Water heaters
Water heater repair
Water heater repair fixes the parts that commonly fail: thermocouples, flame sensors and igniters, gas control valves, heating elements and thermostats, and temperature/pressure relief valves. If the tank itself leaks, the heater needs replacing.
- Typical time
- One to two hours.
- Repair or replace
- Repair if the tank is sound and under about 8 years.
Gas tanks usually fail at the pilot or ignition system; electric tanks at elements or thermostats. Sediment makes both less efficient and noisier.
A relief valve that drips can signal high pressure, often from a missing or failed expansion tank. It shouldn't be capped.
Water Heater Repair at a glance
- What it is
- Water heater repair fixes the parts that commonly fail: thermocouples, flame sensors and igniters, gas control valves, heating elements and thermostats, and temperature/pressure relief valves.
- Service category
- Water Heaters
Signs you need no hot water help
- No hot water
- Lukewarm water or short showers
- Pilot light out
- Popping or rumbling
- Relief valve dripping
Quick answers
Water Heater Repair: the short version
How long water heater repair takes
One to two hours.
When no hot water can wait, and when it can't
Same day for no hot water.
Fix or replace no hot water?
Repair if the tank is sound and under about 8 years.
Why no hot water happens
Igniters, thermocouples, elements and sediment.
The work
How water heater repair is done
- 1
Diagnose
Check gas, power, controls and venting.
- 2
Repair
Replace the failed part.
- 3
Flush and test
Flush sediment where appropriate and verify temperature.
What moves the price of water heater repair
Driven by the part and fuel type.
- Part needed
- Gas vs. electric
- Age of the unit
- After-hours timing
Water Heater Repair: common questions
Is it worth repairing an old water heater?
If it's under about 8 years old and the tank isn't leaking, repair usually makes sense. Past 10–12 years, replacement is often the better investment.
Why does my relief valve drip?
Usually excess pressure from thermal expansion. An expansion tank or pressure-reducing valve fix often solves it.
Service area
Water Heater Repair across Northern Colorado
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Call about no hot water
Igniters, thermocouples, elements and sediment.