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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

Free estimates

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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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30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Front Range Water Heater and Excavation
4.9(
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

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
4.9(
141
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High 5 Plumbing, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The service team kept in touch regarding arrival time so I knew what to expect. The technician Jonathan worked quickly and efficiently. He had a water heater on the truck and was able to complete the work same day, unlike 2 other companies I got quotes from. While I was shocked at what water heaters cost these days, High 5's price was very competitive with the other bids."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Honest Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
55
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Tankless Water Heater - Install

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe did the plumbing portion of our tankless electric hot water heater project. Their pricing was very competitive, follow up was always good, and the installation was on time and very professionally done. I would strongly consider Honest Plumbing again for my future plumbing needs."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Plumbing Heating Cooling Electric
4.5(
198
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Brian Spare our technician did a great in replacing our water heater. He also replaced a faulty water pressure valve for the house (unrelated to the water heater) a few months later. He has always been prompt, courteous and professional.! I highly recommend him and Precision!"
Response time6 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AAA Service Plumbing, Heating & Electric
4.4(
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I submitted a request for a drain cleaning, and someone came out to my house the same day. Randy was very knowledgeable and walked me through the work he was doing. He explained why he was doing those steps, and suggested ways to keep the pipes clean. I would recommend AAA and Randy to others!"
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to install or replace a water heater depends on the type of heater and the complexity of the job. A professional can typically replace a standard tank-style water heater in one to three hours. However, if the work area is tight, such as a small closet or crawl space, the job could take four to five hours. Replacing an existing tankless unit takes about two to three hours, while upgrading from a tank-style to a tankless water heater is more complex and can take four to six hours. The project will take longer if you are switching fuel sources, such as installing a gas heater which can add about an hour to the timeline, or if the unit needs to be relocated.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

Yes, you can replace a current tank water heater with a tankless model or vice versa. If you’re maintaining the same fuel source—gas or electricity—the switchover should be smooth. A conventional tank requires open floor space, while a tankless model can be wall-mounted. If you’re switching to a tank water heater, you might need to clear space for it. Gas-powered tankless water heaters need a large volume of gas when they start running to heat the water instantly. You might need to increase the size of the gas line when going from a tank to a tankless model.

Electric water heaters use a high amount of electricity, so they’re best for homeowners who subsidize their electric bill with solar or who live in an area with inexpensive electricity. For others, gas water heaters versus electric water heaters may be the more cost-effective solution, with the added bonus of heating water quickly and efficiently. No matter which you choose, you can lower your water temperature as low as possible to keep costs down.

Choosing between an electric water heater vs. a gas water heater comes down to personal preference. Overall, electric heaters are more energy efficient than their gas competitors. They’re also quieter to operate, take up less room, and don’t come with a risk of gas leaks. 

The downside is that electric water heaters cost more to operate than gas. They might also struggle to heat water fast enough for households that use large amounts of hot water. Lastly, a power outage could cause your electric water heater to stop working, whereas gas water heaters may still function.

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