Best No Hot Water Pros in Joliet
#1Strong Hire
M & E Plumbing Service Inc
4.8No Hot Water: 100/100
“triple checked to make sure it was done right and we were safe”
#2Strong Hire
All About Plumbing Inc.
4.8No Hot Water: 95/100
“They replaced my hot water heater and did a great job”
#3Strong Hire
Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena
4.9No Hot Water: 70/100
“Extremely happy with the replacement water heater that Simon Plumbing installed. Their service team were very professional, courteous and answered my questions during the install. The final work was excellent.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Joliet
M & E Plumbing Service Inc
4.8·208 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
5 of 5 reviews award perfect 5-star ratings with consistent…
Fast emergency response: same-day arrival documented in at least…
Pricing fairness demonstrated by directly undercutting competitor…
Safety-conscious workmanship: 3 reviews specifically mention…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
All About Plumbing Inc.
4.8·57 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Fast job completion: clogged basement drain diagnosed and…
Cost-effective with no overcharging: described as 'cost…
Skilled workmanship: all 5 reviewers describe high-quality work…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena
4.9·58 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day water-heater emergency fix where competitors quoted…
Repeat usage within a month for two different jobs (pipe-freeze +…
Two-day-in-a-row availability on different projects per Dan…
Concerns
themeCounts.poor_workmanship = 1 from a 5-star review where the…
Flow Right Plumbing
4.8·685 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Techs (Brandon, Emilio, Branson, Frank) text/call with an ETA…
Branson A walked one homeowner through the water heater diagnosis…
Responded late evening and on a weekend for one…
Concerns
Scope-of-coverage surprise at the door: technician arrived inside…
A recurring sewer-odor diagnostic visit was described as basic…
H2Flo Plumbing and Sewer LLC
4.7·157 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
After-hours emergency callback
Same-day water-heater and gas-line work
Multi-system competence cited
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
DRC Plumbing and Sewer, Inc.
4.8·50 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day multi-system fix
After-hours call triage
Sump/ejector pump expertise specifically cited across multiple…
Concerns
themeCounts.poor_workmanship = 1 across 5 reviews
J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain
4.9·29 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
On-time arrival with accurate time estimates cited specifically…
Techs explain options/work clearly
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
A-1 Superior Plumbing & Sewer Inc.
4.8·19 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Morning-call to job-complete in 3 hours per Margaret Walley-Rock
Quoted price = paid price on a water-heater replacement
Pre-Christmas urgency met
Concerns
themeCounts.slow_response = 1 across 5 reviews
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer
4.9·1.4k reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Pricing transparency — cost stated in advance in 4 of 5 reviews…
Same-day prompt arrival
Water-heater install quote came in under two other local…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.5k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Tech Erlin took the time to diagnose the actual issue where…
Tech Kemal explained recommended services without trying to…
Concerns
Condo association president reports paying the $75 trip fee for a…
Same-day dispatch promise broken twice in a row
Reviewer waited 2.5 hours on a same-day appointment, then was…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.3k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-night response on a ceiling leak
Cleanliness and respect for the home cited in 2 of 5 reviews…
Toilet replacement/repair cited in 2 of 5 reviews including…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.1k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Tech Marc arrived within 3-4 hours of the call, gave estimates…
Supervisor Levi walked reviewers through options in…
Handled a catastrophic Friday-night cast-iron sewer line failure
Concerns
One reviewer flags pricing as expensive even while praising the…
Demmis Plumbing
4.7·174 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Reasonable pricing called out in 3 of 5 sampled reviews
~30-minute arrival on a basement sewer backup with multi-hour…
Next-day turnaround on combined drain + slow-flow bathroom job
Concerns
themeCounts.expensive = 1 across 5 reviews
Andersen Plumbing, Heating and AC Repair
5·753 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Reviewers say quotes are honest and upfront with no upselling,…
Techs named by reviewers (Austin, Jon, Kyle) take time to answer…
Toilet replacement and furnace install jobs described as…
Concerns
Sampled reviews lean heavily HVAC (furnace, UV light, A/C) rather…
Residential Plumbing
4.9·678 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Avoid4.9Google
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 Joliet during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Will County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Joliet?
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 Joliet 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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