Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation

A garbage disposal seems simple until the day it hums, jams, leaks, or quits after a big family dinner. We handle garbage disposal repair and installation across San Lorenzo, on every brand and horsepower rating.

Common Problems We Fix

• Disposal that hums but will not grind, usually a jammed flywheel
• Unit that trips the reset button repeatedly within minutes
• Persistent leak from the bottom of the housing onto the cabinet floor
• Rattling or grinding sound pointing to something stuck inside
• Slow drain after disposal use, often a clog further down the line
• Persistent odor even after cleaning
• Disposal that will not turn at all and shows no signs of life

We diagnose first because not every disposal needs to be replaced. Sometimes a jam can be freed and the unit runs another five years, and sometimes replacement is the smartest move. Either way we walk you through the options.

Gas Line Services

Gas line work is one area where the difference between professional and amateur shows up fastest. A bad seal, an undersized line, or a missing shutoff can put a family at real risk. We do gas line repair and installation for water heaters, furnaces, ranges, dryers, fire pits, and pool heaters.

Common Problems We Fix

• Faint gas smell near the water heater, furnace, or stove
• Pilot light that keeps going out for no obvious reason
• Hissing sound near a connection point or valve
• New appliance that needs a properly sized supply run
• Outdoor gas line for a barbecue, fire feature, or pool heater
• Old black iron line rusting at the joints
• Capped off lines from removed appliances that were never finished correctly

If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, go outside immediately and call 911 – this is a serious emergency that needs urgent attention from the gas company. Once the immediate danger is handled, we take care of the repair the right way, using proper materials and pressure testing before turning anything back on.

Emergency Plumbing and 24 Hour Service

Plumbing emergencies do not wait for business hours. Pipes burst at night, sewer backups show up Sunday morning, water heaters leak before work. We are the 24 hour plumber many San Lorenzo families save in their phones. As your same day plumber in San Lorenzo, we move quickly.

Common Problems We Fix

• Burst pipe spraying water inside a wall or under the house
• Sewer backing up through a floor drain or shower
• Water heater tank that has split and is flooding a garage
• Toilet overflowing repeatedly with no obvious cause
• Loud water hammer banging in the walls when fixtures shut off
• Main shutoff valve that will not close when you need it most
• Total loss of water with no scheduled outage

When you call our emergency plumbing line, we make sure you know how to shut off the right valve before we arrive. Once on site, we stabilize the situation and move to a permanent repair.

Air Conditioning Repair and Installation

San Lorenzo sees mild weather most of the year, but when inland heat pushes through, homes without strong cooling feel it fast. AC repair calls spike in late summer when systems that ran fine in May finally show their age. AC installation is a major decision we walk through carefully.

Common Problems We Fix

• System running constantly but never reaching the thermostat setting
• Warm air blowing from the vents instead of cool
• Unit cycling on and off rapidly every few minutes
• Loud buzzing or rattling from the outdoor condenser
• Ice forming on the indoor coil or the refrigerant line
• Water leaking from the air handler or condensate drain
• Rooms cooling unevenly on the same floor

We diagnose carefully before recommending anything. A weak capacitor is a quick fix, but a failing compressor or slow refrigerant leak needs honest conversation about repair or replacement. When we install, we size equipment to your actual home, because oversized units cycle too short and undersized ones run themselves into the ground.

Furnace Repair and Installation

Furnace season here is shorter than in colder regions, but cold mornings still come, and a furnace that will not start at six in the morning needs solving the same day. Heating systems involve combustion, electrical, and airflow at once.

Common Problems We Fix

• Furnace that turns on but blows cool air through the vents
• Ignitor that clicks repeatedly without lighting
• System that short cycles without ever heating the house
• Loud rumble, bang, or boom at startup
• Yellow or flickering burner flame instead of steady blue
• Thermostat calling for heat with no response at the furnace
• Furnace older than fifteen years that is becoming unreliable

We inspect every furnace as a complete system. That means checking the heat exchanger for cracks, testing the gas valve, verifying airflow across the blower, and confirming venting is drawing properly. We aim to give you a system you can rely on for the whole season.

Boiler Repair and Installation

Hydronic heat is less common here than forced air, but San Lorenzo homes with boilers tend to love them. Boiler repair and installation take a different skill set because you are dealing with pressurized water, expansion tanks, circulator pumps, and radiator or in floor loops.

