Water Heater Removal in the Shoals, AL

Haul off that old water heater

After a new water heater goes in, the old tank has to go somewhere, and it is rarely an easy carry. A drained tank is still heavy steel, there is usually leftover water sloshing inside, and they tend to live in cramped closets, garages, and basements. Shoals Junk Removal takes old water heaters away for homeowners and contractors across Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and the wider Shoals region.

Units we remove

• Standard gas and electric tank water heaters
• Large-capacity and long-tank models
• Tankless units being replaced
• Expansion tanks and old softener tanks
• Commercial water heaters

Doing a bigger plumbing or remodel job? Combine this with construction debris removal or general appliance removal and clear it all at once.

Already disconnected? We take it from there

We haul the old tank away, but the water, gas, and electrical connections should be safely disconnected first, typically by your plumber or installer as part of putting in the new unit. Once the heater is disconnected and drained, we handle the heavy part: getting it out of the closet or basement, managing any water still inside, and loading it up without leaving a trail across your floors. If you are unsure whether yours is ready to go, just ask when you call.

Scrapped for its metal

A water heater is essentially a steel tank, which makes it a strong candidate for scrap metal recycling. We route old heaters to scrap channels around the Shoals rather than the landfill, so the steel gets reused instead of buried. It is a cleaner outcome and part of how we keep as much material as possible in circulation.

Clear, up-front pricing

Water heater removal is priced by the space the tank takes in the truck, with a small add-on for the weight. A single heater is a quick job, subject to a minimum, and you get a firm flat quote before we haul it out. Call or text (256) 967-3054 and tell us the size and location for a fast estimate.

Contractors and DIY replacements alike

Some of our water heater calls come from plumbers who would rather we haul the old tank than tie up their truck, and others come from homeowners who tackled the swap themselves and just need the old unit gone. Either way we handle the removal end so the finished job is truly finished, with no rusty tank left leaning against the garage wall for weeks. It pairs naturally with clearing any other debris a plumbing job leaves behind.

Watch for the leftover water

Even a drained tank usually holds a bit of water, so let us manage the tip and carry. That keeps a trail of rusty water off your floors and out of the hallway.

Serving the Shoals

From a Florence basement to a Sheffield garage, we come to you, often the same day. Call or text (256) 967-3054 or fill out the quote form to schedule your water heater removal.

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