Aurora, CO — Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties

Water Heater Repair & Replacement in Aurora

No hot water in Aurora? We repair and replace tank and tankless water heaters, gas and electric, and handle the City of Aurora Building Division (Permit Center) permit when a replacement needs one.

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Water Heater Repair & Replacement

Water Heater Repair & Replacement for Aurora homes

No hot water in Aurora? We repair and replace tank and tankless water heaters, gas and electric, and handle the City of Aurora Building Division (Permit Center) permit when a replacement needs one.

Every visit starts with a real diagnosis, not a parts swap. You get the price, the reason and the options before we touch anything.

See our main water heater repair & replacement page for how we approach this work across the metro.

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Pilot and burner problems

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Leaking tanks and valves

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Tankless descaling

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Venting and CO checks

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Same-day replacement

Aurora service(303) 627-3395Flat-rate • 7 days
Aurora, CO — local facts

Water Heater Repair & Replacement in Aurora: what’s different here

Aurora hosts one of two areas in Xcel’s 2026 $10M Neighborhood Residential Retrofit pilot, where homes inside the designated zone can get up to $20,000 toward heat pumps and related upgrades.

Venting at altitude

At 5,558 feet, atmospheric gas water heaters need a properly sized, correctly pitched flue. In older Aurora homes the water heater often shares a chimney with the furnace, and replacing the furnace with a high-efficiency model can leave the water heater’s vent undersized.

Heat pump water heaters

Colorado’s 2026 credit for a heat pump water heater is $250, and rebate eligibility depends on your electric utility (Xcel Energy for most homes; CORE Electric on parts of the southeast side).

Permit

Permits and contractor licenses run through the Aurora4Biz portal, and an Aurora contractor license is required to alter or repair any structure.

Hytek pricing

Water Heater Repair & Replacement: $900 – $2,800 installed (replacement). Flat-rate, approved before work starts. Free estimates on replacements.

Elevation & climate

5,558 ft. Avg January low 18.7°F, avg July high 89.9°F, design temp 8.1°F, about 47 in of snow a year.

Homes

Nearly half of Aurora’s housing (47%) was built in the 1970s and 1980s (median year built 1985).

Utilities

Electric: Xcel Energy for most homes; CORE Electric on parts of the southeast side. Gas: Xcel Energy.

Permits

City of Aurora Building Division (Permit Center). Permits and contractor licenses run through the Aurora4Biz portal, and an Aurora contractor license is required to alter or repair any structure.

Rebates and programs for Aurora homeowners (2026)

  • Power Ahead Colorado: $1,500 off a new ENERGY STAR cold-climate heat pump (ducted or ductless) in an existing home. Needs pre-approval through a Power Ahead-badged contractor before work starts; stacks with utility and state incentives. Source
  • Colorado heat pump tax credit: $1,000 for air-source systems in 2026, claimed by a registered contractor who must pass at least a third to you as an invoice discount.

More Hytek services in Aurora

Aurora neighborhoods we serve

Hoffman Heights, Saddle Rock, Tallyn’s Reach, Murphy Creek, Beacon Point, Seven Hills, Aurora Highlands — ZIP 80010 to 80019

Water Heater Repair & Replacement near Aurora

Water Heater Repair & Replacement in Aurora: common questions

How much does water heater repair & replacement cost in Aurora?

Our published range is $900 – $2,800 installed (replacement). Every Hytek job is quoted flat-rate and approved before work begins, so the price you agree to is the price you pay. Replacements get free in-home estimates; see the full HVAC cost guide for the other services.

Do I need a permit for HVAC work in Aurora?

Repairs generally do not. Replacing or installing a furnace, AC, heat pump or water heater does. Permits for Aurora addresses go through City of Aurora Building Division (Permit Center). Permits and contractor licenses run through the Aurora4Biz portal, and an Aurora contractor license is required to alter or repair any structure. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection.

What HVAC rebates are available in Aurora in 2026?

For heat pumps: either Xcel’s heat pump rebate or CORE’s thermostat credits, depending on which utility serves the address; the $1,500 Power Ahead Colorado rebate (pre-approval required); Colorado’s $1,000 air-source heat pump credit, at least a third of which the installer must pass to you as a line-item discount. Xcel’s gas furnace rebates ended Jan. 1, 2026, and the federal 25C credit does not apply to 2026 installs.

How long should a water heater last in Aurora?

About 8–12 years for a tank. Hard Front Range water builds sediment that shortens that, and flushing the tank yearly helps. Rust-colored water, rumbling and moisture at the base mean it is time to replace.

Who provides gas and electricity in Aurora?

Electric: Xcel Energy for most homes; CORE Electric on parts of the southeast side. Gas: Xcel Energy. That matters because rebates, operating costs and who you call about a gas leak all depend on the utility.

Does Hytek serve my part of Aurora?

Yes. We serve all of Aurora (ZIP 80010 to 80019), including Hoffman Heights, Saddle Rock, Tallyn’s Reach, Murphy Creek, Beacon Point. Call (303) 627-3395 or request service online.

Local data: U.S. Census Bureau (2025 population estimates; ACS 2020–2024 housing age), NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, and city, county and utility program pages, checked September 2026. Rebates change; we confirm eligibility on your address when we quote.

Aurora, CO

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