Water Heater Replacement & Plumbing in Van Nuys
SureFix Plumbers is based right here in Van Nuys. We replace and repair water heaters, install heat pump and tankless units, and handle everyday plumbing for houses, condos and small apartment buildings around Van Nuys.
SureFix Plumbers Inc. · Licensed plumbing contractor, CSLB #1134329 · Based in Van Nuys
Water heaters in Van Nuys homes
A lot of Van Nuys houses were built in the 1940s and 50s. In those homes the water heater is usually in the garage or in a small closet on the outside wall. Outdoor closets often have rusted doors, tight clearances and old gas connectors, so we check all of that when we swap a tank, not just the heater itself.
Van Nuys also has a lot of condos and small apartment buildings. Those units often have the heater in a hallway or laundry closet, where a leak can quickly reach the floor below. A drain pan and a proper drain line go a long way there.
Rebates for Van Nuys homes
Van Nuys 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
Van Nuys 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
Van Nuys 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. Since our office is in Van Nuys, we're close to the permit office and to most jobs in the area.
What we do in Van Nuys
- 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 Van Nuys homeowners ask
Who can replace a water heater in Van Nuys?
Any licensed plumbing contractor can do it, with a permit from LADBS. SureFix Plumbers Inc. is licensed under CSLB #1134329 and is based in Van Nuys. Call or text 818-209-7900.
How fast can you get to me in Van Nuys?
We're local, so for no-hot-water calls we can often come out the same day or the next day. Call or text and we'll give you a time.
Can I switch my gas water heater to a heat pump in Van Nuys?
Usually yes. A heat pump water heater needs a 240V circuit and some open air around it, so a garage works well and a tight outdoor closet may need changes. Van Nuys is in the San Fernando Valley program area, so rebates can cover a big part of the cost.
My condo water heater is leaking. What do I do?
Shut off the cold water valve on top of the heater, then turn the gas knob to off or flip the breaker. Put towels down and call us. If water is reaching a neighbor's unit, let your HOA or building manager know too.
Need a plumber in Van Nuys?
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 Van Nuys 91401, 91405, 91406, 91411