Water Heater Repair & Installation
No hot water, rusty water, or a leaking tank? We repair, replace, and install tank and tankless units.
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The classic college-town charm of Clinton comes with classic older-home plumbing — and we keep it running quietly in the background.

Clinton is a college town through and through — the Village Green at its center, Hamilton College up on the hill, the Kirkland Art Center hosting a show, and Clark Mills just down the road. It's one of the prettier corners of Oneida County, and its plumbing splits neatly in two: tidy older homes in the village on municipal water and sewer, and properties out in the town of Kirkland running on their own wells. We handle both, and the drive from our Herkimer base is a comfortable one.
That split is worth understanding, because it changes what can go wrong. In the village, the housing is older and the drains and pipes show their age. Out in Kirkland's countryside, it's well systems and the upkeep that comes with them. One town, two very different kinds of call.
Clinton's older homes work their water heaters hard, and a tank that has been faithful for a decade or more eventually calls it quits — usually on the coldest morning available. Sediment buildup, a failed element, or a leaking tank are the usual reasons. Our water heater repair and replacement covers gas, electric, and tankless, and we give you an honest read on fixing versus replacing rather than steering you toward the pricier option. In a student rental near campus, a fast turnaround matters as much as the fix itself, and we work with that.
Older homes mean older drains, and older drains clog. Whether it's a kitchen line thick with buildup or a main that gurgles when the washer empties, our drain cleaning service clears it and explains what's really going on down the pipe. We fix the cause, not just the symptom.
If your place sits outside the village, your water likely comes from your own well — and when the pump falters, the whole house feels it. Sputtering pressure, air in the lines, or a pump that runs without catching all point to a system that needs a look. Our well pump service and replacement covers the pump, pressure tank, and controls, so a Kirkland household isn't left hauling water while it waits. Hard well water is common out this way, and we can point you toward the right treatment when it's chewing through fixtures and appliances.
Dripping faucets and running toilets aren't emergencies, but they waste water and get old fast. Our faucet and fixture repair takes care of the leaks, the worn valves, and the new-fixture installs, done neatly and without a mess left behind.
We keep it personal here. Roto Drains is locally owned and fully insured, our pricing is upfront, and the techs — Andrew, Jason, and Steve — are the same faces each visit, the ones Clinton customers start asking for by name. We answer 24/7 as well, so a burst line near the Green at an odd hour still reaches a real person.
Clinton neighbors two other towns we know well, New Hartford and Whitesboro, and we cover the whole stretch between them. Anywhere around 13323, village or country, we'll come to you. Rather send a note first? Our contact page is the place.
For a plumber who handles both sides of Clinton, call (207) 419-2600.
No hot water, rusty water, or a leaking tank? We repair, replace, and install tank and tankless units.
Learn moreSlow sinks, gurgling tubs, backed-up floor drains — cleared right, with the cause found, not just poked open.
Learn moreNo water from the well, low pressure, sputtering taps? Well pump and pressure-tank repair and replacement.
Learn moreDrips, low pressure, and dated fixtures fixed or upgraded — plus a straight answer on your pipes.
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Real reviews from customers across Herkimer County and the Utica area — for technicians like Andrew, Jason, and Steve.
“I called this company in a sewer emergency we just recently had at our home. They answered right away and sent Jason out within the hour. Highly recommended. Professional and explained the whole process.”
“Thank you Roto Drains. I've experienced great, on-time service. The plumbers were very knowledgeable — they figured out exactly what the problem was, what caused it, and took care of it, explaining every step of the way. They work efficiently and clean, and I appreciate the reasonable pricing. A hard-working team that knows their job well. Very professional.”
“Andrew is a very kind and professional employee! He went right to the job and was finished in a very timely manner. I highly recommend Roto Drains!”
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