The 8 top-rated water heater plumbers in Cleveland, OH
We checked 8 companies against Google reviews, years in business, and published warranties, then scored each one out of 100. Payment never changes a rank.
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Cleveland gets its water from Cleveland Water (City of Cleveland Division of Water), measured at 117 mg/L (moderately hard on the USGS scale). Replacing a water heater needs a permit from City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing (plumbing permits); some work also needs a Division of Water permit. Below are the 8 top-rated plumbers serving Cleveland on our method, built Oct 14, 2026.
Looking for the best water heater plumber in Cleveland? Here is how 8 companies score
Score out of 100. Google rating with review count.
| # | Company | Best for | Warranty | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gorjanc Home Services | Best overall | 4.9(439) | Terms on its site | 91.7 |
| 2 |  Stack Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | 4.9(2,493) | None found | 91.4 | |
| 3 |  WyattWorks | Strongest Google rating | 4.9(3,725) | None found | 88.4 |
| 4 |  Blind & Sons | Most reviewed | 4.7(5,778) | None found | 86.6 |
| 5 |  Len's Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.6(95) | None found | 71.1 | |
| 6 |  Unique Plumbing & Drain, Inc | 4.9(160) | None found | 70.1 | |
| 7 |  Ray Esser & Sons Plumbing & Heating | 4.8(345) | None found | 67.9 | |
| 8 |  Northeast Plumbing & Mechanical | 4.6(194) | None found | 65.1 |
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- #1
Best overall
Gorjanc Home Services
4.9 from 439 Google reviews · Based in Middleburg Heights
What stands out
- 4.9 Google rating from 439 reviews
- In business since 1963
- Lists warranty or guarantee terms on its website
Worth knowing
- Nothing flagged in the records we checked; still ask any plumber for a written quote
- License
- Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.26621, confirmed on the public lookup
- Founded
- 1963
- Insurance on file
- Ask for a certificate
- Warranty
- One-year guarantee on repair parts and repair labor; No Surprise Guarantee on quoted price
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Full score breakdown and sources
Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.9 from 439 reviews and 63 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.9 from 439 reviews (as of Oct 6, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 1963 Source
- License Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.26621, confirmed on the public lookup Source
- Insurance No public insurance record checked; ask for a certificate.
- Warranty One-year guarantee on repair parts and repair labor; No Surprise Guarantee on quoted price
- Coverage Data coverage: 75 of 75 measurable points
- gorjanc.com/
- google.com/maps/search/Gorjanc+Home+Services+18747+Sheldon+Rd+Middlebu
- elicense4.com.ohio.gov/Lookup/GenerateRoster.aspx
- bbb.org/us/oh/cleveland/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/gorjanc-h
- gorjanc.com/plumber/parma-ohio
Checked Oct 6, 2026.
- #2
Stack Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
4.9 from 2,493 Google reviews · Based in Avon
What stands out
- 4.9 Google rating from 2,493 reviews
- In business since 1976
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
- License
- Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.12634, confirmed on the public lookup
- Founded
- 1976
- Insurance on file
- Ask for a certificate
- Warranty
- None found in writing
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Full score breakdown and sources
Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.9 from 2,493 reviews and 50 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.9 from 2,493 reviews (as of Oct 6, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 1976 Source
- License Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.12634, confirmed on the public lookup Source
- Insurance No public insurance record checked; ask for a certificate.
- Coverage Data coverage: 75 of 75 measurable points
- stackheating.com/
- google.com/maps/search/Stack+Heating+Cooling+Plumbing+37520+Colorado+A
- elicense4.com.ohio.gov/Lookup/GenerateRoster.aspx
- bbb.org/us/oh/avon/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/stack-heating-
- stackheating.com/plumbing-services/strongsville-oh/
Checked Oct 6, 2026.
- #3
Strongest Google rating
WyattWorks
4.9 from 3,725 Google reviews · Based in Wickliffe
What stands out
- 4.9 Google rating from 3,725 reviews
- In business since 1979
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
- License
- Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.49106, confirmed on the public lookup
- Founded
- 1979
- Insurance on file
- Ask for a certificate
- Warranty
- None found in writing
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Full score breakdown and sources
Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.9 from 3,725 reviews and 47 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.9 from 3,725 reviews (as of Oct 6, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 1979 Source
- License Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.49106, confirmed on the public lookup Source
- Insurance No public insurance record checked; ask for a certificate.
- Coverage Data coverage: 75 of 75 measurable points
- wyattworks.com/cleveland/
- google.com/maps/search/WyattWorks+Plumbing+1372+Lloyd+Rd+Wickliffe+OH
- elicense4.com.ohio.gov/Lookup/GenerateRoster.aspx
- bbb.org/us/oh/wickliffe/profile/plumber/wyattworks-plumbing-0312-25553
- wyattworks.com/cleveland/about/service-areas/shaker-heights
Checked Oct 6, 2026.
- #4
Most reviewed
Blind & Sons
4.7 from 5,778 Google reviews · Based in Barberton
What stands out
- Most Google reviews on this list (5,778)
- In business since 1937
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
- 4.7 rating trails most companies on this list
- License
- Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor PL.45625, confirmed on the public lookup
- Founded
- 1937
- Insurance on file
- Ask for a certificate
- Warranty
- None found in writing
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Full score breakdown and sources
Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.7 from 5,778 reviews and 89 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.7 from 5,778 reviews (as of Oct 6, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 1937 Source
- License Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor PL.45625, confirmed on the public lookup Source
- Insurance No public insurance record checked; ask for a certificate.
