Cave Creek homes can run tankless water heaters, and the Town's water system has an unusual advantage: it treats Colorado River water from the CAP canal at its own plant rather than pumping groundwater. Larger lots and longer pipe runs make recirculation worth considering. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Cave Creek.
Signs a tankless heater could help
- Your tank is aging and you'd rather replace it before it leaks
- Hot water takes a long time to reach a far wing or casita
- Guests in the cooler months run the tank out
- An existing tankless unit has lost flow or shows error codes
- You want the heater out of a cramped closet
Local conditions in Cave Creek
Cave Creek is a small desert town on the Valley's northern edge with an Old West identity and mostly 1990s-and-later homes on larger lots; the median build year is about 1998, and roughly 16% of homes predate 1980. The Town's Utilities Department runs the Cave Creek Water System, which pipes Central Arizona Project water about 12 miles to the Town's own treatment plant; the Town says no groundwater wells supply that system. The Town also owns the Desert Hills Water System, which relies on wells supplemented by treated CAP water. The Town's report doesn't list hardness, so check with the Utilities Department before deciding on a softener; a yearly flush is a safe baseline either way.
Southwest Gas supplies natural gas in Cave Creek. On a large lot, the heater can be far from some fixtures, and a gas tankless unit at full fire can need a bigger line than the original tank. The Town Building Department handles plumbing permits at 37622 N Cave Creek Rd, (480) 488-6622; it's.
What affects the cost
- Gas line length and size on a larger lot
- Recirculation for distant bathrooms or a casita
- Vent route, or an outdoor-rated unit on an exterior wall
- Water treatment, depending on which Town system serves you
- Permit and inspection through the Town
What happens when you call
You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Cave Creek. Mention which water system serves you, how far the farthest bathroom is from the heater, and the current heater's fuel and age. Plan around the Building Department's four-day week if a permit is needed. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020 from outside.
Have the model number of your current heater ready when you call, along with whether the Cave Creek home uses natural gas, propane or electricity.
Tankless Water Heaters questions in Cave Creek
Does well water or groundwater change how a tankless heater should be set up?
Can a recirculation pump shorten the wait for hot water?
Can a tankless heater freeze on a rare cold night?
Who do I call if I smell gas near the water heater?
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