No hot water? We replace water heaters across the Inland Empire.
Royalty Plumbing Inc installs tank, tankless and hybrid water heaters in Ontario, Eastvale, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside. We pull the permit, haul the old unit away, and put the scope in writing before a single tool comes off the truck.
- Same day response on failed and leaking water heaters
- Tank, tankless and hybrid. We help you pick the right unit
- Permit pulled, old unit hauled away, written quote first
Get a water heater quote
Tell us what your water heater is doing. Gabe or a technician will call you back the same day with your replacement options.
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A water heater rarely gives much warning before it quits
Most homeowners call us the morning the hot water stops. But the tank usually drops hints first, and catching one of these early is the difference between a planned replacement and a cold shower before work.
- No hot water at all, or water that runs out much faster than it used to
- Water pooling or damp patches around the base of the unit
- Rusty or discolored hot water coming from the tap
- Popping, rumbling or banging from the tank, usually sediment buildup
- Temperatures that swing hot to cold mid shower
- A unit at or past 10 to 15 years old, or one you keep paying to repair
Tank, tankless or hybrid
The right pick depends less on which option sounds most modern and more on your household's hot water habits, your existing gas line, and the space you have. Water heating is close to 18 percent of a home's total energy use, so the unit type matters more than most people expect.
Tank
Stores and reheats a set volume, usually 40 to 50 gallons. The most familiar option, the lowest upfront cost, and a straight swap in most Inland Empire homes. Many 50 gallon gas units recover around 40 to 50 gallons per hour, which matters more for a busy house than tank size alone.
Tankless
Heats water on demand as it flows through, so you are not limited by tank size and you free up floor space. It needs an adequate gas line and the right venting to perform, which is why we check both before we quote a conversion.
Hybrid
A heat pump unit pulls warmth from the surrounding air to heat stored water. Efficient in the right space, but it needs enough room around the unit to draw air properly. We will tell you honestly if your install location suits one.
What installation day actually looks like
Every water heater job we do follows the same five steps, whether it is a simple tank swap or a full tankless conversion.
You call, we ask
A few quick questions about age, symptoms and location tell us most of what we need before we arrive.
Written quote
We look at the unit, explain what failed, and put the fixed scope in writing. No line items appear halfway through.
Permit pulled
Water heater installation is regulated under local building and plumbing code. We handle the permit as part of the job.
Install and haul away
New unit set to current code, including venting, gas or electrical and water connections, and your old heater leaves with us.
Test and walkthrough
We test everything before we call it finished, then show you how the new unit runs.
Most of our jobs are a clean tank swap in one visit
The majority of homes we work in run a 40 or 50 gallon gas tank in a garage, a closet or a side yard. When one of those fails, the work is well trodden ground for us. We shut off the gas and water, drain and pull the old unit, set the new heater, remake the water and gas connections to current code, and fit the expansion tank, seismic strapping and drain pan the install calls for.
Then we fire it up, check the temperature at a tap, and walk you through the controls before we pack up. Your old heater leaves on our truck the same day, and the permit is handled as part of the job rather than left with you.
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Switching from a gas tank to tankless
This is one of the more common upgrade requests we get, and it involves more than swapping one box for another. Tankless units typically need a larger gas line to deliver enough fuel for on demand heating, plus different venting than a standard tank.
Before we recommend a conversion we check your home's existing gas line size and venting to confirm they can support it, or we scope exactly what upgrades would be needed. We handle the permit and code compliance side too, so the finished install passes inspection without extra back and forth.
Ask about a tankless conversionGabe has replaced more water heaters than he can count
Gabriel Ruiz founded Royalty Plumbing Inc in 2023 after more than 20 years in the trade, and he has seen just about every way an old unit can fail. That is why water heater calls get treated as a same day priority whenever we can manage it.
Licensed and bonded, not a handyman
Active California CSLB license #1109464, Class C-36, with a $25,000 contractor bond and workers' compensation coverage.
Background checked technicians
Every tech who steps onto your property has passed a background check and shows up uniformed. You know exactly who is in your home.
The price is in writing first
Fixed scope written quote before anything starts. No surprise additions once the old unit is already off the wall.
Same day response, real people
Most calls get a response the same day and a quote within hours. You get our team, not a call center script.
What Inland Empire homeowners say about us
Every review below came from a real Royalty Plumbing customer. We have never asked anyone to soften one, and we have never had to.
Royalty Plumbing Inc has held a perfect 5.0 rating since Gabriel Ruiz founded the company in 2023, across more than 90 verified Google reviews.
"Water heater went out so I called Gabe at Royalty Plumbing. He was very kind and helpful. He was able to get it replaced first thing the next day. This is the 3rd time my family has worked with this company and they do a great job every time!"
"Gabe was fantastic. He was prompt, kept in communication during the project and had it finished well under the estimated time frame. He even installed the rest of my sink when I only asked him to replace the lines. I will definitely contact him for future projects."
"Brandon arrived to the minute, explaining how it would be done and what fitting would be used. I was happy with their price. I found both very easy to talk to and felt the service they gave me was extremely professional."
"The plumber explained everything needed and why. He did the job in good time and left the job cleaned up. Will be a repeating customer."
"They were prompt, courteous, and professional. Everything was repaired within an hour on the day I reported it. I am very happy with the work that was done."
"They came out quickly, gave a free estimate and were professional and cordial. Took pride in their work and customer satisfaction. I will use them again."
Water heater service across the Inland Empire
Royalty Plumbing Inc is a service area business, so there is no storefront to visit and no lobby to wait in. Our licensed, background checked crew comes to you. If your address falls inside the area below, we can usually respond the same day, often within hours of your first call.
Just outside one of these cities? Call us anyway. We can often still help.
Water heater questions we get every week
How long does a water heater replacement take?
Most standard tank replacements are finished in a single visit, often the same day the old unit comes out. A tankless conversion can run longer if the gas line or venting needs upgrading, and we walk you through the expected timeline before we schedule.
Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in California?
Yes. Water heater installation typically requires a permit under local building and plumbing codes, and we pull it as part of the job. That protects you as the homeowner and confirms the install meets current code.
Should I repair my water heater or replace it?
Minor issues like a thermostat or heating element can often be repaired. But if the tank itself is leaking, or the unit is past 10 years and needing repeated repairs, replacement is usually the better long term call. We will give you an honest read on your unit's age and condition.
Will you haul away my old water heater?
Yes. Haul away is part of our standard installation. You will not be left figuring out how to dispose of the old unit.
What is the difference between tankless and hybrid?
A tankless unit heats water on demand as it passes through, using gas or electric power directly. A hybrid, or heat pump, unit pulls ambient heat from the air around it to warm stored water. They install differently and suit different spaces.
Can any gas water heater be converted to tankless?
Not always without changes. Tankless units generally need a larger gas line and different venting than a standard tank, so we check your existing setup first and tell you what, if anything, needs upgrading before the conversion.
How much does a water heater replacement cost?
It depends on tank versus tankless, capacity, and whether the unit is gas or electric. Rather than quote a number we cannot stand behind, we look at the job and give you a written, fixed scope quote before any work begins.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency water heater service?
We do not run a 24/7 emergency line, but most calls get a same day response and a written quote within hours. If your tank is actively leaking, shut off the water supply to the unit and call us. We will do our best to get someone out fast.
Get your hot water back
Call Royalty Plumbing Inc or request your written quote. We will walk you through your options and get the installation on the schedule.