No Hot Water in East Chicago, IN
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Best No Hot Water Pros in East Chicago
#2Strong Hire
Chalmers Plumbing LLC
4.8No Hot Water: 90/100
“I contacted them on Tuesday afternoon and had a new water heater by Thursday noon. An expansion tank and new pipes were installed as well.”
#3
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric
4.7No Hot Water: 90/100
“Arrived as promised. Evident commitment to doing things correctly.”
All No Hot Water Pros in East Chicago
Risinger Repairs
5·42 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
Nearly immediate response times: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Transparent communication during work: 3 reviews note he explains…
Fair pricing with warranties: multiple reviewers emphasize…
Handles complex emergency work: water heater replacement and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Chalmers Plumbing LLC
4.8·130 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Phone-and-photo quoting with same-day install: water heater…
Storm/24-hour availability: responded overnight during a…
Pricing beats local competitors by ~$800 on water heaters in 2 of…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews analyzed out of 130 Google reviews
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric
4.7·28k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Strong specialty scores in water heater (90) and drain (88) work
Individual techs (Angel, Donald, Monique, Rafael) named for…
BBB A+ accredited with multi-trade coverage (HVAC + plumbing +…
Concerns
Multiple reviewers describe install or repair work requiring…
Dispatch and notes-sharing problems cited in 2+ reviews
Upfront-charge-then-delay pattern reported by one reviewer
One reviewer reports techs arriving with no notes from prior…
Pro Plumbing Portage
4.5·6 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
Same-day emergency response: 1 of 4 reviewers explicitly mentions…
Problem-solving approach: Uses specialized techniques…
Transparent communication: 2 of 4 reviewers praise clear…
Proactive advice: Provides guidance on prevention measures and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Reichelt Plumbing
4.6·405 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Same-day water-heater install cited (Bonita Alcantar: 'They came…
Tech went above-and-beyond on a toilet repair
Under-24-hour callout cited
Concerns
No after-hours / 24-hour mention in the cited sample
Neace Sewer & Water Service
4.9·102 reviews·
In East ChicagoGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sub-hour arrival on a leaking valve / sink trap call, cited in 1…
Water heater replaced 'quickly and perfectly' with clean cleanup;
Honest-pricing signal: Kevin 'was honest about pricing and made…
Concerns
Service mix in cited reviews skews to small jobs (valve, sink…
Young Plumbing
4.8·789 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend water-heater replacement on a Sunday (Sebastian) after…
Early arrival on a clogged tub/sink job (Tom and Joe arrived 20…
Same-day water-pipe and sink repair (tech Ty) with a…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports techs cut a larger-than-quoted…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.3k reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-night water-heater dispatch: Cullen arrived within 30…
Sunday-afternoon toilet repair handled within 2 hours of call…
Sewer rodding job included a walkthrough of why the line wasn't…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports an 11-hour appointment slip…
Flow Right Plumbing
4.8·685 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Techs (Brandon, Emilio, Branson, Frank) text/call with an ETA…
Branson A walked one homeowner through the water heater diagnosis…
Responded late evening and on a weekend for one…
Concerns
Scope-of-coverage surprise at the door: technician arrived inside…
A recurring sewer-odor diagnostic visit was described as basic…
Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena
4.9·58 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
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…
Siemer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.9·1.6k reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours Friday-night call connected to a tech who arrived…
Sump pump replaced during active rain before basement flooding…
Multi-day boiler and hot water heater install completed with…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Trojan Plumbing Company, Inc.
4.8·752 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Pricing came in around 1/3 of a competing quote on one…
Faucet and drain workmanship cited specifically
Repeat customers: one explicitly returned 'from repeat customer,…
Concerns
Power outage during a March 2026 pipe-cutting job with no…
Scheduling errors surfaced in a March 2026 1-star
Quote follow-through gap: one customer never heard back after the…
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer
4.9·1.4k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
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
Avantel Plumber of Chicago IL
4.8·37 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival in Oak Park cited for quick service
Early-morning 24-hour response cited in La Grange Park
Clear customer updates during sink clog clearing cited in two…
Concerns
Reviews are short and template-like with limited detail on…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.7·8.5k reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Multiple 5-star reviews credit weekend and Sunday dispatch when…
Online booking is described as quick and frictionless, with techs…
Concerns
Pattern of no-show appointments without notification
Pricing complaints with specific dollar amounts cited well above…
Yelp average sits at 1.5 stars across 100 reviews
At least 5 reviewers describe missed appointment windows with no…
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 East Chicago during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Lake County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in East Chicago?
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 East Chicago 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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