No Hot Water in Montgomery, IL
No hot water? Here's how to diagnose the problem and who to call.
Kane County15 plumbers available
Best No Hot Water Pros in Montgomery
#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
J&R Herra Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing
4.9No Hot Water: 80/100
“The last guy that attempted it took over 5 hrs and didn’t do the job right. Michael did an amazing job”
All No Hot Water Pros in Montgomery
M & E Plumbing Service Inc
4.8·208 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle 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·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle 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
J&R Herra Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing
4.9·823 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
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…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Matthews Plumbing Service
5·80 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
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
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Callahan Plumbing & Electric
4.8·36 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
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…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Scott Marhofke Plumbing
4.9·54 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fair pricing cited in 8 of 83 reviews
Fast response signals appear in 17 reviews;
Repeat-hire pattern: one reviewer mentions hiring Scott on 5…
Concerns
Single 1-star complaint about no callback after repeated…
One 1-star review reports calls and voicemails going unreturned…
Precision Today Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical
4.8·7.8k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Annual maintenance plan customers report on-time visits and quick…
Cross-trade dispatch — same shop handles plumbing, faucet repair,…
Concerns
Customer reports an electrical install dispute that took 'four…
One reviewer says tech skipped a visibly dirty filter that was…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.5k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your 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…
Andersen Plumbing, Heating and AC Repair
4.9·1.7k reviews·
In MontgomeryGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Furnace diagnosis presented as tiered options (urgent vs.
Sump pump replacement included educating the homeowner and laying…
Bathtub faucet install left the area spotless and tested before…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.1k reviews·
In MontgomeryGoogle 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…
Andersen Plumbing, Heating and AC Repair
5·753 reviews·
In MontgomeryGoogle 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·
In MontgomeryGoogle Verified
+5 more
Avoid4.9Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Doctor Drain & Sewer Cleaning
5·75 reviews·
In MontgomeryGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid5.0Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Patriot Trenchless Plumbing
5·29 reviews·
In MontgomeryGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid5.0Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Tony's Drain & Sewer Cleaning
4.8·172 reviews·
In MontgomeryGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.8Google
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 Montgomery during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Kane County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery 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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