands elephant habitat at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. More about Jon & Traci.
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