Water Heater Repair & Replacement in Prescott, AZ
No hot water this morning, or a puddle under the tank.
A failed water heater is one of the few plumbing problems that gets worse while you decide what to do about it. A tank that is weeping at the seam is a tank that is going to open up, and Prescott's hard water gets there faster than most of the country does.
We repair what is worth repairing and we say so when it is not. A thermocouple, a heating element, a gas valve, or a T&P valve on an otherwise sound tank is a repair. A ten-year-old tank rusting through at the bottom is a replacement, and pretending otherwise just means we are back at your house in four months.
We carry standard 40 and 50 gallon gas and electric tanks and can usually do a straight swap the same day we look at it.
What this covers
- No hot water, not enough hot water, or water that runs rust-colored
- Leaking tank, leaking T&P valve, or water pooling around the base
- Pilot light that will not stay lit, or a burner that short-cycles
- Popping and rumbling from sediment — a hard-water problem in Prescott
- Full tank replacement, including haul-away of the old unit
- Expansion tank and shut-off valve brought up to current code
What it costs
We do not publish a flat price for this, because a number invented without seeing your house is not a quote — it is bait. What we will do is give you the price before the work starts, and stick to it. Call (928) 308-7504 and describe what is happening.
Straight answers
Water heaters: straight answers
- How long does a water heater last in Prescott?
- Eight to twelve years is typical for a tank heater, and Prescott's hard water pushes most units toward the lower end of that unless the tank has been flushed regularly. If yours is past ten and starting to act up, plan for replacement rather than a second repair.
- Can you replace a water heater the same day?
- Usually, yes, for a standard 40 or 50 gallon gas or electric tank. Call us early and we will tell you honestly whether it is a today job or a tomorrow job.
- Should I repair or replace?
- Under eight years old with a single failed part is normally a repair. Over ten years old, or leaking from the tank body itself, is a replacement — a leaking tank cannot be repaired at any price.
Related work
Other jobs we take in Prescott
Tankless & On-Demand Water Heaters
You want endless hot water, or your tankless unit is throwing an error code.
Drain Cleaning & Clogged Drains
Water backing up in a sink, a tub, or every fixture in the house at once.
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement
Sewage backing up into the lowest fixture, or a wet patch in the yard that never dries.
Water Line Repair & Repiping
Pressure has dropped off, or there is a leak you can hear but cannot find.
Gas Line Installation & Repair
You smell gas, or you want a line run to a range, a grill or a fire pit.
Faucet, Fixture & Toilet Repair
A faucet that drips, a toilet that runs, a shower valve that will not shut off.
Backflow Testing & Prevention
Your annual backflow test is due and the water provider wants the paperwork.
Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel Plumbing
You are moving fixtures, and the plumbing has to move with them.
Need water heaters handled?
You will get one of us, not a call center. If we cannot get to you today we will say so on the phone rather than leave you waiting on a window that was never real.
When we are open
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
2488 Blueridge Cir, Prescott, AZ 86301 · Licensed ROC 239872
Or leave your number
For anything that is not leaking right now. We call back.