Professional Water Heater Installation Near Brea, California
Professional Water Heater Installation Near Brea, California
Hot water, installed the right way.
When you install a new water heater, it’s not just about dropping in a tank — it has to be sized correctly, set up safely, and connected to your gas/electric and water lines according to California plumbing and mechanical code. Our plumbers handle the full install, test it before we leave, and show you how to operate it.
We install standard tank water heaters and high-efficiency tankless systems.
Water Heaters We Install
- Gas water heaters (tank)
- Electric water heaters (tank)
- Tankless / on-demand water heaters
- High-recovery / larger capacity tanks
- Garage or exterior installs (where allowed)
- Like-for-like replacements when your existing heater failed
Tell us what you have now and we can usually match or improve it.
Tank vs. Tankless — Which Is Right for You?
Traditional Tank Water Heater
- Great for most homes and budgets
- Quicker install and lower upfront cost
- Available in multiple sizes (40, 50, 75+ gallon)
- Reliable and easy to service
Tankless / On-Demand Water Heater
- Endless hot water (great for big families)
- Energy efficient — heats water only when you need it
- Saves space — wall-mounted
- Ideal for homes adding bathrooms or doing upgrades
We can price both options so you can decide based on cost, long-term efficiency, and how your family uses hot water.
Why Choose Service Lion for Water Heater Installation?
- Local, licensed Brea plumbers
- We install to California and local code
- We size the unit properly so you don’t run out of hot water
- We protect floors and clean up after the install
- Clear, up-front pricing (no surprise add-ons)
- We can add future maintenance to keep your heater efficient
Signs You Should Replace Instead of Repair
- Tank is leaking from the body/base
- Unit is over 10–12 years old
- Rusty or discolored hot water
- You’ve had multiple repairs in the last 1–2 years
- You upgraded other plumbing and the heater can’t keep up
- You want better efficiency or endless hot water
In these cases, installing a new water heater is often the smarter, longer-term solution.
What to Expect on Install Day
- We arrive with the new water heater and materials
- Shut off water, gas/electric, and drain the old unit
- Remove and dispose of the old heater (if included)
- Set and level the new unit (or mount tankless)
- Connect hot/cold lines, gas/electric, and venting
- Install T&P, pan, or seismic straps as required
- Fill, purge air, and test the new heater
- Clean up and walk you through operation/warranty
Ready to Schedule Your Water Heater Installation?
Call (657) 669-0259 or request service online. We’ll confirm you’re in the Brea / Orange County service area and schedule your new water heater install.
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Water Heater Installation FAQs
How long does installation take?
Most standard tank installs are done in 2–3 hours once we arrive. Tankless or relocation installs can take longer.
Do I need the same size water heater I have now?
Not always. If you’re running out of hot water, we can upsize. If you switched to tankless, we can size it to your fixtures and flow rate.
Can you replace a leaking water heater the same day?
Often yes — especially for common tank sizes. Call early and tell us it’s leaking.
Do you pull permits?
When required by the city or for certain installs, yes — we follow local code.
Do you install homeowner-supplied water heaters?
In many cases we can, but we’ll still need to inspect the unit and connections to make sure it’s safe and code-compliant. We’ll explain the labor/warranty differences.
