Most of Paradise Valley is zoned for single-family homes on lots of at least an acre, and larger houses can mean bigger tanks, longer pipe runs or more than one heater to plan around. A tank that leaks or can't keep up is usually best replaced. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Paradise Valley.
What happens when you call
The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who works in Paradise Valley. They will ask how many heaters the house has, their sizes and fuel, where they are and whether one is leaking now. If it is, close the cold supply valve on that heater and turn off its gas control or breaker.
At the house, the plumber looks at the tank, venting, gas or electrical supply, valves and relief line, and any recirculation pump tied to the heater. Expect a quote for a matching unit and, if you ask, alternatives such as a larger tank or tankless.
What drives the cost
- Number of heaters being replaced, plus size, fuel and efficiency
- Tankless or heat pump upgrades and the supply changes they need
- Recirculation pumps, mixing valves or long pipe runs in a large house
- Expansion tank, pan and relief line corrections
- A Town permit, if required for your scope
- Access, such as attic or interior closet installs, and disposal
Paradise Valley specifics
The Town does not run a water utility. Four providers serve it depending on address: EPCOR, the City of Phoenix, the City of Scottsdale and Berneil Water Company, each with its own emergency line, and the Town publishes a boundary map. EPCOR's Paradise Valley district, which runs a groundwater arsenic removal facility, reports hardness of about 12 grains per gallon; customers of the other three should check their own provider's report.
Natural gas from Southwest Gas is available only in some areas of Town; homes outside those areas run electric heaters or use propane. If you smell gas, leave first and call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020, or 911 and your propane supplier, from outside.
Permits come from the Town's Community Development Department, Building division, through its online Citizen Portal; the office is at 6401 E Lincoln Drive, 480-348-3692.
Checklist before the plumber arrives
- Find every water heater in the house and note each label
- Know which of the four water providers serves you
- Locate the main shutoff and any recirculation pump switch
- Note whether the home uses natural gas, propane or electric
- Clear access to attic or closet installs
Water Heater Replacement questions in Paradise Valley
How do I find out who supplies my water?
What if my home runs on propane or is all-electric?
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater here?
Is now a good time to switch to a tankless water heater?
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