Water Heater Repair, Installation & Maintenance

Professional water heater repair, installation, and replacement across the Bay Area

Whether your tank has stopped heating overnight in Oakland or started dripping onto the garage floor in San Jose, a failing water heater is one of the more expensive surprises a home can throw at you — left alone, a slow leak becomes a flooded garage and a bigger bill. NorTech connects you with background-checked, vetted local providers who diagnose the issue and repair it on the spot, or install a full replacement — all at a price you approve before booking.

What NorTech's water heater service covers

Your provider diagnoses the issue and shuts off the water if there's an active leak, repairs or replaces the heating element, thermostat, or pressure relief valve, troubleshoots pilot and ignition issues on gas units, and checks the drain pan and surrounding area for water damage. Routine flush and anode-rod maintenance keeps a healthy tank running longer and is booked the same way.

New water heater installation and tankless conversion

When a tank is past repairing — or you're ready to switch to tankless for the endless hot water and smaller footprint — your provider installs a new unit in the same spot, relocates it, or converts you to tankless, with code-required strapping, an expansion tank, and proper venting handled as part of the job. Haul-away of the old unit is an option at booking, and the full price, including the unit type you pick, is confirmed before anyone shows up.

Faucet Repair & Replacement

Drips fixed or a fresh faucet installed — any brand, kitchen or bath, clean and leak-free.

Toilet Repair, Installation & Upgrades

Running toilet, flapper, or fill valve fixed, a new toilet installed, or a bidet seat or full sm…

Garbage Disposal Repair, Installation & Replacement

A jammed or dead disposal repaired, or the old unit swapped for a new one — every electrical and…

Showerhead & Shower Valve

Upgrade a showerhead or replace a leaking valve — no drywall cutting on most jobs.

Under-Sink & Supply Line Repair

Slow drips, corroded lines, and P-trap leaks tracked down and stopped before they spread.

Bathroom & Kitchen Caulking

Old caulk out, fresh silicone in — clean, watertight beads around tubs, showers, and sinks.

Whole-Home Repipe

Full repiping for aging or failing plumbing — main-line and whole-house work, booked with a veri…

Drain Cleaning & Clog Clearing

Slow or clogged drains cleared with a real snake/auger, not just a bottle of chemicals.

Sump Pump Installation & Repair

New sump pump installation or repair of an existing one to keep a crawlspace or basement dry.