Same-Day Service
Most service calls handled same-day across the Albuquerque metro — and we answer the phone 24/7.
Plumbing Services
The Right Moment to Deal With Hard Water
Replacing a heater is the natural point to decide whether treatment goes in as well. Putting a new tank onto untreated hard water means watching it scale up exactly the way the old one did.
It is also the moment to get the details right that get skipped on a quick swap — expansion control on a closed system, correct venting, a drain pan where one is needed, and a shutoff that will actually turn when someone needs it in a hurry.
- Sized to the Household Capacity matched to how much hot water you actually use, not just what was there.
- Venting Done Right Correct venting and combustion air, which is where a lot of quick swaps go wrong.
- Treatment Discussed We raise water treatment while the decision is still open.
What We See
Time to Replace When
These point past repair.
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The Tank Is Leaking
A weeping tank cannot be repaired.
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Ten to Twelve Years Old
Around the end of expected life here, especially untreated.
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Heavy Rumbling
Deep sediment that flushing no longer clears.
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Never Enough Hot Water
Capacity lost to sediment, or a unit that was undersized from the start.
What We Do
What Installation Covers
A complete, code-compliant install.
- Sizing Matched to household demand and recovery needs.
- Venting & Combustion Air Sized and routed correctly for the appliance.
- Expansion Control Expansion tank fitted where the system is closed.
- Pan, Shutoff & Straps Drain pan, serviceable shutoff and seismic strapping where required.
How It Works
What to Expect
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Call or Book Online
Describe the problem. Same-day in most cases, and a licensed plumber answers 24/7.
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Find the Real Cause
We locate the source rather than treating the symptom, so the fix holds.
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Approve a Flat Price
Upfront flat-rate pricing you approve before we begin. Nothing added afterward.
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Fix It and Test It
Work completed to code, pressure-tested where required, and the area left clean.
Current Specials
Save on the work your home needs most.
Plumbing
$250
Up to $250 Off New Tank Water Heater
Save Up to $250 on Replacement
Expires 12/31/2026
Plumbing
FREE
Free Hard Water Analysis ($79 Value)
Free Water Hardness Testing
Expires 12/31/2026
Plumbing
$99
$99 Water Heater Tank Flush & Safety Check
Reliable Tank Maintenance & Servicing
Expires 12/31/2026
Plumbing
$350
Up To $350 Off A New Tank Water Heater
Save Up to $350 on Replacement
Expires 12/31/2026
Why Choose B. Carlson
Upfront Pricing
Flat-rate pricing approved before work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured — heating, cooling, and plumbing under one roof.
Trusted Since 1971
Founded by Byron Carlson and serving Albuquerque families for more than 50 years.
Ready for a new water heater?
We will size it properly and quote the installed price up front.
What Our Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it — hear from our satisfied customers
★★★★★
Estimates and work for extensive plumbing issues. Slow drains, dated hot water heater, shower control issues and other related items.
★★★★★
A tankless water heater was installed 11 years ago (by a plumber who no longer lives in the area) and I recently found out that some of the pipes were not "up to code." Two men came from . B Carlson and fixed the problem. They were efficient, patient with my techno-idiot questions, and very personable. I couldn't ask for better service!!
★★★★★
water heater went out on a friday morning, I called B Carlson and a technician was out early that afternoon. He quickly diagnosed the problem and since the heater was 9 years old I decided to replace it. The new water heater was installed before dinner time. The technician was fast and courteous. A professional job.
Maintenance Membership
Join the Care Club
Total home service care, on a schedule.
Members get priority scheduling, annual HVAC maintenance, a yearly whole-home plumbing safety inspection, and no dispatch fees — for less than the cost of a single emergency call.
- Priority scheduling
- Seasonal HVAC tune-ups
- Annual safety inspection
- Exclusive member discounts
- Free dispatch on repairs
- No long-term contracts
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does installation take?
A straightforward tank replacement is usually a few hours. Tankless conversions take longer because of gas and venting work.
What size do I need?
It depends on household size and peak demand rather than square footage. We will size it with you.
Should I switch to tankless?
Often worth considering, but it needs adequate gas supply and new venting. We will tell you honestly whether your house suits it.
Do you haul away the old one?
Yes, removal and disposal are included.
*Offers cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to dispatch fees. No cash value. Must present offer at time of service. Call for details.
