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A water heater that leaks or rumbles is telling you something. Describe the problem and we'll connect you with a local pro in San Jose.

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Common problems

  • Water pooling around the tank
  • Rumbling or popping from the tank
  • 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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Know your San Jose house

San José is the largest city in Northern California by population. The Regional Wastewater Facility is one of the largest advanced treatment plants in the western United States.

Willow Glen and the Rose Garden have many older bungalows and Spanish Revival houses. Many homes here have standard 40- or 50-gallon tanks in the basement. If yours is past about 10 to 12 years, plan for replacement before it leaks. Mineta San José International Airport sits just north of Downtown.

Sediment still builds up in tanks over time, so a yearly flush helps a tank run quieter and last longer. Japantown is one of only a few remaining historic Japantowns in the country.

Utilities, permits and licensing

Water heater replacement in California is plumbing work, and plumbing licenses come from the Contractors State License Board, and state code requires seismic strapping. Ask whether your new unit qualifies for any rebates and whether the old tank will be hauled away as part of the job.

Permit questions go to the City of San José Planning, Building and Code Enforcement department. Most of San José gets water from San Jose Water, a private company, while some areas are served by San José Municipal Water or Great Oaks Water. Your bill shows which one you have. The Guadalupe River runs north through Downtown toward the Bay. The Hayward and Calaveras faults run along the east side of the valley.

Signs you should call

What usually prompts a call:

  • Water pooling around the tank
  • Rumbling or popping from the tank
  • Rusty or smelly hot water

Before the visit

Clear space around the heater so the pro can get to the valves and venting.

Have a rough idea of the age of the equipment or fixture involved.

How we connect you

  1. Start with a quick call or the online form.
  2. A water heater specialist with openings near San Jose gets the details.
  3. Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.

Quick answers

Do I need an expansion tank?

Many homes with a check valve or pressure regulator need one. Your installer or local code will say.

Which parts of San Jose can you help with?

Most likely. We cover Almaden Valley, Rose Garden, Japantown and Blossom Valley and other parts of San Jose, across 95002, 95013, 95110, 95111, 95112 and others. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.

How long does a water heater last?

Tank heaters often last 8 to 12 years. Tankless units can last longer with regular descaling.

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.

Does water heater repair in San Jose need a permit?

Some jobs do and many small repairs don't. In San Jose, permits are handled by the City of San José Planning, Building and Code Enforcement department, and the water heater specialist can tell you if your job needs one.

Keep pets in another room while the pro works.

Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from San Jose, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 95002, 95013, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, 95136, 95138, 95139, 95148

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