This review is long overdue! On August 27, 2026, Wade from Golden State Water Heater installed our new Navien tankless water heater, and he was exceptional. He kept me updated leading up to the install date and remained professional throughout. Even on a very hot day, he was extremely patient with me watching the installation and answered all of my questions while I tried to learn how it works. I highly recommend Wade and Golden State Water Heater! read more

They did a great job and was available with everything we needed for a same day hot water heater replacement.

Amazing customer service and installation done by Wade. I could not recommend anyone more for any Water Heater installations! Thanks again! read more

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Let there be STEAM!!!! If I could give this man 6 stars I would. He was clear, straight to the point, didn't make me jump hurdles just to quote me, he even gave me his pricing over the phone (based on my water heater's error code), and came next day to install a new water heater since mine wasn't worth the price of fixing! Having someone honest who is willing to tell you all your options (like fixing the broken parts versus installing a new water heater), and THEN is willing to give you the exact pricing for those options is hard to find now-a-days. I truly recommend this man; he does a one man operation, works hard, and gets the job done like he said he would; I can't tell you how many times handymen/contractors have said to me "I'll let you know if something comes up and I can't make it" and then only show up if they please; instead he was punctual and today, I was able to take the hotest shower I've had in my new home thus far. He even worked with my work schedule so I could come home to hot water after I told him I work 10-11 hours a day 5 days a week and was going to be without hot water until my next day off . Thank you SO much Wade you are a blessing!!!!!! Also my water heater wasn't even up to code (I had no idea) and he was kind enough to get it all safe and up to code when he installed the new one! read more

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If I could give more stars, I would! I recently had to deal with a water pressure issue where our household couldn't run both showers at the same time. Not knowing a thing about plumbing, I went down the rabbit hole of getting quotes from multiple companies. I ran into a common theme where most took my negligence and made it into a massive, overpriced project. It was clear they were more interested in padding their invoice than solving my problem. Enter GS Water Heaters to save the day! From the first call, Wade was professional, prompt, and most importantly: honest. He showed up on-time, inspected everything carefully, and explained exactly what I needed. Most importantly, what I didn't need. No pressure. No BS. Just simple solutions backed by data and years of experience. He debunked myths spun by other companies and saved me from wasting literally thousands on unnecessary upgrades. While I eventually did need to replace my whole water heater (added a whole house water softener), the appropriate sizes/models they proposed was simple and effective. Plus, this was significantly more affordable than the competition with full transparency from the start. In addition, inspection and installation all happened on the same day! Scheduled for inspection in the morning, installation completed before dinner, pressure drop issue resolved! Quick, clean, fair, and professional. It's so refreshing to work with someone who clearly values integrity over upselling. Highly recommend. I won't go anywhere else for plumbing work again. It's at the point where other neighbors who had water pressure drop issues are now going to Wade based on my recommendations. Thank you so much for such amazing work! read more

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Wade gave me a flat service for the work that needed to be done. Unlike the other businesses I contacted. The other companies had to be on site, even knowing what the EXACT issue was. Mind you, I was very specific with error code and malfunction. He arrived on time. Knocked out the job in under 30 mins. Cleaned up after himself. I won't call anyone else for tankless repair or maintenance. read more

I had a great experience with this company from start to finish. Wade was very communicative, on time, and clearly knew what he was doing. He walked me through what he was checking and was straightforward. Wade did a great job with the repair. A small issue popped up afterward, and he came back promptly to take care of it. He was just as professional the second time, and made sure everything was fully resolved before he left. I offered to pay him for coming out a second time and he declined. It's rare to find a company that stands behind their work like this. I'd absolutely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone who needs a reliable, knowledgeable technician. read more

The tank water heater that originally came with our condo had to be replaced, but it wasn't going to be simple. Our townhouse was built with an air heating system using hydronic heat, and the water heater provided the water to that system. Wade helped us select a tankless water heater from Navien to replace our existing Polaris tank water heater. Despite the more complicated setup, the results are great. The Navien tankless combi- boiler water heater is perfect for our needs. It is a more dependable solution, and more cost-effective in the long run too. Thanks again to Wade for helping us achieve a tankless water heater install, the first home with a tankless system in our community. read more

