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No Hot Water in Decatur, AL

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Best No Hot Water Pros in Decatur

#1Conditional Hire

Scott Plumbing LLC

4.8No Hot Water: 75/100

He claimed to fix both toilets, but he was lacking the parts on his truck and just "adjusted" one of them and said it was fixed, but it was not.

#2Caution

Allstar Pro Services

4.8No Hot Water: 70/100

We hired all-star to do a tub/shower replacement and they completely installed an incorrect unit (wrong style and wrong size).

#3Strong Hire

APEX Plumbing, LLC

5Reviewed for no hot water

Bruce was able to find the leak in about 5 minutes, take pictures, and they both explained it to my wife and I. They made the necessary repairs in a timely manner.

All No Hot Water Pros in Decatur

Scott Plumbing LLC

4.8·1.3k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
1.3k
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Strengths
Fast arrival cited 18 times in 73 reviews
Sunday/weekend response confirmed — Anthony N.
Estimate-vs-actual price reliability
Concerns
Re-quote complaint after a July patch: Lisa T.
Pamela B. describes a $0-work visit where the company called back…
Workmanship complaints: Kenneth N.
Pricing concerns from 4-star reviewer Cathey S.: 'They do good…

Allstar Pro Services

4.8·36 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.8Google
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Tankless water heater Sunday-morning response in 15 minutes
Slab leak diagnostics: tech recommended a third-party leak…
Tech declined to charge for diagnostic visit when no plumbing…
Concerns
Yelp 1-star alleges lead-sharing scam: 'multiple different…
Communication issue on bath remodel: customer had to produce…
1 reviewer (3-star) describes wrong-size/style tub installed,…
Yelp $980 water-heater install: tech declined detailed itemized…

APEX Plumbing, LLC

5·53 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
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Strengths
Free hose-bib diagnostic visit before Christmas
Saturday same-day callout: Nick Freeman and Perry Brown showed up…
Day-after-Christmas attic water leak appointment booked next day;

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Morris plumbing

4.8·197 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pickTop pick
4.8Google
197
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Diagnostic honesty: tech identified a wall leak as a condensate…
30-minute shower-head response with loaner faucet provided while…
After-hours Saturday and Sunday work with detail explanations
Concerns
1-star: 'For 3 weeks been told they are coming to put in my new…

Plumbpro Plumbing Services

4.6·35 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.6Google
35
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Heath and Christina specifically praised across 6+ years of…
Next-day shower repair and tankless servicing
Concerns
Recent (Nov 2025) detailed unprofessional-conduct complaint from…
1-star alleges tech Thomas was 'extremely unprofessional… rude,…

AllStar Plumbers, Inc.

4.4·66 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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4.4Google
66
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Strengths
Natural-gas-leak response: utility company shut off gas…
30-minute Rinnai tankless water-heater diagnosis: Zach drove out,…
Whole-house remodel work passed city inspection in 3 days per…
Concerns
7 of 52 reviews (13.5%) at 1-star
1-star: $325 leaky-sink fix that still leaked, then $450 quote to…

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical

4.9·3.3k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
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Reviewer praises promptness: 'they are always on time to complete…
Same-day plumbing fix: Shane obtained all parts and repaired…
Took a 9pm AC call and dispatched a tech next day with…
Concerns
Pricing concerns on Yelp: $6400 tankless bid with line-item Romex…
Disabled veteran reports Hiller refused to complete a…
Reviewer reports repeat callbacks: 'they have come out numerous…

Drain Go Plumbing

4.6·669 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In DecaturGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.6Google
669
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Strengths
Property-manager reviewer cites communication, pricing, and…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

DrainPro Express

5·115 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
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5.0Google
115
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Strengths
11pm Yelp message answered with next-morning Christmas Eve…
Same-day water-leak diagnosis and repair with fair pricing
600-foot water-line leak persistence

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Huntsville Plumbing Inc

4.5·46 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
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4.5Google
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Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Fuller Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical - Athens & Madison

5·44 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
44
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Strengths
Same-day post-holiday callout: customer called Tuesday afternoon…
12pm call answered 3 hours later
Concerns
Plumbing isn't their lead service

Stain Plumbing and Construction LLC

4.9·28 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
28
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2 of 28 reviews specifically cite middle-of-night Sunday and…
Reviewers mention restaurant plumbing, offset toilet flanges,…
Multiple repeat customers (restaurant owner, Terry Chittam)…

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup

4.7·1.8k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+8 more
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4.7Google
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Strengths
Same-day septic tank service including a Friday-night call…
BBB accredited with A+ rating in Huntsville;
Plumbing inspection request answered with a tech on site 30…
Concerns
Multiple distinct reviewers cite specific high quotes: $488 vs…
Workmanship complaint where a leak repair allegedly didn't…
One reviewer says a $488 quote for a clogged tub was beaten by Mr.
Another reviewer quoted $580 to replace a kitchen faucet they had…

A Plumber - Huntsville

5·4 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
4
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Strengths
Reviewer explicitly notes pricing is reviewed before any work…
Same-day appointments confirmed (Pat V.: 'Called and an…
Concerns
Single 1-star sewer-pricing complaint (Anthony R., 2018)
One 1-star review disputes $700 charge for a sewer fitting + bag…

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain

4.7·105 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.7Google
105
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Strengths
Mother's Day Sunday call answered within 5 minutes;
Frozen-pipe water leak in a tight spot
Bitter-cold Saturday callout (Jarod Comier came early after…
Concerns
1-star: tech upselling pushiness
8AM-10AM appointment, tech didn't arrive until 11AM with no…
$575 septic-pump-and-filter-clean job called out as higher than…

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