Water Heater Services in Denver, CO
Whether your tank has stopped heating or has reached the end of its life, we handle both the repair and the replacement.
Repair or replace: one decision, two services
This category covers the two jobs people actually call about: fixing a water heater that has stopped working properly, and installing a new one when the old tank has failed or is not worth repairing. They are grouped because they are one decision. Whether to repair or replace depends on the tank's age, where it is leaking from, and how much hot water your household needs.
Denver homes tend to put the water heater in a basement, a utility closet or an attached garage. Basements are common in the older neighborhoods and in many post-war houses, and a leak there can sit unnoticed behind storage or finished walls. At roughly 5,280 feet of elevation, gas water heaters also have to be set up according to the manufacturer's high-altitude instructions.
If you are not sure which of the two you need, start with a call. Describe what the heater is doing, and we will tell you which page below applies and what to expect.
How we help you decide whether to repair or replace
A repair that costs half the price of a new unit on a tank that is already ten years old rarely makes sense. Jaime lays out both numbers and what each choice means for how long you can expect it to last, then lets you decide.
Whichever you choose, the connections are made, tested and explained before we leave: water supply, shutoff valves, gas or power, and the relief valve discharge, which is the detail that most often gets skipped.
Water Heaters: common questions
How can I tell if my water heater is leaking from a fitting or from the tank?
Look at where the water starts. If it drips from a pipe connection, valve or the drain valve, it may be repairable. If it seeps from the bottom or sides of the tank itself, the inner tank has corroded through and the heater needs replacing.
Where should a water heater go in a Denver home?
Most go where the old one was: a basement, closet or garage. In finished spaces, a drain pan under the heater limits damage if it leaks, and an accessible shutoff on the supply helps. We look at the space when we quote.
Do water heaters need to be flushed?
Draining a few gallons from the tank once a year clears sediment that settles at the bottom, which can reduce noise and improve efficiency. It is a good habit for any tank, and we can show you how.
Does a repair or a replacement affect my warranty?
Many water heaters carry a limited warranty on the tank and shorter coverage on parts. Check your paperwork before a repair or replacement, and tell us what you have.
Can I get a quote for both repair and replacement?
Yes. We can quote the repair and the replacement side by side so you can compare them.
Not sure whether to repair or replace?
Describe the water heater and what it is doing and we will quote both options.