Owner came out aceessed our needs, updated everything to code and installed the same day. The price was a very good value. Better pricing than other quotes. He also took away our twenty-year-old water heater too. read more

WADE saved the day for us! Our water heater broke down and we were out of hot water for 6 whole days! It was the end of December going into the new year, no one was working during the holidays or already BOOKED. Our regular plumber was backed up for 10 days and so I reached out on Yelp projects for help. Wade responded immediately and walked me through his process of replacing our water heater. He was transparent, honest and showed up when he said he would. 100% recommend Wade for water heater repair and whatever plumbing issues he can fix. He's on my speed dial now! Thank you Wade! read more

Excellent service from Wade, very professional and easy to talk to, very welling to share his knowledge about water heater. And was able to quickly solve my water heater problem, I highly recommend his service to anyone. read more

I called Golden State Water Heaters early in the morning about a pretty bad leak, and the owner/technician, Wade Maggio, arrived promptly. He quickly diagnosed the issue and discovered that our previous water heater was not only the wrong type for our home but also installed incorrectly and not up to code. Wade was professional, thorough, and transparent throughout the process. He clearly explained what needed to be done and completed the entire job quickly and efficiently. His honesty, expertise, and quality of work truly stood out. I highly recommend Golden State Water Heaters and Wade Maggio to anyone--homeowners or businesses--who need reliable, top-quality service for any water heater problem, big or small! read more

Wade is rad. Competent. Super fair. Honest. Reliable. I have referred him to a couple other friends and they feel the same. You're done looking for a guy... Wade's the guy. read more

We spoke with a few companies before choosing Golden State Water Heaters, and we're so glad we did. I had done quite a bit of research and thought I knew exactly which make and model I wanted installed, but Wade's knowledge and expertise helped us choose an even better option for our home--and it ended up saving us money. He was professional, communicative, and prompt throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Golden State Water Heaters. read more

We needed to replace our 50 gallon water heater. Calleed around for quotes and Wade came back with the best price in the neighborhood. He came the same day and replaced our water heater. Wade was very professional and did quality work. It was a pleasure working with Wade as he answered all my concerns and questions. He's very knowledgeable and knows what he's doing. I would highly recommend using Wade for all your plumbing needs. read more

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Golden State Water Heaters was quick to answer my call and questions. Showed up fast and got right to work. He charged me a reasonable fee and got the work done inside an hour. I'll be calling them for future work and you should as well. read more

I contacted Golden State Water Heaters in the morning for an estimate and by the end of the day i had a brand new heater installed in my house. Wade was professional with his work and did a fantastic job at a reasonable price. Would recommend this business to anyone. read more

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Wade was able to quickly and effectively diagnose the issue with my water heater. Highly recommend him for timely, affordable service.

Wade showed up the next morning in the rain. Worked with me on the price and replaced my water heater within a few hours the same day. Honest, straight forward guy with competitive pricing and knows his stuff. Happy with the installation as it is better than what I had before. Give him a chance to quote your water heater needs. He's also a pretty good salesman, so put him towards the end of your list of quotations. Hope it works out for both of you! read more

I was referred to Wade through my home warranty policy. I'll admit, when I looked him up and saw almost perfect 5 stars, I was a little skeptical. But after he installed my water heater I can see why he has such amazing reviews. He was super communicative from the start and I was always briefed along the way. He did a fantastic job installing the water heater (properly and to code) and I will definitely be calling him again for any other plumbing needs in the future. read more

Wade was the first business to contact me when I reached out for a water heater replacement, and within 15 minutes we had set up that he would come over the next morning. He was no nonsense, pricing was fair and above all is a good dude. Showed up on time, knocked the replacement out quick. I try to patronize local businesses and he is down the street from me, but even if he weren't I'd still give him my business in the future. read more

Wade installed tankless water heater for my home last Sept. it has been working marvelously the past half year. We have warm water once turn on shower or faucet, no need to wait. No any problem when three people showing even with dishwasher is running. Wade is very professional and knows what he is doing. Have the old tank removed and new tankless heater installed the same day. Very satisfied with Wade's service and highly recommend him. read more

Wade, who is the one man opperation at Golden State Water Heaters, did the swap out of the Tankless Water Heater my father put in his house in 2005. Because of the original antiqued ventilation system, Wade had to upgrade everything to today's codes and requirements. His work and work ethic are second to none, and pricing is beyond reasonable. If I was able to give him more than 5 stars, I would. read more

