A cold shower on a January morning is hard to ignore. IMS Heating & Air’s licensed plumbers repair and replace gas, electric and tankless water heaters for homes in Loveland, CO and nearby communities, with upfront pricing and a 100% money-back guarantee. Call (970) 913-0868 to schedule, or any time for a leaking tank.
Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair
- Hot water runs out faster than it used to
- Water comes out lukewarm, or the temperature swings mid-shower
- Rumbling, popping or banging from the tank
- Rusty or discolored hot water
- A rotten-egg smell from the hot water
- Water pooling around the base of the tank
- The pilot light won’t stay lit, or the burner won’t fire
If the tank itself is leaking, shut off the cold water supply valve at the top of the heater and turn the unit off or to vacation mode, then call our emergency plumbing line.
Water Heater Repairs We Handle
Our plumbers diagnose and repair the parts that cause most water heater problems:
- Gas units: thermocouples, gas control valves, burners, igniters and venting
- Electric units: heating elements, thermostats and wiring
- All tanks: temperature and pressure relief valves, drain valves, dip tubes, anode rods and supply connections
- Tankless units: error codes, ignition problems, scale buildup and flow sensors
We check venting and combustion air on every gas water heater, because a poorly venting unit can put carbon monoxide into the home.
Hard water speeds up scale buildup in both tank and tankless units. A water softener can help your water heater last longer.
Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?
A standard tank water heater typically lasts 8 to 12 years. Repair usually makes sense for a newer tank with a failed part. Replacement is worth comparing when:
- The tank is more than 10 years old
- The tank itself is leaking (tanks can’t be patched)
- Repairs are becoming frequent
- Your household has outgrown the tank’s capacity
We’ll show you the repair and replacement costs side by side before any work begins.
New Water Heater Installation
When it’s time to replace, we help you choose the right type and size for your household:
- Gas tank water heaters: the most common choice in Loveland homes, with fast recovery and a lower upfront cost
- Electric tank water heaters: a fit for homes without natural gas service
- Tankless water heaters: endless hot water and a smaller footprint, with a higher upfront cost
- Heat pump water heaters: a high-efficiency electric option that may qualify for Xcel Energy rebates
Every installation includes the code items many quick installs skip: proper venting, a thermal expansion tank where required, seismic or anchoring straps where needed, a drain pan where the location calls for one and a correctly piped relief valve. Learn more about our plumbing installation services.
