Water Heater Services

Common Water Heater Issues

Water heaters are essential appliances in many homes, providing hot water for a variety of purposes, such as showering, washing dishes, and doing laundry. However, like all appliances, water heaters can experience problems from time to time. Some of the most common water heater problems include:

  • Leaking: Water heaters can develop leaks for a variety of reasons, such as corrosion or damage to the tank or pipes. If you notice a leak from your water heater, it is important to have it repaired as soon as possible, as leaks can cause significant damage to your home.
  • Lack of hot water: If your water heater is not producing enough hot water, this could be a sign of a problem with the heating element or thermostat. It is important to have your water heater checked by a professional to determine the cause of the problem and have it repaired.
  • Strange noises: If your water heater is making strange noises, such as rumbling or popping, this could be a sign of a problem with the heating element or sediment build-up in the tank. These problems should be addressed by a professional to prevent further damage to the water heater.
  • Rusty water: If you notice that the water coming from your water heater is rusty in color, this could be a sign of corrosion in the tank. It is important to have your water heater checked by a professional to determine the cause of the problem and have it repaired.

Overall, it is important to be aware of common water heater problems and have them addressed by a professional as soon as possible to prevent further damage and ensure that your water heater continues to function properly.

Water Heater Installation & Replacement

If your water heater is no longer working properly, you may need to replace it. Here are the steps involved in replacing a water heater:

  1. Choose a new water heater: The first step in replacing a water heater is to choose a new one. Consider factors such as the size of your home, your hot water needs, and your budget when selecting a new water heater.
  2. Drain the old water heater: Before you can remove the old water heater, you need to drain it to prevent any water from spilling out. To do this, turn off the water supply and attach a hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the tank. Open the drain valve and allow the water to flow out into a drain or outside.
  3. Disconnect the old water heater: Once the water heater is drained, you can disconnect it from the gas or electricity supply and any plumbing connections. Be sure to turn off the gas supply and unplug the water heater before you begin this step.
  4. Remove the old water heater: Once the old water heater is disconnected, you can remove it from its location. This may require two people, as water heaters can be heavy.
  5. Install the new water heater: Once the old water heater is removed, you can install the new water heater in its place. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer to properly install the water heater.
  6. Test the new water heater: After the new water heater is installed, turn on the water supply and gas or electricity to the water heater. Test the water heater to make sure it is working properly.

Overall, replacing a water heater is a straightforward process that can be completed by a homeowner with some basic knowledge and tools. However, if you are unsure about any of the steps involved, it is best to contact a professional plumber for assistance.

