Sewer Repair
Cracked or sagging sewer lines, roots and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Water Heater Repair in Mokena, IL
Lukewarm showers, a puddle under the tank or a pilot that keeps going out. We find what failed, tell you honestly whether it's worth fixing and give you a flat price before we start. From our office on Jodi Road. Open 24/7.
Signs Your Mokena Water Heater Needs Repair
Most repair calls start with one of these:
No Hot Water at All
A pilot, igniter, gas valve or element that stopped working.
Hot Water Runs Out Fast
A failing burner or element, a broken dip tube or sediment taking up space in the tank.
A Leak at the Base
A drain valve or relief valve leak can be fixed. A leaking tank can't.
Popping or Rumbling
Sediment on the bottom of the tank.
Water Heater Problems in Mokena Homes
Many Mokena homes are on their second or third water heater by now, and some still have the first one.
Original Heaters Past Their Life
A tank installed when the house was built in the late 1990s or 2000s is well past the usual 8 to 12 years.
Power-Vent Units
Many newer homes have power-vent heaters that vent through the wall. When the fan or pressure switch fails, the heater won't fire.
Finished Basements Around the Heater
When the utility room is boxed in, a leak can soak carpet and drywall before anyone sees it.
Homes on Private Wells
Some homes in and around Mokena are on private wells. Well water can carry more sediment and minerals into the tank.
Residential Water Heater Service
We service every kind of residential water heater in Mokena: gas and electric tanks, power-vent and high-efficiency models and tankless units. We diagnose first and recommend second.
When you call, read us the label on the tank. The fuel type, the size and the manufacture date tell us a lot before we arrive. If it's time to replace it, see water heater installation.
Water Heater Maintenance and Flushing
A yearly flush clears the sediment at the bottom of the tank, keeps the heater efficient and helps it last. On the same visit we test the relief valve, check the anode rod and look over the burner or elements and the venting.
Tankless heaters get descaled on a schedule. If your heater has never had any maintenance, start here.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
A diagnosis, not a sales pitch.
1. Find the Failure
We test the parts before we talk about cost.
2. Repair vs. Replace, Explained
Both options side by side when the heater is near the end.
3. A Price You Approve
And a clean utility room when we leave.
Customer Stories
Water Heater Repair Reviews
4.8 stars from 176 Google reviews for our Mokena office.
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"Lou was super helpful in fixing our water heater and gave very informed suggestions. Thank you Lou for your quick work!"
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"Shayne was outstanding with knowledge and installation of a new Water Heater valve and did so quickly and efficiently"
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"Christian was super efficient and friendly! He did some water heater maintenance for us. Def recommend!"
Got Questions?
Water Heater Questions From Mokena Homeowners
Under about 8 years, usually. Over 12, usually not.
If it's under about 8 years old and a part failed, a repair usually makes sense. Past 12 years, or if the tank itself leaks, replacing it is the better value.
Often the fan, the pressure switch or a blocked vent.
Usually a failing vent fan, a bad pressure switch or a vent pipe blocked by snow, ice or a nest. We test each one.
Usually about 8 to 12 years.
Tank heaters usually last somewhere around 8 to 12 years. Yearly flushing helps them reach the longer end.
Yes, flushing and safety checks.
Yes. We flush the tank, test the relief valve and check the anode rod and venting. Tankless units get descaled.
It depends on the part and the heater. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what failed and the type of heater. We diagnose it and you approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Mokena
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Drain Cleaning
Slow or backed-up drains and main lines, rodded clear and checked on camera.
Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair, replacement and battery backups for the pumps that keep your basement dry and drain a basement bathroom.
Leak Repair
Hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings, leaking water lines and outdoor spigots.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
No Hot Water? Let's Get It Back.
Our Mokena office is at 19027 S Jodi Rd Unit H-1B, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Frankfort, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Frankfort Square, Lockport and more.
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