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No Hot Water in Joliet, IL

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Best No Hot Water Pros in Joliet

#1

M & E Plumbing Service Inc

4.8No Hot Water: 100/100

triple checked to make sure it was done right and we were safe

#2

All About Plumbing Inc.

4.8No Hot Water: 95/100

They replaced my hot water heater and did a great job

#3Strong Hire

Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena

4.9No Hot Water: 70/100

Extremely happy with the replacement water heater that Simon Plumbing installed. Their service team were very professional, courteous and answered my questions during the install. The final work was excellent.

All No Hot Water Pros in Joliet

M & E Plumbing Service Inc

4.8·208 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
208
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Strengths
5 of 5 reviews award perfect 5-star ratings with consistent…
Fast emergency response: same-day arrival documented in at least…
Pricing fairness demonstrated by directly undercutting competitor…
Safety-conscious workmanship: 3 reviews specifically mention…

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All About Plumbing Inc.

4.8·57 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
57
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24/7
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Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Fast job completion: clogged basement drain diagnosed and…
Cost-effective with no overcharging: described as 'cost…
Skilled workmanship: all 5 reviewers describe high-quality work…

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Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena

4.9·58 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
58
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Strengths
Same-day water-heater emergency fix where competitors quoted…
Repeat usage within a month for two different jobs (pipe-freeze +…
Two-day-in-a-row availability on different projects per Dan…
Concerns
themeCounts.poor_workmanship = 1 from a 5-star review where the…

H2Flo Plumbing and Sewer LLC

4.7·157 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.7Google
157
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24/7
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Strengths
After-hours emergency callback
Same-day water-heater and gas-line work
Multi-system competence cited
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

DRC Plumbing and Sewer, Inc.

4.8·50 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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4.8Google
50
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Strengths
Same-day multi-system fix
After-hours call triage
Sump/ejector pump expertise specifically cited across multiple…
Concerns
themeCounts.poor_workmanship = 1 across 5 reviews

J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain

4.9·29 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
29
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On-time arrival with accurate time estimates cited specifically…
Techs explain options/work clearly
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

A-1 Superior Plumbing & Sewer Inc.

4.8·19 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
19
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Strengths
Morning-call to job-complete in 3 hours per Margaret Walley-Rock
Quoted price = paid price on a water-heater replacement
Pre-Christmas urgency met
Concerns
themeCounts.slow_response = 1 across 5 reviews

Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer

4.9·1.4k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
1.4k
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Strengths
Pricing transparency — cost stated in advance in 4 of 5 reviews…
Same-day prompt arrival
Water-heater install quote came in under two other local…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8·1.5k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
AvoidAvoid
4.8Google
1.5k
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Strengths
2 of 5 reviews praise techs (Kemal, Erlin) for diagnosing the…
Concerns
$75 diagnostic fee charged for no work
Same-day appointments unreliable: 2.5-hour wait then…
Dispatch reliability: 1 reviewer waited 2.5 hours then was told…
Phone staff flagged as dismissive

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8·2.3k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
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4.8Google
2.3k
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24/7
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Strengths
Same-night response on a ceiling leak
Cleanliness and respect for the home cited in 2 of 5 reviews…
Toilet replacement/repair cited in 2 of 5 reviews including…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8·2.1k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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4.8Google
2.1k
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24/7
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Strengths
Same-day dispatch demonstrated: tech arrived within 3-4 hours on…
Sewer/sewage handling cited twice with technical detail (8x4x8 ft…
Communication called out specifically
Concerns
1 of 5 reviewers flagged pricing as expensive even while rating 5…

Demmis Plumbing

4.7·174 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.7Google
174
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Strengths
Reasonable pricing called out in 3 of 5 sampled reviews
~30-minute arrival on a basement sewer backup with multi-hour…
Next-day turnaround on combined drain + slow-flow bathroom job
Concerns
themeCounts.expensive = 1 across 5 reviews

Andersen Plumbing, Heating and AC Repair

5·753 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
753
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24/7
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Strengths
2 of 5 reviews specifically praise no-upsell, honest quoting…
Repeat-customer signal: 2 reviewers mention prior jobs (plumbing…
Concerns
Only 1 of 5 analyzed reviews mentions actual plumbing work…

Residential Plumbing

4.9·678 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
AvoidAvoid
4.9Google
678
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Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Dandy Plumbing Solutions

4.9·209 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
209
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Owner-led weekend response
Pricing surprises low, not high
Bob handled toilet and clog work with detailed walk-through
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 Joliet during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Will County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Joliet?
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 Joliet 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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