Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair
If any of these sound familiar, call us before it gets worse. Most water heater issues can be fixed the same day — but waiting almost always turns a repair into a replacement.
No Hot Water
Pilot won't stay lit, breaker tripping, or the unit isn't heating at all. Usually a thermostat, heating element, or gas valve issue.
Lukewarm Water Only
The water gets warm but never hot, or runs cold halfway through a shower. Often a failing element or sediment buildup.
Leaking Tank or Fittings
Puddles near the base, drips from the T&P valve, or moisture around the connections. Some leaks are repairable, some mean it's time to replace.
Strange Noises
Banging, popping, or rumbling usually means sediment is cooking on the burner. A flush often fixes it.
Rusty or Smelly Water
Brown water or a rotten-egg smell points to a corroded anode rod or bacteria in the tank. Both are fixable.
Error Codes (Tankless)
Rinnai, Navien, Rheem, Noritz — we read the codes, diagnose the part, and get most tankless units back online same-day.
Don't Wait Until It Floods
Most water heater repairs are quick when caught early.
Call (720) 664-7748Every Type of Water Heater. Every Brand.
Gas, electric, tank, tankless — our licensed plumbers are trained on every major brand and arrive in fully-stocked trucks. Most jobs done on the first visit.
Gas Water Heater Repair
Pilot light, thermocouple, gas valve, burner assembly, venting issues.
Electric Water Heater Repair
Heating elements, thermostats, high-limit switches, wiring faults.
Tankless Water Heater Repair
Error code diagnostics, descaling, flow sensors, ignition failures, gas pressure.
Emergency Water Heater Repair
24-hour service for leaks, no hot water, or flooding risk. We answer when others don't.
Leak Repair & T&P Valves
Pressure relief valve, drain valve, dielectric union, and fitting leaks.
Sediment Flushes & Anode Rods
Maintenance that buys you years of extra life out of the unit you already own.
1,000+ Five-Star Reviews From Colorado Homeowners
We're not a national chain. We live here, we work here, and our reputation is the only thing keeping the lights on.
"After a braided hose from my water heater burst at 6:00 a.m., I contacted multiple plumbing companies, only to be told they were either closed or unavailable until later in the day. Big Apple Plumbing stood out immediately — when I called, they informed me a technician could arrive within 1-2 hours, and they delivered on that promise. Gabriel was our technician, and he was exceptional."
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"Got the job done in a very efficient time and manner. Would highly recommend. BTW Gabriel is a Master Plumber."
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"They arrived on time, were incredibly thorough, and took care of my issues without any hassle. I can't thank Big Apple Plumbing enough."
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The Big Apple Commitment
Every water heater repair call comes with the same standards. No exceptions, no fine print, no upsell.
Same-day appointments
When available. We don't make you wait days for hot water.
Upfront pricing
Clear, itemized options before we start any work.
Repair first, replace only if needed
If it can be fixed, we'll fix it. We won't push a new unit you don't need.
1-year warranty on parts & labor
Every repair backed in writing.
Wisetack financing available
Spread the cost over time if a replacement is the smarter call.
Licensed, insured, background-checked
Real plumbers in branded trucks. No subcontractors.
Water Heater Repair FAQs
Do you offer 24-hour water heater repair?
Yes. Big Apple Plumbing answers 24/7 for water heater emergencies in Westminster, Broomfield, Thornton, and Wheat Ridge. If you have no hot water, a leaking tank, or flooding risk, call (720) 664-7748 anytime.
Can you come out today?
Same-day appointments are available in most cases. Call us early and we'll get a licensed plumber to your home as soon as possible.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
It depends on the unit's age, the cost of the repair, and whether it's been leaking. We always diagnose first and give you both options in writing. If your unit is under 10 years old and the repair is simple, fixing it is almost always the right call.
What brands do you service?
All major brands: Rheem, A.O. Smith, Bradford White, Rinnai, Navien, Noritz, State, GE, and more. Our techs carry common parts on every truck.
What does it cost?
Every job is different. We give you an upfront, itemized quote before any work starts. No surprise charges. Wisetack financing is available on qualifying jobs.
Talk to a Real Plumber Right Now
No phone trees. No voicemails. No waiting around. Call and we'll get a technician on the way.
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