No Hot Water in Fox River Grove, IL
No hot water? Here's how to diagnose the problem and who to call.
McHenry County15 plumbers available
Best No Hot Water Pros in Fox River Grove
#1Strong Hire
Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.
4.9No Hot Water: 95/100
“He took great care in making sure my issue was resolved”
#2Strong Hire
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.9No Hot Water: 93/100
“work was performed on time, correctly and on budget”
#3Strong Hire
NEXGEN Plumbing & Drain, LLC
5No Hot Water: 93/100
“He called and gave us an estimated time of arrival which was exact!”
All No Hot Water Pros in Fox River Grove
Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.
4.9·6.6k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Strengths
Consistent on-time arrival and fast service
Honest, transparent pricing with no surprises
Goes above and beyond the job description
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.9·3.3k reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Strengths
5 of 5 reviewers mention technician professionalism by name…
Multiple reviews highlight thorough cleanup and floor protection…
Upfront pricing and same-day or next-day turnaround appear in…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
NEXGEN Plumbing & Drain, LLC
5·55 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+7 more
Strengths
4 of 5 reviewers specifically mention Abel/Abe by name praising…
3 of 5 reviews highlight meticulous cleanup: floor protection, no…
Same-day and after-hours availability confirmed across multiple…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
MDM Plumbing & Sewer
5·133 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+7 more
Strengths
5 of 5 reviewers specifically name Dennis and praise his…
3 of 5 reviews highlight same-day or rapid emergency response,…
Multiple reviews cite proactive problem-solving beyond the…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Ford Plumbing
4.4·56 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Strengths
3 of 5 reviewers specifically praise pricing, including one who…
Same-day callbacks and on-time arrivals mentioned across multiple…
Two reviewers cite clean, no-mess work and professional conduct…
Concerns
The workmanship failure review is recent (November 2024) and…
LZ Plumbing Inc.
4.5·32 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+7 more
Strengths
3 of 5 reviewers specifically praise Boris's diagnostic ability,…
Multiple reviews highlight proactive communication and schedule…
Consistent praise across 4 of 5 reviews for taking time to…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews describes being paid-in-full then abandoned…
Pricing fairness scored 0/100 across analyzed reviews, suggesting…
One client in Niles paid in full, received only half the work,…
Responsiveness score of 19/100 suggests the scheduling experience…
Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and Septic
4.9·1.1k reviews·
In Fox River GroveGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
Fast emergency response: 15+ Google reviews mention arrival…
Septic expertise and proactive service: Multiple reviews praise…
Thorough diagnostics: Several reviewers note technicians…
Concerns
Plumbing pricing disputes: 3 of 85 Google reviews explicitly call…
Platform rating discrepancy: Google 4.9/5 (85 reviews) vs.
Refusal of emergency service in older Yelp reviews: Two separate…
Property damage incidents: One Yelp reviewer (2020) reports…
SAV Plumbing Inc
5·90 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Strengths
3 of 5 reviewers are repeat customers who use Andrey for multiple…
4 of 5 reviews specifically praise his upfront, fair pricing
2 of 5 reviewers highlight that he explains work in progress and…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
D & D Plumbing Company
4.4·14 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Strengths
Fast emergency response when they commit
Honest pricing significantly lower than competitors
Long-term reliability with named technicians
Concerns
Slow phone response times create friction for scheduling despite…
Weather/logistics excuses
J & S Plumbing Inc.
4.4·281 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Strengths
2 of 5 reviews specifically highlight emergency or same-day…
At least 2 reviewers praise fair, honest pricing
Phone intake praised for being helpful and clear, with one…
Concerns
2 of 5 reviews describe a bait-and-switch pricing pattern: quotes…
One review alleges aggressive upselling of unnecessary…
2 of 5 reviewers report final bills significantly exceeding…
One reviewer reports a technician failed to deliver on a promised…
Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9·106 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Strengths
3 of 5 reviewers mention same-day or next-day response, including…
2 of 5 reviews specifically highlight technician arriving with…
Multiple reviews praise clear explanations and thorough cleanup…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Advantage Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
4.7·4.1k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Strengths
Fast emergency response: One reviewer reports service within 2…
Same-day accommodation: Multiple reviewers highlight quick…
Honest recommendations: Reviewer explicitly noted technician…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
4.8·2.1k reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Strengths
3 of 5 reviews mention same-day or next-day installation for…
Multiple reviews praise thorough cleanup, floor mats laid down,…
Office staff consistently named and praised across reviews:…
Concerns
Pricing is a recurring caveat: the one reviewer who addressed…
MAS Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·995 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
After-hours responsiveness is exceptional: Carl called a customer…
3 of 5 reviewers name specific technicians (Carl, Matt, Jason,…
Weekend scheduling availability noted as a differentiator by one…
Concerns
Pricing fairness scored 72 — the lowest dimension
Lake Cook Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.3·324 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Strengths
3 of 5 reviewers specifically name individual technicians (Louie,…
2 of 5 reviews highlight unusually honest pricing
Multiple reviews praise thorough communication: options explained…
Concerns
A $3,000 water heater install was followed by a pressure relief…
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 Fox River Grove 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 Fox River Grove?
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 Fox River Grove 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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