No Hot Water in Lexington, SC

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Best No Hot Water Pros in Lexington

#1

Beaver Plumbing and Electric

5No Hot Water: 94/100

work was done right the first time

#2

Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4.9No Hot Water: 93/100

saved the day after days of having to keep our water to the house turned off

#3

WeCo Rooter

4.8No Hot Water: 91/100

installed fresh pipes, got the tank installed/leveled out, flattened yard

All No Hot Water Pros in Lexington

Beaver Plumbing and Electric

5·328 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
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Rapid emergency response: Multiple reviewers report same-day or…
Work completed correctly on first attempt with no rework needed,…
No diagnostic fees and fair pricing throughout—reviewers…
Clear communication from initial call through job completion,…

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Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4.9·1.1k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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Emergency responsiveness and personal owner involvement:…
All 5 reviews (100%) praise politeness, professionalism, and…
Fast turnaround on complex repairs: 3 toilets repaired…
Fair pricing perception: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention fair…

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WeCo Rooter

4.8·397 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4 of 5 reviewers praise workmanship quality and professionalism…
Fair, transparent pricing noted by multiple reviewers;
Team communicates throughout the job;
Fast same-day or next-day completion on smaller jobs (water…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews (20%) documents severe scheduling failure on…
Initial scheduling did not account for prerequisite work (tank…

Perfecto Plumbing &Gas LLC

4.9·60 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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4 of 5 reviewers praise rapid emergency response and willingness…
3 of 5 reviewers report fair pricing and transparent…
Successfully diagnosed and repaired jobs other plumbers refused…
Concerns
One detailed 1-star review describes significant installation…
High dimension score variance (43 points) primarily driven by…

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.6·1.2k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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2 of 5 reviews praise technician professionalism, thorough…
Google rating of 4.6/5 across 1,163 reviews suggests majority of…
Concerns
2 of 5 reviews report catastrophic failures: one plumber caused…
Poor accountability and customer service: management questioned…
Technician attitude issues: dismissive of customer input,…
Significant overbilling pattern: $800 charged for toilet removal…

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 Lexington during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Lexington County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Lexington?
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 Lexington 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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