★★★★★The plumber Chula Vista trusts since 1993

Chula Vista water heater repair and replacement.

No hot water? We repair and replace tank and tankless water heaters, gas or electric, often the same day. Plus every other plumbing job in your home.

Get a water heater quote

Upfront price over the phone. No surprises.

No hot water right now? Call (619) 691-6829

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Water heater replacement

$100 off tank install

Includes haul-away of your old tank, new flex lines, seismic straps and code-required expansion tank check.

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Tankless upgrade

$200 off tankless install

Endless hot water and a smaller footprint. We size it for your home and handle gas line and venting.

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Any plumbing repair

$50 off repairs over $300

Leaks, drains, faucets, toilets, sewer lines. If we can fix it without new parts, we will.

Mention the coupon when booking. One coupon per job. Not valid with other offers.

Our specialty

Water heater repair, replacement and tankless installation

Water heaters are most of what we do, so we stock common tanks and parts and can usually restore hot water the same day. Owner Mike Labbe or one of his trained plumbers will tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or if it’s time to replace.

Pilot, thermocouple, gas valve and burner repair
Electric element and thermostat replacement
Leaking tank replacement, 30 to 75 gallon, gas or electric
Tankless installation, descaling and service
Code upgrades: seismic straps, expansion tanks, venting

Full-service plumbing

Every other plumbing job, done right the first time

Drain cleaning

Clogged sinks, tubs, floor drains and main lines, cleared with snaking or hydro jetting.

Sewer line repair

Video camera inspection, root removal and sewer line repair or replacement.

Repiping and pipe repair

Copper and PEX repipes, burst pipes and wall or slab leak repair.

Leak detection and repair

We find the leak, open only what we need to, and fix it right.

Valves, faucets and fixtures

Hose bibs, shut-off valves, faucets, toilets and shower valves.

Water filtration

Whole-home filtration and softeners to protect your pipes and water heater.

Plumber in Chula Vista, CA

Honest, local plumbing for Chula Vista and the South Bay

Since 1993, Primo Plumbing has been the plumber Chula Vista trusts. Our business runs on three words: honesty, integrity, value. We arrive when we say we will, we don’t recommend work you don’t need, and if we can fix it without new parts, we will.

Our specialty is water heater repair and replacement in Chula Vista. Most tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years in San Diego’s hard water. When yours starts leaking, rumbling or running out of hot water early, we’ll give you a straight answer on repair versus new water heater installation, including high-efficiency tankless water heaters.

We’re also a full-service residential and commercial plumber: drain cleaning and hydro jetting, sewer line repair with video camera inspection, pipe repair and repiping, slab and wall leaks, gas line repair, faucets, toilets and water filtration.

Giving back to the South Bay community.

Areas we serve

Chula Vista Eastlake Otay Ranch Bonita National City Imperial Beach All service areas →

Google reviews

What our neighbors say

5.0★★★★★
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   Julia Price 
 October 15, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike was exceptional with the work he did to replace my garbage disposal.  His professionalism,  knowledge & promptness was much appreciated. After researching prices for replacement, his quote was certainly reasonable.  Definitely no gouging with Primo. Thank you Mike!
  
 
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   Brett Perkins 
 September 21, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Over the past 12 years Mike has fixed every plumbing issue in our house from water heater to garbage disposal to drain pipes and everything in between. He is an absolute professional in skill, manner and communication and we would never consider using anyone else. If trust is important, this is your guy.
  
 
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   Matt Levasseur 
 September 20, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike is great, he tells you exactly what the problem is and what he needs to do to fix it. His prices are fair and he is fast to respond. He’s replaced my sink faucets, my refrigerator waterline, pressure regulator, and he’s gone out of his way to check a leak on my washing machine. I highly recommend Mike to anyone who needs a plumber.
  
 
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   Natalie Juarez 
 September 17, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike's been our plumber for years. I'm not surprised with his 5 star PERFECT rating. He deserves it! Great plumber and great human being.
  
 
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   Cat On The Couch Miss Sunny 
 September 16, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience. We called him. He came over. Gave us options on our busted water heater, very knowledgeable. Smooth communication. Did a great professional job. Down to earth. Authentic. And he made great suggestions and not a salesy nor arrogant contractor. Great experience. He is worth the price. And he even got a person interested in his work for future job.
  
 
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   Brandon Tucker 
 September 13, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Over the past 2 years Mike has installed a water heater and toilet at my residence. Mike responded immediately to both my calls. His pricing was completely reasonable for both jobs.  So, If you want a reliable and professional plumber who gets the job done right the first time, I highly recommend Primo Plumbing.
  
 
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   A O 
 September 11, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike at Primo Plumbing installed our water heater and pressure regulator and did quality work using quality parts. When we recently had an issue with the water heater, I reached out to him and he was responsive and came out the next day. He quickly figured out the issue, got our hot water back up and running, and showed me what to do if it happens again. I really appreciated him standing behind his work and getting us taken care of quickly. I’d recommend Primo Plumbing for water heater and plumbing work.
  
 
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   Stacey Salanga 
 August 5, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I called Mike with a leak from my refrigerator hose.  He told me multiple things that it could be, and came to my house within an hour to check.  Needed new hose and valve replacement,  so ended up on the cheaper side of options luckily!  Appreciated that he also explained everything and the differences in options.
  
 
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   Reynaldo 
 July 21, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike was great he has been my plumber for years. He provides outstanding service does great work at a reasonable price. Highly recommended
  
 
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   Local 
 July 21, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike has great experience,  is very knowledgeable and honest. He is transparent with pricing and good communicator. Also explains pros and cons and makes good faith recommendations. Works fast and keeps things neat in the process. Would highly recommend.