Water heaters
Water heater replacement
Water heater replacement removes the old tank and installs a correctly sized new unit with code-required items: proper venting, gas connection, expansion tank, drain pan where needed, and a permit and inspection. Same-day replacement is common when the unit is in stock.
- Typical time
- A few hours plus inspection.
- Repair or replace
- Replace leaking or 10–12-year-old tanks.
Size by household use (first-hour rating), not just gallons. A larger family with a soaking tub may need more capacity or a tankless unit.
Replacement is a good time to fix venting, add an expansion tank and install a shutoff and drain pan if missing.
Water Heater Replacement at a glance
- What it is
- Water heater replacement removes the old tank and installs a correctly sized new unit with code-required items: proper venting, gas connection, expansion tank, drain pan where needed, and a permit and inspection.
- Service category
- Water Heaters
Signs you need new water heater help
- Leaking tank
- Unit past 10–12 years
- Rusty hot water
- Repeated repairs
Quick answers
Water Heater Replacement: the short version
How long water heater replacement takes
A few hours plus inspection.
When new water heater can wait, and when it can't
Same day if leaking.
Fix or replace new water heater?
Replace leaking or 10–12-year-old tanks.
Why new water heater happens
Tank corrosion and age.
The work
How water heater replacement is done
- 1
Size and quote
Options priced with capacity and efficiency.
- 2
Permit
Pulled with the local building department.
- 3
Install
Old unit removed, new one installed to code.
- 4
Inspect
City or county inspection completed.
What moves the price of water heater replacement
Driven by size, type, venting, code items and permit.
- Tank size and type
- Venting changes
- Expansion tank and pan
- Permit
- Haul-away
Water Heater Replacement: common questions
How long does replacement take?
Typically a few hours for a like-for-like tank swap.
Should I switch to tankless?
If you want endless hot water and lower standby losses, and your gas line and venting can support it. It costs more up front.
Service area
Water Heater Replacement across Northern Colorado
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Services often paired with water heater replacement
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Call about a new water heater
Tank corrosion and age.