Best No Hot Water Pros in Delaware
#2Strong Hire
Dor-Mar Dublin Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical Appliances Radon
4.9No Hot Water: 80/100
“Calob from Dor-Mar Heating, Cooling & Plumbing was outstanding! He showed up on time, worked quickly and professionally, and caught a major issue that could have turned into a huge problem down the road.”
#3Strong Hire
Eaton Plumbing, Inc.
4.6No Hot Water: 80/100
“Eaton Plumbing initially came to the house, and reviewed the problem: a leaking ballast on the the hot water heater. They came back the following week, and repaired the problem with simple and excellent results.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Delaware
Water Heaters Plus
4.9·543 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Single-service focus — 5 of 5 analyzed reviews are water-heater…
Pricing beats competitors in 4 of 5 analyzed reviews
Friday-night email at 8:30 PM got a reply in 10 minutes with a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Dor-Mar Dublin Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical Appliances Radon
4.9·187 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fast response cited in 4 of 5 reviews
Same-day water-heater replacement handled mid-job when an…
Lowest of 3 estimates obtained on a major water-heater + furnace…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Eaton Plumbing, Inc.
4.6·138 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Water heater repair restored hot water in ~1 hour, with warranty…
Did entire new-build plumbing including Warm Board
Estimate matched the actual work cost
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
4.9·1.5k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Tankless water heater installs cited with cleanup and…
Company called back unprompted after a 1-star review to make it…
Sewer inspection flagged major issues with written options…
Concerns
Customer had to chase the appointment 15 minutes before the…
4-hour service window with no ETA and no proactive communication…
Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air
4.8·1.4k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Multi-trade installs (plumbing + HVAC + electric) consistently…
Technicians explain work in plain language
One reviewer cited Apex finding lender financing during a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Buckeye Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
4.8·2.6k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Under-hour arrival on an evening call cited in 1 of 5 analyzed…
Multi-day, multi-tech plumbing jobs (water heater replacement…
Workmanship theme cited in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews including duct…
Concerns
Allegation of multi-visit billing and no complaint channel…
Customer alleges over-billing and refusal to repair a 5-year-old…
Atlas Butler Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.7·7.9k reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Tankless water heater install (Feb 5, 2026) was full-day,…
Same-day urgency on heating failures: furnace dead in cold…
Crews clean up so thoroughly customers describe it as 'like they…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Doone's Plumbing
4.9·10 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fair pricing cited in 3 of 5 analyzed reviews including 'best…
Diagnosed basement plumbing issue over the phone (resolved by…
5-year repeat customer named
Concerns
Only 10 total Google reviews
Jack L Woods Plumbing Co Inc
4.4·180 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Avoid4.4Google
Strengths
Same-day water-heater and waterline-leak repairs cited
Tech communicated arrival time and left the area cleaner than…
Concerns
1-star review alleges a house fire caused by a Jack Woods tech…
Office/phone interactions flagged as rude and condescending in a…
Phone-handling complaint: 1 review names 'Larry' as…
A. Friend Plumbing
4.6·30 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Owner-operator (Dave) named in 5 of 5 analyzed reviews
Pricing called out as lower than big-name firms
Gives exact arrival time (not a 2-hour window) and willing to do…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
4.9·20k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater install
Same-day scheduling on leak repairs
Anthony called 30 minutes ahead of arrival and walked the…
Concerns
Water heater installed directly against the wall, causing wood…
Retrofit-onto-existing-piping shortcut on a job customer paid…
Emergency Plumbing Heating & Air
4.8·1.1k reviews·
In DelawareGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.8Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Bolon's Plumbing & Contracting
4.8·33 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Water main / exterior waterline repair is the clear specialty
Owner Shawne handles insurance directly
Same-day waterline replacement turned around fast enough for city…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
R & T Yoder Plumbing, Inc - Dublin
4.8·32 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Workmanship cited in 3 of 5 reviews
Returned next morning to fix a leak caused by associated piping…
Cameron and Patrick named repeatedly across reviews
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Accurate Plumbing
4.8·120 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Workmanship called out as thorough where competitors failed
Pricing called 'incredibly reasonable' and quote held precise on…
Fast same-visit work — sump pump replaced in under 30 minutes,…
Concerns
One review carries a slow_response theme tag
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 Delaware during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Delaware County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Delaware?
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 Delaware 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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