Water Heater Installation in West Jordan, UT
Larsen HVAC & Plumbing installs tank and tankless water heaters for homes across West Jordan and Salt Lake County.
Call us today to schedule your free estimate and find the right water heater for your home.
Contact Larsen HVAC & Plumbing
We’re a family-owned heating, cooling, and plumbing company based on Airport Road in West Jordan, serving homeowners across the Salt Lake Valley since 2017. Call or text us to book a free home assessment, ask a question, or get a no-obligation quote — a trained installer answers, not a call center. We come to you across West Jordan and the surrounding Salt Lake County cities.
- 6752 South Airport Rd, West Jordan, Utah 84084
- (801) 930-5450
- shawn@larsenhvac.com
- larsenhvac.com
- Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 7:00pm
- After-hours and weekend emergency service available
Water heaters fail two ways, and neither is convenient. Some quit gradually — showers running lukewarm, hot water that can’t outlast one teenager — and some fail all at once, with a tank leaking across the utility room floor on a weekday morning. Either way, you’re suddenly choosing a replacement under pressure, in a category most homeowners buy once a decade and nobody enjoys researching.
Water heater installation done properly starts with your household, not a default unit. The right choice weighs how many people draw hot water and when, whether a storage tank or a tankless system suits that pattern, gas and venting requirements, and the space it’s going into. Installation covers removal and disposal of the old unit, fitting and connecting the new one, and full testing — and because the plumbing side of Larsen HVAC & Plumbing is led by co-owner Tyler Moore, a Master Plumber, the person specifying your system knows exactly what your home’s plumbing can support.
Gas-fired units get the same care on the fuel side: gas connections are handled by RMGA-certified technicians (Rocky Mountain Gas Association), with pressure testing and carbon monoxide testing as part of the work rather than an upsell. Quotes are free and no-obligation, explained by the installer — never a salesperson — the approach behind the company’s 4.9-star average across more than hundreds Google reviews.
What a properly installed water heater gets you
- Hot water that matches your household's real demand, morning rush included
- A tank-or-tankless recommendation based on your usage, not the installer's stock
- Gas connections pressure-tested and carbon monoxide-checked by certified technicians
- The old unit removed and disposed of, not left at the curb
- Lower running costs from a correctly sized, current-efficiency unit
- One company accountable for the plumbing, the gas, and the venting
Should you choose a tank or tankless water heater?
It depends on how your household uses hot water. A storage tank costs less up front and handles simultaneous demand well; a tankless unit heats water on demand, never runs out, and saves space and standby energy, but costs more to install. A household’s usage pattern — not a brochure — should make that call.
What size water heater does your home need?
Size to the busiest hour, not the average day. For tanks, that means capacity and recovery rate matched to your household’s peak demand — back-to-back showers, laundry, dishwasher. For tankless, it’s flow rate at Utah’s groundwater temperatures. An in-home assessment gets this right; guessing from the old unit’s label repeats its mistakes.
How long does water heater installation take?
Most replacements are completed in a single visit: draining and removing the old unit, setting the new one, connecting water, gas, and venting, then testing everything under demand. A switch from tank to tankless takes longer because gas lines and venting usually need upgrading — and that difference shows up in the quote, not as a surprise.
What West Jordan Homeowners Should Know About Water Heaters
The failures are predictable — which means the flood in the utility room usually isn’t necessary.
Warning signs your water heater is on its way out
- Rust-tinted hot water, or rust around the tank's fittings and base
- Rumbling or popping sounds — sediment hardening on the tank floor as it heats
- Lukewarm showers that used to run hot, or hot water that runs out faster than it did
- Moisture, drips, or corrosion at the base — a tank that's begun to leak doesn't heal
- A unit past its expected life still working: plan the replacement before it picks its own date
Why gas water heater work needs certified hands
A gas water heater is a gas appliance first and a plumbing fixture second. Our RMGA-certified technicians handle the fuel side to the standard that work demands — connections pressure-tested rather than soap-bubbled and hoped for, venting checked so combustion gases leave the house, and carbon monoxide testing run before we call the job done. It’s also why a like-for-like swap by a handyman can be a false economy: the water connections are the easy half. When the installation is finished, you get a unit that heats reliably and a fuel line you never have to think about.
Pricing
In-home estimate
No-obligation, with a written itemized quote
Second opinions
Already have a quote? We’ll review it at no charge
Diagnostic visit (if you start with a repair call)
Credited toward your replacement if you hire us
Senior & military discount
Ask when booking
Trip charges
No trip charges or extra fees
What Our Clients Say
"Could not be happier with service we received from Shawn and the team at Larsen HVAC. We had to replace an old failing electric furnace/AC unit and worked with some other companies which resulted in nothing but frustration. Shawn took the time to answer all of our questions over several phone calls and meetings and got us set up with a new heat pump system that is working great. We also knew our water heater was going to fail soon as it was making lots of strange noises. The water pump and HVAC install were completed in a day and all for the same price other companies were quoting for just the HVAC. I will go back to Larsen HVAC & Plumbing for all our needs moving forward. Great service, great prices, what more could you want?"
