I recently had an issue with my tankless water heater suddenly stopping its heating function and displaying Error Code 17. I contacted several authorized service providers listed for my unit's brand. Two companies quoted me between $300-$600 just to reset the code and perform a system flush. My third call was to John, whom I found through Yelp and who was also an authorized dealer for my tankless water heater brand. Unlike the others, John was honest, professional, and genuinely focused on helping rather than making a quick profit. He simply asked if I had a screwdriver available and, within less than five minutes over the phone, walked me through the reset process step-by-step. Thanks to his guidance, the error code was cleared, my hot water was restored, and the unit has been working perfectly again. John demonstrated exceptional integrity, professionalism, and customer service. He could have easily charged for a service call, but instead chose to help me immediately and earn my trust as a long-term customer. It's rare to find that level of honesty today, and I highly recommend his business to anyone needing reliable tankless water heater service. read more

Chris saved me hundreds of dollars and got my hot water back on without ever stepping foot in my house. My Rinnai tankless water heater stopped working and was throwing a Code 11 error. I know absolutely nothing about plumbing, tankless water heaters, flame rods, gas meters, or any of the things he was talking about. I found Chris online, reached out, and he spent a huge amount of time texting and troubleshooting with me. He had me send photos of the unit, the error history, gas meter, and internal components. He patiently walked me through opening the unit, identifying the flame rods, removing them, cleaning them, and reassembling everything. He explained what he was seeing, answered every question, and never made me feel foolish despite my complete lack of experience. What impressed me most was that he wasn't trying to sell me a service call. He was genuinely focused on solving the problem. After following his instructions, the water heater fired back up and started working again. In a world where many contractors won't even return a call, Chris spent his evening helping a stranger troubleshoot a complicated issue over text messages and photos. Knowledgeable, honest, patient, and incredibly generous with his time. I would not hesitate to call Chris for any plumbing issue in the future. Highly recommended. 5 stars. read more

Great work, very fast and economical. Chris knows what he's doing. I highly recommend this company.

Chris is a Rinnai expert and will setup your plumbing/electrical for Tankless heater in 4 hrs! I can say enough positive things about him knowledge, courtesy, honesty, price, hard working, patience, and communication all above the rest. I promise you, you will not be disappointed! Thanks Chris you the man! read more

I really can't give a stronger rating. Instantly reachable, super kinda and empathetic. Immensely helpful and rescued me from a totally non-working tankless in a matter of about 20 minutes. Highest recommendations. read more

I can't say enough good things about Chris Castro's Plumbing. I called them in complete desperation when my Rinnai water heater went out. I had never worked with them before, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chris answered the phone and was incredibly patient and kind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He walked me through every step of resetting the unit--without even sending someone out or charging me for a service call! That kind of honesty and customer service is so rare these days. Most companies wouldn't give you the time of day unless you were already a client, but Chris truly went above and beyond. Because of this experience, they've absolutely earned our business going forward. Highly recommend! read more

Another 5 star review - and read through about a dozen first before posting this one. They all sound familiar, so at this point all I can say is that they're all consistent with my experience - which of course - was just great. Perhaps the only bit I can add is that Chris (at John Castro Plumbing, Chris is the son...) is that he's a Rinnai tankless expert and is in-the-know with the brand and the way they're designed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I called him when my 21yr old Rinnai 2532 from 2004 was on the brink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're not sure about Rinnai, don't hesitate. We didn't do any maintenance (even though we should have) and it kept chugging along for over 20 years - and it was an outside unit! At the time of this writing, tankless heaters are expensive. But with rebates, tax incentives and other coupon things, Chris helps you chip away the cost so that you're getting more bang for your money. He knows all the ins-and-outs to maximize all the incentives that are out there - and will take care of some of the rebate stuff for you. No, you didn't read that wrong. Add to that, he'll do the set up just they way you want - from wall positioning to operation mode to exhaust configuration. He configured up a neat re-circulation option so all the hot water pipes in our bathroom stay warm, getting nearly instant hot water at the sink, shower and bidet. Our unit was one that had this option, not all have it. Our new Rinnai is quiet, very performant and expect it may be the last unit we'll need - it may outlast our time in this house. Thanks so much Chris. read more

My ancient tankless water heater died this week. It was installed in a tangle of pipes 8 feet off the ground. John is the plumber you hope come to answer the call. He came in with a new unit and 4 hours later we had hot water again. John is a rare combination of experience, great service, and enthusiasm about his craft. We couldn't be happier with the outcome. If you have a tankless issue I can recommend his company enough. read more

