Water Heaters
We install and replace heat pump, gas, electric, and tankless water heaters across Boulder County. Boulder is unusual because the city requires a mechanical license for water heater work, which means many plumbers cannot legally install water heaters there. We can handle the mechanical, plumbing, electrical, venting, and rebate details as one coordinated scope.
What we install
Water heater replacement touches more than the tank. We look at capacity, fuel type, venting, electrical requirements, condensate, drain pans, expansion tanks, shutoffs, code clearances, and the way your household actually uses hot water.
- Heat pump water heaters with rebate support
- Standard electric tank water heaters
- Gas tank water heaters with proper venting and combustion checks
- Tankless water heaters when gas, venting, water quality, and service access make sense
Boulder mechanical license requirements
Boulder treats water heater work differently than many homeowners expect. A mechanical license is required for water heater installation in the city, so not every plumber can legally do the work there.
If your property is in Boulder city limits, we account for permitting, inspection, venting, combustion air, gas or electrical requirements, and any related code corrections before recommending the installation path.
Heat pump water heaters and rebates
Heat pump water heaters use electricity to move heat into the tank instead of making heat only with resistance elements. They can be a strong fit for electrification projects and may qualify for utility, state, or income-qualified rebates.
We verify the practical details before recommending one: room volume, noise sensitivity, condensate routing, electrical capacity, panel space, installation location, and household hot water usage. If electrical work is needed, we can coordinate that scope too.
Repair or replacement
We can diagnose water heater leaks, failures, venting concerns, expansion tank issues, relief valve problems, and hot water complaints. If replacement is the right call, we explain the realistic options instead of pushing one equipment type for every home.
Water Heater FAQ
Do you install water heaters in Boulder?
Yes. Boulder is unusual because the city requires a mechanical license for water heater work. Many plumbers cannot legally install water heaters there unless they hold the correct license, and we are set up to handle that work properly.
Do you install heat pump water heaters?
Yes. Heat pump water heaters are one of our preferred options when the space, electrical service, condensate path, and household usage make sense. They can also qualify for rebates and incentives.
What types of water heaters do you install?
We install heat pump water heaters, standard electric tank water heaters, gas tank water heaters, tankless water heaters, and replacement systems when venting, gas, electrical, and code requirements can be handled correctly.
Can you help with rebates?
Yes. Rebate programs change, but we help identify likely heat pump water heater rebates, gather documentation, and connect the water heater scope with any electrical work needed for eligibility.