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Avatar for USA Water Heaters - Installation & Repair
USA Water Heaters - Installation & Repair
4.9(
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dennis installed a new 75 gallon water heater and circulation pump in our home. His price was very competitive and lower than several other bids we got. He communicated with us well throughout the entire process. He worked around our schedule and the installation took only a couple of hours. The new water heater is working perfectly. I highly recommend Dennis and USA Water Heaters."
Navien Tankless Water Heater Installation in IrvIne, CA
Water heater installation and repair service in Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, Trabuco Canyon, Coto De Caza, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, Villa Park, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Brea, Yorba Linda, Newport Coast, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Westminister, Placentia, Full
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Navien tankless water heater installation Irvine, CA
Same-day water heater installation and repair service in Orange County, CA

+32

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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THE Water Heater Company
4.9(
134
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our sixteen year old water heater was leaking gas. My husband called The Water Heater Company who quoted for exactly what repairs were needed. The telephone representative who helped us requested photos of the water heater. He could tell what items were needed to bring the new water heater up to code. We were very pleased that Tony, the water heater installer, was scheduled to come the next day! Tony was punctual, thorough and answered all the questions I had. He explained everything that was done and made suggestions for other improvements we might want to have done. Everyone was very professional and very honest from beginning to end. They also use the very best water heaters with great warranties. Much higher quality than you can get at Home Depot or Lowes. We are very excited to recommend Tony and The Water Heater Company!"
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TWHC Vans
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TWHC Vans

+83

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing
4.1(
130
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfectly. They cleaned everything up, explained how the system worked and how often it needs attention, and hauled away the old hot water heater. They arrived on time, worked steadily, and finished before dinner time."
New Tankless Water Heater Installation
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+19

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WATER HEATER SOS
5.0(
17
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top notch service!!! Our water heater went out and we needed a new one ASAP! These type of problems always happen at the worst and most inconvenient of times. We called around and no one could make it out for at least a day? some were two days! We called Water Heater SOS and explained our need for a new water heater ASAP, they explained they had a lot of calls that day but assured us they would send someone out by end of the day.. within the hour they called us back and said they were sending one of their guys right now!!! They were extremely professional, polite and worked fast and efficiently to get us a new water heater up and running by the end of the day!!! We HIGHLY recommend Water Heater SOS"
Phyn Install
Phyn Install
Water Heater
Water Heater
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Phill's Plumbing
4.7(
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great, Phill came out the next day and got us up and running again with hot water. He is honest, thorough and does the job right the first time. We have used him several times for various plumbing issues and have been very satisfied."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Drain Town Rooter
4.8(
116
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would highly recommend Drain Town Rooter to anyone. May be a funky company name but they did a great job on my Tankless water heater install. Ryan was excellent and even came back after I removed the old tank box/stand, had some drywall repair and painting done, to re-route the pressure relief pipe straight down which had been routed around the old tank box. Cosmetic but much cleaner looking. I’d hire them for other plumbing jobs as well."
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5 Star Review
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+266

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northstar PHAC, Inc.
4.5(
128
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"'i thought that my expensive wall heater would need to be replaced, but they were able to do a service and get it back up and running like new the same day."
FURNACE AND COIL
new furnace
Our Beautiful Installs
Our Beautiful Installs
Our Beautiful Installs

+29

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Hanson Plumbing & Repipe
4.9(
17
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I did my leg work on the re-pipe of my house and the remodel for my bathroom. I met with 5 different plumbing companies. Mike and Bonnie gave us the best price and the team did great work. They went above and beyond, not only re-piping my 1927 house, replacing my 30 year old water heater, and doing the plumbing for my bathroom remodel, but also referring us to a great father son team who gutted and did all the remodeling for my bathroom. Additionally, I had a minor plumbing issue today, that had nothing to do with the work they did, and Bonnie, via text, walked me through doing my own repair. You really can't find that kind of service elsewhere!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bill Metzger Plumbing
4.8(
77
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Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1961

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Water heater went out on a Sunday and called Bill Metzger Plumbing around 6:30 expecting to leave a message. Surprisingly Bill answered the phone, I explained the problem and said he would send a technician out Monday morning. It appeared to be the gas valve. The water heater was 10 years old. Got 2 options, replace the entire water heater or just the gas valve. The water heater replacement was about $3000 and the gas valve about $700. No high pressure to replace the water heater. Decided the replace the gas valve after talking with the technician and Bill. Technician came out Tuesday morning and replaced the gas valve. Now plenty of hot water. The final invoice was $ 200 less than the estimate. Victor the technician was very professional. Knew what he was doing. I would highly recommend Bill Metzger plumbing for all you plumbing needs"
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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Choosing between an electric water heater vs. a gas water heater comes down to personal preference. Overall, electric heaters are more energy efficient than their gas competitors. They’re also quieter to operate, take up less room, and don’t come with a risk of gas leaks. 

The downside is that electric water heaters cost more to operate than gas. They might also struggle to heat water fast enough for households that use large amounts of hot water. Lastly, a power outage could cause your electric water heater to stop working, whereas gas water heaters may still function.

Every city and state will have its own set of installation codes and laws. Some won’t require you to obtain a permit before replacing your water heater, though we recommend you do, regardless of the local codes. On the other hand, some cities and states might require secondary permits for plumbing and electrical work related to the installation. Check with a local water heater installation company and local building codes to confirm which permits are required and what the specific laws are.

A tankless water heater can last up to 20 years, which is nearly double the lifespan of a conventional tank heater. However, their longevity is highly dependent on several factors. With proper installation and regular maintenance, such as descaling to prevent mineral buildup from hard water, you can expect a lifespan of 15 to 20 years. Without proper care, a tankless unit may begin to fail in as little as 12 years. Other factors that affect its lifespan include household usage and the quality of the local water supply. While they have a higher upfront cost, their energy savings, smaller size, and longer life make them a worthwhile investment for many homeowners.

Venting a gas water heater out of the roof is preferable in most cases. Heated exhaust gases naturally rise, so a vertical vent pipe is efficient. If you’re trying to vent through a pipe exiting a wall, the angle of the pipe may be more horizontal than vertical, making the venting system less effective. If you go through a wall, you may need to add a fan to ensure a successful expulsion of the gases outdoors.

Yes, a water heater can be replaced in a day and can take between two and three hours to install from start to finish. Even if you encounter extra tasks that need to be completed, the job can still be completed in one day.

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