He has extensive knowledge about Rinai tankless water heaters. A true gentleman and very honest professional. I wish all contractors were like him. I can not think him enough. Annette A. read more

Very impressed with Chris and John Castro Plumbing A to Z from the first text message to the installation. I already knew the market price of potential water heater replacement as it was a project I have been dragging for the last 3 years. A friend recommended Chris. He promptly responded to my message on a Sunday; he was able to review the pictures, provide a no BS estimate, and provide availability all in a few text messages. He installed the new Rinnai unit at almost the same time as my last flush of the older system. He also educated me on types of refunds, etc. His price was fair, and the service was quick and good. After dealing with multiple plumbers trying to figure out what to do with my 14-year-old system, I truly wished I had come across Chris sooner. As an added bonus, I asked him how to do yearly flushes as we have hard water. He threw in a free inline filter, eliminating the need for annual flushes for most parts. That would be at least $250 in savings per year moving forward as well. very happy read more

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On short notice came over and inspected tankless water heater. Identified issue and had parts on had to replace it. Excellent work, thank you. read more

My tankless water heater stopped working and after one quick phone call to John, he quickly identified that the gas meter safety valve had been activated, causing the heater not getting enough gas to operate properly. After a gas valve reset and power cycle of the heater, everything went back to normal. So if I could, I'd give John ten stars! read more

Highly recommend. Would use again. Very responsive. Scheduling was easy... swapping out a tank heater for a tankless in the same mounting location, on the exterior of the house. Installed end of November '24. Our situation was pretty basic, so sending pictures and discussing over text was convenient. I got quotes from multiple contractors and it was nice not to have to carve out for another in-person meeting. Chris gave us a couple different options for model of heater, based on our discussion of our habits, size of house, how many hot water outlets, and features we wanted. Chris is very pragmatic. He didn't push anything that we personally didn't need, unlike other bids that were cookie-cutter. Installation took half the day. Probably could've gone faster, but I was curious about the system and talked to Chris a lot. His right- hand- man, (also a Chris) kept working. We are happy with our choice of using John Castro Plumbing. No regrets. read more

Fantastic! Chris answered the phone promptly. Evaluated over the phone with a few photos we sent. Then he did an amazing and quick install of two separate Tankless Water Heaters, the next day. He's now our number one call for plumbing! Thanks again, Chris! read more

Good price. Timely install. Cleaned the work area afterward. Completed the rebate information with the gas company. Everything is working well. read more

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Thank you thank you thank you Chris! You really outdid yourself. I contacted Chris for a tankless water heater and he got back to me right away. He came right when he said he was going to be there. I happened to be out of town for work and he kept me updated with photos and text. Not only did he do a great job, but also brought my trash cans up for me and locked all gates and let me know everything was safe. I was also having another plumbing issue and was quoted $14k, he recommended a friend and his friend only charged me $500 and solved the issue. Chris is a stand up guy and I wish him all the success for his kindness and generosity. Will recommend Chris every chance I get. So once again! Thank you :) read more

So, your tankless water heater stops working (throwing a code) on New Year's Eve at 5pm. Not a single plumber called me back- EXCEPT Chris! Amazingly helpful and knowledgeable! read more

Chris came by and assessed our water heater at 430pm. He tried trouble shooting, but recommended to replace the unit due to the age. He was able to come back with all parts and new unit as promised the next morning. He didn't waste anytime andand had the new unit running within a couple hours. Chris is very knowledgeable and personable, I would recommend. He has attention to detail and cares about the end solution and product. read more

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Chris ! What a great guy and excellent plumber. My contractor installed a low end tankless heater without a heat sensing circulating pump. It took over 90 seconds to get hot water in the guest house. Chris came out and did all the necessary piping, adjusted the tankless heater and unsalted the circulating pump. Presto - hot water in 9 seconds. Chris is a nice man and he did a very neat job. He has my business forever now. read more

Chris is number one in my book. Cannot give a higher recommendation. Wish Yelp offered 6 stars. Knowledgeable, professional and experienced. He did a repipe for me years ago and installed a tankless heater that worked flawlessly for 15 years. Don't bother calling anyone else. Castro plumbing is #1! read more

Didn't use the service, my parents delayed the work to a later date. Not ready to get the work done yet. Will check back at a later time. Only spoke briefly with the company. They were professional and polite on the phone. Will do read more

Chris was very helpful, knowledgeable and quick to come out and replace our tankless water heater with a brand new beautiful one. We had been without hot water for a week! He explained the whole process, was friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend John Castro Plumbing - they deserve a 10 star review! read more

