Water heater repair
Diagnosis and repair for common gas and electric units. The common failure parts ride on the truck, which is what makes one-visit fixes the norm rather than the exception.
Water Heater Services
Elite Rooter provides water heater repair, replacement, and tankless services in San Jose, CA. Our licensed local plumbers handle gas and electric units, diagnose problems on-site, and give you a clear recommendation before any work starts. Book online or call to talk to our San Jose, CA team.
Phone lines are answered 24/7. Service is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Common signs
One symptom can be minor. Several together usually point to a larger issue.
No hot water or not enough hot water
Leaks from the tank, valves, or connections
Strange noises from the tank
Rusty or smelly hot water
An aging unit you want assessed honestly
We match the repair to what is actually happening inside the system.
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Diagnosis and repair for common gas and electric units. The common failure parts ride on the truck, which is what makes one-visit fixes the norm rather than the exception.
Right-sized, code-compliant replacement with haul-away. When replacement is the practical choice, the scope should include the applicable permit and inspection requirements.
Installation, descaling, and repair for every major brand. If your house is a poor tankless candidate, undersized gas line or tight venting, you will hear that from us before anyone spends money.
Annual flushes extend tank life and keep recovery fast. A flush also quiets the popping and rumbling that sediment causes, which is usually the complaint that gets us in the door.
Pricing factors
Whether yours is a repair or a replacement conversation, the price follows the diagnosis, so that is where we start.
The age of the unit, what failed, and repair cost against replacement cost. You get the numbers for both paths, and the recommendation we would give family.
Each has its own common failures and its own installation requirements, and the price follows the type.
Replacements are permitted work and get brought to current code: strapping, expansion tank, venting, pan and drain.
Hard water shortens tank life and scales tankless exchangers; maintenance here is not optional if you want the full lifespan.
Offer details
Call to confirm availability, eligibility, and terms for the service address.
Financing is available on qualifying jobs. See financing options.
Google reviews
Agustin was very friendly and helpful. He diagnosed and fixed our water heater fairly quickly. Also showed up very soon after the call.
Erick Zavala accurately diagnosed the problem and replaced the faulty water heater in a professional manner. His work was outstanding and he was courteous to all family members.
Great service!!! Thank you Eric for helping us replace our water heater and taking the time to help me pick up our water heater!!! This is beyond great customer service! Appreciate you!!
Where we work
Service availability varies by address. Call with the San Jose service address so dispatch can confirm coverage before an appointment is scheduled.
See local details on the San Jose plumbing page.
Questions before booking
Coverage depends on the exact address. Share the San Jose service address when you call or book so the team can check it.
We work on all of them: repair, replacement, and maintenance for gas, electric, and tankless units.
Age times repair cost. Under eight years old with a routine part failure: repair. Past ten years with anything expensive: replacement usually wins, because the next failure is already queued up. We give you both prices and the reasoning, then it is your call.
Schedule service
245 Kinney Drive, San Jose CA 95112
(408) 664-9700
Mon-Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-4pm
Lic 1034343