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No Hot Water in Huntley, IL

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McHenry County15 plumbers available

Best No Hot Water Pros in Huntley

#1Strong 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.

#2Strong Hire

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

5No Hot Water: 91/100

Reliable, fair & honest work with great leadership

#3Strong Hire

Maximum Plumbing inc.

4.9No Hot Water: 90/100

Skilled and honest plumbers are hard to come by

All No Hot Water Pros in Huntley

Advanced Water Heating Solutions

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17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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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

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11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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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·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
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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.

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18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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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…

V.C. Plumbing, INC.

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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…
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$250 sewer scope: customer reports no video, photos, or report…

Aqua Knight Plumbing, Sewer, HVAC Services & Protection

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Sump pump work cited specifically in 13 of 94 reviews, with named…
Same-day and within-the-hour arrivals cited across emergency…
Holiday-weekend coverage with follow-through: tech returned the…
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Surprise-fee theme appears twice in 94 reviews, a thin but…

Matthews Plumbing Service

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Owner-operator Matt cited by name in nearly every review,…
Pricing called out as lower than Lowe's/Home Depot installation…
Water heater work specifically endorsed
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Not enough data to identify weaknesses

J&R Herra Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing

4.9·823 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
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After-hours call resolved within 2 hours of placing it;
Water heater quote returned within an hour and replacement done…
Sends a personal text with background about the assigned tech…

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LZ Plumbing Inc.

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Owner Boris named in 8+ reviews for hands-on diagnosis (water…
Fair-pricing theme cited in 6 reviews;
Water-heater work appears in 9 of 42 reviews with detailed…
Concerns
1-star review accuses crew of destroying an anode-rod bolt on an…
Separate 1-star report says a Niles project was left…
Two negative reviews specifically allege the crew left jobs…

ASAP Plumbing

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25 of 90 analyzed reviews cite fast response
Burst-pipe emergency call handled same-day
Water heater replacements (11 mentions) and gas-line work are…
Concerns
One customer was charged $877 for a drain fix that turned out to…
Pricing complaints are surfacing
Scheduling and job-completion timing have slipped

Advantage Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

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24-hour turnaround on water tank replacement, with same-day…
Same-day furnace dispatch during cold-weather emergencies
Techs walk customers through repair-vs-replace options rather…

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Callahan Plumbing & Electric

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Sump pump work cited in 7 reviews
Fast response signals in 9 of 37 reviews, including weekend…
Honest-diagnosis pattern: reviewer reports Dan declined to charge…
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Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Lake Cook Plumbing Heating and Cooling

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30-minute response confirmed for hot-water-heater installs
Owner Jim Barrett personally calls homeowners on complex jobs to…
Tech Louie ('over 20 years in the business') and Casey earn…
Concerns
Six 1-star reviews in this sample specifically cite pricing…
Quote-vs-warranty issue on at least one repeat job
One reviewer reports basement flooding 90 days after Lake Cook…

D & D Plumbing Company

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Upfront pricing quoted by phone
Will shift schedule for same-day emergencies (exploded water…
Technicians (Brian, Dan, Dave) named repeatedly across multi-year…
Concerns
One reviewer reports the plumber arrived 50 minutes late for a…

Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

4.9·3.3k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
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Same-day or next-day turnaround on water heater replacement
Technicians give cost up front before starting sewer and plumbing…
Crews protect surfaces, cover floors, and clean up after the job

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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 Huntley 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 Huntley?
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 Huntley 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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