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5,000+
installations across San Diego County
2,500+
tankless installations
120°F
where we set every new heater
15 yrs
Navien manufacturer warranty
Building a new home, replacing an aging tank, or converting to tankless: we handle every type of water heater installation in San Diego County.
We handle the full conversion, including the work behind the walls.
From 5,000+ installations, here is how the three really compare.
| Tank | Tankless | Heat pump | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy efficiency | About 62% | About 95% | Very high, with caveats |
| Hot water recovery | Fast, a full tank in about an hour | Unlimited and continuous | Very slow, 6 to 25 gal an hour |
| Typical warranty | 6 years | 15 years | Varies |
| Lifespan | 8 to 12 years | 15 to 20 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Upfront cost | Lowest | Moderate to high | Highest |
| Water softener | Recommended | Required in San Diego | Recommended |
| Noise | Silent | Minimal | Noisy compressor |
| Best for | Budget friendly reliability | Efficiency and endless hot water | Homes with solar panels |
Heat pump water heaters get a lot of attention for efficiency. But after installing thousands of systems, we see the problems: recovery is extremely slow, only 6 to 25 gallons an hour against 220 for a tankless.
They also need dedicated 240 volt, 30 amp electrical work, they're noisy, and their air filters clog often. In our experience they're only worth it for homeowners with solar panels.
Rebates have mostly closed
The federal 25C credit ended with 2025 installs, and HEEHRA single family rebates have been fully reserved since February 2026. Check current programs before counting on one.
San Diego's hard water will destroy a tankless heat exchanger in 4 to 6 years without a softener. Calcium and magnesium build up inside the unit and cause early failure. We've seen it hundreds of times.
Our go to for every tank install. American made with superior build quality, and our supplier Ferguson stocks every part for same day availability.
Our pick after 2,500+ tankless installs: stainless steel heat exchangers, easy to service, and built in recirculation on the A models for instant hot water.
Big box store heaters. The equipment is consumer grade and the warranty process is a nightmare, with homeowners spending 8+ hours on hold.
We look at your setup and hot water needs and give you a transparent breakdown of equipment, materials and labor.
We size the system to your household. If you're going tankless, we talk about the softener upfront, so there are no surprises later.
New heater, expansion tank, venting, gas or electrical, seismic straps and all plumbing, to code. Permit by you, or by us for an extra fee.
We test the system, set it to 120°F, and show you the shutoff valve, T&P checks and when to book maintenance.
Covers labor and parts, with no questions asked. If we can't repair your water heater, we install a new upgraded model for free.