Best No Hot Water Pros in Madison
#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).”
#3Conditional Hire
1-Tom-Plumber
4.9No Hot Water: 70/100
“Jason came out the night before but deferred to someone with more experience with a tankless water heater. Can't beat honesty like that and it saved me some money.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Madison
Scott Plumbing LLC
4.8·1.3k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
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·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
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…
1-Tom-Plumber
4.9·676 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-evening tankless water-heater diagnosis with two techs…
Same-hour water-heater replacement after evening failure
Repeat-customer follow-up
Concerns
Two 2-star reviews in 18-sample about nickel-and-dime billing and…
Brian C. (2-star) describes 4-visit pattern: 'try to nickel and…
Shellia S. (2-star) reports front-yard damage post-work: 'water…
Bowers Plumbing Co Inc
5·951 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
30-minute arrival on a busted water heater (Laurel W.: 'they were…
Squeezed in 2 days early
Pressure-regulator quote-to-install confirmed at 20 minutes (Sean…
Concerns
Faith M. reports 90-day install warranty was used to refuse…
Angela C. (1-star): '2 weeks to replace water heater.
APEX Plumbing, LLC
5·53 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
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;
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Around the Clock Plumbing
5·2.2k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Kenny and Dawson arrived within 30 minutes and fixed a leak
Saturday pipe-burst response: Casey and Hunter came out same-day…
Yelp reviewer says 'on more than one occasion they just told me…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville
4.9·2.9k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Showed up within an hour on a Friday evening for an emergency…
Reviewer says 'every time I have called Mr.
Methodical leak diagnosis: tech traced a 9,000-gallon water leak…
Concerns
Pricing complaints: $560 for a one-hour shower repair and…
Septic pump complaint: only one side pumped, clogged again 6…
Repeat-visit workmanship issue: tech came out 4 times in one week…
Reviewer says estimate was 'literally twice as much as two local…
Dean Plumbing Company Inc.
4.6·229 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.6Google
Strengths
Late-day water-heater leak — Peter Burnham: 'Braxton...
Pre-arrival tech-photo text confirmed by Greg Brock: 'I received…
Concerns
Three distinct overcharging complaints in 16 analyzed reviews
Bimodal review distribution: 6 of 16 analyzed reviews are 1-2…
$1,500 kitchen-sink installation called out as overpriced (Jeff…
$94.25 service charge with no repair completed (Adam B., 1-star,…
Plumbpro Plumbing Services
4.6·35 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
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,…
Morris plumbing
4.8·197 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
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…
North Alabama Plumbing Company
5·411 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Whole-house repipe project handled by named crew
Sunday-morning broken-valve response
Repaired a 16-year sewer connection problem that prior plumbers…
Concerns
One no-show appointment with zero next-day callback (Jose O.)
Jose O. (1-star): scheduled 11am-2pm window, called at 3pm and…
J. Henry Plumbing, LLC
4.8·229 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-morning weekend response — Holly C.: '7:15am...
Cold rainy-night well-pump replacement
Septic work with yard leveling included
Concerns
Dennis L. (2-star) reports initial quote of $386 dropped to $185…
AllStar Plumbers, Inc.
4.4·66 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
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·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
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…
Rooter Man
4.7·86 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Sunday-night frozen-pipe response confirmed
Late-night toilet overflow at 10pm handled
Sierra Q. reports 10-minute arrival on leaking toilet, charged…
Concerns
Two pricing-dispute 1-stars in a 14-review sample — Sarah G.
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 Madison during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Madison County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Madison?
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 Madison 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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