Best No Hot Water Pros in Decatur
#1
Prescher Plumbing Service
5No Hot Water: 100/100
“Left a clean workspace and made sure we had no additional questions”
#2Strong Hire
Hotter Water Plumbing & Leak Detection
4.9No Hot Water: 95/100
“Jacob was a wiz at getting our old hot water heater removed and the new one installed! He offered a better price than any other plumber we reached out to.”
#3Strong Hire
Pipedreamz Plumbing
5No Hot Water: 85/100
“Shawn assessed my ancient unit with respect, and provided a fair, transparent quote for installation of a new water heater. The installation was smooth, and Shawn handled the potential challenges of the old system with clear expertise.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Decatur
Prescher Plumbing Service
5·368 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Strengths
Exceptional speed: arrives early and completes work ahead of…
All 5 reviews praise technical expertise and diagnostic skills,…
Consistent communication: explains work clearly, educates…
Professionalism in cleanliness and workspace management noted in…
Concerns
Zero reviews mention pricing or costs—dimension score of 0 for…
Not enough data to identify weaknesses: all 5 reviews are 5-star…
Hotter Water Plumbing & Leak Detection
4.9·118 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater is the named specialty — 33 of 96 mentions;
Free leak detection delivered without surprise charges
Tankless install follow-up: tech proactively contacted customer…
Concerns
2 reviews mention surprise_fees theme on a 96-review base
Pipedreamz Plumbing
5·369 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
2am Sunday water-heater failure scheduled for 8am same-morning…
Shawn handles late-afternoon PRV calls with next-morning install…
21 fast_response cites and 13 cheap-plumber service mentions…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Atlanta Plumbing & Drain CO
4.9·833 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival cited in 13 of 91 reviews
Water heater work appears 12 times in mentions
Tech Alema repeatedly named for clear option-pricing and on-site…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Aaron Plumbing
5·164 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Tankless water heater installs called out specifically
Same-day non-urgent service
Transparent pricing with no surprises
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Peach Plumbing & Drain | Plumber, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Line and Tankless Water Heater Repair Atlanta, GA
4.9·856 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater install handled the same day as quote
Multi-job same-day starts (move exterior faucets, reroute dryer…
TJ named repeatedly for shoe-cover, clean-up and three-option…
Concerns
Yelp 1-star: $300 partial toilet rebuild did not fix leak and…
Yelp 1-star: declined hot water heater cleaning, ignored…
Plumbing Roswell & Drain Service Pros
5·34 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater installs reported (called morning,…
Answers phones on Saturdays
Sewer cleanout/partial replacement praised for accurate estimate…
Concerns
One reviewer said pricing was 'too expensive' despite excellent…
Peach Plumbing & Drain
5·33 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Stayed late on a Friday before a long holiday weekend to finish a…
Technician Gabriel walks customers through options and long-term…
Schedules quickly and shows up on time
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Palette Plumbing | Plumber, Drain Cleaning, Water Filtration and Tankless Water Heater Repair Atlanta, GA
4.9·291 reviews·
In DecaturGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Full sewer-line replacement plus crawl-space plumbing executed…
Communication theme cited 11 times;
Water heater work mentioned 7 times
Concerns
One reviewer notes wall was not patched back after work since the…
True Plumbing
5·1.2k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Weekend phone coverage
18 reviews highlight workmanship including old-house pipe repairs…
Hot-water heater install + cast-iron pipe removal handled with…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Atlanta
4.9·1.1k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater capability runs deep
Emergency response confirmed
Workmanship called out 20 of 99 times;
Concerns
Dispatch fee charged with no work performed plus inflated…
Pricing pushback shows up — 'expensive' theme cited 3 times;
Plumbing Express
4.9·2.1k reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
14 reviews call out whole-home repiping including drywall repair…
Drywall after repipe was 'spotless and perfectly restored' per…
Water-heater tech declined the typical 'over 5 years, you need…
Concerns
Allegation that tankless descaling was billed as full…
1-star tankless descale dispute: $900 for ~5 minutes of hands-on…
Chen Plumbing
4.9·1.7k reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Diagnosed 120 PSI as the real cause of an expansion-tank failure…
Shane brought all supplies on the van, quoted and completed the…
Pricing fair and clearly explained line-item by line-item (cited…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mr. Rooter Plumbing Of Roswell
4.7·1.6k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Water main replacements praised
Plumber Arthur explained the pipe system in layman's terms and…
Concerns
12 reviews mention slow response or no-shows;
13 reviews call pricing expensive
Bimodal rating distribution
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing and Electrical - Alpharetta
4.9·1.0k reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater capability strong
Sunday emergency response documented
Concerns
HVAC install left 2 wall holes and cracked ceilings;
Past-due notice sent for a balance already paid in full;
Maintenance-plan customer of 15+ years reports an 8-day wait for…
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 Decatur during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in DeKalb County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Decatur?
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 Decatur 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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