Water Heater Repair and Replacement in Colleyville
Cowtown Water Heaters handles water heater repair and replacement throughout Colleyville, TX (serving all of the 76034 area including neighborhoods like Heritage Glen, Riverwalk, Castleton Manor, and Braemar). We work on tank units that stop heating after a breaker trip, tankless systems throwing error codes, and old 40-gallon tanks that finally rust through after twenty years.
Most calls come in the morning when someone discovers cold water in the shower. Others happen after a homeowner spots water pooling near the unit or hears strange noises from the garage or utility closet.
Homes in Colleyville typically run standard tank water heaters in 40 or 50-gallon sizes, though we’ve seen plenty of tankless installations in newer construction and recent remodels. The local water supplied by Tarrant Regional Water District averages around 128 ppm hardness, classified as “hard”, which accelerates sediment buildup throughout Colleyville’s residential areas along Highway 26 (Colleyville Boulevard) and surrounding subdivisions.
You hear popping sounds when the element tries to heat through that layer. Eventually the element burns out or the tank develops a leak where corrosion weakened the steel. In properties built on slab foundations, common throughout this area, water heaters usually sit in garages or interior closets, making leak detection more urgent.
Common Water Heater Problems We Address
We see these issues regularly across Colleyville:
- Water not getting hot even though the unit is running
- Leaking from the tank base or pipe connections
- Rumbling, popping, or banging sounds during heating cycles
- Pilot light won’t stay lit on gas models
- Rusty or discolored water coming from hot taps
- Error codes displaying on tankless units
One example of a typical water heater job is replacing a unit in a brick ranch home where the homeowner notices water spreading across the garage floor. The tank develops a pinhole leak near the bottom seam. In these cases, we shut off the water supply, drain what remains, disconnect the old unit, and install a new 50-gallon tank with updated earthquake straps and an expansion tank. The whole job takes about four hours.
How Water Heater Replacement Works
We start by evaluating your current system. If it’s repairable, maybe a faulty thermostat or a failed heating element, we’ll tell you that and give you repair options. If the tank is corroded or leaking from the vessel itself, replacement makes more sense than trying to patch it.
For replacements, we measure the available space, check your electrical panel or gas line capacity, and recommend a properly sized unit. Standard tank replacements usually take three to five hours, depending on access and whether we need to update any connections to meet current code. Tankless installations take longer because they require specific venting and often need electrical upgrades to handle the higher amperage demand.
We drain the old tank, disconnect the water lines and power or gas supply, remove the unit, then install the new one with fresh supply lines, a new pressure relief valve, and proper venting. After filling the new tank and checking for leaks, we test the system and show you how to adjust the temperature.
Why Water Heater Problems Shouldn’t Wait
A failing water heater doesn’t just mean cold showers. A slow leak can damage flooring, drywall, and anything stored near the unit. Water heaters in TX homes often sit in garages or interior utility closets, particularly in homes built on slab foundations where there’s no basement option.
A leak in these spaces can go unnoticed until significant damage occurs. Summer heat can also accelerate tank corrosion, making regular maintenance especially important. Catching the problem early usually means lower repair costs and less disruption.
Cowtown Water Heaters has served Colleyville and surrounding areas for years from Grapevine to the east along State Highway 121 to Bedford and North Richland Hills to the west. Our technicians carry replacement parts on their trucks and can often complete same-day repairs. We work with major brands and can get replacement units delivered quickly when needed.
Our Colleyville Service Area
Complete Coverage Throughout Colleyville
We serve all neighborhoods in the 76034 ZIP code area, from Heritage Glen and Riverwalk to Castleton Manor and Braemar. Our technicians are familiar with the typical water heater installations throughout Colleyville’s residential areas along Highway 26 (Colleyville Boulevard) and adjacent communities.
Schedule Water Heater Service in Colleyville
If your water heater isn't working right, call us at (817) 502-9088 (area code 817 serving all of Colleyville's 76034 ZIP code). We'll send someone to assess the situation and explain your options. Most repairs happen the same day. Replacements usually get scheduled within a few days depending on the unit we need to order. Contact Cowtown Water Heaters for water heater service in Colleyville.
