Common problems
- Rumbling or popping from the tank
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
Services
- Tank water heater repair
- Water heater replacement
- Expansion tank installation
If it's urgent: Big leak from the tank? Close the cold supply valve on top and turn off the heater's gas or power.
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Local rules
Water heater replacement in California is plumbing work, and plumbing licenses come from the Contractors State License Board, and state code requires seismic strapping. Replacing a water heater usually needs a permit from the City of Davis Building Division, since venting, gas lines and relief valves all have to meet code.
Permit questions go to the City of Davis Building Division. Davis gets treated Sacramento River water through the Woodland-Davis Clean Water Agency. Davis has more than 100 miles of bike lanes and paths. UC Davis is the city's largest employer.
Know your Davis house
Village Homes was built in the 1970s as an early solar-designed neighborhood. Old North has homes from the early 1900s.
The Davis Farmers Market runs year-round in Central Park. Older water heaters in post-war homes may sit on the floor of a garage, and current code often calls for raising gas units off the floor there. Summer highs often top 95 degrees.
State code requires water heaters to be strapped for earthquakes, and inspectors check for it on replacements. Most homes sit on slab foundations.
Before you call
Find the label on the tank and note the size, fuel type and age.
Know where your main shutoffs are before anyone arrives.
What usually goes wrong
Things people in Davis often describe:
- Rumbling or popping from the tank
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
How the connection works
- Phone in, or fill out the short form and describe what's wrong.
- An outside water heater specialist covering Davis picks it up.
- The pro gets in touch, and you decide on timing and price together.
What people ask us
What should I do if my tank is leaking?
Turn off the cold water supply to the tank and shut off the gas or the breaker. Then call for help, since a leaking tank usually needs to be replaced.
Why is my hot water rusty?
It can be a corroding tank or anode rod. If cold water is clear and only hot is rusty, the heater is the likely source.
Which parts of Davis can you help with?
Yes, as long as a pro is available. Davis ZIP codes are in range, and that includes Stonegate, El Macero, West Davis and Old North. Share the street name when you call so we can check the right part of town.
Any Davis details worth mentioning when I call?
Many homes have rooftop solar. Tule fog can settle in on winter mornings. The city switched from groundwater to mostly river water in 2016. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.
Who issues permits for water heater repair work in Davis?
Permits in Davis go through the City of Davis Building Division. Not every repair needs one, so ask the water heater specialist whether yours does when you get the quote.
If you're renting in Davis, check your lease for who handles this repair.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Davis, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs:
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