Water Heaters · Longmont, CO
Water Heater Replacement in Longmont, CO
Census data for the Longmont ZIP codes we cover show 78% of homes heating with utility gas and 19% with electricity, so gas tank water heaters are the most common replacement here. Most tanks last about 8 to 12 years.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 4 ZIP codes covered
- Quote before work
Water heaters in Longmont homes
Utility gas heats 78%, above the Colorado figure of 67% of homes. That ranks 1st highest of the 20 Colorado cities we profile. Water heaters usually use the same fuel as the furnace, which decides venting and gas line work on a replacement.
39% of homes were built in 2000 or later, and many are still on their original tank, now past its expected life.
In Colorado: Sharp temperature swings and long cold snaps make frozen and burst pipes a leading winter emergency, especially in exterior walls and garages.
Permits
Most cities require a permit for a water heater replacement, and the plumber normally pulls it.
Longmont figures behind this page
- Heat with utility gas
- 78%
- Heat with electricity
- 19%
- Built 2000 or later
- 39%
What to do first
- Shut the cold inlet valve and the gas or breaker if it's leaking
- Flush a few gallons from the drain valve to check for sediment
What affects the price
- Gas vs. electric
- Capacity (40, 50 or 75 gallons)
- Location: garage, closet or attic
- Code upgrades needed (expansion tank, pan, venting)
The plumber quotes on site, before any work starts.
How the job works
Signs, the step-by-step process, cost factors and what you can safely do yourself are on our water heater replacement guide. For the rest of Longmont's plumbing picture, see plumbers in Longmont and gas lines in Longmont.
Water Heater Replacement in Longmont: FAQ
Should I replace my Longmont water heater with the same fuel?
Usually, because switching fuels means new gas, venting or electrical work. In Longmont, where 78% of homes use gas heat, a like-for-like gas tank is the simplest swap.
Nearby
ZIP codes covered in Longmont: 80501, 80502, 80503, 80504
Figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Longmont; state comparisons use the Colorado statewide estimate.
Need water heater replacement in Longmont?
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