Smithfield's Trusted Plumbing & Water Heater Experts
We Consider Our Clients Family!
- 5-Year Worry-Free Warranty
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- Upfront, Honest Pricing
Water Heater Installation
Every water heater installation in Smithfield, RI, is backed by our 5-year worry-free warranty, an unmatched industry warranty on your new tank or tankless unit.
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When an aging tank leaks or runs cold, water heater replacement in Smithfield, RI, restores reliable hot water with a properly sized new unit.
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Slow sinks, backed-up showers, and gurgling floor drains are cleared with professional drain cleaning in Smithfield, RI, that removes the clog instead of pushing it deeper.
Learn MoreEmergency Plumbing
Burst pipes and overflowing toilets don't wait for business hours. An emergency plumber in Smithfield, RI, from our team is available 24/7.
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Trusted Plumbing & Water Heater Services in Smithfield, RI
Thumbs Up Plumbing is the Smithfield plumbing & water heater company that you can count on when the job has to be done right. Whether you need a plumber in Smithfield, RI, for a stubborn leak or a new water heater, our licensed team arrives on time and explains your options with straightforward pricing. Call (401) 369-9020 for service in Smithfield, RI, and nearby Providence County communities.
Thumbs Up Plumbing is a locally owned, family-owned plumbing company in Rhode Island serving residential and commercial clients from our shop on Industrial Drive in Smithfield. Water heaters are at the center of what we do, from tank and tankless installs to water heater repair in Smithfield, RI, and routine maintenance. That focus is why we stand behind every water heater install with a 5-year worry-free warranty.
Gas & Electric Tanks
The reliable, budget-friendly choice: gas, electric and indirect tanks, sized right for your household.
- Fast installs across Rhode Island
- Code-compliant venting, expansion tank & permits
- Old tank hauled away
- Like-for-like or upgrade sizing
- Free in-home estimate, upfront price
- 5-Year Worry-Free Warranty
- Pilot, thermocouple, element & valve repairs
- Leak & rumbling diagnosis
- Honest repair-vs-replace advice
- Annual flush & sediment removal
- Anode rod inspection
- Free annual inspection with VIP
Endless Hot Water
Compact, on-demand and energy-efficient. Never run out mid-shower again.
- Whole-home & point-of-use units
- Gas line & venting upgrades handled
- Wall-mounted, frees up floor space
- Tank-to-tankless conversions
- Sized for your peak demand
- 5-Year Worry-Free Warranty
- Error-code diagnosis
- Flow sensor & igniter repair
- Experienced, licensed technicians
- Descaling flush
- Inlet filter cleaning
- Keeps your unit running efficiently
Signs it's time to replace
- Your tank is 10+ years old
- Rusty or discolored hot water
- Rumbling, popping or banging noises
- Water pooling around the base
- Hot water runs out faster than it used to
Easy monthly payments on a new water heater
Flexible financing through Wisetack. Checking takes about a minute and won't affect your credit score to see options.
See If You're Pre-ApprovedComplete Plumbing Services in Smithfield and Nearby Towns
One team handles the full range of residential and commercial plumbing. We complete tankless water heater installations in Smithfield, RI, for homeowners who want endless hot water, and our drain repair and replacement services fix damaged lines for good.
What's more, business owners rely on our commercial plumbing in Smithfield, RI, and property owners schedule backflow preventer testing in Rhode Island to stay compliant and keep their water supply safe.
Water Heaters
Commercial & Backflow
We serve North Smithfield, Lincoln, Johnston, North Providence, Scituate, Cumberland, Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, and East Providence. Larger projects like a tankless water heater installation can be paid over time with Wisetack financing, and our VIP memberships add member discounts, a free annual inspection, priority scheduling, and an extended warranty.
Rhode Island's Only True 24/7 Plumbing Company
(401) 369-9020A real person answers. Every hour, every day, every holiday.
Why Smithfield Homeowners Give Us a Thumbs Up
When you search for a plumber near me or an emergency plumber near me, you want someone close, qualified, and honest. As a Smithfield plumbing & water heater company and a trusted plumber in Providence County, RI, we combine local response with the training to handle water heater repair, drain cleaning, and commercial plumbing service calls the right way.
Looking for a 24-hour plumber in Smithfield, RI? Clients choose us as their plumbing company in Rhode Island because we deliver:
Locally & Family-Owned
We live and work here, and we treat every client like a neighbor.
Licensed & Insured
Our licensed and insured team protects your home or business on every job.
On-Time Service
We respect your schedule and arrive when we say we will.
Quality Workmanship
Rest assured, every plumbing repair and installation we handle in Smithfield, RI, is completed carefully and built to last.
Client Satisfaction Guaranteed
As a leading Smithfield plumbing & water heater company, we provide top-quality service. If something isn't right, we'll make it right.
The Latest Technology
Be it water heater service or drain repair and replacement in Smithfield, RI, we use modern tools to help us diagnose problems accurately and finish the job efficiently.
Plumbing Deals & Coupons
Join the family. Save on every visit.
Four tiers, one promise: priority care for the homes we look after.
- 5% off all services
- Free annual inspection
- Priority scheduling
- Extended warranty
- 10% off all services
- Free annual inspection
- Longer extended warranty
- 15% off all services
- Free annual inspection
- No after-hours / emergency fees
- Longest extended warranty
- All Green perks
- No dispatch / assessment fees
- Up to $250 water heater credit
- Up to $150 fixture credit
What Our Clients in Smithfield and Across Rhode Island Say
New water heater now. Pay over time.
Quick application and clear monthly terms.
Serving All of Rhode Island
Dispatched from our Smithfield shop, routed to your door. Don't see your town? Call — we likely still cover you.
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Providence
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Cranston
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Warwick
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Pawtucket
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East Providence
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North Providence
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Johnston
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Lincoln
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Cumberland
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North Smithfield
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Coventry
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Scituate
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East Greenwich
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Barrington
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Jamestown
Thumbs Up Academy
Training the next generation of Rhode Island plumbers, hands-on with our licensed crew.
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Wrapped vans, great people, real growth. We're hiring techs and office staff.
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(401) 369-9020In most cases we can install a new tank or tankless unit the same or next day. Call and we'll give you the soonest slot.
Our water heater installations and replacements are backed for five full years. Your technician will walk you through the full terms.
It depends on your household size, fuel type and budget. We'll walk you through both options with upfront pricing at your free estimate.
If it's 10+ years old, leaking at the base or giving rusty water, replacement usually makes sense. Otherwise a repair may do. We'll give you an honest recommendation.
Yes. We offer financing through Wisetack — see if you're pre-approved in about a minute. We also accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover.
Yes. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Office hours are Mon–Fri 8–4:30 and Sat 8–1; after-hours and Sundays are emergency service.
Get your free water heater estimate
Tell us what's going on. We'll call you back fast — or skip the wait and call now.
24/7 Live Answering(401) 369-9020Straightforward Pricing
You'll see an upfront, honest price before any work begins, with no surprises on the final bill.
24-Hour Emergency Service
Plumbing problems happen at night and on weekends, so our emergency service runs 24/7.
Trustworthy Technicians
Our licensed plumbers treat your home with respect and leave the work area clean.
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Plumbing Problems Don't Wait. Neither Do We.
Need an emergency plumber in Smithfield, RI? Call Thumbs Up Plumbing at (401) 369-9020 for water heater replacement, drain cleaning, or any plumbing service in Smithfield, North Smithfield, Lincoln, Johnston, and surrounding areas. For backflow preventer testing in Rhode Island, a new water heater, or a 24-hour plumber in Providence County, RI, our team is ready to help!