When a New Braunfels homeowner asked for a water heater replacement, our San Antonio plumbing team found a bigger opportunity: update aging bathroom fixtures that were causing leaks and low flow. Over two visits, we installed a new water heater and refreshed key plumbing in two bathrooms and the kitchen—finishing the job cleanly, to code, and on schedule.
Job Overview
- Location: New Braunfels, TX
- Client Type: Residential homeowner
- Scope: Replace 40-gallon water heater and stand; install leak detection; add/replace tub & shower valves; replace angle stops at two bathrooms and kitchen; install icemaker box; complete T&P relief line and code updates
- Equipment Installed: 40-gallon gas water heater with stand and leak breaker (automatic shutoff), new tub/shower mixing valves, new angle stops, icemaker box, new supply lines
- Why It Mattered: The 2010 water heater and original 1973-era valves showed wear and corrosion. Upgrading improved hot water reliability, reduced leak risk, and brought critical plumbing fixtures up to current standards.
What We Found
On arrival, our plumber inspected the home’s plumbing with the homeowner. The existing water heater was beyond typical service life, with dated safety components. Several bathroom shutoff valves (angle stops) were corroded and hard to operate, and the tub/shower valves were due for replacement. The kitchen and refrigerator location lacked up-to-date shutoffs.
The Solution
Our licensed plumbers completed the work in phases to minimize disruption:
- Removed both bathtubs as requested by the homeowner’s remodel plan.
- Installed new tub and shower valves (pressure-balanced) to stabilize temperature and improve fixture reliability.
- Replaced angle stops for toilets and lavatories in two bathrooms, and at the kitchen sink, restoring dependable shutoff and serviceability.
- Installed a new 40-gallon gas water heater on a code-compliant stand with a leak breaker for automatic water shutoff.
- Ran a new temperature & pressure (T&P) relief line and verified proper discharge location.
- Added an icemaker box with dedicated shutoff.
- Performed final start-up, leak checks, and safety testing.
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The Results
The homeowner now has dependable hot water, modernized shower control, and fresh shutoffs throughout the home. Leak risks are reduced, repairs are simpler, and the plumbing is aligned with current code. Another solid project by Radiant—finished neatly and ready for inspection.
Trusted Plumbers in New Braunfels & Greater San Antonio
Since 1999, Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning has helped Texas homeowners with clear options, quality workmanship, and respectful service. Planning a water heater upgrade or tackling a bathroom refresh? Our crew can handle it—start to finish.
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