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Avatar for Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing
Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing
4.4(
113
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well and all the issues were resolved quickly. Adan was very professional and confident service person. We highly recommended Payless water heater and plumbing."
New Tankless Water Heater Installation
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+19

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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DRAIN RIGHT PLUMBING & ROOTER INC
5.0(
18
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure being able to have Robert come out to help with my family s water heater issues. He was very friendly and is a well experienced plumber (I believe he told me 20 years as a licensed plumber). Response time was excellent, same day service, and the cost of service was more reasonable than any other estimates we received. I would highly recommend Robert and Drain Right to my friends or family, and I will be reaching out for his plumbing services again if I ever encounter any plumbing issues while I m still living in the Bay Area. "
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Descaling tankless water heater
Toilet replacements

+21

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FDL PLUMBING INC
5.0(
54
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent! Francisco very professional. He contacted the Noritz service rep and identified the problem. Went to the effort to troubleshoot and fix the problem instead of simply ordering a part. A real Pro. And excellent customer service skills, personable and concerned. So my Thanksgiving guests now have hot water. Priceless! 5 Stars for sure."
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Kitchen sink Faucet Replacement
Bathroom/Sink repair

+20

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.6(
623
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"The first visit lead to cleaning the area around the heater and burners and checking the thermocouple. Sadly that seemed to make it worse. Less than a week later No hot water for over 30 hours till the second technician replaced the thermocouple. All is perfect now. No charge for the second visit. The next step, if needed will be a tankless and their quote looks a bit steep. But I am really hoping I won’t need to go that far."
Living room Mini-Split
Aquasana home Filtration
Almost no disturbance at EBMUD meter
Navien with filtration to protect the heat exchanger
New house valve and Pressure Reducing Valve

+73

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kenneth Asire Plumbing
4.9(
258
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kenneth Asire Plumbing is the epitome of responsiveness, expertise, and great customer service. Our water heater failed and left my wife and me with no hot water. I used Home Advisor to get estimates, etc. Mr. Asire came out and gave us an estimate the next day. After obtaining two more estimates, we hired KAP, and we've never regretted it. Kenneth is extraordinarily knowledgeable, experienced, professional and courteous. The crew that he dispatched for the new water heater installation was great. The installation crew, Justin and Jerwin, were personable, clearly very experienced and did a marvelous job installing the new water heater and removing the old one. They worked very efficiently - from start to finish the job was completed in under two hours. We are very pleased with all aspects of our experience with Kenneth Asire Plumbing, would hire them again in a heartbeat, and recommend them very highly."
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Dr. Drain Plumbing and Rooter
5.0(
11
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dr. Drain Plumbing and Rooter 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.\n

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Checking gas leak
Drain pipes replacement
gas leak detector
Water heater replacement

+15

Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JPC team did an excellent, professional job on our storm water sump pumps related project. (Two sump pumps were working; they did not need repairs.) 1) Cut and replaced two broken pipes; installed new valves 2) New float sensors installed and set to auto-start the sump pumps 3) long outflow pine, connecting to city's water drainage system, was cleaned using long snake and high pressure water pump combination. 4) successful final test with water filled in water chamber and sump pumps working 5) JPC gave warranty for work done and signed up for once-a-year annual maintenance visit in October."
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+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SplashFix Plumbing
5.0(
6
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SplashFix did a great job with our tankless water heater installation. From the first contact through project close-out, Isaac was professional, thorough, and easy to work with. Scheduling, communication, and project collaboration were easy thanks to the tech platform that SplashFix uses. I highly recommend them for your plumbing needs."
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+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Hydro Plumbing & Rooter Inc
Hydro Plumbing & Rooter Inc
5.0(
9
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

HYDRO PLUMBING & ROOTER IS A FULL-SERVICE PLUMBING COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN HYDRO JETTING, SEWER REPAIRS, DRAIN CLEANING, EMERGENCY PLUMBING, AND WATER HEATER SERVICES.\nWith cutting-edge equipment and highly trained technicians, we provide fast, efficient, and long-lasting plumbing solutions for residential and commercial properties.

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32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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FAQs for water heater repair or service projects in San Francisco, CA

Warning signs include fluctuating water temperatures, a pilot light that repeatedly goes out, unusual noises from the tank, or complete heating failure. You might also detect a rotten egg smell, indicating a potential gas leak, or notice water that never reaches the proper temperature. If your water heater is over eight years old and displaying these symptoms, the gas valve is a likely culprit. Professional inspection is recommended, especially if gas odors are present.

Water heater gas valves are not universally interchangeable. Each valve must match your specific water heater's make, model, and specifications. Important compatibility factors include gas type (natural gas vs. propane), BTU rating, connection types, and physical dimensions. Using an incorrect valve can result in poor performance, premature failure, or dangerous gas leaks. Always consult your water heater's documentation or a professional plumber to identify the appropriate replacement valve for your unit.

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