Why lease?
No upfront costs
Upgrade your equipment without a large initial payment.
Lower monthly utility bills
Energy efficient systems may reduce your utility costs.
Maintenance & repairs included
Annual checkups and emergency repairs are included in the lease.
What equipment can you lease?
| Residential | Business |
|---|---|
| Tankless Water Heater | Boilers |
| Storage Water Heater | Water Heating |
| Water Filtration System | HVAC Systems |
Participating Providers
Residential | Business |
| Water Heater Warehouse | Johnson Controls |
| Web: whwllc.com/services/advantage-program | Web: johnsoncontrols.com/services-and-support/capital-funding-solutions |
| Call: 714-487-0068 | Call: 916-257-6863 |
| Lender: Advantage Program | Email: JCCapitalNA@JCI.com |
| Lender: Johnson Controls | |
| Engineering Excellence | |
| Web: engineeringexcellence.com/advantage/ | |
| Call: 844-969-3923 | |
| Lender: Advantage Program | |
| Water Heater Warehouse | |
| Web: whwllc.com/services/advantage-program | |
| Call: 714-487-0068 | |
| Lender: Advantage Program |
Frequently asked
questions
Leasing gives customers the option to install energy efficient equipment—such as water heaters, boilers, HVAC systems, and water filtration systems—without paying upfront costs. Instead of purchasing equipment outright, customers make fixed monthly lease payments over a set term. At the end of the lease, you may choose to upgrade, purchase the equipment, or continue leasing.
Leases are offered through participating third party private lenders.
Residential and business customers may qualify if they meet the program's eligibility requirements, which typically include:
- Meeting credit and income criteria set by the lease provider.
Eligibility may vary by program and provider, so customers should confirm details during the application process.
1. Contact participating lease providers for a free quote.
2. Choose your preferred equipment.
3. Complete credit and income verification for preapproval.
4. Sign your lease agreement and schedule installation.
No. You'll make monthly payments for the duration of the lease term. At the end of the lease, you may upgrade, purchase the equipment, or continue leasing.
- Residential customers: 10 year lease terms
- Non Residential customers: 5-10 year lease terms
Lease terms may vary by provider.
Yes. A credit check is typically required, although approval criteria vary by lease provider.
Leasing allows you to install energy efficient equipment without upfront costs, making upgrades more affordable and easier to access.
Leasing:
- Helps eliminate upfront costs
- Helps preserve cash flow
- Often includes installation, maintenance, and repair services
This can help make leasing a convenient and cost-effective alternative to purchasing.
Residential and business customers who meet credit and income requirements set by participating lease providers.
- Residential customers: Water heating equipment, water filtration systems
- Business customers: Water heating equipment, boilers, HVAC systems
Other than described herein, SoCalGas is not affiliated, associated, authorized, or in any way officially connected with any of the vendors listed in this directory, each of whom have elected to provide their name and contact information and not because they hold any particular license or certification. The information in this directory is provided simply as a convenience to customers who wish assistance in locating vendors, and SoCalGas shall not be a party or guarantor to any agreement between a customer and a vendor. Customers are strongly encouraged to perform their own research and due diligence, and to obtain multiple bids or quotes when seeking a leasing arrangement. The vendors listed herein are not agents of SoCalGas and SoCalGas is not an agent of you or such vendors.
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