For water heater removal, Commerce City homeowners and landlords call us when a tank has failed, started leaking or is about to be swapped for a new unit. Our crew carries the old heater out of the basement, garage or utility closet and hauls it off, as part of our appliance removal service in Commerce City. Junk Master holds Solid Waste Hauler Business Licenses for Commerce City and Denver and is fully insured. Call (720) 999-0466 for your price.
Signs Your Commerce City Water Heater Is Ready to Come Out
ENERGY STAR suggests planning a replacement once a water heater is more than 10 years old, rather than waiting for an emergency. The brand name and serial number are printed on the unit, and that label sometimes shows the manufacture date too. A quick look tells you roughly where yours stands.
The ENERGY STAR guidance on replacing a water heater lists these warning signs:
- Corrosion on the tank
- Moisture or leaks outside the tank
- Rust showing up in your hot water
- Less hot water than before, often from sediment buildup
- Rumbling noises, often from sediment on the bottom of the tank
Ignore those signs and the tank can fail suddenly, rupture and cause water damage. In a finished basement, that water reaches carpet, drywall and anything stored on the floor. Once your plumber confirms the tank is done, book the haul away so the old unit leaves the same day the new one arrives.
Getting Ready for Water Heater Removal in Commerce City
Most of the prep comes down to utilities and access:
- Have your plumber or installer shut off and disconnect the gas or electric supply and the water lines. That is licensed trade work, and the tank should be fully disconnected before anyone lifts it.
- Ask the plumber to drain the tank while disconnecting it. A tank still holding water is far heavier and harder to move up stairs.
- Clear a path from the heater to the nearest exit by moving shelving, boxes and laundry baskets.
- Take a photo of the heater and the stairway. It helps us confirm your price over the phone.
If you are replacing the unit, check the permit side as well. Commerce City's Building Safety Division lists replacing a water heater among smaller projects that may need a building permit, and asks residents to call 303-289-3790 before work starts. The city's guidance on building on your property also says a hired contractor should be properly licensed and able to give you a copy of the permit.
Your installer covers the new unit. We take care of the old one.
How Our Water Heater Removal Works, Step by Step
Here is what booking a pickup looks like:
- Call (720) 999-0466. Tell us where the heater sits, whether it runs on gas or electric, and when your plumber is coming.
- Get your price. We confirm it with you by phone, and a photo helps. If you would rather have someone look in person, our estimates are free, on site and come with no obligation.
- Pick a time. Same-day service is available, which makes it easier to line up the pickup with the install.
- We carry it out. Our crew does all the lifting and loading, from the basement, a utility closet, the garage or anywhere else on the property.
- We haul it away. We sort every load and recycle what we can.
- We clean up. The work area is cleaned before the crew leaves.
You do not have to be home. If the crew has access to the heater and can reach you by phone, we can finish while you are at work. Landlords turning over a unit between tenants find that useful.
What Water Heater Removal Costs in Commerce City
We price by load size, so you pay for the space your items take up in our 15 cubic yard truck. Our minimum charge is $85, a 1/8 load is $150 and a 1/4 load is $250. One water heater fills only a small part of the truck, so it sits at the low end of that scale.
The price is all-inclusive: labor, loading from anywhere on the property, dump fees and cleanup of the work area. Pay by major credit or debit card or with cash. We confirm the number with you before any work starts.
Since the price follows truck space, it makes sense to clear other old appliances on the same visit. We can take an old washer and dryer in Commerce City or a worn-out refrigerator from your Commerce City home in the same trip. Tell us everything that needs to go when you call, so the crew arrives with room for it.
Why Commerce City Homeowners and Landlords Call Junk Master
We are based in Commerce City and have been hauling for local homes and businesses since October 2021. Junk Master holds Solid Waste Hauler Business Licenses for Commerce City and the City of Denver and is licensed and fully insured.
Customers rate us 5.0 stars on Google across more than 250 reviews. They mention fair, upfront pricing, prompt service that often lands the same or next day, a real person answering the phone and a friendly, professional crew. One reviewer, Diane P., wrote: "The staff is very respectful of your property while working."
Every job comes with a satisfaction guarantee. If the crew misses something, we come back for it. Beyond Commerce City, we work across Thornton, Arvada, Denver and the rest of the Denver Metro.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8 to 6, Saturday from 8 to 5 and Sunday from 9 to 5. Call (720) 999-0466 and get your old water heater on our schedule today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Heater Removal in Commerce City, CO
What does water heater removal cost in Commerce City?
Water heater removal in Commerce City is priced by the space the tank takes in our truck, starting at our $85 minimum, with a 1/8 load at $150. A single water heater sits near the low end of that scale. The price includes labor, carrying it out from anywhere on the property, dump fees and cleanup, and we confirm it with you by phone before work begins.
How long does a water heater removal take in Commerce City?
How long a water heater removal takes in Commerce City depends mostly on where the tank sits and whether it is already disconnected and drained. A drained tank in a garage comes out faster than a full one at the bottom of narrow basement stairs. Tell us the location and the route out when you call, and we will schedule the pickup around your plumber's visit.
Is same-day water heater pickup possible in Commerce City?
Same-day water heater pickup is available in Commerce City when our schedule allows. Call (720) 999-0466 as early in the day as you can, especially if your plumber is already booked to set the new unit. Reviewers often mention service on the same or next day. We are open Monday to Friday from 8 to 6, Saturday from 8 to 5 and Sunday from 9 to 5.
Who should disconnect the water heater before the crew arrives in Commerce City?
A licensed plumber, usually the one installing your new unit, should disconnect the water heater before our crew arrives in Commerce City. That means shutting off and disconnecting the gas or electric supply and the water lines, and draining the tank. Commerce City says a water heater replacement may need a building permit, so your plumber handles that side. We handle the lifting and hauling.
Can your crew carry a water heater out of a basement or tight closet in Commerce City?
Yes, our crew can carry a water heater out of a basement, utility closet or garage in a Commerce City home, and loading from anywhere on the property is included in the price. Stairs and tight turns are why a photo helps when you call, since it shows us the route ahead of time. Having the tank drained first makes the trip up the stairs safer.
Do I have to be home when my water heater is removed in Commerce City?
You do not have to be home when your water heater is removed in Commerce City, as long as our crew has access to the tank and can reach you by phone. A garage code, a lockbox or a plumber or tenant on site can provide that access. We confirm the price by phone and finish the job while you are away. Call (720) 999-0466 to set it up.