No Hot Water in Mountain View, CA

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Best No Hot Water Pros in Mountain View

#1Strong Hire

Water Heater Specialists

4.9No Hot Water: 92/100

Brian had everything he needed in his truck and everything was ready to go in a couple hours. He was friendly, efficient, and did a great job.

#2Strong Hire

JC Plumbing & Rooter

4.9No Hot Water: 92/100

He showed us how to clean and descale ourselves, he said it'll save $300 per year.

#3Strong Hire

Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer

4.9No Hot Water: 85/100

Dave helped us replace a broken tankless heater, guiding us to the right model for us and installed it in an expedient manner. He's been performing maintenance on it every year for us

All No Hot Water Pros in Mountain View

Water Heater Specialists

4.9·270 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
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4.9Google
270
Google reviews
Strengths
Water-heater specialty validated: 4 of 5 sampled reviews…
Midnight-leak → noon-installed turnaround: 'leaked at midnight.
Returned next morning with a second new tank when first tank's…
Concerns
One reviewer notes water-heater install 'was a little bit pricey'

JC Plumbing & Rooter

4.9·115 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
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4.9Google
115
Google reviews
Strengths
Tankless water heater warranty work
Final bill came in under quote in at least one case
Teaches DIY descaling
Concerns
One reviewer reports being rudely cut off on the phone after…
Pricing on small jobs can be steep

Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer

4.9·422 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
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4.9Google
422
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Strengths
Same-hour water heater replacement: crew responded immediately…
Tankless water heater installs with ongoing yearly maintenance
Conservative pricing on backed-up toilets: techs offered the…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews sampled against 422 total

Best Bay Plumbing And Rooter

5·52 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
52
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Strengths
Honest diagnostics — Sergio fixed a pipe near a water heater…
Same-hour drain response: Roberto arrived within an hour of a…
Tankless water heater diagnostics: Roberto spent hours flushing…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews sampled against 52 total

Payless Water Heaters and Tankless Water Heaters

4.8·366 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.8Google
366
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24/7
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Strengths
Same-day water-heater install workflow cited
Two reviews describe non-pushy diagnostics
Concerns
Pricing dispute on warranty work
Intake/dispatch mismatch

Commando Plumbing

4.9·167 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
167
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24/7
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Strengths
Water heater specialty: 2 of 5 reviews specifically cover Rinnai…
Fast response cited in 2 of 5 reviews including a 2-hour arrival…
Whole-house repipe priced exactly as quoted (1 of 5 reviews)
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Bay Water Plumbing & Water Systems

4.9·191 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
191
Google reviews
Strengths
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees and accurate written…
Water-heater installs handled smoothly
Owner Alvaro and techs (Tommy, Anthony) named by reviewers
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc.

4.5·64 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.5Google
64
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24/7
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Strengths
2am water heater rupture got immediate plumber contact and…
Answering service callbacks within 5 minutes, on-site under an…
Same-day water heater replacement and same-day leak diagnosis at…
Concerns
Sample skews older — 3 of 5 sampled reviews are from 2021-2023,…

Fluid Dynamics Plumbing, Inc.

4.9·115 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
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4.9Google
115
Google reviews
Strengths
Saturday water heater diagnosis after a Friday-evening failure…
Clear technical communication and transparent timelines called…
No-upsell, on-time bathroom work
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Wave Plumbing & Heating-Hayward Plumber

5·103 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
103
Google reviews
Strengths
Water-heater work cited in 2 reviews
Sunday-morning emergency call answered and tech arrived in…
Repeat-customer kitchen-faucet install cited (Fareed)
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Active Plumbing and Rooter

5·106 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
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5.0Google
106
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24/7
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Strengths
Sub-30-minute Sunday-night dispatch for double-toilet backup (1…
Within-hour arrival noted by 2 reviewers, including one same-day…
Pricing described as most reasonable vs competitors in 3 of 5…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviewers paid more than the original water-heater quote…

Hydroworks Plumbing

5·9 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
9
Google reviews
Strengths
Whole-house repipe work cited by 2 reviewers
Tankless water-heater installs cited by 2 reviewers as 'clean,…
Trenchless sewer-main relining cited as 'zero yard destruction',…
Concerns
Low review volume (9 total Google reviews) plus repeated…

Michael Gardner Plumbing

5·98 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
98
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Strengths
Sunday and emergency response within 30 minutes
Lays out multiple price options from lowest to highest cost…
Came back next-day during the holidays after handling another…
Concerns
One-person operation — at least one reviewer waited because…

Plumbing Point, Inc.

5·277 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In Mountain ViewGoogle Verified
+3 more
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5.0Google
277
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24/7
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Strengths
Same-evening water-heater replacement after a 2-hour initial…
Detailed pre-quote inspections undercutting two other plumber…
Water-meter leak diagnosed and fixed same-day with clear quote (1…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews flags pricing as "slightly higher"…

Universal Plumbing & Rooter

5·58 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
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5.0Google
58
Google reviews
24/7
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Strengths
Same-day water heater replacement after a 13-year-old unit…
Resolved ghost-flushing toilet that two previous plumbers…
Photo-documented work and timeline updates
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

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