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Common problems
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
- Hot water runs out fast
Services
- Tank water heater repair
- Tankless water heater service
- Water heater replacement
Safety first: If the tank is leaking heavily, shut off the cold water supply to the heater and turn off its power or gas.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Common reasons for a call
Typical reasons people reach out:
- Rusty or smelly hot water
- No hot water
- Hot water runs out fast
What Huntington Beach housing means for water heater repair
The city expects groundwater to make up about 85 percent of its supply by 2045. Hard water is common and leaves scale on fixtures, valves and water heaters.
A 1965 federal housing study found that 81 percent of the city's homes had been built after April 1960. Basement or garage tanks in mid-century homes are often replaced on the same spot, but newer code may require expansion tanks or updated venting.
State and local code requires water heaters to be strapped for earthquakes, and inspectors check for it on replacements. Over 2014 to 2020, about 60 percent of the city's water came from groundwater and 40 percent was imported.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Natural gas in Huntington Beach comes from SoCalGas. Gas water heaters need proper venting and a permit when replaced, which in Huntington Beach goes through the Community Development Department's Permit Center. Water heater replacement in California is plumbing work licensed by the Contractors State License Board, and state code requires seismic strapping.
What happens after you call
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We pass your request to an independent water heater specialist who covers Huntington Beach.
- Nothing is booked until you and the pro agree on the visit and the cost.
Get ready for the call
Check whether there is water around the base and take a photo of it.
Questions from Huntington Beach residents
Do I need an expansion tank?
Many homes with a check valve or pressure regulator need one. Your installer or local code will say.
How often should a tank be flushed?
Once a year is a common rule of thumb, more often where water is hard. Ask the pro to show you the drain valve so you know where it is.
Do you cover Edwards Hill and Sunset Beach?
Yes, as long as a pro is free. Huntington Beach ZIP codes 90742, 92646, 92647, 92648, 92649 are in range, and that includes Edwards Hill, Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach Central and Oak View.
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.
Neighbors with the same issue? In buildings close together, that is worth mentioning when you call.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Huntington Beach, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 90742, 92646, 92647, 92648, 92649
Fountain ValleyWestminsterSeal BeachCosta MesaGarden GroveStantonSanta AnaLos AlamitosCypressNewport BeachHawaiian GardensOrangeLa PalmaBuena ParkLong BeachTustinSignal HillCerritosLakewoodArtesiaIrvineFullertonLa MiradaBellflowerNorwalkPlacentiaLa HabraSanta Fe SpringsParamountLaguna Woods
Other services in Huntington Beach
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VendorReach is a referral service, not the company that does the work. Any water heater specialist you speak with runs their own business and handles their own quotes and scheduling. Get the details in writing if that makes you more comfortable.