I was in the final stages of a home remodel and my new tankless system put in by another plumber wasn't working as expected. Before my final inspection was scheduled, I wanted a second opinion to make sure everything plumbing related was done properly and called John Castro Plumbing. I spoke to Chris on the phone and he was in the area and stopped by on a Sunday evening to take a look. Who does that these days!! Chris looked at my plumbing, listed all the issues that needed to be corrected, and helped properly program my tankless system. I was so grateful to Chris. He gave me the reassurance that I needed. Thanks for everything, Chris!! I will definitely be using John Castro Plumbing for my plumbing needs in the future. read more

We had a Noritz tankless that had persistent problems for 8+ years. No plumber was ever able to fix it. Finally decided enough was enough and it's time to replace it. After chatting about our issues and needs, Chris Castro identified the best tankless for our situation. He is a fountain of knowledge, and we felt confident he'd solve our issues. Installation was fast and smooth! He included a custom recirculator that he designed himself, as well as a couple other items to help the machine function its best. A week on, and everything is great! Our showers are perfect (don't lose hot water like our Noritz), hot water comes fast and steady, and as a bonus a couple issues with moaning/clanking pipes are gone. He also got us started with the paperwork for the gas company rebate. Great experience! Highly recommended. Not sure why we waited so long to do this! read more

Had an issue with our old water heater and contacted Chris based on the strong Yelp reviews. Chris was incredibly responsive and was able to procure a replacement water heater and schedule installation the next day. Chris performed the installation quickly and kept us up to speed throughout the process. My six year old watched the installation and Chris was incredibly patient with him and explained everything he was doing. My son really enjoyed this and we appreciate that Chris spent time to do this. Chris also helped us to obtain an energy efficiency rebate from our utility company. He completed the paperwork and we received the rebate within a couple weeks. This resulted in substantial savings in the cost of the water heater. Would definitely work with Chris in the future. read more

I'm in Airbnb business and I had an emergency at one of my properties. On Sunday. I called 10 other companies and they didn't want to come to help. Chris was on the phone with me and he was willing to come any time even it's Sunday. He guided me on the phone on how I can reboot the system. He was very professional and we fixed problem very fast. Honestly this is the BEST experience I've ever had. I'm so happy that I was able to find him. Highly recommend. read more

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Chris was so great. My ancient water tank gave out and he took the time to FaceTime me to look at it. He was then over within a half hour to remove it and he installed a new tankless model the next day! He's also going to help with the rebates. read more

Success!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chris was responsive, passionate and very knowledgeable about what he does.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We have an older 1930's multi family unit with tenants. Chris simplifies plumbing and provided the best solutions for our setup and space. He was thorough and organized everything and made it better. There was very minimal disruption and we are impressed with our new sleek Rinnai tankless units. We have so much space now and most importantly access to instant hot water. Although there will be minimal maintenance, Chris took the time to give us a tutorial of all the basics. Chris' service truly exceeded our expectations and we look forward to working with him for other installs!! Many many thanks again. read more

Very rare to find a person like Chris Castro. I was amazed the response he gave me to help restart my gas line on my tankless water heater early in the morning. He immediately gave me a code to restart without a service call. Matter of seconds it restarts. Wow. No financial gain. Would no doubt only call John Castro Plumbing for my plumbing needs. read more

John was great, came our the next day and replaced my unit. He was fast, on time and very polite He is very knowledgeable and helped me get $800 dollar rebate on a really good unit!!! I highly recommend his services read more

We wanted to replace our leaking water heater tank with a tankless unit. Called Chris, and he asked me to text some photos. He checked how many bathrooms we have, and then sent a competitive estimate for a Rheem, including the full installation. The process was quick and effective, and I liked the way he responded to my follow up questions. Hired him, and couldn't be happier. He and his colleague came out next morning and it took about 4-5 hours to install the tankless unit. Great unit, good workmanship, left everything clean. Chris was friendly, upfront and professional. I would recommend him to anyone, any day, anytime. Great guy. read more

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Chris Castro is AMAZING!! We called him yesterday and asked him about replacing our water heater - our old one was leaking (we had gotten a call from The Gas Co about unusual activity). He explained EVERYTHING to us and answered ALL our questions; so patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and funny! He came with his assistant TODAY and replaced our old water heater with a brand new tankless water heater. He was extremely professional and patiently explained each step he took. That should be enough NOT to contact any other plumber, but, wait, there's MORE: he provided all the information we needed to receive a rebate for $800.00 from The Gas Co!! Seriously!! We need to do a home remodel in the next 12 months and will definitely be reaching out to him. He knows SO MUCH!! PLEASE! If you're considering ANY plumbing job, PKEASE call Chris. You will NOT be disappointed. JOHN CASTRO PLUMBING IS THE BOMB!! read more

