Best No Hot Water Pros in Bristol
#1
Bralley's Plumbing Services
4Reviewed for no hot water
“Flooded my basement after a shark bite fitting that wasn't tested let go. Refused to clean up because he 'had stuff to do at his house'... Received zero financial help and lost hundreds and hundreds of dollars in flood damaged items.”
#2Conditional Hire
Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.8Reviewed for no hot water
“Had them replace my 50 yr old leaking home water supply line. BUT they made an unbelievable mess. Not only in my yard but also my neighbors and the street is still a mud hole. They also damaged my concrete driveway.”
#3Strong Hire
Marc Francis Plumbing, LLC
4.8Reviewed for no hot water
“Lawrence showed up early, was kind & courteous, and very professional. The job was completed quickly and thoroughly with no mess.”
All No Hot Water Pros in Bristol
Bralley's Plumbing Services
4·27 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Avoid4.0Google
Strengths
Same-day response on leak and tub-faucet calls…
Water-heater work (6 mentions) repeated with returning customer…
themeCounts.fair_pricing=6 ties with workmanship as a top theme
Concerns
Flooded basement from a failed SharkBite fitting with refusal to…
Physical confrontation reported: customer says plumber cursed at…
$100 charged for not fixing the problem, with customer redirected…
7 one-star reviews include rudeness, charging $100 for no fix,…
Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.8·3.6k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
themeCounts.workmanship=23;
24-hour follow-up during a major storm with polite, efficient…
Multi-day water-service-line replacement handled with…
Concerns
Membership/contract dispute: customer reports being locked into a…
Unresolved property damage from water-line job with no office…
Pricing complaints documented: $1,400 for a 20-minute fridge…
Marc Francis Plumbing, LLC
4.8·339 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
themeCounts.fast_response=23 of 88;
Pricing-transparency calls out: 14 plumber-cost mentions, upfront…
Sewer / washing-machine-drain pump install completed across…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Ed Ashley Plumbing.INC
4.1·13 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.1Google
Strengths
Reasonable pricing called out in 7 of 17 reviews (plumber-cost…
Multi-service competence: water heater, toilet, faucet, disposal…
Three-generation family business with long-time repeat customers…
Concerns
1-star review describes 4.5 months of unreturned callbacks after…
Follow-up reliability concern: one customer reported a 4.5-month…
Stateline Services
4.9·920 reviews·
In BristolGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day, within-hour arrival documented for kitchen restoration…
Dispatch communication: themeCounts.communication=9;
themeCounts.workmanship=16 with returning-customer…
Concerns
themeCounts.slow_response=2 even alongside 12 fast_response…
Wolf Hills Plumbing Experts
4.4·30 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Same-day toilet replacement explicitly cited…
Emergency tankless water heater install handled at the last…
Communication during urgent leaks called out specifically
Concerns
3 unexplained 1-star ratings in the distribution with no…
Complete Plumbing Septic & Drain Solutions LLC
4.6·49 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
Same-morning emergency response: water-main break called in at…
Septic + drain + plumbing breadth
Returned calls when competitors didn't (Dianne Lester contrasts…
Concerns
Appointment-error then 2-week reschedule, plus refusal to mask…
Phone-intake friction: rude staff and unreturned-call complaints…
A1 Mister Sewer
5·2 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid5.0Google
Strengths
One reviewer confirmed Sunday service
Concerns
Only 2 reviews on file — sample too small to gauge consistency
Southern Plumbing
3.4·10 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid3.4Google
Strengths
Water-line replacements praised for tidy yard cleanup and…
Owner Dan documented as squeezing urgent main-line failures into…
Concerns
BBB-not-accredited (still A+) AND a polarized 6-of-13 1-star…
Senior-citizen customer of a water-line insurance policy left…
Pex-pipe estimate request never followed up after a week
Repeated no-show / unreturned-call pattern across 1-star 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 Bristol during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Sullivan County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Bristol?
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 Bristol 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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