Free. No obligation to buy. We treat the water. We do not do plumbing repairs.
What the makers say
Every time a water heater heats the water, calcium and magnesium come out of it and settle in the bottom of the tank. Orange County water is hard. Here is what the makers say about that.
- Rheem, a water heater maker, says that if you have hard water, you should flush your water heater every 6 months. For most homes it says once a year. Rheem's article
- A.O. Smith, another maker, put out a technical bulletin for the plumbing trade on removing scale from tank heaters. It says: "Heater failure due to excessive lime buildup voids most warranties." It is an undated legacy bulletin, not a current warranty, so read your own warranty. The bulletin
Many water heater warranties exclude damage from sediment or lime buildup. Yours may be one of them. Check the exclusions list in your paperwork.
What a new one costs
A new 50-gallon gas water heater in Orange County runs $2,200 to $3,200 installed, according to S&E Plumbing in Orange, CA (April 2026). That covers the unit, labor, permits, code upgrades and disposal. Their cost page
How hard is your water?
Water over 180 milligrams per liter of hardness is "very hard" by the U.S. Geological Survey's scale. Every Orange County figure on our hard water by city page is over that line. Those are district averages. The water at your tap can read higher or lower.
More on scale, sediment and what the manuals ask for: hard water and water heaters.
What the free water analysis is
A Nuvia water specialist comes to your home and checks the water at your tap for hardness, chlorine and total dissolved solids. You see your numbers next to your city's published hardness figure. Then we show you the options that fit what we find. If you already treat your water for hardness, you may not need anything from us.
It is free. There is no obligation to buy.
Why Nuvia
- Founded in 2012, serving Southern California homes.
- California licensed contractor, CSLB #969902.
- 4.6 stars across 1,600+ Google reviews.
- Every system is installed by Nuvia employees. No subcontractors.
Sources
- Rheem: How often to flush your water heater (hard water: every 6 months)
- A.O. Smith technical bulletin for the plumbing trade: When? Why? and How? to remove water scale from tank type glass-lined water heaters (form 4800r9, undated)
- S&E Plumbing, Orange CA: Water heater replacement cost in Orange County (updated April 2026)
- USGS Water Science School: Hardness of water (scale forms when hard water is heated)
Questions people ask
Do you repair or replace water heaters?
No. We treat the water. We do not do plumbing repairs. If your water heater needs service or replacing, call a plumber.
Will a water system make my water heater last longer?
We do not promise a number of years. What a system changes is the water going into the heater, how much calcium and magnesium comes with it. The free water analysis shows how hard yours is.
Does the water analysis cost anything?
No. The water analysis is free and there is no obligation to buy.
What does the water analysis cover?
A Nuvia water specialist checks the water at your tap for hardness, chlorine and total dissolved solids, then shows you the options that fit what they find.
Do you serve my area?
Nuvia serves Southern California, with a focus on Orange County and the Inland Empire. A specialist confirms your address when you book.
Book your free water analysis today.
A Nuvia specialist checks your water at your tap and shows you the numbers.