Family-owned · Established 1953
Water Heater Repair & Installation in Southeast LA County & North OC
Water heater repair and installation covers everything from a bad thermocouple to a full tank or tankless replacement, usually same day. One Hour Plumbing Service fixes and installs water heaters across southeast LA County, and tells you straight whether yours needs a small part or a new tank.
Licensed & Bonded
Real license, real insurance
Since 1953
Second-generation family business
24/7 Service
Nights, weekends, holidays
Discounts
Cash, senior & military
In plain language
Signs your water heater needs attention
- No hot water, or it runs out faster than it used to
- Popping or rumbling sounds from the tank (sediment buildup)
- Rust-colored hot water
- Water pooling around the base of the tank
- The pilot light won't stay lit
- The unit is 10+ years old and acting up
No runaround
How Mickey handles it
- 01Describe what it's doing on the phone — Mickey can often diagnose it right there and quote the fix.
- 02Repair vs. replace is a math question, not a sales pitch: age, condition, and cost laid out straight.
- 03If it's a replacement, you get a firm installed price — permit, haul-away, and code items included, not surprise add-ons.
- 04Same-day service in most cases, because cold showers make people grumpy.
- 05Installation done to current code (strapping, venting, drip pan) and warrantied.
What it costs
Straight prices, no bait
Every job is different, so you won't see fake "$99 special" bait here. Call and describe the problem. You'll get a straight quote over the phone, and it won't change without your OK.
562-441-4652“Mickey told me that he was already in my city at another job and he would call me back in 1 hour. In less than an hour, he was at my house. He is very nice, very knowledgeable and efficient. AND his prices are amazing. I will be using his service again.”
Carolina V. · Yelp review
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Straight answers
Questions people actually ask
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
Under 8 years old with a cheap fix — repair. Over 10 with a leaking tank — replace; a leaking tank never heals. In between, Mickey gives you the honest math instead of defaulting to the expensive answer.
Can you install a water heater the same day?
Usually, yes. Call in the morning and there's a good chance you're showering hot that night. Mickey confirms timing when you call.
Is a tankless water heater worth it?
For some homes, absolutely; for others the gas-line and venting upgrades eat the savings. Mickey will tell you which house you have before you spend tankless money.
Why does my hot water smell or look rusty?
Usually a failing anode rod or sediment in the tank — sometimes the tank itself rusting out. It's a quick diagnosis, and catching it early can save the heater.
Water where it shouldn't be?Call now.
Nights, weekends, holidays. Talk to Mickey, get a real number, and get it fixed.
Cash, senior & military discounts · Licensed & bonded