No Hot Water in Santa Monica, CA
No hot water? Here's how to diagnose the problem and who to call.
Los Angeles County15 plumbers available
Best No Hot Water Pros in Santa Monica
#2Strong Hire
John's Plumbing & Drain Services
4.9No Hot Water: 70/100
“He quickly diagnosed the issue as a failed wax ring and replaced it with a double wax ring to ensure it would last longer. The leak was resolved, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free.”
#3Strong Hire
Hard Hat Rooter and plumbing
5No Hot Water: 70/100
“Replacing a sewer line is no small job, but they handled it professionally from start to finish. They secured the permits, coordinated everything, and finished the work faster than expected.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Santa Monica
New Generation Plumbing
4.7·148 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
All 5 reviews praise next-day estimate availability and rapid job…
Technicians proactively explain work in detail even remotely;
All 5 reviews rate pricing as fair or reasonable relative to…
Technicians follow up post-job with maintenance reminders and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
John's Plumbing & Drain Services
4.9·441 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Saturday toilet emergency answered within hours, plus…
Property manager across multiple properties cites consistently…
Same-day technician dispatched for a second-floor toilet water…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Hard Hat Rooter and plumbing
5·72 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Full sewer line replacement handled with permits, camera…
Same-day water heater repair completed within an hour of Raffi's…
Same-day burst-pipe response
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Piper Plumbing
5·24 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
After-hours water-heater install offered to spare a customer…
Gas-line connection of multiple outdoor kitchen appliances…
Concerns
All 5 sampled reviews are from 2020-2021
Real Plumbing
4.7·59 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
15-minute callback and same-evening copper pipe repair documented…
Repeat customer (81-year-old's mother) cites multiple successful…
Slab-leak diagnostic walked customer through step by step and…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Drip Too Hard Plumbing
5·95 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Trenchless sewer-line replacement plus hydro-jetting handled in a…
Same-day water-heater diagnosis and replacement after failure
Online booking with displayed pricing
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
4.9·323 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Techs explain the problem clearly and stick to quoted prices…
Waived trip/service fees in 2 of 5 sampled reviews when…
Concerns
No-show on a confirmed HVAC appointment with zero notification
1 reviewer reports prior appointments were canceled by the…
Mauerhan Plumbing Inc
4.8·254 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Decades-long repeat customers
Same-day resolution called out for multi-issue visits with named…
Expert valve/fitting advice avoided a full tile + valve…
Concerns
Tankless water-heater visit ended with no repair attempted on a…
Verdugo Plumbing
4.7·26 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Quick response and on-time arrival noted in 3 of 5 analyzed…
Whole-home repipe completed in a single day with clean cleanup
Concerns
Possible upsell pattern: 1-star reviewer says foreman recommended…
Flood Brothers Plumbing
4.8·1.0k reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
4 of 5 reviewers praise quick response times and 24-hour…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight exceptional workmanship and attention…
1 of 5 reviewers reports final cost 20% lower than competitor…
Concerns
Pricing inconsistency: 1 of 5 reviews reports minimum 8-hour…
1 reviewer flagged hardware markup of approximately 100% ($2,000…
All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical
5·285 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Fair estimate provided before work started, cited in 1 of 5…
Technicians explained the diagnosis clearly in 3 of 5 analyzed…
Drain clearing customer named pricing 'good' and converted to…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·764 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Within-the-hour response to a backed-up kitchen sink flooding a…
Hours-before-event emergency fix prior to a Super Bowl party
Techs (Charles, DJ) called out for proactively spotting issues…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
24/7 Rescue Plumbing Services inc
4.9·112 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: all 5 reviews highlight…
Transparent pricing and fair quotes: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Clear communication and detailed explanations: 4 of 5 reviews…
Quality workmanship with follow-through: reviewers report issues…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Drip Too Hard Plumbing
5·57 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day emergency sewer response detailed in 2 of 5 analyzed…
Modern booking flow with clear pricing and digital invoices noted…
Whole-house drain backup with toilets and sinks involved fixed…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Sewer Heroes Inc Glendale Plumbing & Sewer Services
4.9·62 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+7 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sewer-line work with pipe lining and hydro-jetting cited in 3 of…
Sub-hour arrival on emergency sewer-backup call (less than an…
Friday-evening tenant call answered same night by Erik with…
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 Santa Monica during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Los Angeles County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica 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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