Best No Hot Water Pros in Erlanger
#1Strong Hire
Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air
4.8No Hot Water: 85/100
“Tony was very respectful and thorough in explaining everything to us on the options we had. His attention to detail while installing the new water heater really showed and you can tell that he takes pride in his work.”
#2Strong Hire
Plumb Tite Plumbing & Drains
4.8No Hot Water: 80/100
“I was in need of a new hot water heater. Will Mairose was the technician assigned. He thoroughly explained my options for replacement and what the job would entail. He even took the time to make adjustments to a leaky toilet when i asked if he coukd take a look at it while he was there.”
#3Strong Hire
Halpin Plumbing Inc
4.9No Hot Water: 80/100
“Luke and Joe came back less than a week after installing a water heater that was now leaking. They quickly figured out that the water pressure was way too high, and were able to quickly replace the pressure regulator to fix the problem, very affordably.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Erlanger
Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air
4.8·3.7k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day response to a cracked pipe under the house
Water heater installs (including tankless) cited in 2 of 5…
Pricing described as reasonable with financing options on a…
Concerns
One reviewer mentioned slow_response theme alongside…
Plumb Tite Plumbing & Drains
4.8·620 reviews·
In ErlangerGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Water heater installs cited in 2 of 5 reviews
Tech bundled an unscheduled toilet fix into a water heater…
Communication called out specifically
Concerns
Floor protection gap during basement install
Halpin Plumbing Inc
4.9·1.2k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Hot-water-heater fix in 30 minutes with the spare part on the van
Came back within a week to fix a leaking install
Inspection-period support during home sale called out
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Dixon Plumbing & Service
5·375 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Reported water heater leak at night, technician onsite next day…
Tech tested a hot water heater and concluded nothing needed…
Tech diagnosed kitchen-sink leak to the disposal, replaced it and…
Concerns
Only 5 of 375 reviews analyzed
Five Star Home Services Cincinnati
4.8·592 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater replacement cited in 2 of 5 sampled reviews…
One reviewer reports Five Star quote was $1,100 cheaper than a…
Workmanship called out in 3 of 5 sampled reviews…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews flags pricing as expensive on an HVAC…
Ken Neyer Plumbing
4.9·863 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day response cited in 2 of 5 reviews including a same-day…
Pricing transparency before work begins cited in 1 review
Communication pre-arrival noted in 1 review including a text with…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
4.9·5.0k reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day weekend dispatch
Frozen/burst water-line repair noted as prompt with fair pricing…
Techs stayed 10 hours on a major kitchen plumbing job and…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews details same-day high-pressure sales +…
Aggressive same-day replacement sales tactics flagged
Workmanship complaint on HVAC install: upstairs couldn't cool to…
Blue Chip Plumbing
4.9·796 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Emergency and after-hours response cited in 2 of 5 reviews (sewer…
Pricing flagged as fair vs.
Water heater install completed within an hour of the call in one…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Triple Crown Plumbing
5·306 reviews·
In ErlangerGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Gunner returned same day after an 8 AM consult and completed 2…
Found and removed the root cause of a flooding/drainage issue…
Two estimates offered (customer-supplied vs.
Concerns
themeCounts.slow_response=3 and unprofessional=1 appear in the…
H C Dunbar Plumbing
4.9·56 reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Weekend/after-hours rescue: caller phoned 10 plumbers during a…
Replaced busted cistern well pump and pressure tank on a Saturday…
Coached a homeowner through fixes themselves to save money…
Concerns
themeCounts.slow_response=2
Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing
4.6·470 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.6Google
Strengths
Hot-water-heater outage on Thanksgiving morning resulted in a…
Service-line replacement from home to street was completed by 2…
Kitchen faucet install crew disposed of the old faucet and…
Concerns
Documented pattern of repeat-visit 'bandaid' fixes on a…
Review distribution: 1 of 5 analyzed reviews is a 1-star,…
Precision Plumbing & Construction
5·25 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day emergency dispatch: tech arrived within an hour of a…
Sunday-night estimate followed by Monday-morning install of water…
Cleared concrete from a bathroom in one day and left the job site…
Concerns
Only 5 of 25 reviews analyzed
SMITHY'S PLUMBING
4.7·370 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Sewer line work in freezing weather cited in 1 review…
Same-day toilet flange + spigot repair on a 1962 home, no…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews flags quote mismatch, 5-hour late arrival, and…
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Cincinnati
4.8·2.1k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Power-vent water-heater repair completed in under 30 minutes once…
Two consecutive days of service for frozen ditch-line pipe and…
Heat-tape install: 2 techs finished a quoted 6-hour job in under…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Apollo Home
4.9·16k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Slab-leak repair where another company misdiagnosed location by 5…
Sump-pump install rated highly with both salesperson and…
Concerns
Pricing markup pattern emerging: even 4-star reviewer noted…
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 Erlanger during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Kenton County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Erlanger?
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 Erlanger 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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