Best No Hot Water Pros in Shorewood
#1Strong Hire
M & E Plumbing Service Inc
4.8No Hot Water: 100/100
“triple checked to make sure it was done right and we were safe”
#2Strong Hire
All About Plumbing Inc.
4.8No Hot Water: 95/100
“They replaced my hot water heater and did a great job”
#3
Owens Family Plumbing, Boilers & Heating
4.9No Hot Water: 95/100
“Quick service, professional job, answered any questions we had”
All No Hot Water Pros in Shorewood
M & E Plumbing Service Inc
4.8·208 reviews·
In ShorewoodGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
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·
In ShorewoodGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
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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Owens Family Plumbing, Boilers & Heating
4.9·24 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Strengths
Genuinely available for after-hours emergencies: resolved a 3am…
Consistent professional workmanship and quick job completion: 4…
Staff attentiveness and honesty in problem diagnosis: multiple…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews describes feeling deliberately misled on pricing,…
Bait-and-switch pricing model: diagnostic fee of $39.99 conceals…
Hidden fees for payment method: customer charged extra for credit…
Lack of transparent upfront pricing for standard services:…
Trailblazer Plumbing
4.9·1.1k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Strengths
Rapid emergency response with proactive communication—texts…
Same-day job completion on complex work like dual water heater…
Skilled technicians with backhoe operation expertise and…
Follow-up quality checks and willingness to waive service calls…
Concerns
One review documents hostile behavior at initial visit…
Technician allegedly smelled of alcohol and appeared 'very…
Management response to $5k+ overcharge complaint was passive;
One multi-month engagement resulted in $4,974 in charges for…
Wiz Plumbing Inc.
4.9·326 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
4 of 5 reviewers specifically praise technician quality and…
3 of 5 reviews highlight exceptional communication and…
3 of 5 reviews mention responsive coordination and follow-through…
Long-term customer retention: one reviewer used them in 2016 and…
Concerns
Pricing fairness dimension scored 0/100 despite 4.9 Google rating;
Expert Plumbing Heating & Electrical
4.7·155 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
Emergency response: 2 of 5 reviewers specifically praise rapid…
Diagnostic expertise: 3 of 5 reviewers mention technicians…
Clear communication: 4 of 5 reviewers specifically mention…
Consistent performance over time: 1 reviewer reports 4 years of…
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Plumbing Management Services
4.9·116 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
Rapid emergency response: Called out at 23:52 for burst pipe in…
Minimizes collateral damage: Identified leak with 'meticulous…
Named technicians (Mark, Nick) repeatedly praised across 4…
Fair pricing on larger jobs: Customer with 3 toilet installations…
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H2Flo Plumbing and Sewer LLC
4.7·157 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.7Google
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·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
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·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
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·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
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
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.5k reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Tech Erlin took the time to diagnose the actual issue where…
Tech Kemal explained recommended services without trying to…
Concerns
Condo association president reports paying the $75 trip fee for a…
Same-day dispatch promise broken twice in a row
Reviewer waited 2.5 hours on a same-day appointment, then was…
Residential Plumbing
4.9·678 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Avoid4.9Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.1k reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Tech Marc arrived within 3-4 hours of the call, gave estimates…
Supervisor Levi walked reviewers through options in…
Handled a catastrophic Friday-night cast-iron sewer line failure
Concerns
One reviewer flags pricing as expensive even while praising the…
Andersen Plumbing, Heating and AC Repair
4.9·1.7k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Furnace diagnosis presented as tiered options (urgent vs.
Sump pump replacement included educating the homeowner and laying…
Bathtub faucet install left the area spotless and tested before…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood?
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 Shorewood 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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