Common problems
- Water pooling around the tank
- Rumbling or popping from the tank
- No hot water
Services
- Tank water heater repair
- Water heater replacement
- Pilot light and thermocouple repair
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.
Signs you should call
Typical reasons people reach out:
- No hot water
- Hot water runs out fast
- Water pooling around the tank
Homes in Irvine: what pros run into
Homeowners associations in many villages have rules about exterior work, so check before replacing a roof or garage door. Irvine was planned on the old Irvine Ranch and incorporated as a city in December 1971.
The city is organized into planned villages. Water heaters here often sit in a garage, closet or even an attic, where a leak can do real damage. A drain pan and a shutoff within reach help.
Hard water leaves scale in tanks and tankless units alike, and annual descaling keeps tankless models efficient. Building permits and inspections run through the city's online permit system.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Natural gas in Irvine comes from SoCalGas. Gas water heaters need proper venting and a permit when replaced, which in Irvine goes through the Irvine Community Development Department. Water heater replacement in California is plumbing work licensed by the Contractors State License Board, and state code requires seismic strapping.
How we connect you
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We look for an available water heater specialist near Irvine and connect you.
- If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.
Get ready for the call
Take a photo of the heater's label showing brand, model, capacity and fuel type.
Common questions
Can I relight my own pilot?
Many older gas heaters have relighting instructions on the label. If it will not stay lit, or you smell gas, stop and call for help.
Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?
Bacteria in the tank can react with the anode rod and cause a sulfur smell. A pro can flush the tank or swap the anode for a different type.
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 Irvine can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Quail Hill, Orchard Hills, Irvine Spectrum and Woodbridge and other parts of Irvine, across 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Irvine, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92617, 92618, 92620, 92697
TustinLaguna WoodsLake ForestAliso ViejoLaguna HillsSanta AnaMission ViejoCosta MesaNewport BeachOrangeLaguna BeachRancho Santa MargaritaFountain ValleyLaguna NiguelAnaheimGarden GroveHuntington BeachWestminsterSan Juan CapistranoYorba LindaDana PointPlacentiaStantonFullertonCoronaBreaSeal BeachCypressSan ClementeBuena Park
Other services in Irvine
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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. It is fine to ask for a written estimate first.