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Water Heater Repair & Maintenance in Marin & Sonoma

Fast, honest water heater repair for tank, tankless, heat pump, and solar systems throughout Marin and Sonoma County. Serving homeowners since 1986.

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A water heater rarely fails at a convenient time. Cold showers, a leaking tank, or rusty water usually mean something is wrong and getting worse. John Owens Services has repaired water heaters across Marin and Sonoma County since 1986, working on standard gas and electric tanks, tankless systems, heat pump water heaters, and solar setups. We diagnose the actual cause before recommending a fix, and our trucks carry common parts so most repairs happen in a single visit.

Why Marin & Sonoma Homeowners Choose John Owens for Water Heater Repair

  • Licensed (CA #501853), bonded, and family-run since 1986, with a 4.9-star Google rating from Marin and Sonoma neighbors
  • Experienced with every system type: standard gas and electric tanks, tankless, heat pump, and solar water heaters
  • Same-day and emergency repair when a tank starts leaking or the hot water stops altogether
  • Honest diagnosis first: we explain what is actually wrong and quote the repair before any work begins
  • Rinnai-preferred service provider for tankless and heat pump systems, with technicians trained on the equipment we work on
  • Ask about seasonal, veteran, and senior discounts on repair and install work

Signs You Need Water Heater Repair

  • No hot water, or hot water that runs out much faster than it used to
  • Rusty, discolored water, or a rotten-egg smell from the tap
  • Water pooling around the base of the tank or dripping from a fitting
  • Popping, rumbling, or banging noises, usually a sign of sediment buildup
  • A pilot light that will not stay lit, or an aging unit needing repairs more often

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my water heater needs repair instead of replacement?

If the tank itself is leaking or the unit is past 10 to 15 years old, replacement is usually the better value. Short of that, a bad heating element, a stuck valve, or sediment buildup is typically a straightforward repair.

Do you repair tankless and heat pump water heaters?

Yes. We are a Rinnai-preferred provider for tankless systems and we service heat pump water heaters as well as standard gas and electric tanks.

What are the most common water heater repairs?

Failed heating elements or thermocouples, corroded anode rods, stuck pressure relief valves, and sediment flushes to restore heat and reduce noise.

How often should a water heater be serviced?

An annual inspection catches small problems, a failing anode rod, a slow leak, a clogged drain valve, before they turn into a flooded garage or a cold shower.

Proudly Serving Marin & Sonoma

From the Marin coast to Sonoma wine country, we bring honest plumbing, heating & cooling to homeowners across both counties — based locally since 1986.

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Serving Marin & Sonoma Counties

Good plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems are vital in every North California home. John Owens Services, Inc. is proud to be the expert plumbing company you can count on