I've now hired Daniel twice two years in a row to service our tankless water heater and flush it out annually to make sure it's working well. Both times I've worked with him, Daniel has been extremely communicative and quick with his responses. He's incredibly flexible and easy to work with - finding a day and time that works to schedule him is a piece of cake. He is a delightful and trustworthy person - he is not pushy at all but does try and be helpful and recommend things that will work well for your system and usage. We recently had him install a brand new pump that works on our system to help hot water get up to our third floor a lot faster and it's been working perfectly!!! His rates are extremely reasonable and competitive as well. I recommended Daniel to my neighborhood group and he ended up booking about 20 appointments with my neighbors - all of whom also had great experiences and nothing but nice things to say about him! I highly recommend Daniel for your water heater needs - you won't regret hiring him! read more

We recently had NorCal Water Heaters install a Rinnai tankless. Their bid was very competitive, but it wasn't just the price that won me over. Daniel was upfront regarding the issues we might have with the unit's built in recirculation "intelligence". Rather than pushing the optional WiFi unit ($300+), he suggested looking online as the install is relatively simple. I paid quite a bit less on Amazon. We met both him and Victor who did our installation. Victor even came back on his day off because he took pictures of the installation and decided there was room for improvement! I highly recommend that you consider this firm for your project. While they may have fewer reviews on Yelp!, they are a Rinnai Pro installer--and they're very good with their commitments. For example, they were the only installer that committed to a $100 rebate from the manufacturer. It required some digging on Daniel's part, but he came through on finding the necessary Rinnai Pro coupon for that rebate. We're happy with the outcome. It uses less natural gas than our tank water heater (we had a bathtub that we couldn't use because of its capacity). Note that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has regulations in place that would require all water heaters in the next year or so to be electric heat pump. Hopefully, that'll be reversed with public pressure. read more

Daniel was fabulous to work with. I came home from a trip to find the Rheem Tankless WH giving an error code and no hot water. He was able to come out the same day as I called, diagnosed the problem quickly, and got the part ordered for next day delivery. Definitely will use Daniel again, knowledgeable, friendly, and well priced!!! read more

We had a new Rinnai water heater installed by NorCal Water Heaters. We were very happy with the service. We had good communication with the technician, he arrived as expected, was very courteous, knowledgeable, and neat in his work. We felt the price was fair. Work was completed on time. read more

Daniel was professional, efficient, and friendly! My Rheem water heater was leaking and it was still under product warranty. I reached out to Daniel because his company NorCal Water Heaters was listed as a service provider on Rheem's Pro Partner directory. I called him and left a voicemail about my issue. He called me right back and clearly explained step-by-step on how to do a Rheem water heater warranty swap out at Home Depot. I scheduled an appointment with him the following day. When he saw my water heater, he suggested other parts to upgrade. I also asked if he could add a new sediment trap and he was able to do so. He showed me an estimate for the installation labor and parts before he started work. After the new water heater installation, he pointed out everything he did. I appreciate his great communication. read more

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Gave excellent advice when I called for a water heater issue. Very professional and courteous!

Danielle and Victor of NorCal Water Heaters were fantastic! I was crunched for time trying to get a heat pump water heater installed before the end of the year so I could qualify for the significant tax credits and rebates. I called numerous places and Danielle was the only who responded promptly, researched all the options I was considering and provided estimates in short order. He was friendly, respectful of my ignorance regarding water heaters and installation and followed through with the job on time. Because of the rain, they had to trek through bumpy, muddy ground and go up and down stairs to access my basement. They worked hard and remained friendly throughout. They went above and beyond what was needed and I couldn't be more grateful for everything they did for me. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Nor Cal Water Heater w Daniel = TOP NOTCH!! He & his colleague, Vince? Victor? SORRY!! I just remember his name starts w "V." This review is LONG over due.... anyways, be sure to connect w Daniel because he is honest, he has integrity w his job & is very professional & friendly! You won't be disappointed w him or w his crew! They replaced our gas control valve & chamber sensor... they were done w/in 45 minutes!! IF anything happens w the water heater again... this is who I'd call & highly recommend! read more

