- Serving all of Orange County, California
- Water Heater Repair · Orange County, CA
Water heater repair in Orange County.Get your hot water back today.
No hot water? Temperature swings? Water around the tank? We repair gas and electric water heaters throughout Orange County — the diagnostic is $78, and we’ll tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
- $78 diagnostic
- Gas and electric water heater service
- Most repairs finished the same visit
4.7 from 6,000+ Google reviews
BBB A+ accredited · CA Lic #779604 · C-20 · C-36 · Serving all of Orange County
Google Rating
4.7
6,000+ reviews
Accreditation
BBB A+
Accredited business
Licensed & insured
#779604
C-20 HVAC · C-36 Plumbing
Family owned
25+ years
Three generations
Current specials
Current Special
$78
Water Heater Diagnostic
A licensed plumber finds the actual problem before anything gets sold.
Every job is quoted flat and approved by you before work begins. Financing is available on approved credit, and we confirm every offer with you when you book.
What failing water heaters sound like
Most “sudden” failures gave warnings for months. These are the usual ones.
- Water won’t stay hot. Elements, thermostats or sediment. Usually a quick diagnosis.
- A puddle at the base. Shut off the water supply and call us today. Leaks don’t improve.
- Popping and rumbling. That’s sediment baking onto the tank bottom — common in Southern California’s hard water.
- Rusty or odd-smelling water. Corrosion or bacteria in the tank. Both fixable, neither ignorable.
- Hot water runs out faster than it used to. Sediment eats capacity from the bottom up.
- A pilot that won’t stay lit. Thermocouples and gas valves age out. We get it staying lit safely.
Caught one of these early? The repair stays cheaper. Call (951) 574-3134 or send us a request.
The same family, for 25+ years
We Care Plumbing, Heating & Air is a family company — three generations in, still family operated, and still answering our own phones 24 hours a day. After 25+ years serving Southern California homes, we now run crews across Orange County every day.
Do one trade this long and you learn what actually fails. We know what hard water does to a water heater, what tree roots do to a sewer line, and what decades-old pipe does to water pressure — and Orange County’s mix of older neighborhoods and newer builds keeps all of it in play. That’s why maintenance isn’t an upsell for us — it’s the cheapest repair you’ll ever buy.
And pricing is simple: you approve a flat quote before any work begins, and you never pay more than you were quoted.
WHat You Can Count On
- Same day service
- Upfront pricing
- BBB A+ rated
- Family operated
- Financing available
- 10% military discount
- Free in-home estimates
The We Care family · Three generations of service
“We Care To Go the Extra Mile.”
The Southern California choice for three generations
How it works
01
Call, or send the short form.
A real person answers, day or night, and same-day appointments are available.
02
We diagnose and quote it, flat.
Your technician finds the problem, walks you through the options, and gives you the price before any work starts.
03
We get your hot water back.
Most repairs happen on the first visit. If the tank is truly done, we show you why and quote a replacement with no pressure.
Repairs we handle
If it heats water in an Orange County house, we’ve probably repaired one like it this week.
- Heating elements and thermostats
- T&P valves and connections
- Tankless repairs and descaling
- Code corrections on older installs
- Gas valves, pilots and thermocouples
- Sediment flushes
- Leaks at fittings and valves
- Honest repair-vs-replace advice
Good to know
Hard water is usually the culprit
Southern California water is hard on tanks. Sediment builds on the bottom, the tank pops and rumbles, capacity shrinks, elements burn out. An annual flush is cheap insurance — ask your tech to show you how much is sitting in yours.
Trusted by Southern California homeowners
4.7
from 6,000+ Google reviews
Posted on Google Kathleen BarkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Roland did an excellent job and was efficient and thorough.Posted on Google steven galvanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brandon did an excellent job and explained everything and asked me several times if I had any questions 5 star 🌟 rating!Posted on Google Jennifer ReamTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The supervisor who evaluated it system was very professional.Posted on Google lemgradyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very thoroughPosted on Google pankaj shahTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very honestPosted on Google Charles SmithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had my AC serviced by technician Ethan. He explained everything thoroughly what was going on with my unit. He replaced the part and has my AC working with no other issues. Thanks Ethan for a job well done.Posted on Google carlos coronelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole was very thorough and clear as to what he was going to do during his service. He was very conscientious of our home and protected our floors with a mat and boot coverings. I was impressed with his professionalism and friendliness. It was a good experience. CarlosPosted on Google Michael AgronTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very polite technician.
Common water heater questions
How fast can you get here?
Same-day in most cases, and the phone is answered 24/7. No hot water gets treated with urgency — call (951) 574-3134.
My water heater is leaking. Is that serious?
Treat it seriously. Shut off the unit’s water supply — and the power or gas if you can do it safely — then call. A leaking fitting is a repair; a leaking tank body means replacement.
How long do water heaters last?
Many tanks give eight to twelve years — water quality, maintenance and usage move that number. Tankless units go well beyond that when they’re flushed yearly.
Repair or replace?
A younger tank with a failed part is worth repairing. An older tank leaking from the body is done. We show you what we find and price both paths — your call.
Why does the hot water smell or look rusty?
Usually the anode rod or corrosion in an aging tank, occasionally bacteria that a flush and treatment clears. The $78 diagnostic tells us which one yours is.
Proudly serving Orange & Los Angeles Counties
Professional plumbing, drain, sewer and water heater service throughout Orange County and select communities across Los Angeles County.
- Orange County
Anaheim, Orange, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, etc.
- Southeast LA County
Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Whittier, Downey, La Mirada, etc.
- Central/Northeast LA County
Pasadena, Glendale, Arcadia, San Marino, Altadena, Monrovia, etc.
- South Bay & Greater LA
Torrance, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Culver City, Los Angeles, etc.
Don’t see your city? We reach surrounding communities too — call (951) 574-3134 to confirm service availability in your neighborhood.
Serving all of Orange County & Select LA Communities · 25+ years in Business
“We Care To Go the Extra Mile.”
Get your hot water back.
$78 diagnostic, a flat quote, and a clear recommendation for your Orange County home.
CA Lic #779604 • Open 24/7 • Serving Orange County, California