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Popping sounds, rusty water or a pilot that will not stay lit are common water heater complaints. We help Mountain View residents find independent pros to sort them out.

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Common problems

  • No hot water
  • Hot water runs out fast
  • Rusty or smelly hot water

Services

  • Tankless water heater service
  • Water heater replacement
  • Pilot light and thermocouple repair

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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1. What needs fixing?

2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

4. Pick a day

6. Your info

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Repairs come with a 30-day warranty on parts and labor from the company that does the work. If the same problem comes back, call us and we'll get them back out.

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Mountain View homes, up close

Google's headquarters is in North Bayshore. Most homes date from the 1950s and 1960s.

Monta Loma has a large group of Eichler homes. 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. Eichler homes often have radiant heat pipes in the slab.

Sediment still builds up in tanks over time, so a yearly flush helps a tank run quieter and last longer. Shoreline Park is built on a former landfill.

Problems people call about

Things people in Mountain View often describe:

  • Rusty or smelly hot water
  • No hot water
  • Hot water runs out fast

What happens after you call

  1. Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
  2. A water heater specialist with openings near Mountain View gets the details.
  3. The pro gets in touch, and you decide on timing and price together.

Utilities, permits and licensing

Electric heaters draw power from PG&E, and gas models rely on PG&E. Either way, a replacement in Mountain View typically needs a permit through the City of Mountain View Building Division. Water heater replacement in California is plumbing work, and plumbing licenses come from the Contractors State License Board, and state code requires seismic strapping.

Old Mountain View has older bungalows near downtown. Your water bill comes from the City of Mountain View, sewage is handled by the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and the City of Mountain View Building Division issues building permits. Moffett Field and NASA Ames are on the east edge.

Before you call

If the tank is leaking, shut the cold water supply valve on top before the visit.

Think about the best times for access, especially if you share a driveway or gate.

Common questions

Do you cover Sylvan Park and Whisman?

Pros we work with cover Mountain View neighborhoods such as Sylvan Park, Whisman, Gemello and North Bayshore, in ZIP codes 94040, 94041, 94043. Apartment and condo jobs count too, so give the unit number and any buzzer or parking details. If nobody's available, we'll tell you.

Is tankless worth it?

It saves space and avoids standby losses but costs more up front and may need gas line or venting changes. Get a quote for both options.

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.

Any Mountain View details worth mentioning when I call?

Castro Street is the main downtown street. The Shoreline Amphitheatre is a major concert venue. Caltrain and VTA light rail meet downtown. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.

Why is my hot water running out fast?

Sediment buildup, a failing element on an electric unit or a broken dip tube are common reasons. A tank that's too small for the household can also be the cause.

Keep pets in another room while the pro works.

Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Mountain View, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94040, 94041, 94043

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