Electric Water Heaters — Installation & Replacement

Reliable hot water with a clean, quiet setup. We replace aging electric tank heaters and install new units sized to your household—wired correctly, strapped for safety, and brought up to code.

When to replace

• 8–12+ years old
• Rust or leaks at the base
• Slow recovery or lukewarm water
• Corroded fittings or burned elements/thermostats

Sizes and options

• Capacities: 30, 40, 50, 65, 80 gallons—matched to shower counts and usage.
• Elements: Standard 4500 W is common; low-watt-density options reduce scale on hard water.
• Configurations: Tall, medium, or lowboy for tight closets.
• Upgrades: Mixing valve for safer, stable temps; recirculation line for faster hot water.
• Efficiency option: Hybrid heat pump water heaters for lower electric bills (ask during the visit).

What’s included

• Permit and inspection coordination
• New cold/hot shutoffs and stainless flex lines
• Proper electrical whip, disconnect, and breaker sizing
• Expansion tank if the plumbing system requires it
• Drip pan and drain where the location calls for it
• Seismic strapping and clear labeling
• Start-up, temperature set, and owner walk-through

Installation process

1. On-site assessment to confirm tank size, electrical capacity, location, drain path, and code items.
2. Options and written pricing after the visit with right-size recommendations and any upgrades.
3. Professional installation: remove old unit, set the new tank, connect water and power, secure and strap.
4. Start-up and safety checks: leak test, thermostat and element test, recovery check.
5. Inspection and handoff with simple maintenance tips.

Brands we install and service

Rheem/Ruud, AO Smith, Bradford White, State, American and other major makes. We match models to your needs, local parts support, and warranty backing.

Wondering If We Cover Your City?

Our services are just as easy to schedule across multiple parts of the Bay Area. In the South Bay, we serve San Jose, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Cambrian Park, Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and Menlo Park.

On the Peninsula and the West Bay, we provide the same convenient support in Atherton, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, and surrounding areas. In the East Bay, we’re available in Fremont, Newark, Milpitas, and Union City—so wherever you are in our service area, help is close by and simple to book.

If you’re not sure whether we cover your neighborhood, just reach out—give us a call or submit a request online. It’s quick, easy, and completely free, and we’ll confirm availability and next steps right away.

Schedule a licensed plumber for an on-site electric water heater assessment and installation plan: 510-400-6425.