Water Heater Repair in Sedalia, CO

A Sedalia water heater that stops heating or starts leaking usually needs one part replaced, like an element, thermostat, thermocouple or valve, and a plumber can generally do it on one visit. A tank leaking through its shell has to be replaced. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Sedalia.

Who supplies water and sewer in Sedalia?

Sedalia is a tiny unincorporated community on U.S. 85, about 8 miles northwest of Castle Rock, with a post office dating to 1872. Water inside its boundaries comes from the Sedalia Water and Sanitation District, a small district formed in 1958 that took over a water system originally installed by the railroad. Despite its name, the district says it does not provide sanitary sewer service, and we could not verify another sewer provider. Homes in the wider 80135 ZIP outside the district have their own arrangements, which may include private wells or private onsite wastewater systems; check your own records or the county if you are unsure. For a water heater call, that matters mostly for sediment: well-supplied tanks tend to collect more grit and need more frequent flushing.

Who handles permits for a water heater replacement?

Because Sedalia is unincorporated, the Douglas County Building Division issues building permits. Douglas County also runs its own county-wide local plumbing inspection program, so plumbing work here is permitted and inspected by the county rather than the state. If a repair turns into a replacement, the plumber can apply through the county. Straight part repairs on the existing heater are usually a simpler matter, but the plumber can confirm.

What usually goes wrong, and is it worth fixing?

The common failures are the same as anywhere: electric elements and thermostats, gas thermocouples and pilot assemblies, relief valves that wear out, and sediment that makes tanks rumble and run short. A heater under about ten years old with one failed part is usually worth repairing. An older tank leaking from its body or rusting at the top is usually better replaced. In older rural homes, the plumber may also find worn shutoff valves or venting that should be corrected during the same visit.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Sedalia.

(303) 529-9880

A local note on gas

We could not confirm Sedalia's gas utility, and some rural homes use propane. If you smell gas near the heater, leave the house first, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside, or your propane supplier if your home runs on propane. Because Sedalia is a drive from most service areas, describe the heater and its symptoms clearly when you call so the plumber can bring the right parts.

Water Heater Repair questions in Sedalia

Who issues the permit if my address is outside town limits?

Sedalia is unincorporated, so the Douglas County Building Division issues permits, and the county runs its own plumbing inspection program. A plumber replacing a heater can apply.

Should I call the water utility or a plumber about a hot water problem?

Inside the Sedalia Water and Sanitation District, call the district about a main break or loss of service; it provides water only, not sewer. A heater that will not heat or is leaking is a plumber's job.

How often should a tank water heater be flushed?

About once a year, and more often if your home is on a private well. Draining a few gallons shows how much sediment the tank is collecting.

What should I do if I smell gas near the water heater?

Leave the house first. From outside, call 911 and your gas utility, or your propane supplier if your home uses propane.