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Came home discovered our water heater had sprung a leak! We called and Wade was able to come out the next morning! He gave us some very honest feedback since our water heater was very old and our gas line was on the other side of the house. He helped us explore tank vs tankless water heater. Ended up getting a new water tank which he installed the same day. Great experience and excellent pricing would call Wade again! He did a great job! read more

Wade is very professional and response quickly. And offer very competitive cost and replace all connections without additional cost. read more

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We needed our Noritz tankless water heater repaired, and placed a service request through Yelp. Golden State replied the fastest and made an appointment for the following morning. Wade got the heater running right away, and did some deferred maintenance. Water heater working well now, price was very reasonable, and hot showers are on the schedule once again. Highly recommend this company for fast, professional, and good quality work. read more

We called Golden State Water Heaters to replace a 25+ year old water heater in our house and Wade was able to give us a quote over the phone after asking some questions and getting some pictures of our setup. We wanted a professional grade water heater and he gave us a surprisingly good price (compared to others I called) and while he answered my questions re: alternatives, he made absolutely no attempt to upsell me on tankless or anything else. Wade came on time, replaced the water heater promptly, and was great all around. I would definitely use Golden State again. read more

I spoke with Wade about my hot water replacement job. He was very helpful and kind to answer all my questions and explain the options. If you're in the market, definitely consider Wade. read more

They responded quickly worked with my home protection insurance got the work done same day! Excellent customer service, quality work done, all work done be a qualified worker in less than 1 day! Thank you so very much. It was a pleasure doing business with you. read more

Wade was awesome. Very responsive. Same or next day appointment options for me. Very fair pricing. He specializes in water heaters. So he came and cranked out the project on the timeline promised -- sooner than promised, in fact! No upsells... no nonsense. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family. read more

I had to replace my tankless water heater, and Wade, the business owner, responded quickly and professionally. He provided excellent service and high-quality work. Wade is great to work with--very responsive and accommodating with any concerns I had. The service was fast and reliable. I highly recommend this business for all your water heater needs! read more

Our tankless water heater broke down and I reached out to Wade and he was readily available. It was affordable with price being competitive. He was so easy to work with. I highly recommend this company. read more

Had a very old water heater that broke and had cold water coming out. Wade came out to fix it next day! He is responsive. He communicated to help work around my work schedule that day to get it done! So grateful for warm water again! New one is up and running and I'm so happy I was able to find him on here. The value is great. Affordable compared others as well! Thank you!!!! read more

I requested a quote to replace an old water heater via Yelp and Wade responded quickly. He asked for a photo of the existing heater, and quickly provided a reasonable quote. Wade wasn't the cheapest (but wasn't off by far), but he was the only company out of 6 or 7 I talked to who correctly cited the California plumbing code for when a thermal expansion tank is required. Wade was honest and professional. He worked cleanly and left a clean install. Highly recommended. read more

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Called Wade on a Monday after 5PM, got the new water heater installed the next day by noon. Quality workmanship at a reasonable price with good work practices. Will recommend giving him a call! read more

Great price, friendly and communicates well; I also appreciated that he confirmed the appointment the day before and showed up on time. I'm very satisfied with the new water heater install and would definitely recommend! read more

Wade is a straight shooter and did the job on time and in budget. I looked at several companies first and they all had sales guys blowing up the prices with their "Gold" and other metal based "packages," which is just dumb and clearly overpriced. Had my water heater replaced with a tankless and chose to go probably overkill on the size, but that's because I got a kickback from the gas company. Check with your gas company and see if they offer rebates and make sure you get clarity on exactly how to take advantage of the benefit. Go with Wade if you want it done right and for the best/right/appropriate price. read more

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Wade from Golden State Water Heater Company was amazing very easy going and did a great job fixing my water heater.I highly recommend him.

I got a quick response from Wade and he provided fast service. He knew his stuff and replaced our water heater for a competitive price. I will recommend Golden State Water Heaters to my neighbors. read more

Wade was excellent and prompt with calling and coming out to replace my old water heater. Gladly would recommend to others. No gimmicks and straight forward. Answered all my questions as well! read more