Have not gone ahead with the work yet but the initial info given via text was prompt and super helpful. A far cry from the typical difficulty getting a callback or straight answer. Looking forward to working with them. read more

We needed to replace the dying tank water heater in a hurry. I had done a weeks worth of internet research on all the tankless options and was feeling overwhelmed. I had a general contractor who was happy to put in a Home Depot basic unit for cheap. But the more research I did, the less answers he had in response to my questions. My regular plumber, on the other hand, tried to quote me 8k. Totally insane for a small 2 bedroom one bath house. Finally had Chris come over to give me a quote. He's the one you want. He's knowledgable and takes the time to explain everything. He knows all the brands and stands by the ones he uses. Then he also made it super easy by doing the paperwork for me to submit to get the rebate that essentially pays for the unit. So you're basically paying him for expert service. You can tell he takes real pride in his work. He was here at 9am, and done by 1pm. Hot water ready to go on demand. No more giant tank heater in my kitchen. Save some time and worry. Hire Chris if you're ready to go tankless. read more

They helped me troubleshoot my tankless water heater right over the phone and we resolved the issue in minutes! Extremely professional and helpful, and went above and beyond to explain to me how the unit works, what likely caused the issue, and how to prevent it in the future. Will definitely use their services again in the future. read more

I texted Chris from John Castro Plumbing when I discovered our tankless hot water heater beeping, flashing an error code, and definitely NOT pumping hot water. 11pm on a Tuesday. He responded immediately. In case that last bit didn't entirely land, lemme' make it 100% clear: I texted at 11 FREAKIN' PM and he responded in real time. Just the best service, better than I've ever seen from a plumber. Ever. Chris knew the unit in question inside and out, and quickly diagnosed by text: our particular problem was common, repairable, and annoying. In fact, he noted he's working with the manufacturer on an aftermarket solve, which speaks to just how much this guy knows about tankless water heaters. He asked if it could wait until morning, and of course it could. He gave me a direct line for his technicians. He promised to stay in the loop. Called in the morn, and a smart and thoughtful tech was fixing the problem by 2pm. It proved... mildly complicated, requiring the unit to be taken apart, cleaned from inside out, flashed and reassembled. He hung in until it was done, explained every step, quoted costs in advance, got us up and running same day, wore a mask and acted like a gentleman. I'm just incredibly grateful. Service people often get a deservedly bad rap for lousy communication, unexpected fees, or just plain shoddy work. This was... exactly the opposite. Chris and team did that rarest of things: jumped in to solve a problem and totally overdelivered. Thanks, guys. read more

So, let me tell you about John Castro Plumbing in Studio City. They are seriously amazing! I mean, their knowledge in plumbing industry is like no other. They go above and beyond to fix any plumbing issues you might have. I recently had an issue my ten-year plumber wasn't able to help but John Castro Pluming was able to help me with one call. I've heard from some friends that they're super reliable, professional, and provide top-notch customer service and I learned exactly that myself. If you ever find yourself in need of some plumbing work, I highly recommend giving them a call. They'll definitely take care of you! read more

Chris Castro thank you so very much for answering my call immediately and carefully listening to the problem I was having with my water heater and trouble shooting with me over the phone. I did the things you asked me to and the problem was resolved! Best service I've received and you have my trust! Thank you so very much! read more

Chris had been communicating with me for the past year about getting a tankless water heater. We moved out of the country for 6 months, so it had to be delayed, but when we got back, I was ready to get this baby going. Chris was responsive as usual, gave me updated quotes, and eventually we scheduled a date and he came and installed. The outdoor tankless opened up so much space in our laundry room that formerly was cramped with a huge tank. He rolled it out front- picked up in less then 30 minutes. He expertly worked on the piping and install, and let me pick his brain while he was at it (I'm a DIY queen and very curious how all the things work). I have had it with tradespeople overcharging and doing shoddy work. Chris was NOT that tradesperson. He did great work, and his rate was below what I expected. He informed me what to do to get the rebate, and we received our check in a few weeks. All in all, great experience with Chris and very glad we went with him. Now when do you get to say that about a tradesperson? Thanks! read more

John installed two Rheem tankless water heaters for me. He was on time, professional and very knowledgeable. I would definitely use again. On a side note he gave me a great price. read more

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