Water Heater Services
Repair, replacement and maintenance for your home.
Commercial Water Heater Service
Commercial Water Heater Repair & Installation in Chicagoland and Columbus, OH
When a home loses hot water, it's a cold shower. When a restaurant or an apartment building loses it, the doors can close. We repair, replace and maintain commercial water heaters, and we give you a flat price before any work starts.
Businesses We Work With
Every business uses hot water differently. That changes the size, the type and how often the system needs service.
| Business | What It Needs From Its Water Heater |
|---|---|
| Salons, barbershops and gyms | Hot water at every station or shower, all day, without long recovery times between customers. |
| Apartment and condo buildings | A shared system that keeps up with every unit's morning showers at once. |
| Offices and retail stores | Smaller systems that still need to work every day, with no surprises before opening. |
Don't see your business? We can still help! If you're out of hot water, call us now.
Restaurants
Restaurant Water Heaters
In a restaurant, hot water isn't a comfort. It's part of passing inspection. Health codes require hot water at every handwashing sink, and your dishwasher needs it to get dishes clean. If the water heater quits mid-shift, you can't keep serving.
Call us if you notice
- Water that isn't as hot as it should be
- Popping or banging sounds from the unit
- A water bill that keeps climbing with no change in how you use water
- Hot water running out during your busiest service
We repair, replace and install restaurant water heaters, and we size new ones for your busiest night, not an average one.
Commercial Water Heater Repair
Commercial units run harder and longer than home units, so they wear out in their own ways. Here's what we see most often, and how we fix it.
| What You Notice | What's Usually Wrong | How We Fix It |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water runs out during your busiest hours | The unit is too small for how much you use now, or sediment is filling the tank | Flush the tank, or size a larger or second unit |
| Hot water takes a long time to reach far sinks | A failed recirculation pump, the pump that keeps hot water moving through the pipes | Replace or repair the pump |
| Water is too hot or not hot enough | A bad thermostat, a faulty control or a mixing valve that's failing | Replace the failed control or valve |
| The unit won't light or keeps shutting off | A failed igniter or flame sensor, or a venting problem | Replace the part and check the venting |
| Water around the base of the unit | A leaking valve or fitting, or a tank that's rusted through | Fix the valve or fitting. A leaking tank means replacement |
If you smell gas near the unit, get everyone out of the building and call your gas company first. Then call us.
Commercial Water Heater Replacement and Installation
Sized for Your Busiest Hour
A commercial unit isn't sized by gallons alone. What matters is how much hot water you use in your busiest hour and how fast the unit can heat more. We look at your fixtures, your equipment and your peak hours before we recommend a size.
Tank, Tankless or Both
Some businesses do best with one large tank. Others do better with several tankless units working together. We explain why we'd pick one setup over another for your building.
Planned Around Your Hours
We talk through timing with you before the work starts, so the swap causes as little downtime as possible.
Commercial Water Heater Maintenance
A busy commercial unit heats far more water than a home unit, so sediment builds up much faster. Flushing it, testing the relief valve and checking the burner or elements at least every six months keeps it running and catches problems before they turn into a shutdown. High-use systems, like restaurant kitchens, may need it more often. We'll recommend a schedule based on how hard your system works.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
1. We Find the Real Problem
We test the whole system, not just the tank, and show you what failed and why.
2. You Get a Flat Price Before We Start
Your technician will explain your options and provide a flat rate before any money changes hands. If a repair will do the job, that's what we recommend.
3. We Stand Behind the Work
We stand behind every job we perform. We don't leave until the hot water is running.
Customer Stories
Commercial Water Heater Reviews
★★★★★
“Alec and Nestor came to my condo building to check our sewer line and flush our shared water heater [...] they were punctual, listened well and answered all questions, and were nice guys.”
★★★★★
“Hubert Kuziora & Lawrence Wagner were fantastic! We have a small commercial office with unfortunate plumbing issues and these guys didn't hesitate to save the day for us on very short notice. Very kind, communicative and patient. 10/10 would recommend. [...]”
★★★★★
“Very professional, clear, organized, and upfront about everything.”
Got Questions?
Commercial Water Heater FAQs
A commercial unit has a bigger burner or larger elements, so it heats water much faster.
A commercial unit has a bigger burner or larger elements, so it heats water much faster. It's built to run all day, and larger units have stricter code and safety requirements. A home unit in a busy business will wear out fast and still run out of hot water.
Usually less than a home unit, because it works harder.
Usually less than a home unit, because it works harder. Heavy daily use and hard water shorten its life, while regular flushing and a properly sized unit stretch it. Your technician can check yours and tell you how much life it likely has left.
At least every six months for most businesses.
At least every six months for most businesses. High-use systems, like restaurant kitchens or large apartment buildings, may need it more often.
In most cases, we can plan the work so the hot water is off for as little time as possible.
In most cases, we can plan the work so the hot water is off for as little time as possible. Your technician walks you through the timing before work starts, so you can plan around it.
Yes. We repair, replace and install commercial tankless units as well as tank units.
Yes. We repair, replace and install commercial tankless units as well as tank units.
The size and type of the system, which part failed, how hard the unit is to reach and whether the new install needs gas, venting or electrical updates.
The size and type of the system, which part failed, how hard the unit is to reach and whether the new install needs gas, venting or electrical updates. You get a flat price before any work starts.
What We Handle
Other Water Heater Services
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Tankless Water Heaters
Installation, repair and descaling for units that heat water only when you need it.
Gas Lines
Gas line repair and upgrades, including lines sized for larger water heaters.
Emergency Service
For a leaking tank or a cold shower that can't wait until tomorrow.
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Ready to Keep the Hot Water Running?
We've been working on water heaters since 1993, and we know what it costs a business to go without hot water. Call us, and we'll find the problem and give you a price before we start.
24/7 Emergency ServiceNights, weekends and holidays.
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