Best No Hot Water Pros in Algonquin
#1Strong Hire
Excel Plumbing
4.8No Hot Water: 100/100
“Plumber arrived under an hour, pipes unthawed in less than 8 minutes!”
#3Strong Hire
Advanced Water Heating Solutions
5No Hot Water: 92/100
“Anthony gave us a great price on a new water heater. He and his apprentice installed it promptly, disposed of our old water heater and cleaned up the area.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Algonquin
Excel Plumbing
4.8·702 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency response time: 2 reviewers report arrival…
Transparent pricing with no surprise charges: 3 reviewers…
Communicative throughout service: 4 of 5 reviewers mention clear…
Professional and courteous service staff: multiple reviewers note…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Awesome Plumbing
5·6 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
5 of 5 reviews praise rapid response and same-day service, with…
Consistently fair pricing cited in 3 of 5 reviews, with one…
Owner Jason mentioned by name in multiple reviews as helpful,…
Professional follow-through: thorough work, cleanup before…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Advanced Water Heating Solutions
5·90 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Water heater installs praised in 4 of 5 sampled reviews
Fair-pricing signal: 'No upsell, just quality work at a fair…
Short-notice availability: came out same week for one reviewer…
Concerns
One review noted a weeks-long decision cycle on a utility-tub…
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
5·33 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Specific praise for sump pump + battery backup install combos
Reviewer in construction trades called the work top-notch and…
One reviewer specifically noted no upselling pressure on a…
Emergency basement-water dispatch in Bartlett confirmed by name
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9·106 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner (Max) personally returns calls within an hour, including…
Same-day dispatch repeatedly cited (within 20 minutes for one…
Multiple reviewers note final charge came in under the original…
BBB A+ accredited, 11 years in business
Concerns
One 1-star review alleges a sump pump installed without proper…
SAV Plumbing Inc
5·90 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Andrey (owner) personally responds and runs the jobs
Same-day and holiday-weekend availability mentioned for water…
Specializes in water heater + sump pump installs with transparent…
Concerns
One reviewer notes prices run slightly above competing quotes,…
Warranty period shorter than some competitors per one reviewer
TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
4.8·2.1k reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day or next-day water heater installs with named techs…
Crews handle multi-system jobs end-to-end (water heater, furnace,…
Detailed pre-install assessments
Concerns
Reviewers repeatedly flag the company as 'pricey'
Urban Plumbing Inc.
5·297 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Nick personally takes calls and shows up next-day on water heater…
Reviewers explicitly call out 'no hassling, no upselling'
BBB A+ accredited with zero complaints in 10 years
Major sewer main and gas leak jobs handled with detailed…
Concerns
One Yelp 1-star describes a hose-bib repair that kept dripping…
AAA Design Plumbing Schaumburg
5·23 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-hour arrival cited repeatedly
Repeat customers and bathroom-remodel work mentioned
Reviewers consistently call pricing 'fair' or 'reasonable' and…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters
4.9·405 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sump pump installs cited in 11 of 89 reviews (Gus and Ken named…
Water heater workmanship documented (Gus: detail-oriented,…
Drop cloths and carpet protection cited as standard practice…
Concerns
Disputed $18,500 sewer line quote later overturned by warranty…
Acknowledged-expensive quotes by even positive reviewers (Ruoxuan…
Drain & Plumbing Services
4.8·731 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day response repeatedly cited
Sump pump and sewer back-up work praised by 4+ reviewers,…
Pricing called 'fair' or 'less than initial quote' in multiple…
Concerns
Google-vs-Yelp rating gap of 2.6 stars on a 100-review Yelp…
High variance (38) suggests inconsistent customer experiences
Yelp average of 2.2 across 100 reviews is dramatically below the…
Drain specialty score of 50 is mid-range despite being part of…
V.C. Plumbing, INC.
4.8·125 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Quoted price held from start to finish in multiple jobs…
Same-day arrival within hours cited in 10 same-day-plumber…
Tankless and standard water heater work is a repeat strength…
Concerns
$250 sewer scope: customer reports no video, photos, or report…
MAS Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·995 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day/weekend availability cited in 7 reviews including a…
Water heater work surfaces in 8 reviews
No-upsell pricing called out by name in a toilet-repair quote (15…
Concerns
4 of 91 analyzed reviews are 1-star against 86 five-stars
MDM Plumbing & Sewer
5·133 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater swaps and within-hour arrivals cited…
Owner Dennis named in 11 of 12 quotes;
Christmas-Eve and weekend coverage delivered: contacted Dec 24,…
Concerns
Single slow_response signal appears in themeCounts (1 of 88)…
U.S. Water Heating Solutions
4.5·291 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.5Google
Strengths
Water-heater is the clear specialty
Sunday/after-hours water-heater repair confirmed
Concerns
$295 sensor swap on a tankless heater followed by unresolved…
Scheduling delays cited
Callback failures cited
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 Algonquin during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in McHenry County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Algonquin?
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 Algonquin 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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