Common Problems We Fix

• Boiler that fires but pressure keeps climbing or dropping out of range
• Cold radiators while others on the same loop run hot
• Knocking or banging sounds inside the lines when the system heats up
• Visible drip or rust streaks at the boiler itself
• Pilot or ignition failure that keeps locking the system out
• Expansion tank that has lost its charge
• Older boiler that has become inefficient and costly to operate

Whether you have a cast iron unit running for decades or a modern condensing boiler, we approach the work methodically. We test, measure, and explain what we are seeing before we touch anything. When replacement makes more sense, we walk through the right size and style for your home rather than upselling.

Ductless Mini Split Repair and Installation

Ductless systems have become very popular in San Lorenzo, especially in homes without existing ductwork, in additions, and in finished garages and ADUs. Ductless AC repair and installation are an area where we have real depth.

Common Problems We Fix

• Indoor head blowing weakly or not at all
• Error codes flashing on the remote or wall display
• Refrigerant line freezing up at the indoor unit
• Water dripping from the indoor head onto the wall or floor
• Outdoor condenser running but not producing cold or warm air
• One zone working perfectly while another stays warm
• New addition that needs heating and cooling without ductwork

For installation, the difference between an average job and an excellent one comes down to line set routing, refrigerant charge accuracy, condensate drainage, and proper electrical. Done well, a ductless system is one of the cleanest, most efficient ways to condition a space.

Emergency HVAC Repair

An HVAC system going down at the wrong time is more than uncomfortable. A furnace that fails on a cold night or an AC that quits in a heat wave can put kids, older family members, and pets in a real bind. Emergency HVAC repair is part of what we do.

Common Problems We Fix

• Heating system that will not start on a cold morning
• AC that quits during the hottest part of the day
• Burning electrical smell from the indoor air handler
• Breaker that keeps tripping every time the system tries to start
• Loud mechanical sound that started suddenly and has not stopped
• Furnace shutting down on a safety lockout
• Smoke or visible damage at any part of the system

When we get an emergency HVAC call we move fast but never sloppy. We identify the root cause and either complete the repair on site or get the right parts moving to finish as soon as possible. We also tell you the truth about what we find.

Reach out to us for assistance.

Why San Lorenzo Homeowners Choose San Lorenzo Plumbing and Air Pros

Deep Local Knowledge of the Homes Here

This is not a town we drive into from somewhere else. We know the housing stock and the quirks of each block. A bungalow off Paseo Grande has different issues than a townhome near Bockman Road or a ranch over by Ashland. We have worked on the cast iron drain stacks and the heating systems modernized in the early 2000s.

Root Cause Diagnostics, Not Quick Patches

The fast fix is sometimes right, but only when we know what caused the problem. We have walked into too many homes where a previous tech replaced a part without finding out why it failed, only to see the same thing happen six months later.

Respect for Your Home and Your Time

Coming into someone’s home is a privilege. We put down drop cloths, wear shoe covers, and clean up before we leave. We let you know when we are on the way. If we have to cut into drywall, we tell you in advance and close it up like we were never there.

Modern Systems Expertise

HVAC and plumbing equipment have changed dramatically in the last decade. Tankless water heaters, variable speed furnaces, inverter driven mini splits, and modern PEX systems all behave differently than what came before. Our team trains regularly on current equipment.

Dependable Scheduling and Emergency Response

Showing up on time matters. We arrive in the window we promised, communicate when something delays us, and never disappear mid-job. For emergencies, we have a real dispatch system. When a pipe breaks at midnight, a real person answers and a plan starts within minutes.

Our Service Process

1. Honest Phone Conversation

It starts with a real conversation. You tell us what is happening, we ask the right questions, and we get a sense of how urgent it is. From that call we can usually tell whether it is an emergency, a same day job, or something to plan for later in the week.

2. On Site Diagnosis

When we arrive, we look at the whole picture, not just the surface symptom. That might mean running a drain camera, testing pressure, opening a service panel, or pulling a fixture to see what is behind it.

3. Clear Plan You Approve

Before any work starts, we walk you through what we found and what we recommend. We answer your questions, explain trade offs honestly, and only move forward when you are comfortable with the plan. No pressure, no upsell games.

4. Quality Work and a Clean Finish

We complete the work to current code, test thoroughly, and clean up the space when we are done. We show you what was repaired or installed and walk you through anything you should know going forward.

