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Water heater installers and replacers in Riverside

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Josh Mailhot Plumbing
13346 San Juan Avenue
4.96(
50
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Approved Pro
Josh Mailhot Plumbing
13346 San Juan Avenue
4.96(
50
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Josh Mailhot Plumbing has the customer in mind at all times. We pride ourselves on being a three generation local company that takes care of the needs of the community. Keep us in mind when you, your neighbors, family or friends are in need of from a professional with any plumbing problems. From large to small projects. Two of the most common repairs we do are water heater replacements and toilet change outs. I have been told by many of our customers that we are lower then our competitors. With low overhead and one truck there is lower cost to doing business so I can pass the saving onto my customers. All work is warranteed and guaranteed. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

"Josh Mailhot, owner of Josh Mailhot Plumbing, is a go-to professional for dependable and top-notch plumbing services. His hands-on approach and dedication to quality make him stand out in the industry. Joshs commitment to his clients and expertise in tackling plumbing issues make him a highly trusted choice for anyone in need of reliable service."

Lisa M on August 2024

Josh Mailhot Plumbing has the customer in mind at all times. We pride ourselves on being a three generation local company that takes care of the needs of the community. Keep us in mind when you, your neighbors, family or friends are in need of from a professional with any plumbing problems. From large to small projects. Two of the most common repairs we do are water heater replacements and toilet change outs. I have been told by many of our customers that we are lower then our competitors. With low overhead and one truck there is lower cost to doing business so I can pass the saving onto my customers. All work is warranteed and guaranteed. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

"Josh Mailhot, owner of Josh Mailhot Plumbing, is a go-to professional for dependable and top-notch plumbing services. His hands-on approach and dedication to quality make him stand out in the industry. Joshs commitment to his clients and expertise in tackling plumbing issues make him a highly trusted choice for anyone in need of reliable service."

Lisa M on August 2024


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American Residential Plumbing
11020 Western Hills Dr
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
American Residential Plumbing
11020 Western Hills Dr
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They arrived on time. They gave me a fair price, and the quality of work was good."

Brennan L on February 2024

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They arrived on time. They gave me a fair price, and the quality of work was good."

Brennan L on February 2024


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Empire Plumbing, Inc.
616 West 5th Street
4.85(
255
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Empire Plumbing, Inc.
616 West 5th Street
4.85(
255
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

At Orange Independent Plumbing Services, we pride ourselves on our professionalism and our clear and concise communication. We specialize in all of your plumbing needs. Give us a call today for an estimate!

"Dominic was super efficient, arrived on time, and was professional! We are keeping their number handy for the future ."

Chris M on December 2024

At Orange Independent Plumbing Services, we pride ourselves on our professionalism and our clear and concise communication. We specialize in all of your plumbing needs. Give us a call today for an estimate!

"Dominic was super efficient, arrived on time, and was professional! We are keeping their number handy for the future ."

Chris M on December 2024


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All Plumbing & Air Solutions
PO Box 7119
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
All Plumbing & Air Solutions
PO Box 7119
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

All Plumbing Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

All Plumbing Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Plumbers Hub LLC
9042 Sycamore AVE #109
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Plumbers Hub LLC
9042 Sycamore AVE #109
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Plumbers Hub LLC has been dedicated to this craft for over 15 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

"Readily available and quick to provide service. Plumber Hubs has come to our rescue at critical times of need. Weâ ve recommended them time and again to neighbors and friends. The company was very professional and accurate in detecting the problem the first time around. The number is saved to contacts for quick reference!"

Vanessa L on August 2021

Plumbers Hub LLC has been dedicated to this craft for over 15 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

"Readily available and quick to provide service. Plumber Hubs has come to our rescue at critical times of need. Weâ ve recommended them time and again to neighbors and friends. The company was very professional and accurate in detecting the problem the first time around. The number is saved to contacts for quick reference!"

Vanessa L on August 2021


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Rooter Warrior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning - Home Facebook
14229 Perkins Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Rooter Warrior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning - Home Facebook
14229 Perkins Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online, or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very helpful but not pushy about parts made me feel very comfortable."

Alax M on November 2018

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online, or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very helpful but not pushy about parts made me feel very comfortable."

Alax M on November 2018


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Liquid Plumbing, Inc.
2211 E. Winston Road, Ste A
4.92(
24
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Approved Pro
Liquid Plumbing, Inc.
2211 E. Winston Road, Ste A
4.92(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We, at Liquid Plumbing, Inc., are not happy unless you are happy! We look forward to bringing our quality and excellence work to your homes. Why would you look anywhere else? We have been in plumbing business for nearly 50 years serving orange county.

"Jose is amazing and did a total new plumbing and installed a new water heater. He's a joy to work with and always showed up and didn't leave until the job was finished."

Kelle M on August 2024

We, at Liquid Plumbing, Inc., are not happy unless you are happy! We look forward to bringing our quality and excellence work to your homes. Why would you look anywhere else? We have been in plumbing business for nearly 50 years serving orange county.

"Jose is amazing and did a total new plumbing and installed a new water heater. He's a joy to work with and always showed up and didn't leave until the job was finished."

Kelle M on August 2024


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Redhead Rooter, Inc.
517 N Mountain Ave
4.73(
32
)
Approved Pro
Redhead Rooter, Inc.
517 N Mountain Ave
4.73(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
360 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Overall, a good experience."

Denise W on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Overall, a good experience."

Denise W on June 2025


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Solace Plumbing Heating and Air
8202 Rosebud St
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Solace Plumbing Heating and Air
8202 Rosebud St
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer HVAC services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in A/C Installs, Electric or Gas Furnace installs, Plumbing and a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships.

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer HVAC services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in A/C Installs, Electric or Gas Furnace installs, Plumbing and a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships.


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Service Flow Plumbing
2108 N St #8846
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Service Flow Plumbing
2108 N St #8846
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
33 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did excellent!!"

Lonnie K on June 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did excellent!!"

Lonnie K on June 2025

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Riverside, CA

You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.

For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.

Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.

Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.

A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.

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