No Hot Water in Lompoc, CA
No hot water? Here's how to diagnose the problem and who to call.
Santa Barbara County10 plumbers available
Best No Hot Water Pros in Lompoc
#2Conditional Hire
Coast Plumbing Solutions
4.9No Hot Water: 85/100
“Aaron Wright THE OWNER came out to diagnose the issue, grab the parts from the shop and fixed the broken part of the heating element.”
#3Conditional Hire
Griffin Plumbing, Inc.
4.9No Hot Water: 82/100
“They came when they said they would”
All No Hot Water Pros in Lompoc
Longevity Plumbing Services
5·37 reviews·
In LompocGoogle Verified
+7 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Javet answered his cell on a Sunday for a yard-bubbling leak…
Repeat customers spanning 5-10 years cite consistent pricing and…
Beat a competing water heater quote by over $1,000 according to…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Coast Plumbing Solutions
4.9·446 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater install on holiday weekend with multiple…
Owner Aaron personally diagnosed and fixed broken water heater…
Tech David spent 4 hours snaking a drain 5-6 times until fully…
Concerns
$60 estimate fee charged on a declined $1400 quote
Yelp reviewer reports $1400 quote to replace 2 customer-supplied…
Replacement water heater described as expensive even with cheaper…
Griffin Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·1.1k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
On-call plumber confirmed within 90 minutes for weekend leaks,…
Whole-house repiping projects praised in detail by multiple…
Concerns
Three separate reviewers explicitly call out 'unreasonably high…
One repeat customer dropped them: 'won't be a return customer…
Wm Rieck Plumbing Co
4.8·41 reviews·
In LompocGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Joey (owner) cited for talking customer out of unnecessary…
Same-day appointments cited
Leaking pipe rerouted with step-by-step photos and explanation
Concerns
One reviewer described tech behavior as rude and 'EXTREMELY…
Reviewer noted techs walk on carpet with shoes
Water Fixers Plumbing & Filtration
4.9·173 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Christmas Eve same-day water heater fix with knowledgeable techs…
Slab leak diagnosis and repair without ripping up floor;
Stands by work — multiple follow-up visits to fix RO/filter…
Concerns
Initial water pressure gauge installed backwards on first job,…
Heat pump water heater install required 4 visits with repeated…
5-star reviewer downgraded after no-show appointment and 5 weeks…
Arrow Plumbing Drain & Repair Service
4.9·293 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Saturday water heater call back within an hour with crew arriving…
Reviewer noted Arrow was upfront about delaying overnight to save…
Plumbers showed up in under 30 minutes when other companies…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
45 Degree Plumbing Inc.
5·17 reviews·
In LompocGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Late-night call: Brandon picked up the customer across town and…
Text-based scheduling and billing cited by 3 separate reviewers
7 PM water heater install completed same night by 10 PM
Concerns
Only 17 reviews — track record exists but sample size limits how…
Heritage Home & Plumbing Services formally (Ron's Plumbing Heating & A/C)
4.7·28 reviews·
In LompocGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Owner Ricci named in 4 reviews for quality work and on-time…
Rescue work cited — fixed a shower 2 prior companies couldn't and…
Concerns
Customer says leak-detector was installed without showing how to…
1 reviewer flagged 3x-the-job pricing;
Pipeline Plumbing
5·14 reviews·
In LompocGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Multiple reviewers specifically use the word 'honest'
Completed an emergency call within 24 hours and worked through a…
Did a full PEX repipe of an entire house plus pressure regulator…
Concerns
Reviewers describe Carlos as in 'high demand' and hard to book
American Plumber
4.8·18 reviews·
In LompocGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Owned a carpet-flood mistake
Burst pipe fix described as turning the situation into a solution
Ceiling-price quoting cited — no-surprise quotes given upfront
Concerns
Tech accidentally left washing machine drain detached, flooding a…
Repeat customer reports same drain fix went from $190 to $385
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 Lompoc during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Santa Barbara County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Lompoc?
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 Lompoc 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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