# Carini Home Services

_Company profile on San Diego Water Heater Guide — verified 2026-06-10._

Carini Home Services is a San Diego plumbing-HVAC-electrical firm, family-owned since 2006, whose heat pump water heater practice stands out: it states it is a certified, vetted TECH Clean California contractor authorized to submit rebates on the customer's behalf, and it publishes actual price ranges — heat pump installation $3,800–$7,500+, diagnostics $300–$950+, electrical upgrades $250–$2,500. Its verified CSLB license carries C-36 Plumbing, C-20 HVAC, and C-10 Electrical classifications, the full set a gas-to-electric conversion touches.

## At a glance

- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **CSLB license:** #887621 C-20 (CSLB-verified)
- **24/7 availability:** —
- **Same-day service:** Yes
- **Financing:** Yes
- **Website:** https://www.carinihome.com
- **Phone:** 619-843-0997
- **Editorial rank:** #4 (best for heat pump water heater conversions)
- **Pricing:** Publishes ranges: heat pump install $3,800–$7,500+; diagnostics/repairs $300–$950+; annual maintenance $175–$300
- **Warranty:** Site claims Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee and 100% satisfaction guarantee — get written terms
- **Service areas:** San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa, Chula Vista, Oceanside, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Poway, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe

## Observed strengths

- CSLB license #887621 verified active with C-36, C-20, and C-10 — plumbing plus the electrical capability heat pump conversions need
- States it is a TECH Clean California certified/vetted contractor authorized to submit rebates for customers
- Publishes real price ranges for heat pump water heater work — nearly unique in this market
- Names six equipment brands; claims lifetime workmanship guarantee; BBB A+ with a 2006 start date matching the license

## Ask before hiring

- Confirm current TECH Clean California funding before signing — published rebate amounts change
- Ask whether your quote includes panel upgrades, which the company prices separately at $250–$2,500
- The site claims "thousands of 5-star reviews" without a count we could verify — check a review platform directly

## Sources we checked

- [Company homepage (services, claims, financing)](https://www.carinihome.com) — checked 2026-06-10
- [Hybrid water heater page (pricing ranges, rebates, brands)](https://www.carinihome.com/plumbing-services/water-heaters/hybrid-water-heaters/) — checked 2026-06-10
- [TECH Clean California page (enrolled-contractor claim)](https://www.carinihome.com/tech-clean-california/) — checked 2026-06-10
- [CSLB license detail #887621](https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=887621) — checked 2026-06-10
- [BBB profile (A+, start date 11/22/2006)](https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/san-diego/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/carini-home-services-1126-29009123) — checked 2026-06-10

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_Published by San Diego Water Heater Guide. Guide last updated June 2026._