About 65% of Peachtree Corners homes were built between 1980 and 1999, so many water heaters here are second or third replacements on aging connections. Since incorporating in 2012, the city, not Gwinnett County, issues building and trade permits. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Peachtree Corners.
Peachtree Corners conditions
Gwinnett's largest city sits on the Chattahoochee in the county's western corner, mixing 1970s to 1990s subdivisions with office campuses. The median home was built in 1989. In homes of that age, heaters are commonly in a basement or garage, and the original shutoff valves, flex connectors and vent connectors are often still in place. A replacement is a good time to swap those out.
The City of Peachtree Corners Building Division reviews plans, inspects homes and issues trade permits through BS&A Online. City Hall is at 310 Technology Parkway, 678-691-1200.
Water and sewer come from Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, which treats Lake Lanier water with chlorine. Average hardness is about 1.34 grains per gallon, which is soft. Gwinnett maintains the meter and the pipe from the main to it; the owner is responsible for the customer side of the meter.
Repair or replace?
| What's going on | Usual path |
|---|---|
| Tank body leaking | Replace |
| Leak at the cold inlet or a connector | Repair the connection |
| Rusty hot water from an older tank | Replace |
| Electric element out on a tank under eight years | Repair |
| Gas control valve failure on an older tank | Usually replace |
Signs to act on
- A puddle or stain under the heater
- Discolored or smelly hot water
- Popping and rumbling as it heats
- Hot water that runs out faster than before
Timing and seasonal notes
Incoming water is coldest in winter, so heaters run longest then and worn tanks tend to fail. Replacing an older heater in spring or fall leaves time to file the permit and compare a tank with tankless. Atlanta Gas Light is the regional pipe utility; confirm it on your bill. If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from a safe place.
When you call, have the heater's size, fuel and age ready and say where it is installed. A basement heater with original valves may need a few extra parts, and the plumber can tell you that up front so the quote reflects the whole job, including the city permit and haul-away.
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