Water Heater Replacement & Plumbing in Reseda
We replace and repair water heaters in Reseda and handle leaks, drains and fixture work. If your hot water is gone or your tank is leaking, call or text and we'll get you on the schedule.
SureFix Plumbers Inc. · Licensed plumbing contractor, CSLB #1134329 · Based in Van Nuys
Water heaters in Reseda homes
Reseda is mostly postwar tract homes, many with the water heater in the garage or in a closet on the side of the house. A lot of these homes also have additions or converted garages, and sometimes the water heater ended up in an odd spot along the way. We look at venting, gas line size and clearances before we recommend a new unit.
Most Reseda households with two or three bathrooms do fine with a 40 or 50 gallon tank, or the matching size in a heat pump. If you're always running out of hot water, tell us how many people live there and we'll size it right.
Rebates for Reseda homes
Reseda is in the City of Los Angeles, so most homes get electricity from LADWP and gas from SoCalGas. That decides which rebates you can use.
LADWP heat pump water heater rebate
LADWP lists rebates of $1,500 to $2,500 on qualifying heat pump water heaters, depending on tank size and efficiency.
San Fernando Valley heat pump water heater program
Reseda is one of the program's priority communities. The program opens November 2, 2026, and lists incentives of $2,000 to $3,500 per home. Funding is limited. We're confirming with both programs whether it can be combined with the LADWP rebate.
SoCalGas tankless rebate
SoCalGas offers rebates on qualifying tankless water heaters when you replace a tank water heater in a single-family home.
Rebate amounts and rules come from each program and can change or run out of funding. Check the official pages: LADWP, San Fernando Valley program, SoCalGas. Text us your address and we'll tell you which ones look like a fit for your home.
Permits
Reseda permits go through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), and the Valley office is at 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Water heater replacements need a permit and an inspection. We pull the permit and meet the inspector, so you don't have to deal with it.
What we do in Reseda
- Water heater replacement: tank swaps, earthquake straps, new venting and gas or water lines as needed
- Water heater repair: no hot water, pilot or burner problems, leaks, noisy tanks
- Heat pump water heaters: switching from gas, including the 240V circuit and permit
- Tankless water heaters: gas tank to tankless conversions
- General plumbing: leaks, drains, fixtures, shut-off valves
Questions Reseda homeowners ask
What size water heater does my Reseda home need?
For most 2 to 3 bathroom homes, 40 to 50 gallons is plenty. Bigger families or homes with a large soaking tub may need more. We'll ask how you use hot water before recommending a size.
My water heater is leaking from the bottom. Can it be fixed?
Usually not. A leak from the bottom of the tank almost always means the tank itself has rusted through, and it needs to be replaced. Shut off the cold water valve on top and turn off the gas or power until we get there.
Are heat pump water heaters loud?
They make about as much noise as a refrigerator or a dehumidifier. In a garage most people don't notice it.
Is Reseda in the San Fernando Valley heat pump program?
Yes. Reseda is listed as one of the program's priority communities.
Need a plumber in Reseda?
Call or text SureFix Plumbers at 818-209-7900. Send a photo of your water heater and its label if you can, and we'll tell you what we see.
Serving Reseda 91335