In Byers, a water heater should be replaced when the tank leaks, the hot water fades or turns rusty, or an older unit keeps breaking down. Byers is unincorporated, so permits come from the Arapahoe County Building Division. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Byers.
Byers is a farming and ranching town about 40 miles east of Denver, and its housing is older than most of the eastern I-70 corridor: census survey figures put the median year built at 1983, with about 44.7% of homes built before 1980. We couldn't verify the water or sewer provider for Byers on an official page, so check your water bill; if you don't get one, your home may be on a private well, and Arapahoe County can help confirm who serves your property.
What to do now
- Close the cold water valve above the heater.
- Turn the gas control off, or shut the breaker for an electric unit.
- If you smell gas, get out of the house, then call 911 and your gas utility, or your propane supplier if the home uses propane. The utility's name is on your bill.
- Pick up anything stored near the tank and mop up water.
- Note the heater's gallons, fuel and age.
- Call for a replacement and ask the plumber to handle the county permit.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Puddle under the tank | Corroded tank, or a leaking drain or relief valve |
| Orange hot water | Spent anode rod, tank rust or minerals in well water |
| Rumbling as it heats | Sediment layered on the tank bottom |
| Hot water runs out fast | Sediment, a bad element or a broken dip tube |
| Pilot keeps going out | Thermocouple, gas valve or a vent draft problem |
What sets the cost
- Fuel type, including propane-rated units
- Size and efficiency, or a tankless conversion
- Vent and gas connector updates in older homes
- Expansion tank, drain pan and relief line work
- Travel to rural properties and access to the heater
- The county permit and disposal of the old tank
The Arapahoe County Building Division at 6924 S. Lima Street in Centennial, (720) 874-6600, is the permit authority for unincorporated Byers and also registers building contractors. Ask each plumber to confirm the county permit is in the quote. In a home built before 1980, expect the plumber to look closely at the flue, the gas connector and the space around the heater, since those are the items most often updated during a replacement.
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