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Water Heater Services in Oakland, CA

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A broken water heater can make life uncomfortable, to say the least. Without hot water, showering can become an absolute chore, dishes and laundry can go undone, and bathing children comfortably becomes nearly impossible. In a busy home, families can’t afford the inconvenience of a broken water heater

That’s why we at Big Blue Plumbing answer calls day or night to take care of broken water heaters and other plumbing emergencies. We’ll work to assess and repair the problem as efficiently and effectively as possible, getting your hot water heater up and running in no time. Our professional, licensed heating experts are more than ready to put your water heater woes to rest.

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Contact us for water heater & other plumbing services in Oakland by calling (510) 939-7870 or contacting us online to schedule a service.

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Water Heater Repair

We at Big Blue Plumbing will repair or replace all models of electric, gas, solar, or tankless water heaters as efficiently and as effectively as possible. Sometimes the repair is simple, such as a heating element failing before the rest of the water heater goes. Other times the repairs are more complicated or costly.

You may be in need of water heater repair if you notice issues such as:

  • Water that is discolored or has an odd smell - 
    Having discolored water is a sure sign that something is wrong with your water heater. The water that comes out of your plumbing fixtures should be clear, if looks gray'ish or hazy, contact our Alameda water heater repair team for the help you need. Your water heater could have a sedimentation build up inside of the tank. These minerals usually are what cause the water to be discolored.
  • Pooling or water damage around the unit - 
    Usually if you notice water damage or water pooling around your hot water tank, this is due to a leak in the hot water tank. It could be corrosion that has started on the inside of the hot water tank and eaten it's way to the outer parts of the water heater. Give us a call today if you notice your water heater is leaking.
  • Hot water running out too quickly, or not getting hot enough - 
    If you are running out of hot water fast, this is most likely due to one of your two heating elements that are found within the hot water heater. If one of them has failed, your hot water heater will not be able to produce enough hot water to stock your household.
  • Persistent, unusual noises - 
    All hot water heaters make some noise as they are heating the water. But, if you are hearing loud rumbling or pops coming from your hot water heater, this is a good reason to raise some concern. In most cases, these loud noises are caused by a mineral deposit build up inside of the tank on the heating elements. Call us today and we'll send our Alameda water heater repair technicians to come out and inspect your water heater.
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Whatever the issue, our Alameda and Oakland water heater repair team will work to diagnose the problem quickly and correctly, presenting you with an estimate upfront before completing the repair. Unlike some water heater repair services, we won’t blindly go ahead with a costly repair if your water heater isn’t worth the investment. 

Delaying water heater repairs can lead to costly damages, such as water and structural damage in your home. It can also impact water quality in the long-term if debris builds up and begins to circulate in your water system- leading to potential health hazards. Proactively getting water heater repairs done right away can help you avoid these hassles and expense- giving you peace of mind now and down the line. Regular maintenance can also prevent premature water heater unit replacement, which not only saves you money but keeps dangerous water related issues at bay.

If your water heater is old or has other significant issues, continuing to sink money into repairs can wind up being more expensive than simply replacing the entire unit. Our experienced technicians at Big Blue Plumbing will talk with you about your options and only complete a repair after consulting with you about the possibilities and expenses

For prompt & effective water heater repair in Oakland, call (510) 939-7870 or contact us online to schedule a service.

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  • "I had an emergency plumbing issue, Big Blue was there in 15 min. and he did some good darn magic."
    Giovanni was awesome. I had an emergency plumbing issue, Big Blue was there in 15 min. and he did some good darn magic. Thank you!
    - Mark W.
  • "Protects Property"
    Very professional, hard worker took the time to protect my property
    - Richard B.
  • "Jack did an excellent job."
    Jack did an excellent job. Came in assess the problem, explained it to me clearly and complete the job in a professional manner. Great representative for Big Blue
    - Bruce B.
  • Very knowledgeable and ordered the replacement part quickly so my tenant can have heat once again. Called a bunch of different companies but none of them work on hydronic air handlers. Highly recommend them for hydronic heating
    - Robert C.
  • "Highly Recommended"
    Javier came promptly and did an excellent job on our garbage disposal and toilet. Highly recommended.
    - Mary U.
  • "Big Blue Plumbing replaced all of our original 1954 galvanized water pipes with copper piping last week and added capacity to our gas line."
    Big Blue Plumbing replaced all of our original 1954 galvanized water pipes with copper piping last week and added capacity to our gas line. Their staff and owner were responsive, careful, thorough, and did a great job. Owner Paul Gerrard responded immediately when we discovered a small problem after the crew had left for the day.
    - Jon S.
  • "Thorough! I give Tonni 5 stars"
    Prompt and excellent service. Tonni explained everything in detail and had the supervisor come out to verify what needed to be done. Thorough! I give Tonni 5 stars.
    - Myra D.
  • "They were able to pinpoint the problem and gave me options for fixing it."
    Javier and Israel were very knowledgeable and friendly. They were able to pinpoint the problem and gave me options for fixing it. They both came back and fixed the problem and left my yard very clean. They will return to finish the job. I am very happy with their expert service.
    - June P.
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