"Shawn and his team were great. I had a brand new heat pump and a heat pump water heater installed. I had a few hoops to jump through because I have a historic home, and they did an amazing job ensuring the installation was to code and compliant with the Historic District requests. I had many questions and Shawn and Braden were always so responsive- emailed and texted back right away. They really took the time they needed and did an excellent job. They definitely went above and beyond to help me through this! Shawn even met me at my house when I had the City permitting department come to inspect the unit. (He didn’t have to do that but he took extra time out of his day to be there to ensure things were done right). I highly highly recommend them & their quality work.Can’t thank them enough!"
"Save yourself time and hassle and hire this company. During the site visit from Shawn the owner stressed safety and not being afraid of new technology. He noticed the prior HVAC company had the furnace exhaust going out to my patio which could have killed me if I was out there breathing it in. The heat pump, furnace and tankless hot water heater were all installed in one day. Many HVAC don’t know about heat pumps and tankless hot water and Shawn’s team install a lot of them! System is awesome and they helped me with all my follow up questions in a way which shows they value me as a customer even after the sale. They submitted my paperwork with Rocky Mountain Power (received the rebate before my credit card statement came!) and enbridge. Easy since they do it for me! The team that installed (Adam, Ali, Jorge, Nic, Skyler and Tyler) were super kind and talented. I bet you can’t find a better crew who can do all of this work in a day. Shawn is great and he hires great people. The price is fair and the service is excellent."
Other Services in West Jordan
The plumbing side is half the company — here’s the rest of what the same family-owned team covers.
Water Softener Installation
Stop hard-water scale before it shortens your new water heater’s life — the two systems protect each other.
Furnace Installation
The heating half of the household’s big equipment, sized by load calculation with rebate help.
Furnace Repair
Fast, honest heating repairs with after-hours and weekend emergency cover.
Air Conditioner Installation
High-efficiency cooling chosen by the installer who’ll fit it, never a salesperson.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions
Whole-house filtration, purification, and humidity control through your HVAC system.
Ductwork Services
Camera scoping that finds why some rooms never feel right — no guesswork demolition.
Meet Our Team
A Licensed Journeyman Leads the Plumbing Side
Tyler Moore, co-owner of Larsen HVAC & Plumbing, runs the plumbing side with a residential and commercial journeyman license earned through Salt Lake Community College’s four-year plumbing program. A Riverton High graduate who got into plumbing straight out of school in 2006, Tyler spent 17 years handling residential, commercial, and service plumbing before bringing that expertise to Larsen. A married father of two boys, he takes pride in doing the work right — which is exactly the standard your water heater installation gets.
Awards & Certifications
- Utah S-350 licensed HVAC contractor — license number 10464481-5501, verifiable through Utah DOPL
- Licensed, bonded and insured, with $3 million general liability cover
- EPA 608 Universal certification held by owner Shawn Larsen
Special Offers
Hot Water Demand in a West Jordan Home
West Jordan households run larger than the national average — Utah’s family households see to that — and household size is the single biggest driver of hot water demand. More people means more back-to-back showers, more laundry cycles, and more evenings when the dishwasher, the bath, and the washing machine all want hot water in the same hour. A water heater sized for a national-average household comes up short here, which is why sizing to the actual peak hour matters more in this city than in most.
The housing stock sets the other half of the picture. The bulk of West Jordan was built during the suburban expansion between the 1970s and the 1990s, and in homes of that era the mechanical equipment has already been replaced once or twice — so the water heater in the utility room is often a previous owner’s decade-old decision, sized for a household that isn’t yours. When it comes due, the replacement is the chance to size for the family actually living there now.
When the bulk of West Jordan was built — so the water heater is often a previous owner’s decision.
Size to the busiest hour, not the average day — that’s what keeps the hot water coming.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does water heater installation cost in West Jordan?
It depends on the unit type, capacity, and what your home’s gas, water, and venting connections need. Quotes are free and no-obligation, itemized in writing before any work is scheduled — and a 10% discount applies for seniors and military.
How do I know if my water heater needs replacing rather than repairing?
A leaking tank is the clear line — once the tank itself weeps, replacement is the only fix. Short of that, rusty hot water, rumbling sediment noise, and dwindling hot water on an aging unit all point the same way. An honest assessment prices both paths.
Is a gas water heater safe to have installed?
Yes, when the fuel side is done properly. Gas connections here are handled by RMGA-certified technicians, pressure-tested rather than assumed, with venting checked and carbon monoxide testing run before the job closes — so the appliance heats your water and nothing else.
Do tankless water heaters need maintenance?
Yes — periodic flushing keeps scale from building up inside the heat exchanger, which matters wherever water carries minerals. Tankless water heater flushing is a service Larsen HVAC & Plumbing provides, and it’s the habit that protects a tankless unit’s efficiency and lifespan.
Who does the plumbing work at Larsen HVAC & Plumbing?
The plumbing trade is led by co-owner Tyler Moore, a Master Plumber — so plumbing here is an owner’s specialty, not a sideline. One family-owned company covers the water heater, the gas connection, and the HVAC systems around them, with one number to call: (801) 930-5450.
Get a Free Water Heater Installation Estimate
Call (801) 930-5450 or request your free estimate today.
