No Hot Water in Redwood City, CA
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San Mateo County15 plumbers available
Best No Hot Water Pros in Redwood City
#2
Aqua Fresh Plumbing
3.9No Hot Water: 94/100
“Pete was professional, clean, and notably reliable - he showed up on time despite traveling”
#3Strong 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.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Redwood City
United Plumbing & Water Heaters
5·147 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
Emergency responsiveness: Multiple reviewers highlight immediate…
Competitive pricing without quality compromise: 2 of 5 reviewers…
Proactive problem-solving: Technicians inspect for future issues…
Consistent punctuality and professionalism: 3 of 5 reviews…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Aqua Fresh Plumbing
3.9·37 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
Responds immediately to emergency calls including nights and…
Solves problems other plumbers failed on;
Shows up on time despite travel distance and difficult conditions;
Comes prepared with parts and supplies;
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses—all 5 analyzed reviews are…
Water Heater Specialists
4.9·270 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
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·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
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
ARS/ Rescue Rooter
4.7·553 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Strengths
Excellent workmanship and attention to detail: 3 of 5 reviews…
Strong communication during job execution: 3 reviewers highlight…
Willingness to work with customers on pricing: One reviewer noted…
Concerns
Quality control / inspection failures: One reviewer reported…
Pricing significantly above market expectations: Two reviews flag…
Phone responsiveness inconsistent: One reviewer reported daily…
Commando Plumbing
4.9·167 reviews·
In Redwood CityGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
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·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
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
Payless Water Heaters and Tankless Water Heaters
4.8·366 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day water-heater install workflow cited
Two reviews describe non-pushy diagnostics
Concerns
Pricing dispute on warranty work
Intake/dispatch mismatch
Wave Plumbing & Heating-Hayward Plumber
5·103 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
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
Costello's Plumbing
4.9·50 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater leak discovered, contact within 10 minutes, new…
Miguel showed up within an hour of a Thumbtack message for a…
Gary's price for a clogged-tub job came in around 40% less than a…
Concerns
Copper repipe on a 98-year-old house left a mess and required…
Best Bay Plumbing And Rooter
5·52 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
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
Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc.
4.5·64 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.5Google
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,…
Hydroworks Plumbing
5·9 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick5.0Google
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·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
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…
Active Plumbing and Rooter
5·106 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
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…
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 Redwood City during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in San Mateo County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Redwood City?
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 Redwood City 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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