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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"USA Water Heaters provided the best service for the best value. They replaced our 40gal water heater the same day and gave us the best price for full service and no hidden fees. They are the best in the business and would highly recommend them for any of your water heater needs!"
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 rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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THE Water Heater Company
4.9(
134
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Serving Orange, 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."
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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 Orange, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
171
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Serving Orange, 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%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WATER HEATER SOS
5.0(
17
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Serving Orange, 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 rate98%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jax Mechanical
4.8(
27
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Serving Orange, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would absolutely use Jax Mechanical in the future. Justin and Zac were very professional and thorough. I was very hesitant, due to a previous bad encounter with Service Master. Justin and Zac were patient and not condescending. Michael was quick with the bid/estimate and I am grateful for their service. If you need a water heater installed, be assured that Jax Mechanical is the only call you need to make."
Residential work
Residential work
Residential work
Residential work
Residential work

+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Orange Independent Plumbing Services
4.8(
316
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Serving Orange, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"My hot water heater began leaking on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend - yikes! After requesting a quote via Angi, I received nearly instant communication from Ruben, who then sent me lots of information about what likely needed to be done and what it would cost. He was available same day, and he was able to replace my water heater neatly and efficiently. I am thoroughly satisfied and impressed. So happy he could help me on the holiday weekend. I'm very appreciative."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
231 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Water expands when heated and also when freezing. When water is heated, it expands by around 4%. For a full water heater, this is one of the main reasons malfunctions occur—the hot water has nowhere else to go but out. Due to the constant expansion and reduction in volume, it’s recommended (required in most places) that an expansion tank be installed.

Not all types of water heaters require a venting system. Electric tankless water heaters don’t use natural or propane gas, so no venting is required. Instead, they use electric burners to heat water quickly and efficiently. However, any system that does use gas or propane will require ventilation.

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.

While a water heater explosion is rare, it is a serious danger. Be aware of these critical warning signs:

  • Sulfur or Rotten Egg Smell: This is a major red flag, especially for gas water heaters. It can indicate a gas leak, which could ignite and cause an explosion.

  • Leaking Pressure Valve: If the temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve is leaking, it may not be able to properly regulate internal pressure, creating a risk of bursting.

  • Shaking or Rumbling: Loud rumbling or shaking from the tank can be a sign of extreme pressure buildup.

  • Excessive Heat: If the exterior of the water heater feels unusually hot to the touch, the unit may be overheating dangerously.

  • Rust-Colored Water: This can be a symptom of severe internal corrosion that compromises the tank's integrity.

If you notice any of these signs, especially a gas smell, you must act immediately. Shut off the gas supply to the water heater and call a professional plumber right away to prevent a potential disaster.

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.

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