We hired Daniel to help us install a new Rinnai tankless water heater and the process was pretty smooth. Want to leave this review as an appreciation. Daniel was very approachable, texted him and he was to able to provide a very fair quote based on the pictures I sent him. He showed up on the day as we scheduled, took out the old heater with tank, installed the new tankless water heater, did all the piping, installed the recirculation bypass valve in the master bedroom, cleaned up after himself and even registered the device for us. The plumbing job was done very professionally as far as I can tell and he worked around a couple awkward spots in my garage, please check out the attached pictures. It's been about 2 weeks since the installation, no leakage and we get hot water, I even noticed an improvement on the water flow, I think my old heater was acting as a bottleneck to my entire water line. You might hesitant to hire Daniel since he is pretty much a one man shop, but I can tell that he has the ambition and ability to expand his business and will do the right thing when it comes to hiring and ensuring the quality of his service. I am personally not worried that Daniel will go out of business if that's what you have in mind. read more

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Daniel of Norcal is a pleasure to work with. He is very skilled in his trade, knows the codes and rebates/credit well, charges reasonably. He is also very responsive on the phone, text and email. Highly recommend. My 19 years old Rheem gas water heater finally gave in and I took the opportunity to upgrade to a more efficient heat pump water heater (HPWH) that's also good for the environment. After I ordered another Rheem HPWH from Home Depot I started to look for installers. (Knowing what I know now, I should have contacted plumbers first.) Daniel from Norcal is one of only four "Pro Plumber" in the bay area listed on Rheem's web site, so he is one of the three plumbers I asked for a quote. While talking with Daniel, I learned that if I get the water heater through him, not only the price will be significantly less (with Golden State $900 rebate) but also the contractor model is more durable. So I decided to refuse delivery on my HD order (which took about two to three weeks to get my money back. ). Daniel is very familiar with all the rebates and credits that's available in my area. The price he quoted was very reasonable and the total project cost after all the rebates and tax credit is less than the cost of the heater itself. He also has an electrician he works with who helps with the electrical part of the work at a reasonable cost. It's not usual to see an electrician using a level all the time and painted the wall with home depot matched paint. The rebate from SVCE covers most of the electrcian's cost. I ended up installed a HPWH from Bradford White, which from my own research and confirmed by Daniel, is of better quality than both Rheem and A O Smith (worst). The installation is divided into two parts, first the electrical work, than the HPWH installation. Daniel also helped with the city permit (at reasonable extra cost) . The only problem during the installation was due to a bad mixing valve, which Daniel came back and replaced in a few days without any interuption in hot water usage. My new water heater passed city inspection without any issue and I have been happily using it exclusively in heat pump mode only. The HPWH generates some noise only when its working, it's not loud, and since it's in the garage, it doesn't bother me at all read more

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Really good experience. Came out and gave an honest assessment, so we only had to install a missing condensation line for our tankless water heater. Other folks had recommended replacing the water heater. Came out promptly, installed the line, and flushed the unit, removing sediments/deposits from the pre-filter, resulting in faster & hotter water in the showers, and stronger flow. read more

These guys are the real deal! Very Professional, clean, immaculate work, and very technically knowledgeable. I have done a lot of research around "heat pumps" and professionals that can install them with zero headaches. They came in at the top. Daniel is amazing and friendly. Note that, i got their work inspected, and that was a breeze. read more

From the first call and text message exchange, Daniel was very professional and quickly assessed the issue (leaky 29 year old water heater that finally gave out). There were some hiccups during the water heater install process and again during the water filter install process (caused by old galvanized pipes, nothing Daniel did) but he was able to creatively work around the issues without complaint. Every time I checked up on him, he was always smiling and took the time to explain what he was doing and how to operate the system. Overall, Daniel did an amazing job and I would recommend him. read more

Never received a call back. Was recommended on the Rheem website and disappointed with referral.

Daniel had a time slot available very quickly, was prompt and diagnosed our problem immediately. The plumber we had before Daniel had no idea what was wrong. Daniel quickly fixed our issue and then went on to check all faucets to make sure our problem was resolved. I highly recommend NorCal Water Heaters for any plumbing issue. He was kind, courteous and professional with great communication! Don't hesitate to call Daniel. Also, his pricing was very fair!! read more

We were looking to replace our old gas water heater but weren't sure what we wanted to update it to, a newer gas tank, gas tankless, or a heatpump. Daniel was informative, responsive, and never made me feel like all my questions were dumb or annoying :). We went with NorCal because of his customer service and reasonable price. Day of, he and another worker made quick and clean work of replacing our old unit with a tankless gas water heater. Would definitely recommend! read more

Daniel the owner/operator installed a new Rinnai Tankless unit with the internal recirculation system. Daniel quoted the system via text, and provided details of the equipment, as well as a cost breakdown. Pricing was competitive, and no up-sale or unnecessary discussions. Communications was excellent. He showed up on time and finished the job efficiently and cleanly. I am very critical on the technical and installation aspects when evaluating the service provided. Therefore, I highly recommend NorCal Water Heaters. This is not in any way a paid or compensated endorsement. This is just an honest review of an honest business. read more

