No Hot Water in Schererville, IN
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Best No Hot Water Pros in Schererville
#1Strong 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.”
#2Strong Hire
Reichelt Plumbing
4.6No Hot Water: 75/100
“noticing that the toilet seat had minor scratches and taking the initiative to leave, purchase, and install a brand-new one without being asked.”
#3Conditional Hire
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8No Hot Water: 70/100
“They kept calling me very couple of hours and someone FINALLY showed up at 9pm just to tell me he couldn't fix my backed up pipes and he didn't know where a manhole was, though there was one within eyesight of my residence.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Schererville
Chalmers Plumbing LLC
4.8·130 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
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
Reichelt Plumbing
4.6·405 reviews·
In ScherervilleGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.6Google
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
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.3k reviews·
In ScherervilleGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
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…
Neace Sewer & Water Service
4.9·102 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
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…
Young Plumbing
4.8·789 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
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·
17 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…
Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena
4.9·58 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service 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…
H2Flo Plumbing and Sewer LLC
4.7·157 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service 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
Siemer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.9·1.6k reviews·
In ScherervilleGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
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·
18 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
Calumet City Plumbing
3.7·75 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid3.7Google
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…
Downing Plumbing
4.4·194 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival within 40-60 minutes of calling cited in…
Sewer line replacement priced within original quote with…
Step-by-step explanation before, during, and after the job called…
Concerns
Customer reports being charged $69 service fee after tech…
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.8·4.7k reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Techs explain work in detail and walk customers through…
Same-day/under-24-hour turnaround on a furnace install with…
24/7 service plan actively offered and crews returned promptly…
Concerns
Sampled reviews skew toward furnace/HVAC work rather than…
Charge Construction & Plumbing LLC
4.9·85 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.9Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Feikema Plumbing & Sanitation
4.8·330 reviews·
In ScherervilleGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Pricing called fair/reasonable in 3 of 5 sampled reviews…
Repeat-customer pattern across years and multiple plumbing issues…
Tech Chad arrived before the office could even call ahead and…
Concerns
No emergency or after-hours signals in sampled reviews
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 Schererville 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 Schererville?
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 Schererville 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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