Water Heater Repair Near Brea, California
Water Heater Repair Near Brea, California
Get your hot water back — quickly and safely.
When your water heater stops working, it affects everything: showers, dishes, laundry, handwashing. Our plumbers troubleshoot the whole system — power/fuel, thermostat, pilot/ignition, and the tank itself — to find out why you don’t have hot water and what the most cost-effective fix is.
We repair many common issues same day, depending on the age and condition of your unit.
Signs You Should Call for Water Heater Repair
- Hot water is inconsistent — hot/cold/hot
- You only get a few minutes of hot water
- You smell gas or see soot near the unit (urgent)
- You see water around the base of the heater
- Your unit is 10+ years old and acting up
- You installed a tankless water heater and it keeps throwing codes
Catching these early can prevent full failure — or worse, water damage.
Common Water Heater Issues We Fix
- No hot water at all
- Not enough hot water / runs out too fast
- Water isn’t hot enough even at the highest setting
- Pilot light won’t stay lit (gas)
- Ignition problems on newer gas units
- Error codes on tankless water heaters
- Leaking at the drain, T&P valve, or connections
- Discolored / rusty hot water
- Strange noises (popping, rumbling — often sediment buildup)
If we find the tank itself is failing or the unit is at end-of-life, we can quote water heater replacement on the spot.
Tank vs. Tankless — We Service Both
Repair or Replace — What’s Smarter?
We’ll walk you through it, but as a rule of thumb:
- Repair makes sense when: the unit is younger, the tank is not leaking, and the problem is limited to a wearable part (pilot, gas valve, element, thermostat).
- Replace makes sense when: the tank is leaking, the heater is at/over 10 years old, parts are obsolete, or your family is running out of hot water regularly and you need a bigger or tankless unit.
We can quote standard tank, high-recovery, or tankless options.
Traditional tank water heaters (gas and electric):
- Thermostat and heating element checks
- Pilot assembly and thermocouple repairs
- Flushing/sediment service
- Anode rod inspection
- T&P valve replacement
- Supply and flex line repairs
Tankless water heaters:
- Error code diagnostics
- Flushing / descaling for hard water
- Combustion/venting checks
- Flow sensor and inlet screen issues
- Temperature/recirculation adjustments
Tell us what model you have when you call, and we’ll come prepared.
Why Homeowners in Brea Choose Service Lion
- Local, background-checked plumbers
- We work to California code and safety standards
- We protect floors and clean the work area
- We explain what failed in plain language
- Clear pricing before work begins
- We can help you plan for future replacement
Ready to Schedule Water Heater Service?
Call (657) 669-0259 or request service online. We’ll confirm you’re in the Brea / Orange County service area and send a Service Lion water heater specialist.
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Water Heater Repair FAQs
How fast can you fix a water heater?
In many cases, the same day — especially for common problems like pilots, thermostats, elements, or basic tank repairs.
My water heater is leaking — can it be repaired?
Sometimes we can fix leaks at fittings, valves, or the drain. But if the tank itself is leaking, replacement is usually the only safe option.
Do you work on tankless water heaters?
Yes. We service and repair many major tankless brands and can flush/descale them if hard water is the issue.
What if my water heater is really old?
We’ll still inspect it. If it’s too old or unsafe to repair, we’ll quote a like-for-like replacement or an upgrade, and you can decide.
Can a bad water heater increase my gas or electric bill?
Yes — inefficient or sediment-filled heaters have to work harder (and longer) to heat the same amount of water, which increases operating costs.
