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Better Water Heaters, Inc.

Water Heater Installation and Replacement, Water Heater Repair or Service, Tankless Water Heater Installation,

About us

Better Water Heaters is an owner-operated company, and we have been in business serving our customers water heater needs since 2002. We are very familiar with all facets of hot water heaters, and we take a lot of pride in our work. Better Water Heaters is able to provide our customers with top-of-the-line service by using quality materials and implementing our high standards. We are looking forward to earning your business! Call owner Frans Cartwright today for all your water heater needs.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
23 years of experience

Services we offer

Instant Hot Water Solutions, Tankless Weater Heaters, Water Heater - Install/Repair/Replace

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.6324 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
64%
4
15%
3
3%
2
1%
1
2%

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Showing 1-25 of 324 reviews
Gary J.
Dec 2024
5.0
Water Heater Repair or Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Quick turnaround!

Marci R.
Jun 2024
5.0
Water Heater Repair or Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Five stars tells it all!!

Greg M.
Apr 2024
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
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George T.
Jun 2023
4.0
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very responsive; came over on a Sunday, to replace our water heater that broke with a tankless. Good quality work, experienced tech, clean. My only disappointment was with the removal of the old heater. The company had quoted two different prices (with and without removal of the old heater), but the tech removed the old heater from the basement (extra $500) before I gave approval.

Lynn G.
May 2023
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
none

Shalin V.
Apr 2023
0.5
Water Heater Repair or Service
I called them cause I had to reignite my pilot light every day the last couple of days. They got on a call, told me they'll come check it out for $220 and mostly will be able to fix it during the visit. One of their technicians showed up, looked at it for 2 mins, pulled wires here and there and said the whole thing is fried and it's best I replace the whole heater. When I tried turning it on again, it didn't start up anymore. They said they'll replace the heater for $5k and the thermostat for $900. We had another company come in and fix the existing ignition for $50.

Jim D.
Jan 2023
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,150
Tech came ready to do job immediately. Explained entire process and pricing. Did entire job quickly and nicely. Cleaned the entire job site and was finished installing the new water heater in under 3 hours.

Howard N.
Oct 2022
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Good to work with.

Bill M.
Sep 2022
4.5
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Had to have hot water! Had to be the same day ! Cost $2000.00 but they did it? Happy :)

Prasada G.
Aug 2022
3.0
Tankless Water Heater Installation
$8,500
it is 3 months since they installed a tankless water heater. took the money for San Jose city inspection and has not been done yet. does not respond to emails anymore. the exhaust was not ducted through the roof. it was sent along the garage ceiling. 20 ft across to the side yard. Looks ugly, with pipe hanging across the garage. Not very professional. have doubts about the piping and the gas line they did in the crawl space, particularly, as they are not scheduling city inspection. be aware of these guys.

Elo K.
May 2022
1.0
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Wanted $5000 for a job of $1120 because I did not have hot water for one day!

Ravi B.
Mar 2022
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Best company I worked with

June C.
Dec 2021
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,575
Steve was very informative and help me questions I had. he was fast and did a great job.

Carrie H.
Nov 2021
5.0
Water Heater Repair or Service
$128
Super quick and earnest. fix my water heaters issue in time

Richard N.
Oct 2021
5.0
Water Heater Repair or Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bob did it in under 1 1/2 hours, by himself. Unbelievable.

Kevin D.
Jun 2021
5.0
Water Heater Repair or Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
All around great service!! They showed up even earlier than appointment time which was great for me. The technician was a gentleman and expert in his field.

Colin J.
May 2021
5.0
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Service oriented, cares about customers, communicates well. Reasonable price, efficient and effective.

Jay Q.
Apr 2021
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Prompt and experienced.

Jim T.
Mar 2021
5.0
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,925
Better Water Heaters took my call on a Sunday and dispatched the technician to our house within 3 hours of the call. I spoke to two other plumbing companies that day then accepted the quote from Better Water Heaters. The technician Steve Tinnetti arrived a few minutes after 10:00am the appointment time. He did a good job explaining the work, executing the job and removing the old water heater. The job was done efficiently and professionally. The hot water was back on by 3:00pm.

Cliff L.
Jan 2021
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were ontime and colpeted project in a timely fashion

Shyam K.
Nov 2020
4.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650
I am happy with the workmanship. They were prompt in responding back with a quote, via text and email. After the work was done, I had questions related to Drain Pan. Which no one responded until I called and checked with them.

David L.
Oct 2020
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750
They were available on the day I needed them - a Sunday. The replacement water heater seems much better than the old one.

Barbara Z.
Sep 2020
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
I am very happy with this company

Frances T.
Sep 2020
4.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Quick response. Experience. Overall good job. Just a little pricey.

Denise H.
Aug 2020
5.0
Water Heater Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750
They are great. They are courteous, show up when they say they will, have a choice of great products and their prices are fair. I would highly recommend them and would use them again if I ever have problems. Thank you Better Water Heaters
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Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

1060089

Trade License Locale

CA

Trade License Expiration

11/30/2025

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FAQ

Better Water Heaters, Inc. is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Better Water Heaters, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Better Water Heaters, Inc. offers free project estimates.

No, Better Water Heaters, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Better Water Heaters, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Better Water Heaters, Inc. offers emergency services.

Yes, Better Water Heaters, Inc. offers warranties.