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No Hot Water in Cleveland, TN

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Best No Hot Water Pros in Cleveland

#1Strong Hire

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical

4.9No Hot Water: 85/100

Hiller Plumbing provided outstanding service to repair an issue with a sewer pump they installed which was under warranty. They originally installed the pump 1 year ago, but there were some issues with the pipes and the pump since the installation. They stood by the warranty and made it right.

#2Strong Hire

Emergency No More 24hr. Septic, Drain & More

4.9No Hot Water: 70/100

My hot water heater went out they came out about 5 and give me estimate. They had to go to Cleveland to get one and come back and installed it that night they worked on it till 930.

#3Caution

Above All Plumbing

4.5No Hot Water: 70/100

He's the most knowledgeable/capable plumber I've ever had work for me.

All No Hot Water Pros in Cleveland

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical

4.9·1.2k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
1.2k
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Strengths
No weekend surcharge cited
Stood by warranty on a 1-year-old sewer pump install and returned…
Same-tech water heater wins in 2 of 5 reviews including a holiday…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Emergency No More 24hr. Septic, Drain & More

4.9·148 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In ClevelandGoogle Verified
+6 more
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4.9Google
148
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24/7
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Strengths
After-hours emergency dispatch confirmed: 2 of 5 reviews describe…
Receptionist (Candy) and dispatch experience singled out in 2 of…
3 of 5 reviews explicitly call the pricing fair or good for the…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Above All Plumbing

4.5·16 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.5Google
16
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Strengths
Multi-year repeat customer cites Ralph as the most knowledgeable…
Same-day sump-pump service worked into a packed schedule (Jeanie)
Tankless water heater repaired with same-day responses across…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews describes the owner abandoning a started…
Owner left a toilet swap mid-job after telling a customer he did…

DynaMech Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing

5·596 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In ClevelandGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
596
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Strengths
Communication and walk-through cited in 2 of 5 sampled reviews…
Handled 100-unit HVAC + water heater replacement on a Cleveland…
Same-day diagnosis described by a parent during a…
Concerns
Only 1 of 5 sampled reviews names a plumbing-specific task (water…

Patriot Services- Plumbing & HVAC Contractor

4.8·18 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In ClevelandGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
18
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Strengths
Sub-2-hour dispatch documented twice: tech arrived within 1 hour…
Diagnostic discipline: one reviewer reports two prior plumbers…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Southeast Rooter and Plumbing

4.7·41 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In ClevelandGoogle Verified
+1 more
AvoidAvoid
4.7Google
41
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Strengths
Workmanship cited in 2 of 5 reviews with specifics
Repeat customer with multiple jobs noted including a Pex…
Concerns
Field-line/septic follow-through: 1-star reviewer alleges $7,000…

Grizzly Plumbing

4.9·266 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
266
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Strengths
themeCounts.fast_response=3 and themeCounts.professional=3
Tech Javen offered tiered options before commencing water heater…
Concerns
themeCounts.expensive=1
1 of 5 reviews complains of $622 charge for ~20-30 minutes of…

RICK'S PLUMBING SERVICE

3.6·17 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
AvoidAvoid
3.6Google
17
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Strengths
Water heater emergency handled in one 5-star review
Pricing called 'fair' in one 5-star review
Concerns
Customer reports calling, getting voicemail that admits to not…
1-star review claims a marked company truck ran another driver…
reviewConsistency 0.04 with 1-star and 5-star ratings split

Express Plumbing

5·102 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
102
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Strengths
Eric named in all 5 sampled reviews
Repaired a leaking water heater during the January 2024 freeze
Two sampled reviews cite his pricing as 'extremely reasonable'
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.8·4.3k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
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4.8Google
4.3k
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24/7
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Strengths
Septic pump-out completed in 45 minutes after offering DIY dig…
Brayden diagnosed and repaired a damaged water-fixture supply…
Same-day appointment with non-pushy options-based pitch (D 4 N i…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

South East Total Service

4.6·235 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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AvoidAvoid
4.6Google
235
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Strengths
Holiday-weekend burst pipe emergency win
Long-tenured customer cites honest pricing and consistent work…
Concerns
Missed install window with cascading delays past office hours
$1,300 vs $400 water heater install pricing dispute

HEP is on the way

4.9·1.8k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In ClevelandGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
1.8k
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24/7
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Strengths
Diagnosed and fixed a heating unit on short notice before dark…
Frost-resistant faucet install priced as reasonable and scheduled…
Crew shows up on time, works quickly and quietly, cleans up after…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

The East Tennessee Plumber

5·8 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In ClevelandGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
8
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Strengths
Tech Cody named by 4 of 5 reviewers
Same-day response on an urgent call when other plumbers wouldn't…
Concerns
Only 8 Google reviews total and the newest evidence quote is from…

American Trail Plumbing LLC

5·22 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In ClevelandGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
22
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Strengths
themeCounts.fast_response=4 of 5 reviews
Weekend service confirmed in one 5-star review for a quick…
Same-day water leak fixed per one 5-star reviewer
Concerns
Only 22 Google reviews

Master plumbing of Tennessee in cleveland Tn

4.7·12 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In ClevelandGoogle Verified
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4.7Google
12
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Strengths
Final charge came in under the phone estimate on a…
Whole-home copper-to-PEX repipe with leak repairs completed by…
Owner Glenn took a follow-up scheduling call on a Sunday to…
Concerns
Only 12 total Google reviews — thin volume to verify consistency

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 Cleveland during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Bradley County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland 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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