Our Awesome Reviews…

Clarence L.
Clarence L.
January 23, 2024.
Verified
They were very responsive and were able to quickly send someone out to take a look at a leak in my ceiling. They offered a free inspection which I greatly appreciated. They gave us a fair quote and fixed the problem that day. They were clear and outlined possible scenarios. Would recommend!
Vinay K.
Vinay K.
January 22, 2024.
Verified
I called them on a Sunday, Rene was quick to respond and stop by to check the water heater. He was honest about the issue and help me get the water heater replaced. I would definitely call them for any other plumbing issues.
Don G.
Don G.
December 16, 2023.
Verified
Quick service for a drain issue along with practical advice for avoiding future problems.
Kevin N.
Kevin N.
November 18, 2023.
Verified
These folks are the best. Had a kitchen faucet that was slowly leaking until..it wasn't. I had ordered a new replacement faucet but the leak wasn't that bad yet. Well it got worse last night. Called them this AM thinking "oh we can be there after Thanksgiving." To my pleasant surprise, they had technicians out same day! They arrived on time, were very thorough, communicative and their prices always seem very fair. They did a fantastic job and they are my goto for any plumbing needs.
Brian S.
Brian S.
November 17, 2023.
Verified
Came out to do a leak detection test and they were able to locate the leak in the pipe under concrete. Home builder sent another plumber to fix the issue, and confirmed that the leak was in the exact spot identified by Magnificent's leak detection specialist.
Rich L.
Rich L.
October 5, 2023.
Verified
Thanks for responding to my inquiry on short notice and accommodating my schedule. Edgar was great to work with -- professional, polite, and highly skilled. Both of the new faucets are working great!
Robert S.
Robert S.
September 29, 2023.
Verified
Magnificent Plumbing was SUPER! Easy to set up an appointment, arrived early, looked at the problem, quoted the job and then completed the work in a few hours. Julio was so warm, calm and professional. I never needed a plumber before, but if I need one again, I will not hesitate to give Julio at Magnificent Plumbing. I am happy!
James S.
James S.
August 14, 2023.
Verified
I rarely post reviews. But when I do it's because I've found a business that I strongly believe in. Then I tend to get a little carried away. Sorry. We live in an older home and we have had a number of plumbing issues in recent years. I've tried several plumbers with mixed experiences. Then I happened to call Magnificent Plumbing and my searching has ended. With Magnificent Plumbing it's once and done. No need for return trips. In my experience, this is a first class business. If I have a problem, I call. I think I've always had someone come out the same day. I'm told what the problem is, how long it will take to fix it and what it will cost. Soon thereafter the problem is solved. Magnificent plumbing is always reliable and I trust their honesty. I've been lucky because most of the time Rene shows up. Rene is the best and I'm pretty sure he is the boss. He's also a really great guy. We often have nice conversations while he is repairing away. He also has remarkable diagnostic skills. A couple of years back Rene out did himself. We had a bad leak in the ceiling in the front hallway after it rained. Naturally I assumed I had a leaky roof. I had a couple of roofing companies come out and without even doing a legitimate inspection they gave me bids to replace my roof. As it happened, Rene came by at about the the same time to fix a minor plumbing problem. I asked him what he thought about the leak in the hallway ceiling. Next thing I know Rene is in the attic. He returns a good while later to tell me that the roof is not the problem. Instead he found a nail that contacted a water line in a most inaccessible location and that is what caused the leak. (A couple of years before we had to repipe the house and the men who did the repiping ran the new copper lines through the attic. Unfortunately the nail against the copper line did us in.) Long story short, Rene and his men, repaired the entire mess right away, including the plumbing fix, new insulation, new sheet rock and new perfectly matched paint. All this at a price that was probably considerably less than it should have been. I should mention that my leak happened after a rainstorm in 2021 or 2022, not during the winter of 2023, when it REALLY rained! So much for the estimates from the roofing companies! Haven't had a problem since Rene's fix. Needless to say, I am a big fan of Rene and Magnificent Plumbing!
Bernice McCarthyBernice McCarthy
17:58 11 Aug 23
Three years ago I had a plumber fix a leak under the sink. He surveyed our pipes and stated" all of your old pipes need to be replaced." I called Magnificent Plumbing for a second opinion.Renee, looked at our pipes and said " you're 86% good. . just some small recommendations".Magnificent has been our plumbing service ever since.This company is a gem. Renee and Edgar are skilled and reliable. Problems get fixed. Pricing is fair and reasonable.Good service. Good people.
Vinod JammalamadakaVinod Jammalamadaka
05:59 22 Jul 23
Rene and crew did a great job with performing a trenchless sewer line replacement with minimal disturbance to the landscaping and no broken concrete. They handled all communication with the city, including permits, and were able to do the work without my involvement. As a courtesy, Sergio hydro-jetted the storm water line to help unclog a drain in the atrium. They provided a lower cost than the competition while also providing great service. They are truly magnificent.
Joon ParkJoon Park
18:00 10 Jun 23
Magnificent Plumbing is awesome! I am a repeat customer. Just today, I received their help to unclog our main sewer line. Earlier this year in Jan, they also fixed a plumbing issue too.I like them for following reasons:--Rene and their team are honest--Reliable--On time--Very responsiveRene is the owner and he's great. Rest of his team who actually do the plumbing work is great too (like Sergio and Edgar).
Elvira HoweElvira Howe
19:41 22 Apr 23
Very happy with the work Magnificent Plumbing has done for us. They’ve installed new faucets in all of our bathrooms, replaced a toilet and fixed a leak in the kitchen sink. They are easy to reach, come on time and do great work. Definitely recommend.
Cathy MountCathy Mount
17:12 16 Apr 23
I manage several homeowners associations and Magnificent Plumbing has provided excellent service and competitive pricing. Managing homeowners association I deal not just with one individual homeowner but with board members and all of the members of the property and I would highly recommend Magnificent Plumbing for your HOA needs or your individual needs.
Dorothy HolmesDorothy Holmes
22:22 18 Sep 22
I have been using Magnificent Plumbers for many years. They are extremely prompt and efficient. All of the plumbers I have worked with have been courteous as well as very knowledgeable. They explained my options and risks and benefits of each. I am disappointed that they have now started charging 3% for credit cards!
Vikram ChopraVikram Chopra
04:47 10 Sep 22
