Water Heater Repair & Replacement in Murray, UT
Older homes, city wells, and plenty of sediment. We find the problem, show you, and put the price in writing first. $39 to diagnose it on weekdays.
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How It Works
Book online or call
Weekdays 9 to 5, it's a $39 service call.
We find it and show you
You get the price in writing before any work.
You decide
Go ahead with the repair and the $39 comes off your bill.
We do it right
Done to code, tested, cleaned up, and walked through with you before we leave.
An Old Smelter Town With Older Homes
Murray was settled in 1848 and grew up around the smelters that started running in 1869. It became a city in 1903 and took its name from territorial governor Eli Murray. The smelter stacks came down in 2000, and Intermountain Medical Center sits on that land now.
The typical house in Murray was built around 1976, and many neighborhoods are older than that. Those homes have had several water heaters by now, and each swap leaves its own shortcuts behind.
Murray runs its own water system, mostly from deep wells and springs. Well water hardness swings from one source to the next, and we've seen water up to 25 grains in Murray. That means sediment builds up fast in the bottom of the tank.
Common Water Heater Problems in Murray
Here's what we run into most in Murray homes.
Sediment buildup
Groundwater carries more minerals. The sediment settles in the tank, makes it rumble, and shortens its life.
Smaller tank than you need
Older homes often came with a 30 or 40 gallon tank. If the household has grown, it may be time to size up.
Tight closets and old installs
Water heaters squeezed into closets or under stairs are hard to service and often missing clearances or straps.
Flue and venting issues
Older flue pipes rust out or come loose over the years. Bad venting is a carbon monoxide risk, so we check it every time.
No expansion tank
Older installs often skipped it. If there's a pressure regulator, the tank needs one.
Pilot keeps going out
Usually a thermocouple or a draft problem. We find out which.
Things to Check First
A few quick checks before you call.
- Is the pilot lit? Look through the little window at the bottom
- Check that the gas knob isn't turned to Pilot or Vacation
- Electric tank: check the breaker once, don't keep resetting it
- Water on the floor? Close the valve on the cold water line
- Smell gas? Leave the house, then call Enbridge Gas or 911
Weekdays 9am to 5pm, we charge $39 to come out and find the problem. If you hire us for the fix, we take the $39 off.
Nights, weekends, and holidays: $99.
Schedule ServiceMurray Water Heater Prices
What the common jobs typically cost. You'll get your exact number in writing before we start.
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Common repairsThermocouples, relief valves, drain valves, elements, anode rods, and flue repairs. | $87 to $450 |
| Gas valve or burner assemblyMakes sense on a newer tank. On an older one, replacing is usually smarter. | $650 to $1,500 |
| 40 or 50 gallon gas tankIncludes permit, expansion tank, straps, and haul away. | $1,900 to $3,650 |
| 75 gallon or power ventIf you're sizing up from an old small tank or the vent needs to change. | $3,650 to $5,500 |
| TanklessFrees up space in a tight closet. | $4,000 to $8,500 |
Closet installs and flue replacements are quoted on site. See our main water heater page for more.
Our Warranty
- Standard tank water heater: 6 year manufacturer warranty, plus 3 years labor from us
- 10 year tank (extra anode rod): 10 year manufacturer warranty, plus 6 years labor from us
- Navien tankless: 15 year heat exchanger and 5 year parts warranty from Navien, plus 5 years labor from us
- Repairs: 1 year labor on the work we do
What's Included in a Replacement
No surprise add-ons. Every replacement includes:
- Permit and inspection
- New expansion tank
- Earthquake straps
- New shutoff valve
- Gas flex line and sediment trap
- Drain pan where a leak could do damage
- Haul away of the old tank
Murray Water Comes From the Ground
Unlike most of the valley, Murray gets most of its water from its own deep wells and springs. Groundwater picks up minerals on its way through the rock, and the hardness can be very different from one part of town to another.
That's why a yearly flush matters so much here. It's part of our $29 plumbing tune-up. When it's time for a new unit, Enbridge ThermWise pays $300 on a qualifying gas tankless and $100 on an ENERGY STAR gas tank.
From Our Water Heater Jobs
Real photos from our own work.
Murray Water Heater FAQs
How much does water heater repair cost in Murray?
Our weekday diagnostic is $39 and goes toward the repair. Most repairs run $87 to $450. A gas valve or burner assembly runs $650 to $1,500. You see the price in writing first.
Why does my water heater make a popping noise?
That's sediment in the bottom of the tank. Murray's well water leaves more of it. Flushing helps if it's caught early.
My water heater is in a closet. Can you replace it?
Yes. We do closet and under stair installs all the time. We'll make sure it has the right clearances, venting, and straps.
Should I go bigger when I replace it?
If you run out of hot water often, probably. We'll look at your household and tell you what size makes sense.
Do you work nights and weekends in Murray?
Yes. Nights, weekends, and holidays are $99. Weekdays 9 to 5 it's $39, and that goes toward the repair.
Where We Work in Murray
All over Murray, from the older streets around Murray Park to the neighborhoods near Fashion Place and Intermountain Medical Center.
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Water Heater Trouble in Murray?
Book online or call. We'll find the problem and give you the price before we start.