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No Hot Water in Augusta, GA

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Best No Hot Water Pros in Augusta

#1Conditional Hire

Mr. Central

4.9No Hot Water: 80/100

Jeremy and Nik did an incredible job with installing our new water heater and gas lines for fireplace. The neatly mounted the water heater and safely removed the old water heater tank. They were very clean making sure to put booties on every time they entered the home.

#2Conditional Hire

Affordable Plumbing, LLC

4.5No Hot Water: 75/100

I had a scheduled appointment this morning. When they never showed, I called and was informed 'the boss pulled me off your job and scheduled me to go to another job' yet I received no phone call informing me they weren't coming.

#3Strong Hire

McNeill Plumbing Inc.

4.8No Hot Water: 75/100

James McNeal installed a hot water heater for us and did so at an extremely fair price and went the extra to install it to code!

All No Hot Water Pros in Augusta

Mr. Central

4.9·1.8k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
1.8k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Workmanship cited in 27 of 100 analyzed reviews
Multi-option, no-upsell quoting cited specifically
Two-hour arrival on a paid service window documented in a recent…
Concerns
Yelp 1-star alleges upsell of unnecessary work on a brand-new…
Pricing communication issues on after-hours calls
Service-area shrinkage cited

Affordable Plumbing, LLC

4.5·167 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.5Google
167
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
After-hours availability cited specifically
Workmanship referenced in 19 reviews;
Customer communication called out
Concerns
No-show without a phone call documented in a recent 1-star review
Pricing complaint of $325 for a 15-minute two-valve swap suggests…

McNeill Plumbing Inc.

4.8·34 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pickTop pick
4.8Google
34
Google reviews
Strengths
Same-day arrival cited in 4 of 6 reviews
Pricing flagged as fair or below-average in 3 of 6 reviews, with…
Water heater installs and burst-pipe repair specifically praised
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

The Drain Surgeon

4.7·622 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pickTop pick
4.7Google
622
Google reviews
Strengths
Beats competitor lead times
Owner involvement on tough jobs — Mr.
Pricing transparency cited
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service

4.7·1.1k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.7Google
1.1k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Genuine 24/7 dispatch
Pre-arrival tech photo/bio emails
Workmanship cited in 14 of 100 analyzed reviews including…
Concerns
One Yelp 1-star reports filing a BBB complaint over fixture…
Pricing repeatedly flagged on the high end

Help!! Plumbing Electrical Heating and Air

5·54 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
54
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Single named technician (Charlie) drives near-uniform 5-star…
Cross-trade coverage — same tech handles plumbing, HVAC, and…
Reasonable pricing called out
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Yohe Plumbing Inc of Aiken

4.1·33 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.1Google
33
Google reviews
Strengths
Weekend tankless water heater coverage
Same-day dispatch for water heater jobs cited in multiple reviews…
Concerns
Customer left in worse shape after vent-stack toilet job
Reckless-driving complaint with profane gesture from a company…
Scope refusal cited — 1-star says plumber declined to crawl under…

Bentley's Plumbing & Electrical Co

4.8·21 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
21
Google reviews
Strengths
Reasonable pricing flagged across multiple reviews…
Combined plumbing and electrical work
Honest scoping cited — one reviewer says they were talked out of…
Concerns
Booking can be slow — one 5-star review explicitly warns 'they…

Craig’s Handyman and Service

4.3·21 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
AvoidAvoid
4.3Google
21
Google reviews
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Common No Hot Water Scenarios

Check the Pilot Light

For gas water heaters: look through the viewing window. If the pilot is out, follow the relighting instructions on the unit. If it won't stay lit, the thermocouple may need replacing.

Check the Breaker

For electric water heaters: check if the breaker tripped. Reset it once. If it trips again, there's an electrical issue — call a plumber.

Check for Leaks

Look around the base of the water heater for pooling water. A leaking tank is urgent and may need replacement.

Wait 30 Minutes

If the water heater was recently turned off or the pilot went out, it takes 30-60 minutes to reheat. If hot water doesn't return, call a pro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I have no hot water?
Common causes: tripped breaker or blown fuse (electric), pilot light out (gas), failed thermostat, broken heating element, sediment buildup, or a leaking tank. Age is also a factor — water heaters last 8-12 years.
Is no hot water an emergency?
It's urgent but not dangerous (unlike a gas leak). In Augusta during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Richmond County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Augusta?
Common fixes: thermostat replacement $100-$200, heating element $150-$300, thermocouple $100-$200. If the tank itself is leaking, replacement runs $1,200-$3,500 depending on type and size.
How long does water heater repair take?
Most water heater repairs in Augusta take 1-2 hours. Element or thermostat replacement is quick. Full water heater replacement takes 2-4 hours for a tank unit, 4-8 hours for tankless conversion.

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