Best No Hot Water Pros in Frederick
#2Strong Hire
Maryland Clover Plumbing and Gas
4.9No Hot Water: 94/100
“meticulous about cleaning up after themselves”
#3Caution
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Gaithersburg
4.8No Hot Water: 80/100
“Two technicians arrived to install a water meter, but spent the duration of the visit consulting ChatGPT and YouTube videos to figure out the process.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Frederick
Lyons Plumbing
4.8·92 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Rapid emergency response: called back within minutes of online…
Transparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees: 5 of 5…
Exceptional customer service: goes beyond scope of work (cleaned…
Will tackle jobs competitors refuse: took on water treatment…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Maryland Clover Plumbing and Gas
4.9·104 reviews·
In FrederickGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day or next-day scheduling: 3 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Transparent pricing that matches estimates: customers praised…
Meticulous cleanup and professional finish: multiple reviewers…
Strong problem-solving on complex setups: sourced hard-to-find…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Gaithersburg
4.8·187 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Repeat customers request named techs like Israel and Ira Miller,…
22 of 85 reviews highlight fast response
Customers cite advance text with the technician's photo and bio…
Concerns
Two techs left a family without working water after a meter…
Pricing-fairness pattern: $557/valve, $455 toilet reset, and a…
One toilet repair leaked again within an hour of the tech leaving
Multiple complaints about high per-job pricing
Ferris Plumbing & Repair
4.9·54 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
12 of 59 reviews cite fast response, including same-day sewer…
Multiple reviewers describe water-heater installs and full…
Reviewers repeatedly note techs arrive on time or early
Concerns
One reviewer paid more than expected for a kitchen faucet…
Your 1 Plumber
4.6·320 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Wilmer named in 4 of 5 reviews
Burst-pipe response beat competitors by 4 days: 'Other companies…
Same-day water heater installs cited twice
Concerns
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O'Connor Plumbing
4.5·230 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Avoid4.5Google
Strengths
Water heater work praised in 2 of 5 reviews, including 'Alec and…
Used as primary plumbing vendor by a large property management…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews alleges the crew trashed an apartment, changed the…
Rating distribution shows 2 of 5 reviews at 1-star…
Schedule slippage: one reviewer says an emergency job said to…
Driving behavior complaint: reviewer alleges a company van sped…
Straw Hat Plumbers & Drain Services of Germantown
5·49 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day water-heater replacement cited with 'no hidden charges'
Took a job another plumber bailed on
Concerns
Repetitive phrasing — 3 of 5 sampled reviews use the full…
Myers Plumbing Services Germantown MD
5·10 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Avoid5.0Google
Strengths
Water heater install reviewer noted the team 'explained the…
Toilet repair on older pipes praised for patience: 'plumber was…
Concerns
3 of 5 sampled reviews reference 'Precision Plumbing' or…
Only 10 total Google reviews
BNH Home Services LLC
5·128 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Balmore named directly in 3 of 5 reviews
Pricing called reasonable in 4 of 5 reviews…
Burst-pipe cold-weather response cited: Balmore 'quickly assessed…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Masterpiece Plumbing & Drain, LLC
5·384 reviews·
In FrederickGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Sailo named in 4 of 5 reviews
Pricing called notably below market: one reviewer says he charged…
Honesty signal: reviewer expected major plumbing overhaul, Sailo…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Zo Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC
4.9·137 reviews·
In FrederickGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Transparent pricing: 3 reviews specifically praise 'reasonable'…
Clear communication throughout jobs: 4 of 5 reviewers mention…
Handles complex emergency plumbing: multiple reviews document…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
MoCo Plumbing, LLC
5·514 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Edgar and team cited by name across 4 of 5 reviews for explaining…
2 of 5 reviews mention next-day or same-day arrival, including a…
Pricing called reasonable in 2 of 5 reviews, with one customer…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup
5·140 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Four distinct technicians named across 5 reviews (DJ x2, Derrick,…
After-hours emergency capability cited specifically: Moya came…
Same-day response cited for a large water leak
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
QSP Plumbing LLC
5·14 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Jose named in 5 of 5 reviews
Same-day fit-in cited: 'triage over the phone, and fit us in for…
Honesty praised: reviewer called Jose 'one of the most…
Concerns
Only 14 total Google reviews
Plumbers Germantown
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18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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 Frederick during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Frederick County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Frederick?
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 Frederick 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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