
Water heater repair checklist when you have no hot water
No hot water from your tank-style heater? Follow this safe, step-by-step checklist for gas and electric units and know when to call a professional plumber.





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1762 S Dixie Hwy #1, Crete, IL 60417
Reid & Pederson Drainage is a sewer and drain cleaning specialist serving Chicago, IL, and the surrounding South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana. With over 40 years of experience, they offer services including drain cleaning, sewer line repair, and trenchless sewer repair. The company is known for using the latest technology and providing 24/7 emergency service. Founded in 1984, they also operate Trenchless Innovations, a leader in trenchless pipe repair solutions that minimize disruption during sewer repairs.

270 Eisenhower Ln N #6, Lombard, IL 60148
Keeley's Plumbing is a locally owned plumbing company serving Chicago, IL, and nearby areas including DuPage County. They provide a range of plumbing services for residential and commercial clients, including drain cleaning, sewer camera inspections, sewer line repair and replacement, repiping, water heater repair, sump pump repair, gas line installation, and hydro jetting. Keeley's Plumbing uses sewer camera inspections to accurately diagnose issues before recommending repairs. The company offers 24/7 emergency plumbing services and focuses on serving a limited area to maintain local code knowledge and reduce travel times.

785 Oakwood Rd Suite E101, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Excellent Plumbing is a family-owned plumbing company serving Chicago, IL, and the northern Chicagoland suburbs since 2006. They offer a wide range of plumbing services, including drain cleaning, sewer line repair, water heater installation and repair, leak detection, and water softener installation. Their team is equipped to handle specialized plumbing tasks such as high-pressure hydro jetting and comprehensive boiler and radiator services. With over 17 years of experience, Excellent Plumbing provides 24/7 emergency service and same-day appointments to address urgent plumbing needs promptly.

No hot water from your tank-style heater? Follow this safe, step-by-step checklist for gas and electric units and know when to call a professional plumber.

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