Water Heaters Only, Inc
Plumber · Santee, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Specialists in water heater installation with exceptional craftsmanship and communication, but pricing can shock customers unfamiliar with current market rates.
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Ranked #14 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in El Cajon, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
5 of 5 reviews praise professional installation quality and attention to detail, with specific mentions of excellent solder joints, level pipes, and cleaner work than competitors
1 cited review
“Excellent quality solder joints, pipes level and professional, super friendly.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
4 of 5 reviews highlight proactive communication: pre-installation calls, post-installation photos, detailed explanations of options, and maintenance instructions
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
On-time arrival and responsive emergency quoting confirmed in 2 reviews, including one water heater emergency with accurate phone quote
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Pricing competitive: 2 reviews explicitly state Water Heaters Only undercut major competitors (Anderson Plumbing, San Diego incumbents) by significant margins
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Justin of "Water Heaters Only, Inc" performed excellent work installing my new 50 gallon propane water heater. 1) I needed the water heater placed a few inches from the nominal location to allow clearance of a very long ladder to fit behind the water heater. Justin spent the time to allow for the clearance. 2) Referring to the attached photos, note the excellent quality of the copper pipe solder joints. Justin …”
“Had a great experience with Damien, which was my installer. Had a water heater emergency and through the phone got an accurate and relevant quote. Had a window and Damien was on time and took care of everything quickly and professionally. I was informed of services and warranties, instructions on how to turn the water heater on, scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting in case I needed it, along with some tips and …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 579 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: May 2026.
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