No Hot Water in Davis, CA
No hot water? Here's how to diagnose the problem and who to call.
Yolo County15 plumbers available
Best No Hot Water Pros in Davis
#2Strong Hire
Platero Parada Plumbing
5No Hot Water: 80/100
“Platero Parada Plumbing fixed leaks in my copper hot water line which was located in the crawl space under my house. It was a challenging job to drain the line, cut out the leaking joints, and replace the copper joints, and all this was done under the house in the crawl space”
#3Strong Hire
Creekside Plumbing
5No Hot Water: 70/100
“Jared was incredibly responsive when we reached out with a busted hot water heater. He was communicative and professional and got the job done in one day. He noticed other safety issues with our hardware and fixed those as well.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Davis
Choice Plumbing Inc
4.9·74 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Strengths
Same-day or next-morning emergency response: 2 of 5 reviewers…
Top-tier workmanship across multiple job types: All 5 reviewers…
Fair pricing for emergency work: 2 reviews specifically note…
Clear communication and customer education: 2 reviewers mention…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Platero Parada Plumbing
5·137 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Sam diagnosed backed-up sewer, replaced full sewer line,…
Major project completed without digging up patio and foundation
Broken water heater diagnosed same-day and replaced the very next…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Creekside Plumbing
5·76 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day or under-hour arrival cited in 4 of 5 sampled reviews…
Hot water heater replaced in one day;
Late-day shower backup cleared within an hour of the call
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
All Sacramento Plumbing
4.8·95 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Owner Ken personally answers calls and shows up
Beat an 'astronomical' competitor quote and got started the next…
Same-day water heater install with full job handled by single…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
jovanis plumbing
5·6 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Reviewer credits Jovani with surfacing bigger underlying issues…
Transparent upfront pricing with no surprises at the assessment…
Reviewer specifically contrasts with a competitor's 'used-car…
Concerns
Only 6 Google reviews total
Cozy Home Services
4.9·516 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day quote-to-install on a garage cooling system installed…
Bradford White gas water heater install consultation cited deep…
Mini-split + condenser + wiring installed in roughly half a day…
Concerns
Sampled reviews skew HVAC/mini-split rather than core plumbing
Peter Levi Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drains
4.8·563 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
20-year-old hot water heater replaced in under 3 hours, on time
Tech showed up with the right parts the first time, protected…
Diego diagnosed faucet, disposal, and builder-error pipe issues…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Anderson's Plumbing Inc.
5·56 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Fair pricing cited in 3 of 5 reviews, including a senior customer…
Water heater replacement done quickly and cleanly in 1 of 5…
Showed up at scheduled time with attention to detail on a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Early Bird Plumbing
4.9·122 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner Mike Chickering came out personally on a Sunday after a…
Same-day arrival within an hour for an estimate cited in 1 of 5…
Water heater and garbage disposal replacements paired with a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·89 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend and Sunday emergency dispatches documented…
Same-day water heater service with parts ordered and installed…
Tech tested faucets post-job to confirm hot water and left…
Concerns
Pricing flagged as a budgeting concern even by satisfied…
4-star reviewer twice calls cost 'painfully expensive' for ~4…
Advanced Plumbing, AC & Furnace Repair
4.9·1.5k reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Weekend and holiday emergency response
No-upsell pattern recurring
Combined plumbing + HVAC + furnace coverage
Concerns
Only 2 one-star reviews on 97 analyzed (ratingDistribution.1=2)
One detailed $9,500 overcharge claim with sheetrock and carpet…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.6·6.1k reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Step-by-step cost breakdown given before work began in 1 of 5…
Repeat water-mitigation callbacks handled fast by Eric and team…
Communication and progress updates explicitly cited by 2 of 5…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Plumbing Doctor
4.8·181 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day turnaround on clogs and leaks documented in multiple…
Camera diagnostics + hydro-jet used to find and clear a unique…
Repeat-customer review cites years of exceptional service
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mikes Plumbing and Rooter Inc.
5·66 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Mike arrived within 30 minutes on a Sunday afternoon for an…
Mike answered a 6:30 PM emergency call and spent 3 hours fixing a…
Talked customer out of a full faucet replacement, fixed parts…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Sacramento
4.7·2.4k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Sewer line high-pressure rodding for tree-root blockage handled…
Garbage disposal replacement included photos in detailed…
Pricing flagged as 'very reasonable' and 'competitive' in 2 of 5…
Concerns
Sample size is only 5 reviews against a 2,449-review base
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 Davis during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Yolo County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Davis?
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 Davis 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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