Goodyear homeowners usually replace a water heater once the tank leaks, the hot water discolors or the unit can no longer keep up. Unlike some Valley cities, Goodyear requires a permit to replace a residential water heater. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Goodyear.
How the call goes
When you call the number on this page, you are connected with an independent plumber who works in Goodyear. They will ask about the heater's size and fuel, where it sits, and whether it is leaking. If it is, close the cold water valve on top of the tank and turn off the gas control or the breaker while you wait.
At the visit, the plumber looks over the tank, the venting, the gas or electrical connection and the shutoff valve, then prices a matching replacement. Ask for a second price if you are curious about a larger tank, tankless or heat pump unit.
Cost drivers
- Capacity and fuel type, plus the efficiency of the model you choose
- The city permit and inspection
- New gas connector, sediment trap or vent pieces
- Expansion tank, pan or relief line work to meet code
- Harder installs in closets or tight garage corners
- Haul-away of the old unit
Local factors in Goodyear
Goodyear's Community Development Department handles the permit, which the city requires for a residential water heater replacement under a Goodyear Fire Department procedure. Most plumbers pull it as part of the job; confirm that it is in the quote.
More than one water provider serves Goodyear. The City of Goodyear Water Services Department supplies a mix of groundwater and Colorado River water treated at its surface water plant, while Liberty Utilities serves portions of the city. If you are unsure which one is yours, the city's line at 623-882-7887 can tell you. The City of Goodyear's water quality report lists average hardness around 18 grains per gallon, with a very wide range, and advises setting softeners to 14 to 20 grains for best efficiency. That level of hardness takes a real toll on tanks and elements.
Housing is newer than in much of the Valley, with a median build year near 2007, so most heaters are in garages. Southwest Gas serves the city under a franchise agreement. If you smell gas, leave first and then call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020 from outside.
Before the plumber gets there
- Clear storage away from the heater
- Snap a photo of the label with size, fuel and model
- Know where your main water shutoff is
- Check whether the city or Liberty is your water provider
- Decide if you want an upgrade quote as well as a match
Water Heater Replacement questions in Goodyear
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