No Hot Water in Highland Park, IL
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Lake County15 plumbers available
Best No Hot Water Pros in Highland Park
#1Strong Hire
Excel Plumbing
4.8No Hot Water: 100/100
“Plumber arrived under an hour, pipes unthawed in less than 8 minutes!”
#3
Illinois Plumbing & Mechanical Company
4.9No Hot Water: 94/100
“able to locate the leak when other companies couldn't”
All No Hot Water Pros in Highland Park
Excel Plumbing
4.8·702 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle 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·
8 mi awayGoogle 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
Illinois Plumbing & Mechanical Company
4.9·10 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
Exceptional problem-solving: located leaks competitors couldn't…
Emergency responsiveness: called back same evening on late-night…
Proactive thoroughness: tests for leaks, goes extra steps (ran to…
Communication & respect: texts arrival updates, walks customers…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Village Plumbing & Sewer Service Inc.
4.5·33 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Proceed with care4.5Google
Strengths
4 of 5 reviewers praise prompt, efficient problem-solving and…
Long-term customer retention: one reviewer reports 23 years of…
Proactive service: technician identified and fixed an underlying…
Professional cleanup and courtesy: multiple reviewers mention…
Concerns
Critical safety incident: one reviewer reports a fire started in…
Pricing fairness dimension scored 0/100 with no supporting…
Banda Plumbing Inc.
5·14 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
All 5 reviews praise rapid response and same-day/emergency…
4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention punctuality and arriving on…
High-quality workmanship praised across all reviews;
Multiple reviews note fair/reasonable pricing and willingness to…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Rescue Plumbing
5·60 reviews·
In Highland ParkGoogle Verified
+6 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Fast emergency response with one-hour arrival time during…
Willing to return same day and work evening hours to resolve…
Consistent technician quality with Pete and Noah named positively…
Patient explanation of work to customers, including elderly…
Concerns
Perfect 5/5 rating across all 5 Google reviews with zero Yelp…
SAV Plumbing Inc
5·90 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle 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·
10 mi away — Serves your 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'
Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9·106 reviews·
13 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…
Urban Plumbing Inc.
5·297 reviews·
14 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·
20 mi away — Edge of service 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
Fly Plumbing & HVAC
5·111 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Reviewer reports emergency call answered with techs on-site…
Multiple repeat customers and condo-association referrals
Eight different techs (Tom, Alex, Taylor, Adrian, Ben, Brendan,…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters
4.9·405 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your 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·
6 mi awayGoogle 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…
U.S. Water Heating Solutions
4.5·291 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your 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 Highland Park during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Lake County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Highland Park?
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 Highland Park 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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