Daniel's Water Heater Repair is Boulder's local team of water heater experts — repair, replacement, and installation for tank and tankless systems. Same-day service, upfront pricing, no runaround. Water heater repair, installation and replacement across Boulder, on gas water and electric heaters alike. Our services cover every home in the area.
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You get the full price before any work starts. No surprises on the bill. The price covers the water heater work end to end, parts included, and the water heater is tested before we leave.
Nights, weekends, and emergencies — a real person answers the phone. Water heater service runs day and night in Boulder, and a failing water heater does not wait for business hours.
Qualified pros handling your water heater the right way. Every water heater gets the same inspection before anything is quoted, whether it is a repair or a replacement, and the water heater is left working before we go.
Water heaters are what we know inside and out — every make and model. Gas water heaters, electric heaters and tankless water heaters all get the same attention, and we stock parts for the common water heater brands, so most water heater repairs finish the same day.
Whether it's a quick fix or a full swap, our team handles it personally. That covers a single water heater fix or a full swap, and the same crew does both.
Boulder’s cold snaps and older housing stock keep us busy. These are the issues we run into most — and most get sorted in a single visit. Most water heaters warn you before they quit, and catching it early keeps it a repair rather than a new water heater.
Our number one call. Usually it's a dead heating element, a tripped breaker, or a pilot light that went out. Cold weather makes it more common. We get your hot water heater running again, usually in a single visit. No hot water is usually an element or a thermostat, not a new water heater.
Shower goes cold after 10 minutes? Sediment builds up at the bottom of the tank over time, especially when it hasn't been flushed in years. A tank flush or element swap usually does the trick. Sediment builds in every water heater, and Boulder's hard water makes it faster. A yearly flush keeps the heater working, and the maintenance visit checks the water lines and the heating element too.
That popping or rumbling sound? Sediment at the bottom of the tank. Sounds worse than it is, but it means your tank's working harder than it should. Common when a unit sits untouched for years. Older water heaters get loud long before they leak, and a noisy water heater is worth a look before the water heater tank goes.
Water on the floor around the base? That's usually internal corrosion — the tank's rusting from the inside out. Don't wait on this one. A slow leak turns into a flood fast. A leaking water heater is the one case where replacement beats repair.
Brownish or rusty hot water usually means the inside of your tank is starting to corrode. Sometimes it's an easy fix — sometimes it means the tank's on its way out. Either way, worth getting it looked at before it turns into a bigger problem. Rusty water points at the tank, which means a new water heater rather than a fix.
If that relief valve on the side of your tank is dripping or randomly releasing water, something's off — could be a bad valve or a pressure issue. Worth getting checked out before it causes water damage. A failing valve is a cheap repair and an expensive mess if you leave it.
Simple, straightforward. Here's how it works.
We're water heater specialists, not a general plumber. From a quick water heater repair to a full water heater replacement or a tankless upgrade, water heaters are all we work on — and that focus is why we diagnose fast and get it right the first time. We repair every make and model — gas, electric, and tankless. Our services cover every water heater in the home, including maintenance and the yearly inspection.
We serve Boulder and the surrounding neighborhoods — Mapleton Hill, Newlands, Table Mesa, Gunbarrel, and North Boulder. Same-day service is the norm, and you get the full, upfront price before any work starts — no surprises on the bill. Water heater repair is priced per job, and a replacement is quoted the same way.
Boulder's soft mountain water is easy on tanks, so a well-maintained unit can go the distance here. A real person answers at Daniel's Water Heater Repair 24/7 — call or text any time, day or night. Same-day water heater service reaches most of Boulder within the hour.
These come up on almost every job, so here's the straight answer to each. Most of it comes down to repair cost against a new water heater.
It comes down to age and what's failing. If your unit's under 8–10 years old and it's a thermostat, heating element, or thermocouple, a repair usually makes sense. But if the tank itself is leaking, you're seeing rust in the hot water, or it needs service every few months, replacement is the smarter move. We'll tell you straight which one fits your situation. A repair costs less now; replacement costs less over ten years. We price both.
It depends on the unit and the work. A standard tank water heater installed typically runs about $1,000–$3,000 (electric on the lower end, gas higher because of venting), and a tankless conversion usually runs $2,000–$6,000. The Denver–Boulder metro average lands around $1,600. Repairs cost far less. We give you the exact price upfront, before any work starts. The water heater inspection is part of the visit, not an add-on.
Yes — same-day service is the norm. If your hot water's out or your tank's leaking, call or text and we'll get to you as fast as we can. For after-hours leaks and bursts, our emergency water heater service runs 24/7. Every Boulder home gets the same response, repair or full swap, and the same water heater services.
A standard tank swap takes about 2–4 hours. Tankless is more involved — usually 4–8 hours — depending on the gas line, venting, and electrical. We'll give you the full timeline before we start. A standard water heater swap takes a few hours. Going tankless takes longer because the gas and venting change.
For a lot of Boulder homeowners, yes. Tankless units often last 15–20 years (versus 8–12 for a tank), free up space, and never run out of hot water. A tankless conversion typically runs $2,000–$6,000 installed. Because Boulder sits above 5,000 feet with cold winter inlet water, we size the unit for the local altitude and temperature rise so you get the flow you expect. Tankless water heaters suit a Boulder home with high hot water demand, and the heating capacity is sized to the house, not sold off a shelf, so the hot water keeps up with the house.
All of Boulder and the surrounding neighborhoods — Mapleton Hill, Newlands, Table Mesa, Gunbarrel, North Boulder, and everywhere in between. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, just call. Water heater services run across Boulder and the surrounding towns, and every home gets the same maintenance schedule for its water heater.
