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Avatar for Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.6(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installers did a great job removing old system and installing the new system in the garage along with the A/C system on the roof. A very neat job and a great clean-up afterwards. The installers were knowledgeable of the systems and made sure I was pleased with the work! I will continue to use Albuquerque Plumbing and Heating Company my home plus have them do my Daughters house too!! The technicians in this company are also trained to install & repair tankless hot water heaters too!!"
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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hands on Plumbing General Contracting, LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason and Devin are an awesome father son team. They were referred to me when we needed to cap our propane lines to convert our gas fireplace to pellet. We found more work for them when we had heaters installed in our garage and we needed to extend and connect the LP lines. These guys were organized, professional and kept my project clean. I would highly recommend Hands On Construction to everyone for any plumbing job big or small."
Response time10 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by13%of homeowners
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Signature Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.1(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installer was happy to explain the process. Quite a few changes needed tho be made to bring the water heater up to code, and he was knowledgeable about them all."
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+2

66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for 505 PLUMBING HEATING AND COOLING LLC
505 PLUMBING HEATING AND COOLING LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David Hunter came to my home to give me an estimate and the very next morning he was there with a new water heater. The install was incredible, timely and they even cleaned up better than it was when they started! Great company, and I will use them again and again and again. My “go to” people."
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+29

Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Gen Water Systems, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company appears to have finally fixed our repeated leaks by turning down the water pressure as Sonic Leak Detection suggested, and making other important adjustments to our leak detection hookup."
Response time5 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for B. Carlson Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Inc.
B. Carlson Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Inc.
4.9(
6
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Discover B. Carlson - Albuquerque's premier destination for reliable residential and commercial HVAC and plumbing excellence since 1971. Our focus on trust and quality sets us apart, ensuring every customer receives tailored solutions and lasting satisfaction. We guarantee safe, efficient, and durable maintenance and repairs because we are not just about fixing things; we’re about building lasting relationships with our customers.

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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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B A Plumber
5.0(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Brad is an amazing plumber. Answers his calls promptly, courteous, hard working and finishes quickly. He fixed a well pump , installed outside faucets and installed an automatic horse waterer for us. He is very reasonable, and explained all costs ahead of time."
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+5

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc.
4.2(
109
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and fairly priced. I was unable to hire them for the water treatment system I purchased on my own as it would not fit in any of the places I had available. They offered me other options, such as smaller water treatment systems that would fit in my home, and they were not at all high-pressure about it. I have used this company for other projects and have been very pleased. I did not know they carried water treatment systems or I would have called them before buying one elsewhere. They will be my go to guys from now on."
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Response time1 day
123 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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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.

Professional installs conclude in mere hours, with complexity differences possibly prolonging efforts slightly. Site condition often dictates the exact duration.

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.

Every city and state will have its own set of installation codes and laws. Some won’t require you to obtain a permit before replacing your water heater, though we recommend you do, regardless of the local codes. On the other hand, some cities and states might require secondary permits for plumbing and electrical work related to the installation. Check with a local water heater installation company and local building codes to confirm which permits are required and what the specific laws are.

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.

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