Service Area in and Around San Lorenzo, CA

Based right here in San Lorenzo, we serve surrounding communities as part of our regular schedule. Our trucks are out daily, which means short response times and a real feel for local layouts. The places we serve regularly include San Lorenzo, Hayward, San Leandro, Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, and Union City.

Professional Plumbing and HVAC Repair vs DIY Attempts

We respect homeowners who try things themselves. Changing a hose washer, swapping a showerhead, snaking a kitchen drain, or replacing a furnace filter are reasonable DIY projects. Where things get risky is when the work crosses into water, gas, or electrical safety in ways that can damage the home.

We have been called out where a DIY water heater attempt turned a small problem into a flooded garage, or where a snake pushed through an old pipe and turned a clog into a broken sewer lateral. Gas line work is where we most strongly recommend stepping back. HVAC work involves refrigerant, combustion safety, and high voltage.

The other piece is diagnosis. A clogged drain might be a grease blockage or a collapsed pipe twenty feet down the line. A water heater that will not stay lit might need a small part, or might be venting incorrectly in a way that puts carbon monoxide in your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can you get out for an emergency in San Lorenzo?

For true emergencies we move quickly. In most cases we can be on site within an hour or two during normal hours, and our 24 hour line is staffed for after hours calls.

Do you handle both plumbing and HVAC, or just one?

We are a full service plumbing and HVAC company, which is why we are called the Plumbing and Air Pros. We do drain work, water heaters, repiping, gas lines, AC, furnaces, boilers, and ductless systems under one roof.

How long does a typical water heater replacement take?

Most standard tank water heater replacements take half a day from drain down to first hot water. Tankless installs typically take a full day because of the additional gas, venting, and electrical work involved.

Is a tankless water heater worth it for a San Lorenzo home?

It depends on your hot water habits, your gas supply, and where the unit can be mounted. Tankless shines for households that use hot water in spread out spurts and want to reclaim the floor space a tank takes up.

What causes recurring clogs in older homes here?

The most common reasons are tree roots intruding into older sewer laterals, buildup of grease and soap scum inside pipes that have lost their smooth interior, and bellies or sags in old drain lines that catch debris. A camera inspection clears up the picture quickly.

How do I know if my furnace needs replacement instead of repair?

The honest signs are age over fifteen years combined with rising repair bills, visible rust or cracking in the heat exchanger, uneven heating that no amount of tuning fixes, and steadily rising gas bills.

Can I find a plumber near me who works on weekends?

Yes. We run service across the area seven days a week, including evenings. Plumbing problems do not cooperate with business hours, so neither do we.

Why does my AC freeze up during use?

The two most common reasons are low refrigerant from a slow leak and restricted airflow from a dirty filter or blocked coil. Both need attention quickly because running a frozen system can damage the compressor.

Do you do repiping with the home still occupied?

Yes, in almost every case. We plan the work in phases so you have water available outside of short, scheduled shutoffs, and we protect finished surfaces throughout the project.

How often should drains be cleaned to prevent problems?

For most homes, a preventive cleaning every couple of years on kitchen and main lines is plenty. Homes with mature trees near the sewer lateral or a history of recurring backups benefit from more frequent attention.

Are ductless mini splits a good fit for older homes without ductwork?

Often, yes. Ductless systems are one of the cleanest ways to add cooling and heating to a home that was never built with ducts, and they avoid the major drywall work that retrofitting ductwork requires.

What should I do if I smell gas in my home?

If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, go outside immediately and call 911 – this is a serious emergency that needs urgent attention from the gas company. Do not flip light switches, do not start vehicles in an attached garage, and do not go back inside until you are told it is safe.

How do I prepare for a service visit?

Clear a path to the affected area, secure pets in another room if possible, and have a clear idea of when the problem started and what you have already tried.

Ready to Get It Done Right

San Lorenzo deserves a plumbing and HVAC company that picks up the phone, shows up on time, and does the work right. From a slow drain to a full repipe, from a furnace tune up to an AC installation, we bring the same care to every job. Our team lives here and treats every home like a neighbor’s.

If something at home is not working the way it should, do not wait for it to get worse. The sooner we are on it, the smaller the fix tends to be.

Contact us today.

Zip codes we serve: 94580, 94578, 94579, 94577, 94541, 94542, 94544, 94545, 94546, 94552, 94587