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Top-Rated Water heater installers and replacers in San Luis Obispo - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
80
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Wighton's team did a very professional, thorough job. They were very prompt and courteous. They kept everything very clean. The units that they installed work beyond my expectations. I'm very please with the service I received, and would not hesitate to hire them again."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
127
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Each person involved so far in my experience has been extremely professional and polite. I felt confident in the assessment of my heating problem and appreciated the explanation of my options to maximize my heaters performance.. I called this morning and they came to my house in a very timely manner. I made a perfect choice ! Mark was great!"
Home Repipe
Home Repipe
Water Heater
Water Heater
AC System Installation

+1

Response time4 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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4G's Plumbing
4.7(
36
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done well. The repairman was very nice. He completed the work in a timely manner and left the bathroom spotless. I have already recommended 4G’s Plumbing to the Manager of my Mobile home park and my next door neighbor. I will definitely use this company for any future plumbing needs"
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13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for PAYTON'S PLUMBING
PAYTON'S PLUMBING
5.0(
6
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler of Payton’s Plumbing did a fantastic job. He did what he said he would do promptly and efficiently. We would highly recommend him. Yesterday we had a leaking water heater and today we have a new water heater. Couldn’t ask for better service at a reasonable price."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by20%of homeowners
On site plumbing & septic
4.5(
8
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

In Business Since 2024\nPAYTON'S PLUMBING 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 start to 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.\n\nC-36 Plumbing\n#: 1125955\nEXP: 9/30/2026

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
Avatar for Lorenzo's Plumbing
Lorenzo's Plumbing
5.0(
5
)
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

It started like most great things do with hard work, big dreams, and a whole lot of heart.\n\nAt Lorenzo’s, we’re proud to offer professional plumbing services with that extra touch only a family-run business can bring.\n\nWe believe in showing up on time, doing the job right, and treating every home like our own. Whether it’s a small repair or a big install, we’re here to make things easier for you honest service, no shortcuts.\n\nThis isn’t just our business. It’s our name, our legacy, and our way of helping the community we love.

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