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No Hot Water in Highland, IN

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Best No Hot Water Pros in Highland

#1

Young Plumbing

4.8No Hot Water: 93/100

Extremely professional and knowledgeable. In and out under an hour.

#2

Risinger Repairs

5No Hot Water: 92/100
#3Strong Hire

Chalmers Plumbing LLC

4.8No Hot Water: 90/100

I contacted them on Tuesday afternoon and had a new water heater by Thursday noon. An expansion tank and new pipes were installed as well.

All No Hot Water Pros in Highland

Young Plumbing

4.8·1.2k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
1.2k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Consistently on-time arrivals with quick turnarounds: 3 of 5…
Transparent pricing and honest service recommendations: 2 reviews…
Strong interpersonal skills and customer reassurance: 3 reviewers…
Excellent Google reputation: 4.8/5 across 1,160 reviews indicates…
Concerns
Pricing positioned as premium: 1 reviewer notes paying more than…

Risinger Repairs

5·42 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
42
Google reviews
Strengths
Nearly immediate response times: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Transparent communication during work: 3 reviews note he explains…
Fair pricing with warranties: multiple reviewers emphasize…
Handles complex emergency work: water heater replacement and…

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Chalmers Plumbing LLC

4.8·130 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pickTop pick
4.8Google
130
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Phone-and-photo quoting with same-day install: water heater…
Storm/24-hour availability: responded overnight during a…
Pricing beats local competitors by ~$800 on water heaters in 2 of…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews analyzed out of 130 Google reviews

Pro Plumbing Portage

4.5·6 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
6
Google reviews
Strengths
Same-day emergency response: 1 of 4 reviewers explicitly mentions…
Problem-solving approach: Uses specialized techniques…
Transparent communication: 2 of 4 reviewers praise clear…
Proactive advice: Provides guidance on prevention measures and…

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Reichelt Plumbing

4.6·405 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In HighlandGoogle Verified
+4 more
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4.6Google
405
Google reviews
Strengths
Same-day water-heater install cited (Bonita Alcantar: 'They came…
Tech went above-and-beyond on a toilet repair
Under-24-hour callout cited
Concerns
No after-hours / 24-hour mention in the cited sample

Neace Sewer & Water Service

4.9·102 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In HighlandGoogle Verified
+5 more
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4.9Google
102
Google reviews
Strengths
Sub-hour arrival on a leaking valve / sink trap call, cited in 1…
Water heater replaced 'quickly and perfectly' with clean cleanup;
Honest-pricing signal: Kevin 'was honest about pricing and made…
Concerns
Service mix in cited reviews skews to small jobs (valve, sink…

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8·2.3k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In HighlandGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
2.3k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Same-night water-heater dispatch: Cullen arrived within 30…
Sunday-afternoon toilet repair handled within 2 hours of call…
Sewer rodding job included a walkthrough of why the line wasn't…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports an 11-hour appointment slip…

Young Plumbing

4.8·789 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
789
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Weekend water-heater replacement on a Sunday (Sebastian) after…
Early arrival on a clogged tub/sink job (Tom and Joe arrived 20…
Same-day water-pipe and sink repair (tech Ty) with a…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports techs cut a larger-than-quoted…

Flow Right Plumbing

4.8·685 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
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4.8Google
685
Google reviews
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…

Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena

4.9·58 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
58
Google reviews
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…

Siemer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

4.9·1.6k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In HighlandGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
1.6k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
After-hours Friday-night call connected to a tech who arrived…
Sump pump replaced during active rain before basement flooding…
Multi-day boiler and hot water heater install completed with…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer

4.9·1.4k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
1.4k
Google reviews
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

Trojan Plumbing Company, Inc.

4.8·752 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
752
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Pricing came in around 1/3 of a competing quote on one…
Faucet and drain workmanship cited specifically
Repeat customers: one explicitly returned 'from repeat customer,…
Concerns
Power outage during a March 2026 pipe-cutting job with no…
Scheduling errors surfaced in a March 2026 1-star
Quote follow-through gap: one customer never heard back after the…

J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain

4.9·29 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
29
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
On-time arrival with accurate time estimates cited specifically…
Techs explain options/work clearly
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Calumet City Plumbing

3.7·75 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
AvoidAvoid
3.7Google
75
Google reviews
Strengths
Sewer/water-line diagnosis praised
Concerns
Quote escalated from $5800 to $6495 then allegedly denied by…
Water meter install reportedly left no hot water and low water…
Two separate reviews report rude or distasteful technician…

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 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?
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 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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