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THE Water Heater Company
4.9(
134
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our water heater replaced by The Water Heater Company and the service was excellent from start to finish. The technician, Mike P., was professional, on time, and extremely knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly, completed the installation efficiently, and made sure the area was clean before leaving. My new water heater is working great. We really appreciate the quality of work and the attention to detail. We highly recommend The Water Heater Company especially if you want a smooth, stress-free water heater replacement done right the first time."
Van (Side view)
TWHC Vans
TWHC Vans
TWHC Vans
TWHC Vans

+83

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Simple Water Heater
5.0(
21
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair+1 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"They changed the heater quickly, removed the old one for the agreed price. The price was the lowest of 4 quotes. Apparently they have a stock ready as they started working immediately after I accepted their quote."
Bradfor White Gas Tank Water Heater
Noritz tankless water heater and filtration
Re-circulation Pump
Plumbing repair
Rinnai tankless water heater install

+3

Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
172
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found me the right size water heater, a few days before Thanksgiving and had it installed within 2 hours. Clean and efficient and Bradford White gas water heaters are American made. Built to last. Daniel Westereng did a great job with the install. Clean, fast, thorough and polite."
Ruben installs a new drainage system under a customers home. Working in a crawl space is rough, but we do what is needed.
Backing up? Got roots? Blast those roots out with a Hydro Jetter! We use a wart hog nozzle that combines controlled rotation with a unique 8 jet cutting configuration optimized for removing roots. It’s better with a jetter! Call us! We got this! ??
Sewer Line Camera
No drain clog too big or small, Western Rooter covers them all!
Justin clearing a Kitchen sink back-up after the Memorial holiday.
HALO 5 whole house water filtration system.

+542

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Camarillo Rooter, LLC
5.0(
16
)
Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessWater Heater - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lonnie is an awesome plumber! When I first got my house he installed new water valves for my washer. Just recently he came to repair my water heater because it was leaking. He noticed I still had warranty on my water heater. Any other plumber probably would have charged me for a new one. I really appreciate his honesty. I would definitely recommend his services"
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Service All Stars Heating and Air Comfort
4.4(
139
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Water Heater - Repair or ServiceWater Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - Install+5 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I thought this company did a good job. They put in the furnace and it seems to work. The problem is they never got a permit for the work. Then they never got the inspection from the city. Both the permit and the inspection were part of the contract. I do not know anything about furnaces or furnace installation. Without the inspection, I do not know if the furnace was installed correctly. Is it sending carbon monoxide into our house? I must have called them 100 times in the last year to get the permit and inspection. they simply refuse. I have sent a complaint to the contractor state license board, I do not recommend this contractor."
Ductless Systems
Teamwork!
Delivery Truck
Job Done!
Another One!

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ideal Plumbing Inc.
5.0(
21
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Stop looking for a plumber! Sam is the man for you job. I can’t say enough about him and his team. He worked within our budget, did top notch service, and even offered free advice for our other bathroom. Sam installed a tankless hot water heater, ran plumbing out to a brand new Adu, and helped us complete a perfect compact bathroom. Sam is a master of his craft and priced well. Thanks again Sam!!!"
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+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Eric Hardemion Plumbing
4.4(
70
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Eric for a leaking kitchen sink. He and his assistant did a great job: quick and efficient. They were both very nice and friendly. The price seemed reasonable. I will definitely hire them again in the future."
Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Jaxael S Rizo
5.0(
11
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessWater Heater - Install or Replace+2 more

Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend this business for anyone that is looking for an honest person to fix your plumbing problems. Iâ  ve hired other plumbers in the past, and let me tell you, I have always been left disappointed. Mr. Rizo is very knowledgeable about what he does. I canâ  t thank him enough for taking care of my home!! Thank you!!"
Frizzlife Tankless Reverse Osmosis System
MOEN Flo Smart Water Monitor Automatic Shut Off
Frizzlife Tankless Reverse Osmosis System
Clients Old Shut Off Valve
Frizzlife Tankless Reverse Osmosis System

+16

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

The amount of time it takes to replace an electric water heater will depend on the skill level of the individual who is replacing it. For example, if you replace it yourself–and you don’t have much experience–you can expect the project to take a full day. 

However, if you have a certified plumber or water heater contractor install your new water heater, it can take as little as 2 to 3 hours.

You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides. 

Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.

Due to the high temperature, using stainless steel vent pipes for your tankless water heater’s exhaust vent is best. Also, it is safe to use a flexible vent duct as the exhaust fan. If installing the exhaust fan yourself, make sure you are using heat-resistant silicon to connect the exhaust vent and the duct on your water heater.

No, you’ll need to drain the tank before changing a water heater element, as the water heater element sticks through the side of the tank and uses a gasket to prevent water from pouring out. However, you don’t always need to drain it completely. If you’re only replacing the upper heating element, you can drain the tank until the water line is below the element. If you’re replacing the lower element, you’ll need to drain the whole thing.

When replacing an old unit, you might want to switch from a gas water heater to an electric water heater or vice versa. To do this, you will likely need to add infrastructure to the area. For example, you likely don’t have a gas line that served your old electric water heater. You’d have to call a plumber to put in a new gas line. If you’re replacing a gas unit with an electric one, the plumber will need to safely cap the old gas line. You will then need an electrician to add wiring for the new electric unit.

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