Hamilton County · Ooltewah, TN
Plumbers in Ooltewah, TN
Ooltewah is in Hamilton County, Tennessee. About 41,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 17,000 homes, 74% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (56%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Ooltewah
37363
Ooltewah homes and their plumbing
Here is how Ooltewah's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 13%, 1980–1999 28%, 2000 or later 56%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Hixson, Chattanooga, Cleveland are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 56% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 40,830
- Housing units
- 16,584
- Single-family detached
- 74%
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Heated with utility gas
- 36%
- Heated with electricity
- 60%
What goes wrong in Ooltewah homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
56% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
Mostly electric homes
60% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Winter freezes
17% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Tennessee winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Ooltewah
- Water Heater Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Ooltewah: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Ooltewah at a glance
- County
- Hamilton County
- Nearest city pages
- Chattanooga, Cleveland
- ZIP codes
- 37363
Ooltewah plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Ooltewah?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Ooltewah, Census estimates put 4% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 56% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (56%).
Who licenses plumbers in Ooltewah, TN?
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors licenses contractors on larger projects, and many cities and counties license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Ooltewah usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 36% of homes heating with utility gas, 60% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Ooltewah homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Collegedale (1 mi), Apison (5 mi), Mc Donald (5 mi), Harrison (6 mi), Lupton City (11 mi), Soddy Daisy (14 mi), Signal Mountain (17 mi), Lookout Mountain (18 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Ooltewah, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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