No Hot Water in Gainesville, VA
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Prince William County15 plumbers available
Best No Hot Water Pros in Gainesville
#1Conditional Hire
Hicks Plumbing Services
4.8No Hot Water: 94/100
“worked late after dark and came back again multiple times to ensure things were handled properly”
#2Strong Hire
John R Plumbing LLC – Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater & Drain Service
4.9No Hot Water: 91/100
“His dedication, honesty, and attention to detail truly set him apart”
#3Conditional Hire
Michael & Son Services
4.9No Hot Water: 91/100
“impeccable service with the utmost professionalism. He's a great and reliable plumber”
All No Hot Water Pros in Gainesville
Hicks Plumbing Services
4.8·348 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Reviewer specifically noted Hicks was the only firm to send a…
Easter Sunday and holiday dispatch documented with on-call…
15-year repeat customer relationships cited;
Tony declined to charge a customer for a 15-minute educational…
Concerns
One reviewer noted prices ran 'a bit higher than expected' though…
John R Plumbing LLC – Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater & Drain Service
4.9·197 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Multiple reviewers describe John responding within an hour to…
Tankless water heater conversions mentioned by 3+ reviewers with…
Repeat customers — 4+ reviewers mention using him 'multiple…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Michael & Son Services
4.9·1.7k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day or near-immediate dispatch on emergencies (deep-freeze…
Techs walk customers through options and findings before working
Handles cross-trade jobs (plumbing + HVAC + electrical) under one…
Concerns
First tech occasionally can't resolve issue, requiring a second…
ASAP Plumbing LLC
5·12 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
One reviewer credits them with stopping a 'nightmare water damage…
Whole-house bathroom plumbing replacements praised by repeat…
Water heater replacement reviewer specifically called out clean…
Concerns
Only 12 Google reviews total
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
5·239 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with care5.0Google
Strengths
Single tech (Jaime Moreno) named in 20+ of the most recent…
On-time arrivals with 40-minute heads-up calls reported
Water heater, repipe specialties scored 89 and 88 respectively
Concerns
Severe cross-platform discrepancy: Google 5.0 vs Yelp 2.6…
Quality apparently hinges on one named tech (Jaime)
Yelp rating sits at 2.6 (14 reviews) versus Google 5.0 (239)
Multiple reviewers explicitly note 'prices kind of high' even…
My Plumbing Heroes
5·179 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Returned at no charge to fix a hose bib leak caused by a factory…
Documented next-morning 7am water heater replacement after…
Sunday emergency dispatch with technician working through a torn…
Concerns
Scheduling can be difficult since Jonathan runs the operation…
Sirone Plumbing Services
4.9·107 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Resolved a month-long sewage smell by locating an incorrectly…
Replaced water heater coils next day in a tight maneuver and…
Quote outlined clearly with 'no upselling, no surprises' on a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mint Plumbing LLC
4.9·71 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Diagnosed and fixed a Navien combi boiler that 5 prior plumbers…
Showed up immediately on two separate emergency calls
Warranties work for a year and returned to fix a small water…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
2020 Drain Clean & Plumbing
4.9·377 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Re-piped an entire house at 'an incredible price' after stopping…
Le cleared a bath sink clog two previous plumbers couldn't, then…
Tankless water heater diagnosed and replaced quickly at a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
4.9·3.0k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Repipe specialty score (90) and main sewer line replacement work…
Repeat customers mention specific techs by name (Kyle Roth,…
BBB A+ accredited, 12 years in business
Concerns
Emergency specialty score (27) is unusually low
Same-day cancellations on confirmed appointments cited in 1+…
One Yelp review reports a same-day cancellation at 12:48 PM after…
A reviewer alleges Cardinal deletes negative reviews
Crown Plumber
4.9·93 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Reviewer states they 'don't try to nickel and dime you' and the…
Answered the phone on a Saturday and dispatched same-day for a…
Edmund arrived within 2 hours to install a customer-supplied…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·154 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day and after-hours dispatch confirmed: arrived within 2…
Technician Nick is repeatedly named for transparent pricing and…
Multi-discipline expertise: technician discussed electrical loads…
Concerns
Sewer-line pricing dispute: $842 quote with 6-month warranty…
Main sewer line cleaning quoted at $842
PlumberBee
5·97 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Faucet and fixture work cited in 21 of 99 reviews
Multi-task visits — one reviewer had faucet, garbage disposal,…
Heat-pump water heater install followed up by call-back two…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
OTECH Plumbing & HVAC
5·13 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Weekend/after-hours dispatch documented
Property-manager retention
Diagnostic correction documented
Concerns
themeCounts.poor_workmanship=2 and slow_response=4 of 69 reviews
Clover Contracting: Plumbing, HVAC & Air Purification
4.9·155 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Free no-hassle water heater quotes by phone using photos
Strong office responsiveness
Concerns
Upfront $379 pre-payment for a part replacement that did not fix…
Multiple Yelp reviews in the sample appear to be for an unrelated…
Cleanup can be inconsistent
$478 charged upfront on an HVAC pressure-switch repair that…
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 Gainesville during cold months, no hot water is more urgent — frozen pipe risk increases. Most water heater pros in Prince William County offer same-day repair.
How much does it cost to fix no hot water in Gainesville?
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 Gainesville 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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