The Problem: A Leaking Water Heater With No Warning

Water heaters often give very little warning before a major failure. By the time a homeowner notices active leaking, water damage to surrounding flooring and cabinetry may already be underway.

• Active Tank Leak: The unit had reached the end of its service life and was actively leaking, threatening the surrounding flooring, cabinetry, and walls.
• Outdated Safety Components: The old installation lacked a sediment trap and the proper flexible supply lines required under current California building code.

Our Solution: Full Rheem Replacement with Code Upgrades

• Water Heater Removal & Installation: We removed the leaking unit and installed a new Rheem Performance Plus 50-gallon water heater, secured with heavy-duty earthquake straps per California code.
• Code Compliance Upgrades: We installed a new sediment trap and replaced old connections with high-quality flexible copper supply lines.
• Full Leak & Heat Verification: We inspected every connection point for leaks and confirmed the unit was heating correctly before leaving the property.

The Result: Reliable Hot Water and Full Code Compliance

The Carmel-by-the-Sea homeowner now has a reliable, high-efficiency water heater providing consistent hot water for the whole household, fully up to California code and built to last.