Leaky water heater
Find out whether the leak is a quick fix at a fitting or a tank that has reached the end of its life.
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What do you need repaired?
Most jobs are done in a single visit. We carry thermocouples, heating elements, valves and igniters on our trucks.
Commercial repair
Commercial tankless and tank water heaters, repaired by the same specialists.
Heating elements
Electric heaters use one or two elements. When one burns out you get lukewarm water. Usually done in under an hour.
Common water heater problems in San Diego homes
San Diego's hard water and warm climate create conditions that affect how water heaters perform and how long they last.
Sediment buildup from hard water
San Diego has some of the hardest municipal water in California. Minerals settle at the bottom of the tank, cut efficiency, cause popping and rumbling, and eventually corrode the lining.
Thermocouple and pilot light failures
The thermocouple is a safety device that senses whether the pilot is lit. When it fails, the gas valve shuts off completely. One of the most common and most affordable repairs we do.
Heating element burnout
When an element on an electric unit burns out you'll notice lukewarm water or none at all. Replacing it is straightforward and usually takes under an hour.
T&P valve leaks and drips
The temperature and pressure relief valve is a critical safety part. A drip can mean too much pressure, overheating, or simply a worn valve.
Our repair process
Less time waiting, more time with hot water.
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Call and get a same day appointment
Call (619) 663 4328 in San Diego or (760) 517 6900 in North County. A technician is usually at your home within a few hours.
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Diagnosis with the price up front
The technician finds the problem and gives you a written quote for parts, labor and any warranty before any work begins.
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Repaired and tested
Most repairs take one to two hours. The common parts are on the truck, so most jobs finish in one visit.
What repairs cost
Typical ranges for the most common repairs. The exact price depends on the problem and the unit, and you see it before we start.
Tank water heaters
- Thermocouple replacement$175 to $295 + parts
- T&P valve replacement$195 to $350 + parts
- Heating element replacement$235 to $415 + parts
- Dip tube replacement$235 to $415 + parts
- Gas control valve$295 to $590 + parts
Tankless water heaters
- Descaling and flush$235 to $415 + parts
- Flame rod or igniter replacement$235 to $475 + parts
- Flow sensor replacement$295 to $475 + parts
- Heat exchanger repair$475 to $895 + parts
When a repair costs more than half the price of a new unit and the heater is over 8 years old, replacing it is usually the better investment. We'll always tell you honestly.
Why San Diego trusts us with repairs
Specialists, not general plumbers
Water heater repair is all we do. Our technicians are factory trained on every major brand and work on heaters every day.
Honest repair or replace advice
We don't push replacements. If a $235 repair keeps your heater running for another 3 to 5 years, that's what we recommend.
No hidden fees
The diagnostic fee goes towards the repair if you go ahead, so in effect every repair comes with a free diagnosis.
Brands we repair
If it heats water and it's in a San Diego home, we can fix it.
Tank water heaters
Gas and electric models.
- Rheem
- Bradford White
- AO Smith
- State
- Kenmore
- GE
- Whirlpool
- American Standard
Tankless water heaters
Common tankless repairs include descaling, igniter replacement and flow sensor problems.
- Rinnai
- Navien
- Noritz
- Takagi
- Rheem
- Bosch
The Ridiculous Warranty
Covers labor and parts, with no questions asked. If we can't repair your water heater, we install a new upgraded model for free.
Fix it yourself, chapter by chapter
Brandon has filmed the fix for the most common failures. Watch the lesson, follow the steps, or call us instead.
Repair across San Diego County
Technicians are dispatched from central locations for fast response anywhere in the county.
Central San Diego
(619) 663 4328- Clairemont
- Grantville
- Hillcrest
- Linda Vista
- Mission Valley
- Normal Heights
- North Park
- Ocean Beach
- Pacific Beach
- Point Loma
- Tierrasanta
- University City
- La Jolla
- Coronado
North County coast
(760) 517 6900- Carlsbad
- Oceanside
- Encinitas
- Cardiff
- Solana Beach
- Del Mar
- Carmel Valley
- Sorrento Valley
North County inland
(760) 517 6900- Escondido
- Poway
- Rancho Bernardo
- Rancho Penasquitos
- Scripps Ranch
- Mira Mesa
- Fairbanks Ranch