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Avatar for Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

4.74(
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Wighton's Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

4.74(
95
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

At Wighton's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our commitment to excellence reflects in every job we do. We prioritize delivering personalized attention to every customer interaction, ensuring that you feel valued and confident in our HVAC and plumbing system capabilities. With decades of experience, our team not only possesses technical expertise but also a solid understanding of our customers’ unique needs.

"Professional, courteous and did a great job replacing a disposal. Would use again."

Vanessa F on June 2024

At Wighton's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our commitment to excellence reflects in every job we do. We prioritize delivering personalized attention to every customer interaction, ensuring that you feel valued and confident in our HVAC and plumbing system capabilities. With decades of experience, our team not only possesses technical expertise but also a solid understanding of our customers’ unique needs.

"Professional, courteous and did a great job replacing a disposal. Would use again."

Vanessa F on June 2024

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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.63(
64
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.63(
64
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 years of experience

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"Loved Aaron's attitude, knowledge, customer service, efficiency, and professionalism."

Patricia G on March 2026

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"Loved Aaron's attitude, knowledge, customer service, efficiency, and professionalism."

Patricia G on March 2026

PAYTON'S PLUMBING

5.00(
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PAYTON'S PLUMBING

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

PAYTON'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.

"Tyler from Payton‘s plumbing did an excellent job on what we hired him to do. He also was very polite and timely."

Mary R on December 2025

PAYTON'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.

"Tyler from Payton‘s plumbing did an excellent job on what we hired him to do. He also was very polite and timely."

Mary R on December 2025

Payton's Plumbing

3.00(
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Payton's Plumbing

3.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

In Business Since 2024 PAYTON'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. C-36 Plumbing #: 1125955 EXP: 9/30/2026

"He quoted a price based on the pics we sent him. When he arrived he said the pics didnt show the return line which was a lie and he wanted an extra $400 to cut it off the o ld water heater and clamp it on the the new one. A five minute job. We are seniors and reluctantly agreed.he said if we didnt want to pay it he would leave and we could find another plumber. Before he left he never checked to make sure we were getting hot water throughout the house. That nite we discovered we only had cold water in the bathrooms. we called him in the morning and he eventually showed up and starred at the water heater. My husband had to tell him he needed to burp the line to get hot water to the bathrooms. The next day I contacted him and t old h I m w e felt scammed and wanted our $400 back. He said no. So I said I would meet h I m halfway and I wo u ld accept $200. He agreed it's be e n over a month and we never saw the check. When I called him a week later regarding the laughed ."

Joy M on February 2026

In Business Since 2024 PAYTON'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. C-36 Plumbing #: 1125955 EXP: 9/30/2026

"He quoted a price based on the pics we sent him. When he arrived he said the pics didnt show the return line which was a lie and he wanted an extra $400 to cut it off the o ld water heater and clamp it on the the new one. A five minute job. We are seniors and reluctantly agreed.he said if we didnt want to pay it he would leave and we could find another plumber. Before he left he never checked to make sure we were getting hot water throughout the house. That nite we discovered we only had cold water in the bathrooms. we called him in the morning and he eventually showed up and starred at the water heater. My husband had to tell him he needed to burp the line to get hot water to the bathrooms. The next day I contacted him and t old h I m w e felt scammed and wanted our $400 back. He said no. So I said I would meet h I m halfway and I wo u ld accept $200. He agreed it's be e n over a month and we never saw the check. When I called him a week later regarding the laughed ."

Joy M on February 2026

FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in San Miguel, CA

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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