No hot water at all.
On a gas unit, look at the pilot, the thermocouple, or the gas valve. On an electric unit, a heating element or thermostat has likely failed.
Water Heater Repair Serving Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and Communities Across the Denver Metro
- Every heater type repaired
- Leaks and pilots fixed
- Sediment and scale checked
- 5.0from 50+ Google Reviews
- Xcel Energy registered contractor
- Insured
- Serving Denver since 2022
- Locally and minority owned
What Denver Water Does to a Tank
Denver Water calls its supply soft to moderately hard, and it runs a little harder in winter. That means minerals ride along in every gallon. When your heater warms the supply, those minerals fall out and settle on the tank floor as gritty sediment. In a tankless heater, they cling to the heating parts instead. Either way, the heater works harder, reheats more slowly and runs out of hot water sooner.
Havana Solutions repairs gas, electric and tankless water heaters in homes and condos across the Denver metro. We find the failed part first. Then we check what scale and sediment have done to the tank, the burner or the elements over the years. You see the price in writing before any part gets replaced, and nothing moves without your yes.
75–120 mg/L
Hardness in Denver Water's southern system, which the utility rates moderately hard.
10–15 years
How long a tank water heater typically lasts, per the U.S. Department of Energy.
20 years
The typical life of a tankless water heater, per the same Department of Energy guide.
120°F
The tank setting the Department of Energy suggests for most households.
Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair
Water heaters warn you first. Catch one early. The fix is often a single part, not a flooded basement and a rushed replacement in January.
Showers turn lukewarm halfway through.
Sediment is crowding the bottom of the tank. A broken dip tube can also mix cold supply into the hot.
Popping or rumbling from the tank.
Water trapped under a layer of sediment boils and bursts through it. The burner is working harder than it should.
Rusty or smelly hot water.
A worn-out anode rod lets the tank start to rust. A rotten-egg smell can come from the anode reacting with bacteria in the tank.
A puddle under the tank.
A drain valve, pipe connection or relief valve may be leaking, and those can be repaired. A leak from the tank wall itself means replacement.
A dripping relief valve.
This valve opens when heat or pressure climbs too high. Steady dripping needs a diagnosis, not a bucket. Smell gas near the heater? Get everyone out and call 911 once you are outside.
Is the tank itself leaking? That calls for a new heater, and we will quote it separately in writing, apart from any repair price. If that same tank also feeds a hydronic air handler for your condo's heat, mention it when you call. Boiler acting up instead? We repair boilers and radiator systems too. An old boiler that is acting up usually shows its own warning signs first.
What Does Water Heater Repair Cost in Denver?
- Nobody wants a surprise bill on top of a cold shower. Every visit starts at $70. That covers the trip and the diagnosis, and the fee is credited to the repair if you approve it.
- Then the part matters. A thermocouple costs far less than a gas valve, and the written price shows exactly what you are paying for. Failing tank? That gets its own quote.
Where Repair Ends and Replacement Starts
Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?
One failed part is behind plenty of cold showers. We replace that part, leave the tank where it is, and test the heater before we go. A leaking tank wall is different. Nothing seals rusted steel. When we recommend a new heater, you see why in photos taken at your house.
| What you notice | Usual fix | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot will not stay lit | Repair | A thermocouple or gas valve can be replaced on its own |
| No hot water on an electric unit | Repair | Heating elements and thermostats swap out |
| Hot water runs short | Repair | Flushing sediment or a new dip tube can restore it |
| Rusty hot water | Repair or replace | A new anode rod helps if the tank has not started to rust through |
| Dripping relief valve | Repair | The valve, or the pressure behind it, gets fixed |
| Leak from the tank body | Replace | A tank wall cannot be patched |
Gas, Electric and Tankless, All Handled
Why Denver Homeowners Call Us About Water Heaters
All three kinds, one call.
Gas, electric, or tankless, we repair all three, from the burner or elements to the valves and controls. Gas units lose pilots and thermocouples, electric ones burn out elements, and tankless models scale up. The diagnosis starts there.
We show you what the minerals are doing.
When sediment or scale helped cause the failure, you see it in the photos. You also hear what would slow it down, from a yearly flush to a new anode rod or a softener. Then you choose.
One company for the heater and the heat.
In many condos, one heater warms the showers and feeds a hydronic air handler for the rooms. We service both. When the showers and the rooms go cold together, one visit traces the fault from end to end.
