Water Heater Replacement in Bluffdale, UT
Eruption Plumbing & Drains handles water heater replacement in Bluffdale, UT and across the southwest valley: gas and electric tanks, sized for your household. We can often swap your old tank the same day, depending on the schedule and emergencies, and you get the full price before any work starts.
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- Licensed and insured
- Free, same-day estimates
- Upfront pricing, no hidden fees
When it's time for a new water heater
A water heater needs replacing when the tank itself is failing, not just a part. If you're not sure which you have, the free estimate tells you.
We check the unit first and tell you honestly whether a repair will do or a replacement makes more sense. We'd rather replace a part than sell you a tank you don't need. Not sure yet? Start with water heater repair.
Signs replacement is usually the right call
- Water leaking from the tank body not from a valve or fitting
- Rust on the tank or rusty hot water that keeps coming back
- Repeated repairs on the same unit in a short time
- Not enough hot water for the household anymore, even after flushing
- An older tank that's loud and slow to heat where a repair would cost close to a new unit
Can it be done the same day?
Often, yes. A like-for-like tank swap is routine work for us, and we can usually fit it in the same day, depending on the schedule and any emergencies that come in first.
If the new setup needs changes, like a different size, a new location or switching from electric to gas, we'll tell you upfront if it will take longer.
What a replacement with us looks like
Free estimate, a full upfront price, then a clean swap and a walk-through before we leave.
Call or text (385) 775-3989.
Tell us what's going on and, if you can, snap a photo of the label on your tank.
Free estimate.
A member of Jon's team looks at the old unit, the space, the gas or electric connection and the venting, and talks through the right size for your household.
Upfront price.
You see the full price before we start. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
Swap, setup and clean-up.
We drain and disconnect the old tank, set the new one, connect it, fill it, light it or power it up, check for leaks, clean up and show you the shut-off and temperature setting.
Gas, electric, or tankless?
Each type has its place. We'll help you pick the right one for your home during your free estimate.
Gas tank
Heats back up faster after heavy use, and makes sense in homes that already have a gas line.
Electric tank
Needs no venting and works where there's no gas.
Tankless
Hot water that keeps coming from a compact unit on the wall, with a longer life expectancy than a tank. Ask about switching during your free estimate.
About tankless water heaters
What affects the cost of a new water heater
We don't post prices, because two "standard" replacements can be very different jobs. The estimate is free and no-obligation, and the price is locked before any work starts.
Get a free estimate- Tank size
- Gallons, and the hot water your household uses.
- Gas or electric
- And whether you're switching between them.
- Venting
- On gas units, and whether the existing vent is right for the new tank.
- Location and access
- Open garage, tight closet, basement stairs or attic.
- Connections that need updating
- Such as old shut-off valves or water lines.
- Moving to tankless
- Which can mean gas line and venting changes.
Utah's hard water and how long a tank lasts
Utah's hard water shortens tank life. Sediment settles on the bottom of the tank, the burner or element works harder to heat through it, and the tank wears out sooner.
When we put in a new water heater, we'll tell you what maintenance helps it last, like flushing out sediment and checking the anode rod. If you're also thinking about a water softener, ask us. Softeners and filtration are part of what we do.
What customers say
4.9Jon owner of Eruption Plumbing and drains hands down is the best his free estimate was spot he takes pride in every job he does big or small. He will be my go to plumber from now on.
See finished water heater installs
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question? Call or text and you'll get a straight answer.
Call (385) 775-3989What affects the cost of replacing a water heater?
The main factors are tank size, gas or electric, venting, where the tank sits and how easy it is to reach, and whether any old connections need updating. If you're switching to tankless, we plan the gas line and venting for the new unit and include it in the price. We give you a free estimate and an upfront price before any work starts, with no hidden fees.
How long does a water heater last with Utah's hard water?
Hard water shortens tank life, because mineral sediment builds up in the bottom of the tank and makes it work harder. How long yours lasts depends on your water, how much hot water you use and whether the tank has been flushed. If yours is getting loud, slow or rusty, have it checked before it leaks.
Can you replace my water heater the same day?
Often, yes. A like-for-like tank swap can usually be done the same day, depending on the schedule and any emergencies ahead of it. If you need a different size, a new location or a switch between gas and electric, we'll tell you upfront if it will take longer.
Do you install both gas and electric water heaters?
Yes. We install gas and electric tank water heaters, and we also install tankless water heaters. We'll help you pick the right type and size for your home and your household.
Should I repair my water heater instead?
If the problem is a part, like a thermocouple, element, thermostat or valve, repair is often the better value. If the tank itself is leaking or rusting through, replacement is the safer choice. We'll tell you honestly which one you need before any work starts.
Need a new water heater? Call today.
(385) 775-3989Call or text. Free, same-day estimates and an upfront price before we start.
Water heater replacement in Bluffdale, Herriman, South Jordan, Daybreak, Draper, West Jordan, Lehi, Saratoga Springs and across the Wasatch Front.
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