We warm up your day!™
Rathdrum is a slower-paced community north of Post Falls and west of Hayden — primarily residential, strong agricultural history, and a housing stock that skews older than the new-build rush happening in Coeur d'Alene. The most common call we get out here is from a homeowner whose 30-year-old tank water heater finally gave up the ghost and who's deciding between a quality replacement or a tankless conversion for the long-term win. We're licensed Rathdrum plumbers and water heater specialists, and we'll talk you through the trade-offs without pushing the bigger-ticket option.
Beyond the water heater work itself, the older Rathdrum housing stock often needs more than just a swap. Gas-line upgrades for tankless retrofits. Venting redesigns to meet current code. Hydronic boiler service for the propane-heated farmhouses. Whole-home filtration for the homes still on private wells. And the everyday plumbing work that comes with bringing a 1970s-built home into 2026. We pull permits where required, register your manufacturer warranty for you, and leave the install neat enough that the next homeowner notices when you sell.
When your water heater fails at 6am on a Tuesday, you don't want a generalist. You want the people who've installed 2,500+of them across Bonner and Kootenai counties. That's all we do — water heaters, tankless, boilers, hydronic radiant, filtration. We do it better than anyone in North Idaho.
Every other plumber in Sandpoint says “call for a quote.” We'll tell you up front where pricing starts. Your exact number lands in writing after a free in-home assessment — no surprises on install day.
Includes haul-away, code-compliant installation, written warranty.
Includes venting, gas line sizing, condensate management, manufacturer registration.
Includes near-boiler piping, primary-secondary loop, combustion analysis report.
Final pricing depends on fuel type, venting, gas-line condition, and the unit you choose. We bring all options on one page so you decide — not us.
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The work we know cold. New installs, replacements, emergency repairs — Bradford White, Navien, Rinnai, Rheem, A.O. Smith. We install one before lunch.
Annual service, no-heat diagnostics, full hydronic system design and install. Combustion analysis on every visit. Taco and Grundfos certified.
Hardness, iron, sulfur, manganese — diagnosed by full lab water test, then solved. As licensed Idaho plumbers and full-service water filtration installers, we won't recommend equipment until we know what's actually in your water.
Whole-home rough-in, spec packages, code-compliant venting, hydronic design from blueprint to commissioning. Lake-house, custom home, or production builder — we'll keep your schedule.
From a 1-bath cabin in Sagle to a 30-room lodge in Schweitzer — we service and install across the full size range. Property managers and commercial accounts welcome.
Most Rathdrumhomeowners call us when one of these shows up. Some are same-day emergencies; some can wait until tomorrow. We'll tell you which on the phone — and we'd rather you call once and not need us than wait too long and end up needing a major water-damage cleanup.
Cold showers, lukewarm tap. Could be a failed gas valve, blown heating element, or pilot issue. Same-day Rathdrum water heater repair for emergencies — call us first.
Active leak — this is an emergency. Don't try to drain the tank yourself; old drain valves rarely reseal once cracked. Photograph the leak, call us, we bring the right parts on the first trip.
Sediment buildup at the tank floor. Reduces efficiency, shortens lifespan. Annual Rathdrum water heater service (about 90 minutes on the truck) clears it before it kills your unit.
Anode rod is gone, tank lining is corroding. Weeks to failure, sometimes days. Replace proactively — emergency replacement after a tank fails plus water-damage cleanup costs 4–5× a planned swap.
Thermocouple, gas valve, or venting issue on a gas water heater. We diagnose on the truck — most Rathdrum pilot-light fixes are same-visit.
Heating element failure (electric tanks), broken dip tube, or the tank's just sized wrong for your household. We can repair or recommend a tankless / larger tank that actually fits your usage.
“We had the best experience with Water Heaters Unlimited! Tyson, came out the same day I called, clearly communicated what needed to be done, was great helping us decide on which water heater to install, gave us a very fair & competitive estimate the same day, after ours broke and sadly expired :/ and then he promptly i…”
“Water Heaters Unlimited delivered truly exceptional service when our hydronic floor heat system failed right before Christmas. They answered their phone on a Saturday and were at my home on Sunday — all at regular rates, which was incredibly appreciated. Tyson quickly identified the issue, ordered the correct replaceme…”
“The water heater in our building failed; the tank had ruptured, was leaking into the pan, and had actually started to seep into the subfloor. What a mess and a headache!! I definitely didn't want to deal with this, and I was worried about getting taken for a ride. These guys were on it immediately, made sure we were f…”
“Tyson responded to an issue we were having with our radiant floor heater boiler. I was out of the country trying to coordinate over the phone, and immediately felt relief when Tyson responded to my message. I appreciate that he specializes in these kind of systems, but also is from a family that does standard plumbing.…”
“Tyson came out quickly, diagnosed the problem, and ordered the needed part which he identified as under warranty. When the part was delivered he installed it efficiently, made a few plumbing additions, performed some system maintenance, and we were up and running. This is a hydronic installation operated with Takagi ha…”
“I had a fantastic experience with Water Heaters Unlimited! Tyler, the owner, was incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for customer service is evident. Tyssen, his employee, was professional and detail-oriented during the installation, answering all my questions along the way. I highly recommend Water Heaters Unlimited…”
Reviews refreshed May 2026. Every review above is publicly verifiable on Google Maps.
Our team answers the phone — no call center, no overseas dispatch. Form submissions returned in under an hour M–F. Same-day callback for Rathdrum emergencies.
Tech arrives in your scheduled window — typically on-site within 2–4 hours for emergencies. Photo-documented diagnostic. Written quote in your hand before any work begins. No surprise Rathdrum water heater bills.
Performed to manufacturer spec, trucks fully stocked. 85% of Rathdrum water heater jobs done first trip. Written labor warranty in writing, manufacturer warranty registered for you.
We warm up your day!™
Tyler & Tyssen Case — licensed Idaho plumbers, Sandpoint shop, Rathdrum customer base. Water heaters, tankless, boilers, water filtration, and the plumbing work that comes with all of it. Same crew on every job. The owners answer the phone — including weekends, including 7am.
