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Avatar for Vogels Plumbing, LLC
Vogels Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install+3 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Vogels Plumbing, LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your plumbing projects. We have over 30 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!

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Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Front Range Water Heater and Excavation
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Tim, the service personnel from Front Range Heater and Excavation, removed the prior and installed the new water heater, I felt fully informed during the process, as well communicating in friendly and professional manner. Tim educated me about possible pilot lighting and left the space clean upon leaving."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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American Plumbing & Sewer LLC
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - Install

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Lanny and his son were fantastic! They replaced my water heater quickly and gave me advice to save me money. They were courteous and on time and did great work. Water heater is perfect and works great! Highly recommend them..."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

No, you’ll need to drain the tank before changing a water heater element, as the water heater element sticks through the side of the tank and uses a gasket to prevent water from pouring out. However, you don’t always need to drain it completely. If you’re only replacing the upper heating element, you can drain the tank until the water line is below the element. If you’re replacing the lower element, you’ll need to drain the whole thing.

Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget. 

Pros

  • Safer than gas or propane

  • Doesn’t require extensive venting systems

  • Lower upfront costs

  • Simpler to operate

  • No pilot light

  • Easier installation

  • More efficient heating than gas models

  • Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units

Cons

  • Slower to heat water

  • Longer recovery time

  • Possibly higher operating costs

  • Doesn’t work during a power outage

  • Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection

If your water heater is about to celebrate the big 2-0, you may want to consider sending it off to greener pastures. While the water heater may seem to be working well, any conventional, tanked water heater over 10 years of age is at risk of failure. If your water heater is 20 years or older, your best move is to replace your aging heater before it completely breaks down.

Your water heater's age can affect your homeowners' insurance policy. Many policies will ask how old the heater is when you first apply for a policy—and they may make you replace a model that's over 10 years old. 

Even if your policy permits you to have an older heater, it may significantly reduce the amount of protection available. If an older water heater suddenly leaks and causes damage to parts of your home, your policy may not cover it.

Most hot water heater manufacturers recommend replacing the anode rod about once every three to five years. Anode rods sacrifice themselves by collecting iron, limestone, and other minerals that would otherwise corrode your hot water heater tank. This abuse wears them out long before your water heater does. Check the rod when you remove it and replace it if more than 50% of the metal has been consumed. Check the rod more frequently if you have hard water or use a water softener. 

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