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Water heater replacement in San Jose usually comes down to age, repair history, and rising energy costs.
A new installation fits a home that never had a dedicated water heater, plus additions and ADUs needing their own supply. Replacement applies when the current unit fails, has passed its lifespan, or you want a heat pump upgrade.
Here’s a simple rule: if your tank is over 10 years old and a repair costs 50% of a new unit, then replace. Are you weighing it? Start on our water heater repair page.
We install every residential water heater type in San Jose, as part of our full water heater services. The right pick depends on home layout, budget, and current gas or electric setup.
Heat Pump Water Heater
It is the most efficient option by a wide margin, and it earns the largest California rebates. A heat pump water heater installation needs room and electrical capacity and aligns with the Bay Area 2027 gas ban.
Tank Water Heater (Gas or Electric)
Still the most common setup in older San Jose homes, and the lowest upfront cost. A like-for-like swap is quick. Gas tanks, though, face the 2027 phase-out.
Tankless Water Heater
Endless hot water and a small footprint, at a higher upfront cost. Tankless units work well for condos and townhomes where utility space is tight.
Replace Gas Water Heater with Heat Pump
Homeowners replace now for two reasons: rebates and the 2027 gas ban. To replace a gas water heater with a heat pump, IRBIS sizes the unit, adds the circuit, pulls permits, and files rebate paperwork.
A hybrid heat pump water heater pulls heat from the surrounding air to warm your water, cutting energy use sharply.
Quiet
Efficient
Affordable
Top-tier energy efficiency.
Quiet, insulated cabinet
Quite operation and fast hot water delivery
For most replacement water heaters going in today, the heat pump wins on lifetime cost even with a higher install price.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has set a 2027 deadline for the sale and installation of new gas water heaters and furnaces across the region.
For San Jose homeowners, that means your next unit might need to be electric. A heat pump provides hot water at the lowest running cost. When you plan the switch early, you avoid a rushed replacement later.
A tank of 30 to 40 gallons usually covers one or two people, with light morning and evening use.
A family of four typically needs 40 to 50 gallons, with the heaviest draw during back-to-back morning showers.
A household of five often wants 50 to 75 gallons. At this size, a tankless unit starts to make sense.
For six or more, or constant demand, choose a tankless system or a heat pump for hot water that never runs out.
A hybrid heat pump water heater pulls heat from the surrounding air to warm your water, cutting energy use sharply.
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Protects the system from power surges and allows for safe, quick shut-off during maintenance or emergencies.
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Protects the system from power surges and allows for safe, quick shut-off during maintenance or emergencies.
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Protects the system from power surges and allows for safe, quick shut-off during maintenance or emergencies.
Surge Protection & Disconnect Box
A surge protector shields the unit from power spikes, and the disconnect box lets us cut power safely for service.
Disconnect Box with Surge Protector
Disconnect Box with Surge Protector
Dielectric Nipples
Dielectric nipples block galvanic corrosion where metals meet, which matters in San Jose's hard water at 250 to 300 mg/L
Thermal Expansion Tank
An expansion tank absorbs the pressure rise as water heats, protecting the heater and your pipes from stress damage.
Step 1
A Comfort Advisor checks your space, water demand, and electrical panel, then recommends the right system and capacity with a written estimate the same day.
Step 2
We drain and disconnect the old unit, then haul it away for proper disposal, including EPA-compliant handling for any refrigerant on heat pump models.
Step 3
Our licensed plumbers set the new unit, make the water, gas, or electrical connections, and add the expansion tank, surge protection, and disconnect.
Step 4
We pressure-test every joint, fire up the system, confirm temperature and flow, then show you the controls, shutoffs, and maintenance schedule.
San Jose qualifies for stacked heat pump rebates across local utility and state programs. Our Project Management team gathers the documents and files your paperwork.
Available Rebates
California Energy-Smart Homes $5750
Tech Clean up to $1500
Silicon Valley Clean Energy up to $3000
Westlight Energy up $1500
Financing spreads a new system into monthly payments, so an upgrade fits your budget without a large upfront hit.
Loan Amounts: Up to $100,000
Rates: Starting at 0% APR
Approval Rate: Over 95% of customers qualify
Fast Decisions: Approvals in minutes
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Licensed and Insured
As a licensed water heater installer, IRBIS pulls every permit and meets San Jose code, so the job passes inspection.
Experience with All System Types
Tank, tankless, gas, electric, or hybrid heat pump, our installers work on every residential type and brand on the market.
Same-Day and Emergency Availability
Lost hot water? We offer same-day and weekend scheduling, with emergency slots when a failed unit can't wait.
Rebate Paperwork Handled
You get the rebate without the runaround. Our team files the documentation across every program your new system qualifies for.
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Questions & Answers
Cost depends on the system type, capacity, and any electrical or venting work. We give a written, same-day estimate up front, with flat-rate pricing and no parts markup.
Most tank and tankless swaps finish in one day. A gas-to-heat-pump conversion can run longer when a new circuit or condensate drain is needed.
Yes. San Jose requires a permit for water heater replacement. IRBIS files the permit and schedules the city inspection, so you never deal with paperwork.
For most homes, yes. The energy savings and large rebates usually offset the higher upfront cost within a few years, and it meets the 2027 gas ban.
Often, yes, when your panel has capacity and space allows. If a circuit upgrade is needed first, we schedule the electrical and complete the swap right after.
Programs include SVCE, PCE, San Jose Clean Energy, BayREN, TECH Clean California, and BAAQMD. Amounts change, and our team confirms current totals when we quote your project.
Yes. Removal and disposal are part of the installation. We drain, disconnect, and haul the old unit, recovering refrigerant from heat pump models per EPA rules.
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