- Serving all of Orange County, California
- Water Heater Replacement · Orange County, CA
Water heater replacement in Orange County,sized right for your home.
When the tank is leaking, unreliable or can’t keep up, we help you select and install a properly sized replacement — honest advice on tank versus tankless, installed to code by licensed plumbers. The in-home estimate is free.
- Free in-home estimate
- Gas and electric options, sized to your household
- Installed to code, old unit handled
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BBB A+ accredited · CA Lic #779604 · C-20 · C-36 · Serving all of Orange County
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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 offers
Current Special
$0
In-Home Estimate
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.
Signs the tank is done
Tanks usually give eight to twelve years — Southern California’s hard water trims that. Here’s how they say goodbye.
- Leaking from the tank body itself. That one is terminal. Fittings can be repaired; tank walls can’t.
- Eight to twelve years on the sticker. Check the manufacture date on the label. Most people are surprised.
- Rust tint in the hot water. Corrosion inside the tank eventually becomes water on the floor.
- Repairs starting to stack up. A second big repair on an old tank rarely beats replacing it.
- Hot water runs out sooner than it used to. Sediment has been eating the capacity for years.
- The gas or electric bill creeping. A scaled-up heater works harder to deliver less.
Not sure if yours is repairable? We’ll tell you straight. 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 install it and test everything.
Correct sizing, the code-required parts included, and a full test before we call it finished.
What the estimate covers
The lowest quote in town usually leaves out the parts that keep the install safe and legal. Ours is itemized, and you see every line before you approve it.
- Sizing for how your household actually uses hot water
- A tankless comparison, priced side by side
- Removal of the old unit
- Financing paperwork, if you want it
- Gas and electric tank options
- Code items: strapping, venting, T&P, expansion
- Full testing and a walkthrough
- Plain answers to every question
Good to know
Tank or tankless?
Tanks cost less up front and swap in quickly. Tankless costs more on day one, then pays you back in endless hot water and floor space. We price both for your house and let you decide. No pitch.
Trusted by Southern California homeowners
Common replacement questions
What does a new water heater cost?
It depends on size, fuel type and what code requires at your house — which is why the estimate is free and in person. You’ll get real numbers with zero obligation.
My tank is leaking now. How fast can you replace it?
Shut off the water supply to the unit and call (951) 574-3134. Same-day service is available and a leaking tank gets priority.
What size do I need?
That depends on people, showers and habits more than square footage. The estimator sizes it in person — an undersized tank disappoints daily, an oversized one wastes money for a decade.
Is the install up to code?
Always — CA License #779604, C-36 plumbing. Strapping, venting and safety valves are part of the job, not extras.
Can I finance it?
Yes, on approved credit, through Service Finance Company, LLC — a Truist company.
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.”
Upgrade to dependable hot water.
A free estimate with real numbers for your Orange County home — and an install done right the first time.
CA Lic #779604 • Open 24/7 • Serving Orange County, California