What to do next
Water Heater Not Working
No hot water can be a tripped breaker, a failed element, a gas-control issue, or a tank at end of life. Replacement is often permitted work. This page does not tell you to replace a unit.
Gas odor is a leak emergency — leave and call the gas utility's emergency number, not a directory listing. Scalding and tank leaks are also hazards.
What usually happens next
- Check the breaker or the gas supply if you know how to do that safely.
- Look for water at the base of the tank.
- Call a licensed plumber and say whether the unit is electric or gas.
When professional help is the next step: Call if there is no hot water after basic breaker/pilot checks, if the tank is leaking, or if you smell gas (after leaving, via the utility).
Related guides
Directory listings that may be relevant
These businesses are classified as plumbers from source evidence. Classification is not a dispatch, an endorsement, or a diagnosis.
Limits of this page
Can this page tell me what is wrong?
No. It explains common next steps and points at directory listings. It does not diagnose equipment, buildings, or medical conditions.
Should I pick the first listing?
No. Verify license, ask for a written scope, and compare more than one quote when the situation is not an immediate safety emergency.