Water heater notes by area
Old Towne bungalows, Eichler slabs and hillside homes put heaters in different places and vent them different ways. These notes cover what changes from one Orange neighborhood to the next, and which city office or utility to call.
- Water heaters in El Modena
El Modena mixes some of east Orange's older homes with mid-century tract streets, so water heater setups vary from house to house. Knowing which kind of home you have is the first step.
- Water heaters in the Olive area
Olive, in the northern part of Orange, combines an older town core with mid-century tract neighborhoods. Most homes there have garage or closet water heaters that have been replaced more than once.
- Water heaters in Fairhills
Fairhills is one of Orange's Eichler tracts, with mid-century modern homes on slabs under low-slope roofs. Their design limits where a water heater can go and how it can be vented.
- Water heaters in Santiago Hills
Santiago Hills is a planned community in east Orange, newer than the city's mid-century tracts. Many of its homes are on their second or third water heater, and association rules can affect how the work is done.
- Water heaters in Serrano Heights
Serrano Heights is one of the newer neighborhoods in Orange's eastern hills. Its homes are more likely to have larger tanks or tankless heaters, and those bring their own maintenance needs.