No Hot Water in Silver Spring, MD
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Best No Hot Water Pros in Silver Spring
#1
Vito Services
4.7No Hot Water: 100/100
“He was respectful and helpful in getting our furnace working”
#2
F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.7No Hot Water: 95/100
“cleanly replaced my old, dead garbage disposal with total professionalism and precision.”
#3Strong Hire
All Clear Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC
4.9No Hot Water: 95/100
“This was a planned water heater replacement. Team arrived on time, with advance notice. Whole job was done in about 2 1/2 hours, with all excess material removed and a clean installation”
All No Hot Water Pros in Silver Spring
Vito Services
4.7·1.4k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Strengths
All 5 reviews praise professionalism, courtesy, and technical…
4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention clean, neat work and attention…
Emergency responsiveness proven: answered on holiday early…
Multiple reviews highlight clear communication and detailed…
Concerns
Pricing fairness dimension scored 0/100 in analysis, but zero…
Not enough data to identify pricing or cost concerns—all 5…
F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.7·6.3k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
Arrives within stated timeframe;
Identifies and alerts to serious safety hazards beyond the…
Provides honest estimates without pressure to upsell unnecessary…
Combines professionalism with attention to detail (floor…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
All Clear Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC
4.9·560 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater work is the dominant strength
Same-day or next-day install pattern is repeated…
Toilet installs called out as clean and on time (toilet-repair 11…
Concerns
2 of 100 analyzed are 1-star and a 3-star outlier
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Gaithersburg
4.8·187 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Strengths
Multiple reviews highlight prompt arrival and…
Recurring praise for individual technician skill and…
Demonstrated ability to handle difficult installations in tight…
Concerns
Critical service failure: technicians attempted a water meter…
Pricing significantly exceeds customer expectations—one review…
O'Neill Bros. Plumbing
5·40 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
All 5 reviewers praise speed and same-day or next-day service,…
3 of 5 reviews explicitly note fair or competitive pricing, with…
Crew provides clear explanation of options and avoids upselling;
Technicians are knowledgeable and answer customer questions…
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Hicks Plumbing Services
4.8·348 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Reviewer specifically noted Hicks was the only firm to send a…
Easter Sunday and holiday dispatch documented with on-call…
15-year repeat customer relationships cited;
Tony declined to charge a customer for a 15-minute educational…
Concerns
One reviewer noted prices ran 'a bit higher than expected' though…
James Plumbing Services Rockville MD
5·19 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
All 5 reviews award 5-star ratings with no negative feedback…
Proactive diagnostics: technician identified hidden issues before…
Transparent pricing—refrained from charging for non-essential…
Reliable scheduling: arrived within promised service window and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Ferris Plumbing & Repair
4.9·54 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
Emergency responsiveness: answered within one hour on Christmas…
High-quality workmanship on major jobs: whole-house repipes,…
Staff knowledge and customer education: technicians take time to…
Stays on budget for large projects and communicates throughout…
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The Plumbing Dr
4.7·358 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
BBB-accredited A+ with 46 years in business
Named techs (Dr. Ture, Trey) repeatedly get callouts for thorough…
Strong specialty signal for water heater (89) and emergency (91)…
Concerns
Mixed reports on whether the same level of service holds across…
A reviewer reports a $341 overrun on a $1,190 quoted pipe…
One reviewer describes a 90-minute late arrival followed by a…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
5·239 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with care5.0Google
Strengths
Single tech (Jaime Moreno) named in 20+ of the most recent…
On-time arrivals with 40-minute heads-up calls reported
Water heater, repipe specialties scored 89 and 88 respectively
Concerns
Severe cross-platform discrepancy: Google 5.0 vs Yelp 2.6…
Quality apparently hinges on one named tech (Jaime)
Yelp rating sits at 2.6 (14 reviews) versus Google 5.0 (239)
Multiple reviewers explicitly note 'prices kind of high' even…
Mint Plumbing LLC
4.9·71 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Diagnosed and fixed a Navien combi boiler that 5 prior plumbers…
Showed up immediately on two separate emergency calls
Warranties work for a year and returned to fix a small water…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Sirone Plumbing Services
4.9·107 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Resolved a month-long sewage smell by locating an incorrectly…
Replaced water heater coils next day in a tight maneuver and…
Quote outlined clearly with 'no upselling, no surprises' on a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Len the Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.7·7.1k reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Online booking to on-site arrival in 2 hours
Live-tracker for tech ETA repeatedly mentioned as a…
Strong on water heaters (specialty score 84), drains (90), and…
Concerns
One reviewer notes appointment confirmations didn't arrive until…
Pricing-fairness score of 65 reflects specific notes that work…
Tim Whistler Plumbing, Gas Fitting, HVAC, and Electrical
4.8·300 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Gas line, gas fireplace and water-heater work draw repeat praise…
Fast_response cited in 26 of 100 analyzed reviews with same-day…
Concerns
1-star reviewer reports receptionist hung up while refusing to…
Surprise upcharges on top of attractive baseline quotes
Review consistency 0.648 with 11% negative sentiment is the…
Service Force Plumbing
4.9·130 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater replacement is a documented strength including…
Water-line repair quotes beat competitors by more than $3K in one…
Same-day-plumber cited 6 times with workmanship cited 15 times…
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 Silver Spring during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Montgomery County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Silver Spring?
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 Silver Spring 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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