I had to have a new water heater. When I called Sweetwater Plumbing they sent a plumber right out. Freddy Lopez was outstanding and explained everything to me. Freddy was very professional at all times. I know that if I need a plumber in the future I will be…
Water heater leaking right now?
Turn off the cold-water valve at the top of the heater. For a gas heater, turn the gas control to OFF; for an electric heater, switch off its breaker. Then call (909) 312-4516 any hour, or text (909) 247-6791 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you can’t stop the water there, shut off the main: here’s how.
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How big should your tank be?
Quick sizing rule for Inland Empire homes:
- 1-2 people, 1 bath: 30-40 gallon
- 2-3 people, 2 baths: 40-50 gallon
- 3-4 people, 2-3 baths: 50 gallon (most common)
- 5+ people: 50-75 gallon
- Large families, big tubs, simultaneous use: 75-100 gallon, or consider tankless
Bigger isn't always better. Oversizing wastes energy heating water you won't use. Undersizing means cold showers. We help you size it properly based on your actual household. One note: under federal efficiency rules, electric tanks over 55 gallons must be heat pump models, and gas tanks over 55 gallons must be high-efficiency (condensing) models, so 75- and 100-gallon tanks cost more than a simple size bump.
Expansion tank
air charge.
When water heats up, it expands. In a home with a pressure regulator or a check valve on the main line, that extra water has nowhere to go, so an expansion tank takes it in. Inside the tank is a cushion of air, and it only works when its air pressure matches your home’s water pressure.
Expansion tanks are pre-charged at the factory (commonly 40 PSI, depending on the brand), but many Inland Empire homes run 60 to 80 PSI. Installed straight out of the box, the tank fills with water and stops doing its job. That puts extra strain on the water heater, the relief valve and every fixture in the house.
Whenever an expansion tank goes in, we measure your home’s water pressure first and set the tank’s air charge to match. Most plumbers skip it. We never do.
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Real reviews from real customers.
Can’t sing Sweetwater Plumbing’s praises enough. When I first inquired about replacing my 75-gallon gas water heater with an 80-gallon heat pump water heater, I was impressed with John Howe’s product knowledge and ability to understand my goals. (I was very…
My water heater was not heating water anymore. Called Sweetwater Plumbing and John was of great help and full of information. Plus his response time to get job done was on point. The gentlemen that came out to do repairs were quick and professional.Thank…