Very happy with the heat pump water heater that Daniel installed. He was always very responsive in his communication and did quality work read more

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Fast Response, Professional Service, and Great Customer support. I have a 4-year old Rinnai tankless water heater. It has been running amazingly well until one day it beeped loudly and stopped producing any hot water, which was only appreciated after it's gone (kids complained not being able to shower after sports). I searched online and found a quick solution to reset the unit. However, the issue came back after a few days with the same error code ("Error Code 17", if you are curious). I decided to find a local technician - NorCal Water Heaters was recommended from Rinnai website. Daniel responded quickly and showed up the following day (even though a little late due to traffic). The service was quick and professional - it turned out that a part (Gas valve) needs to be replaced, Daniel ordered it immediately and came back the next day. He also offered a detailed instructions on regular maintenance. It is so good to have reliable instant hot water back, as well as know where to get help whenever it won't. read more

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Dan was great and knowledgeable about the Rinnai water heaters. We hired him for the flush service of our Rinnai water heater. Exceptional service, he is above and beyond. Pricing was reasonable. read more

Daniel is great. I was in need to replace a leaky tankless water heater and had gotten quotes anywhere from $4k to $7k even though my house was outfitted for a tankless already. Considering the tankless water heater part is around $1,200 - $1,500, the markup seemed quite high. Daniel gave me a fair estimate and really did the work with attention to details. I would recommend him for any future water heater jobs. read more

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Daniel is super responsive, professional, and most importantly very capable. We hired another installer to install a water heater. It didn't work and the installer wouldn't fix it. I contacted Daniel. He replied very quickly and asked for photos of the work. Daniel also saw some other issues from the photos. We scheduled a time and Daniel showed up on time. Besides the original problem that I wanted Daniel to fix. Daniel also spotted several other issues that I didn't notice. Daniel fixed all of them very quickly, in less time than I expected :) (well, that's based on the other one I hired.) Highly recommend Daniel. He can get things done quickly, with high quality in the professional way. read more

Daniel replaced my old gas water heater with a heat pump water heater. First and foremost he didn't rip me off. I had other quotes that were substantially more. He set me up with the new, and from what I heard hard to get, AO Smith heat pump that doesn't more than 45db 50 gal heater. Did a excellent and professional install. Doesn't stop there, Daniel went above and beyond to ensure I got the full rebate I was entitled to from BayRen for replacing a gas heater to a heat pump. He followed up a week after the install was completed to ensure everything was going smoothly. read more

Daniel replaced a water heater for me last year, at the last minute. He was reasonable and quick. When a part went bad recently, he took his time to figure out the problem, over the phone. He wasn't able to come for a few days, but told me what to do so I had hot water in the meantime. He came out and fixed it, quickly and it was covered under warranty. I definitely recommend NorCal Plumbing. Daniel not only does superior work, but he is also reasonable, honest and trustworthy. read more

Daniel was a great refresher form other quotes, he walked me through the process, showed me the parts I needed to replace, and spoke with empathy and willing to help. The only one I didn't feel like he was price gouging me and was actually the opposite! I would recommend Dan to all of my friends and family and money well doesn't because of his communication and willingness to get it done for me! He also finished way below the promised time and cleaned up everything, again, a common sense thing to do but very rare to see and witness! 10 stars if I could.. read more

Daniel was great. He is very knowledgeable about the rebates green energy rebates, which is impressive, because every organization and City is doing its own thing. I was able to get a $400 rebate from BayRen for a high efficiency gas water heater that was competitively priced. He communicated clearly, came out quickly, because our old water heater started to leak, and his install work was very clean. With his prices, access to rebates, and using only reliable brands like Bradford White, Daniel can't be beat for your water heating needs. read more

I have worked with Daniel on several projects through the Bayren Rebate program specifically the installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters, Tankless and Standard Tank Heaters. His knowledge and skill is extensive within this field. Pricing is extremely competitive and always does a good job with exellent follow up. I plan on using him for future installations and highly recommend his services. read more

Daniel is professional and responsive. Got my water heater serviced and would recommend him.

Our 20 year old tank was on it's last legs and needed replacing. Daniel was great at explaining the process, the pros and cons of making that selection, and if there are any rebates available. I wouldn't hesitate using this company again for repairs and upgrades. read more