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Payton's Plumbing

Serving You Locally
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Payton's Plumbing

Serving You Locally
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

In Business Since 2024 PAYTON'S PLUMBING We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. C-36 Plumbing #: 1125955 EXP: 9/30/2026

"The leak was fixed very quickly and efficiently. I will definitely call them again if I have another problem. Highly recommend."

Linda B on March 2025

In Business Since 2024 PAYTON'S PLUMBING We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. C-36 Plumbing #: 1125955 EXP: 9/30/2026

"The leak was fixed very quickly and efficiently. I will definitely call them again if I have another problem. Highly recommend."

Linda B on March 2025


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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

183 Prado Rd
4.44(
71
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Approved Pro

Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

183 Prado Rd
4.44(
71
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
267 local quotes requested
72 years of experience

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The plumber wes very nice and professional . But, I want a local plumber, located in Lompoc."

Debra D on May 2025

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The plumber wes very nice and professional . But, I want a local plumber, located in Lompoc."

Debra D on May 2025


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Arrow Plumbing Drain and Repair Service

320 Oak St.
4.83(
18
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Approved Pro

Arrow Plumbing Drain and Repair Service

320 Oak St.
4.83(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

Established in 1991, Arrow Plumbing first opened its doors after relocating to the Central Coast from Oahu, Hawaii. Arrow Plumbing was started by Daniel Keuma, who had elevated his skills as a maintenance personnel at Hawaii's #1 tourist attraction "The Polynesian Cultural Center", located in his home town of Laie, Hawaii. As a family owned and operated business he had raised two sons in the business. Since opening, plumbing needs and technology has changed dramatically. Arrow Plumbing has kept up with those demands with additional training needed to be current with those changes. Today, Arrow Plumbing is ready and prepared to take on any job, whether it be a minor drip on a faucet or re-piping your entire house. Give Arrow Plumbing a call today!

"Effectively paid $2200 per hour to fix 3 gas leaks in the line. Re-swabbed 2 couplings with glue and replaced 1 elbow coupling. Decide for yourself if that is expensive or not before calling."

Eli M on February 2021

Established in 1991, Arrow Plumbing first opened its doors after relocating to the Central Coast from Oahu, Hawaii. Arrow Plumbing was started by Daniel Keuma, who had elevated his skills as a maintenance personnel at Hawaii's #1 tourist attraction "The Polynesian Cultural Center", located in his home town of Laie, Hawaii. As a family owned and operated business he had raised two sons in the business. Since opening, plumbing needs and technology has changed dramatically. Arrow Plumbing has kept up with those demands with additional training needed to be current with those changes. Today, Arrow Plumbing is ready and prepared to take on any job, whether it be a minor drip on a faucet or re-piping your entire house. Give Arrow Plumbing a call today!

"Effectively paid $2200 per hour to fix 3 gas leaks in the line. Re-swabbed 2 couplings with glue and replaced 1 elbow coupling. Decide for yourself if that is expensive or not before calling."

Eli M on February 2021


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People 1st Solution's LLC - Unlicensed Contractor

597 Newman Dr
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

People 1st Solution's LLC - Unlicensed Contractor

597 Newman Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

People 1st Solution's LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Keigh with People 1st Solutions just completed some work on our front porch and he did a fantastic job - we needed it done quickly and he did that for us and kept me updated at every step - definitely would hire him again for our house and yard to-do list."

Georgene Z on June 2025

People 1st Solution's LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Keigh with People 1st Solutions just completed some work on our front porch and he did a fantastic job - we needed it done quickly and he did that for us and kept me updated at every step - definitely would hire him again for our house and yard to-do list."

Georgene Z on June 2025


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Rex's Rooter Plumbing, Inc.

PO Box 867
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Rex's Rooter Plumbing, Inc.

PO Box 867
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! 35 years of experience!

"Efficient, quick, and nice!"

Susan D on October 2023

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! 35 years of experience!

"Efficient, quick, and nice!"

Susan D on October 2023


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Castle Plumbing

511 Winterhaven Way
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro

Castle Plumbing

511 Winterhaven Way
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you are in good hands with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices, such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments, and following through on promises, then call our reputable company today. We will be the one and only contractor you will ever need. Call us today, you will be pleased you did. Thank you.

"Roger was wonderful! We had a gas leak emergency, and he and his son were here within an hour. There were more problems than what were expected, and Roger took care of them quickly and in a very professional manner. We are very happy with Castle Plumbing!"

Catherine B on November 2019

Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you are in good hands with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices, such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments, and following through on promises, then call our reputable company today. We will be the one and only contractor you will ever need. Call us today, you will be pleased you did. Thank you.

"Roger was wonderful! We had a gas leak emergency, and he and his son were here within an hour. There were more problems than what were expected, and Roger took care of them quickly and in a very professional manner. We are very happy with Castle Plumbing!"

Catherine B on November 2019


PAYTON'S PLUMBING

P O BOX 1503
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

PAYTON'S PLUMBING

P O BOX 1503
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

PAYTON'S PLUMBING We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great communication . Very professional yet personable, and friendly, on time, within quoted costs. Efficient ."

Leslie H on December 2024

PAYTON'S PLUMBING We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great communication . Very professional yet personable, and friendly, on time, within quoted costs. Efficient ."

Leslie H on December 2024


Palafox Construction

PO Box 747
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Palafox Construction

PO Box 747
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 13 years of experience. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there's no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

With over 13 years of experience. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there's no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!


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Griffin Plumbing Inc.

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Griffin Plumbing Inc.

No reviews yet
22 years of experience

Plumbing Woes? Call the Pros! Griffin Plumbing, Inc. has delivered quality plumbing repair and maintenance services to the Central Coast for over 20 years. Whether it's a leaky faucet or a full-scale flood, the goal of our expert plumbers has always been the same, to provide you with the best service we possibly can. By building an amazing team of technicians and client service staff, we're able to make sure that we provide the perfect solution for any plumbing need from clogged drains, to water heater replacement to leak repair, repipes and more. For us, the commitment to providing the best possible service isn't about going the extra mile, it's simply the Griffin way.

Plumbing Woes? Call the Pros! Griffin Plumbing, Inc. has delivered quality plumbing repair and maintenance services to the Central Coast for over 20 years. Whether it's a leaky faucet or a full-scale flood, the goal of our expert plumbers has always been the same, to provide you with the best service we possibly can. By building an amazing team of technicians and client service staff, we're able to make sure that we provide the perfect solution for any plumbing need from clogged drains, to water heater replacement to leak repair, repipes and more. For us, the commitment to providing the best possible service isn't about going the extra mile, it's simply the Griffin way.


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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

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.

One of the primary benefits of a heat pump water heater is how cost-effective it is. How much you save will depend on your water usage and electricity costs. That being said, we can ballpark savings for the average home of between $100 and $500 per year. You can increase that savings rate by researching and applying available energy incentives available in your area. If you really want to focus on cost, consider a tankless water heater.

Price variations arise from size, type (tankless or tank), efficiency grades, and installation complexity, including labor and materials.

Tank-style hot water heaters need replacing about every six to 15 years, while a tankless model can last 20 years or more. Over time, water heaters fill up with sediment that can start causing issues. If your unit is ten years old, start thinking about a possible replacement. Flushing your tank-style water heater annually and having routine maintenance done can increase the life span of the unit.

A leaking water heater could potentially last for a few weeks or months before you need to repair it. However, it's not advisable to wait too long. Once your water heater starts leaking, it's likely that the underlying cause of the leak is getting worse as time goes on. Without immediate repair, your water heater could fail. Instead of using a leaky water heater, you should turn it off and call a pro to fix it.

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