I used Magnificent Plumbing for full house copper re-piping.- Professional and responsive from start to end.- Fair and reasonable price for the job.- Quality of work was very good and very clean.- Work was completed as per promised schedule without cutting any corners- Any/all small issues were addressed promptly.- Rene and his team were very good and easy to work with.On the whole, I am very happy with the work and highly recommend Magnificent.I will gladly use Magnificent in the future for any other plumbing work/jobs.Thanks!
Pleasanton CMPleasanton CM
17:52 20 Jun 22
Magnificent Plumbing is one of my many vendors whom I can rely on day after day. They have a team of skilled plumbers who can do much more than just plumbing. I have used them for electrical, demolition, restoration, and sheetrock work. I know with Magnificent Plumbing the job will be completed in a timely manner and done right. The crew is responsible and communicate very well with myself and my Maintenace team. I am so happy to have found them.
Ranapratap SinghRanapratap Singh
22:01 08 Jun 22
Great job by the plumber. I was struggling hard to put a new toilet flange as was my fold toilet flange got rusted and then broken. I put a soft material around the PVC pipe and the screws were coming off and they are not holding strong to the basement. Plumber was very professional. Understood the problem and provided the exact solution that was needed for my problem.
Adriane MarshAdriane Marsh
18:28 07 Feb 22
The technician from Magnificent plumbing was great. The company came referred from my friend. They set my appointment according to my hectic schedule and, though they were a bit delayed from the time frame they offered, they called and texted to keep me updated. Upon arrival the technician was friendly and professional. He addressed our issue quickly and even checked out another plumbing issue we had in a different bathroom. I will definitely be calling Magnificent Plumbing if I have any other issue and letting my friends know too.
Bernice McCarthyBernice McCarthy
17:58 11 Aug 23
Three years ago I had a plumber fix a leak under the sink. He surveyed our pipes and stated" all of your old pipes need to be replaced." I called Magnificent Plumbing for a second opinion.Renee, looked at our pipes and said " you're 86% good. . just some small recommendations".Magnificent has been our plumbing service ever since.This company is a gem. Renee and Edgar are skilled and reliable. Problems get fixed. Pricing is fair and reasonable.Good service. Good people.
Vinod JammalamadakaVinod Jammalamadaka
05:59 22 Jul 23
Rene and crew did a great job with performing a trenchless sewer line replacement with minimal disturbance to the landscaping and no broken concrete. They handled all communication with the city, including permits, and were able to do the work without my involvement. As a courtesy, Sergio hydro-jetted the storm water line to help unclog a drain in the atrium. They provided a lower cost than the competition while also providing great service. They are truly magnificent.
Joon ParkJoon Park
18:00 10 Jun 23
Magnificent Plumbing is awesome! I am a repeat customer. Just today, I received their help to unclog our main sewer line. Earlier this year in Jan, they also fixed a plumbing issue too.I like them for following reasons:--Rene and their team are honest--Reliable--On time--Very responsiveRene is the owner and he's great. Rest of his team who actually do the plumbing work is great too (like Sergio and Edgar).
Elvira HoweElvira Howe
19:41 22 Apr 23
Very happy with the work Magnificent Plumbing has done for us. They’ve installed new faucets in all of our bathrooms, replaced a toilet and fixed a leak in the kitchen sink. They are easy to reach, come on time and do great work. Definitely recommend.
Cathy MountCathy Mount
17:12 16 Apr 23
I manage several homeowners associations and Magnificent Plumbing has provided excellent service and competitive pricing. Managing homeowners association I deal not just with one individual homeowner but with board members and all of the members of the property and I would highly recommend Magnificent Plumbing for your HOA needs or your individual needs.
Dorothy HolmesDorothy Holmes
22:22 18 Sep 22
I have been using Magnificent Plumbers for many years. They are extremely prompt and efficient. All of the plumbers I have worked with have been courteous as well as very knowledgeable. They explained my options and risks and benefits of each. I am disappointed that they have now started charging 3% for credit cards!
Vikram ChopraVikram Chopra
04:47 10 Sep 22
I used Magnificent Plumbing for full house copper re-piping.- Professional and responsive from start to end.- Fair and reasonable price for the job.- Quality of work was very good and very clean.- Work was completed as per promised schedule without cutting any corners- Any/all small issues were addressed promptly.- Rene and his team were very good and easy to work with.On the whole, I am very happy with the work and highly recommend Magnificent.I will gladly use Magnificent in the future for any other plumbing work/jobs.Thanks!
Pleasanton CMPleasanton CM
17:52 20 Jun 22
Magnificent Plumbing is one of my many vendors whom I can rely on day after day. They have a team of skilled plumbers who can do much more than just plumbing. I have used them for electrical, demolition, restoration, and sheetrock work. I know with Magnificent Plumbing the job will be completed in a timely manner and done right. The crew is responsible and communicate very well with myself and my Maintenace team. I am so happy to have found them.
Ranapratap SinghRanapratap Singh
22:01 08 Jun 22
Great job by the plumber. I was struggling hard to put a new toilet flange as was my fold toilet flange got rusted and then broken. I put a soft material around the PVC pipe and the screws were coming off and they are not holding strong to the basement. Plumber was very professional. Understood the problem and provided the exact solution that was needed for my problem.
Adriane MarshAdriane Marsh
18:28 07 Feb 22
The technician from Magnificent plumbing was great. The company came referred from my friend. They set my appointment according to my hectic schedule and, though they were a bit delayed from the time frame they offered, they called and texted to keep me updated. Upon arrival the technician was friendly and professional. He addressed our issue quickly and even checked out another plumbing issue we had in a different bathroom. I will definitely be calling Magnificent Plumbing if I have any other issue and letting my friends know too.
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Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter in San Ramon specializes in the residential & commercial repair, installation & replacement of tank & tankless water heaters, toilets, faucets, garbage disposals, water softeners, hot water dispensers, sinks, dishwasher laundry equipment, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, drain cleaning, repiping, gas lines, sewer lines & plumbing emergencies. Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter offers a wide variety of CPVC and PEX copper repipe including FlowGuard Gold CPVC, CORZAN & PEX. Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter serves the East Bay Area including Albany, Berkeley, Concord, Danville, Dublin, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Oakland, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton & Walnut Creek.