From Cold Shower to Hot Water Again
Tell us what the water is doing
No hot water, not enough, or an odd color? Tell us, in English or Spanish, and mention whether the heater runs on gas or electricity.
We diagnose the heater
The technician checks the burner or elements, the controls, the valves, and the tank itself. Photos record what we find.
You see the price first
We explain what failed and write down the repair price. The work waits for your yes.
We fix it and check a faucet
We replace the failed part, refill the tank if needed, and confirm hot water at a faucet before we leave.
Call Early, Especially for a Leak
No Hot Water in Denver?
A leaking tank can ruin a finished basement floor and the drywall beside it before anyone notices the puddle. Shut off the supply first. Then call. Same-day visits happen when the schedule has room. Regular hours run 8 am to 5 pm, and later visits carry a different rate.
If It Is Leaking
Close the cold supply valve above the heater, and on an electric unit, switch off its breaker too. Then call (720) 659-2059. Tell us where the leak seems to start.
If There Is No Hot Water
Call (720) 659-2059, or book online and list the hours someone will be home to let us in. Let us know whether the heater runs on gas or electricity, and we will bring the right parts.
Water Heater Repair Across the Denver Metro
We repair water heaters from Denver and Aurora out to Littleton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock. Hardness varies by utility. The visit does not. Near the edge of the map? Ask when you call, and we will check your address before booking.
See Service Area- Denver
- Aurora
- Centennial
- Littleton
- Highlands Ranch
- Castle Rock
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Water Heater Reviews From Denver Homeowners
5.0
50+ Google reviews
Such a fantastic experience. My heat went out right before the Arctic front came and he made sure to come and install my furnace before we were without heat in negative temperatures. Very professional, great installation, clean work. Very knowledgeable and explained everything along the way…
Summer Rader3 years ago on Google
Exceptional service from start to finish! I recently hired Havana Solutions to install a new heating and cooling system in my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final installation, every step was handled with professionalism and expertise.
Marcos Cazulo2 years ago on Google
This was one of the best experiences we have ever had with any company. Their prices were extremely reasonable and the customer service was absolutely amazing. we had our air-conditioning go out in the middle of summer and he came afterhours to help us with our issue…
Matt Coatesa year ago on Google
Great experience!. The technician came to my home fast because my furnace wasn’t working and my house was getting cold. The technician said there was a problem with a limit switch that went bad. I didn’t understand what he meant because I have no idea about furnaces…
karen46413 years ago on Google
Deivy installed a new furnace and thermostat in my home. He was prompt, courteous, conscientious and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and was very thorough in all he did. He cleaned up when the job was done. He was a very pleasant person to have in my home…
Anna Lisa Reynolds3 years ago on Google
I had an amazing experience with this company!!! The customer service is outstanding , “Havana solutions” exceeded my expectations, this is my 3rd time with this company and after trying several other companies, I finally found the perfect fit with this one…
Jose Andrade3 years ago on Google
Called on weekend got immediate response, had to get replacement part. Returned next day and repaired to my satisfaction! 100% happy with price and work ethics and a job well done!
Jim Kloberdanz3 years ago on Google
Water Heater Repair FAQs
How much does water heater repair cost in Denver?
Every visit starts with a $70 diagnosis. Havana Solutions credits that fee toward the repair when you go ahead, and the written price comes before any work.
Do you repair tankless water heaters?
Yes. Havana Solutions repairs tankless models along with gas and electric tanks. Scale on the heat exchanger is a common tankless problem on harder Denver supply. A flush often helps.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
It depends on where it failed. Havana Solutions repairs thermocouples, elements, valves and dip tubes, but a leak from the tank body means replacement, quoted separately.
How long does a water heater last?
About 10 to 15 years for a tank, says the Department of Energy. Tankless models run closer to 20. Havana Solutions also weighs the condition and the cost of the fix before recommending a replacement.
Do you work on the water heater that heats my condo?
Yes. Havana Solutions services the heater and the hydronic air handler it feeds. One visit covers both sides.
Ready to Get Hot Water Back?
Tell us what the heater is doing, how it is fueled and roughly how old it is. We will track down the failed part, show you what wore it out and write up the price first. Then the decision is yours.
- 5.0 from 50+ Google reviews
- Gas, electric and tankless
- Written repair price
- Diagnosis first