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You’re not dealing with slow drains anymore. No more mystery leaks driving up your water bill. No more wondering if that weird sound means you’re about to have a flooded bathroom at 2 a.m.
When your plumbing works the way it should, your mornings run smoother. You’re not calling around for emergency help or scrambling to find someone who’ll actually show up. You’ve got hot water when you need it, drains that clear fast, and fixtures that don’t need constant babysitting.
That’s what happens when a plumbing contractor in San Jose fixes the problem right instead of slapping a temporary patch on it. You stop worrying about what might go wrong next. Your home feels like yours again—not a maintenance project you’re constantly managing.
We’ve spent 35 years learning what breaks in San Jose homes and how to fix it so it stays fixed. Older homes with clay sewer lines and root intrusion. Hard water eating away at your fixtures. Aging galvanized pipes that should’ve been replaced a decade ago. We see it all, and we know how to handle it without dragging the job out or running up costs you didn’t agree to.
All Fresh Temp is a family-owned plumbing and HVAC company that’s been serving San Jose and Santa Clara County since 1985. That’s over 35 years of fixing the same problems in the same neighborhoods—which means we’re not guessing when we show up at your door.
San Jose’s housing stock is aging. The average home here is over 40 years old, and a lot of them still have original plumbing that’s hanging on by a thread. We’ve worked in Willow Glen bungalows, Almaden Valley tract homes, and everything in between. We know what’s behind your walls before we open them up.
You’re not getting a national chain that rotates techs every six months. You’re getting licensed, insured professionals who live and work in this community. We do the work right because we’re still going to be here next year when you need us again.
First, you call or contact us with the problem. We ask a few questions to understand what’s going on—not to waste your time, but so we can send the right tools and parts the first time.
Then we schedule a time that works for you. If it’s an emergency, we move faster. Same-day service is available for urgent issues like burst pipes, sewer backups, or water heater failures. We’re not making you wait three days while your bathroom’s out of commission.
When we arrive, we assess the situation and give you an upfront estimate before we start any work. No surprises. No “well, actually it’s going to cost more” halfway through the job. You know what you’re paying and why.
Once you approve, we get to work. We fix the immediate problem, but we also let you know if there’s something else that’s going to become a problem soon. You decide what gets done and when. We’re not here to upsell you—we’re here to give you the information you need to make a smart decision about your home.
After the work’s done, we test everything, clean up, and walk you through what we did. You’ve got our number if anything comes up.
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We handle the full range of plumbing services in San Jose—from routine repairs to full system replacements. That includes drain cleaning, water heater repair and installation, sewer line inspection and repair, leak detection, pipe replacement, toilet and fixture repairs, and emergency plumbing when things go sideways at the worst possible time.
San Jose homes face specific challenges. Hard water is a big one—it builds up in your fixtures, clogs aerators, and shortens the life of your water heater. We see it constantly, and we know how to address it without just treating the symptoms. If your water pressure’s dropping or your faucets are crusting over, that’s usually the culprit.
Older sewer lines are another issue. A lot of homes in San Jose were built with clay sewer pipes, and tree roots love to break through them. If you’re dealing with slow drains throughout the house or sewage backing up, that’s often what’s happening underground. We use camera inspections to see exactly what’s going on before we dig, so you’re not paying for guesswork.
Water heaters don’t last forever, especially with our water quality. If yours is over 10 years old and starting to make noise or leak, it’s time to think about replacement. We’ll walk you through your options—tank vs. tankless, capacity, energy efficiency—so you’re choosing what actually makes sense for your household.
If you’ve got a burst pipe, major leak, or sewage backup, we prioritize that. Same-day service is available for emergencies, and we’ll give you a realistic timeframe when you call—not a vague “we’ll get there when we can.”
The response time depends on where you are in San Jose and what else is happening that day, but we’re not making you wait until next week while your home floods. Most emergency calls get handled within a few hours.
When you call, let us know it’s urgent. We’ll ask a couple of quick questions to understand the severity, and if it’s something that can cause serious damage or leave you without water, we move it to the front of the line. That’s how it should work.
First, shut off the water. If it’s a single fixture leaking, there’s usually a shutoff valve right underneath it—turn that clockwise until it stops. If you can’t find it or it’s a bigger leak, go to your main water shutoff valve, which is typically outside near your water meter or in your garage.
Once the water’s off, move anything valuable away from the leak and try to contain the water with towels or a bucket. Don’t try to “fix” it with tape or sealant—that rarely works and can make the repair harder later.
Take a photo if you can. It helps us understand what we’re walking into, and it’s useful if you need to file an insurance claim. Then call us. We’ll talk you through anything else you need to do while we’re on the way.
It depends entirely on what’s broken and what it takes to fix it. A simple toilet repair might run a couple hundred dollars. Replacing a water heater or repairing a sewer line is going to cost more—potentially a few thousand, depending on the scope.
We give you an upfront estimate before we start any work. You’ll know what the job costs and what’s included. If we run into something unexpected—like opening a wall and finding more damage than we thought—we stop and talk to you before doing anything that changes the price.
San Jose’s cost of living is high, and that affects service rates across the board. But we’re not inflating prices just because we can. You’re paying for licensed, experienced professionals who do the work right and stand behind it. That costs more than a handyman with a wrench, but it also means you’re not calling someone else to fix the same problem in six months.
Yes. If you need a repair or installation and want to know what it’ll cost before committing, we’ll come out and give you a free estimate. That includes assessing the problem, explaining what needs to happen, and providing a clear price.
For smaller, straightforward repairs—like fixing a leaky faucet or unclogging a drain—we can often give you a ballpark estimate over the phone. But for bigger jobs like water heater replacement, sewer line work, or anything that requires us to see the setup in person, we’ll schedule a time to come out.
The estimate is no-pressure. You’re not obligated to hire us just because we gave you a number. We want you to make an informed decision, and that means knowing what you’re looking at cost-wise before anyone starts tearing into your plumbing.
Age is the biggest factor. Most tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years. If yours is in that range and starting to act up—making banging noises, leaking, or not heating water consistently—replacement usually makes more sense than repair.
If it’s younger than that and the issue is something like a faulty thermostat or heating element, repair is often the smarter move. We’ll assess what’s wrong and give you an honest recommendation based on the cost of the fix versus how much life the unit has left.
Leaking from the tank itself is a red flag. That means the inner lining is corroded, and there’s no fixing that. You’re looking at replacement. Rusty water coming out of your hot tap is another sign the tank’s deteriorating from the inside. If you’re seeing either of those, start planning for a new unit sooner rather than later.
If multiple drains are slow at the same time, the problem’s usually in your main sewer line—not the individual drains. That means something’s blocking or restricting flow downstream, and everything’s backing up as a result.
Common causes in San Jose include tree root intrusion, especially in older homes with clay sewer pipes. Roots grow into the cracks and create a blockage. Buildup from grease, soap, and debris can also narrow the pipe over time. Sometimes the line itself is deteriorating or has collapsed.
We start with a camera inspection to see exactly what’s happening inside the pipe. That tells us where the blockage is, what’s causing it, and how bad the damage is. From there, we can clear it with hydro jetting or recommend repair or replacement if the line’s compromised. You’re not paying for us to guess—we’re showing you what’s wrong and fixing it based on what we actually see.
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