- Coverage Data coverage: 75 of 75 measurable points
- blindandsons.com
- google.com/maps/search/Blind+%26+Sons+344+4th+St+NW+Barberton+OH
- elicense4.com.ohio.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx
- bbb.org/us/oh/barberton/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/blind-son
Checked Oct 6, 2026.
- #5
Len's Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6 from 95 Google reviews · Based in North Royalton
What stands out
- In business since 1974
Worth knowing
- Only 95 Google reviews
- No warranty terms found on its website
- License
- Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.19444, confirmed on the public lookup
- Founded
- 1974
- Insurance on file
- Ask for a certificate
- Warranty
- None found in writing
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Full score breakdown and sources
Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.6 from 95 reviews and 52 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.6 from 95 reviews (as of Oct 6, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 1974 Source
- License Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.19444, confirmed on the public lookup Source
- Insurance No public insurance record checked; ask for a certificate.
- Coverage Data coverage: 75 of 75 measurable points
- lensheating.com/
- google.com/maps/search/Len's+Heating+%26+Air+Conditioning+11266+Royalt
- elicense4.com.ohio.gov/Lookup/GenerateRoster.aspx
- bbb.org/us/oh/n-royalton/profile/heating-contractors/lens-heating-cool
Checked Oct 6, 2026.
- #6
Unique Plumbing & Drain, Inc
4.9 from 160 Google reviews · Based in Akron
What stands out
- 4.9 Google rating from 160 reviews
- Says it was founded in 2005
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
- License
- Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor PL.38121, confirmed on the public lookup
- Founded
- 2005 (company says)
- Insurance on file
- Ask for a certificate
- Warranty
- None found in writing
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Full score breakdown and sources
Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.9 from 160 reviews and a stated founding year of 2005.
- Google Google rating 4.9 from 160 reviews (as of Oct 6, 2026) Source
- Founded BBB profile lists the business as started in 2005. Credit capped at 20 years until a second source confirms it Source
- License Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor PL.38121, confirmed on the public lookup Source
- Insurance No public insurance record checked; ask for a certificate.
- Coverage Data coverage: 75 of 75 measurable points
- uniqueplbg1.com
- google.com/maps/search/Unique+Plumbing+%26+Drain+899+Moe+Dr+Akron+OH
- elicense4.com.ohio.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx
- bbb.org/us/oh/akron/profile/plumber/unique-plumbing-drain-inc-0272-163
Checked Oct 6, 2026.
- #7
Ray Esser & Sons Plumbing & Heating
4.8 from 345 Google reviews · Based in Elyria
What stands out
- 4.8 Google rating from 345 reviews
- Says it was founded in 1962
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
- 4.8 rating trails most companies on this list
- License
- Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.16806, confirmed on the public lookup
- Founded
- 1962 (company says)
- Insurance on file
- Ask for a certificate
- Warranty
- None found in writing
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Full score breakdown and sources
Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.8 from 345 reviews and a stated founding year of 1962.
- Google Google rating 4.8 from 345 reviews (as of Oct 6, 2026) Source
- Founded Company states it was founded in 1962. Credit capped at 20 years until a second source confirms it Source
- License Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.16806, confirmed on the public lookup Source
- Insurance No public insurance record checked; ask for a certificate.
- Coverage Data coverage: 75 of 75 measurable points
- esserplumbing.com/
- google.com/maps/search/Esser+Plumbing+830+Walnut+St+Elyria+OH
- elicense4.com.ohio.gov/Lookup/GenerateRoster.aspx
Checked Oct 6, 2026.
- #8
Northeast Plumbing & Mechanical
4.6 from 194 Google reviews · Based in Lakewood
What stands out
- 4.6 Google rating from 194 reviews
Worth knowing
- No warranty terms found on its website
- 4.6 rating trails most companies on this list
- License
- Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.50173, confirmed on the public lookup
- Founded
- 2009
- Insurance on file
- Ask for a certificate
- Warranty
- None found in writing
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Full score breakdown and sources
Strongest factors: a Google rating of 4.6 from 194 reviews and 17 years in business.
- Google Google rating 4.6 from 194 reviews (as of Oct 6, 2026) Source
- Founded Operating since 2009 Source
- License Ohio OCILB Plumbing Contractor (state roster; Ohio residential plumbing licensing is otherwise local) PL.50173, confirmed on the public lookup Source
- Insurance No public insurance record checked; ask for a certificate.
- Coverage Data coverage: 75 of 75 measurable points
- neplumbing.net/
- google.com/maps/search/Northeast+Plumbing+%26+Mechanical+13300+Madison
- elicense4.com.ohio.gov/Lookup/GenerateRoster.aspx
- bbb.org/us/oh/lakewood/profile/plumber/northeast-plumbing-mechanical-l
Checked Oct 6, 2026.
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How the score works
Points per factor, out of the 75 we can measure in Cleveland, scaled to 100.
- 30Rating
- 15Reviews
- 20Years
- 6Services
- 4Warranty
The full method
Google rating is blended toward 4.3 stars with 25 imaginary reviews (30 points), then Google review count (15), years in business (20), the water heater services it lists (6) and a published written warranty (4). A company with no Google listing gets 0 for both Google factors. A company is listed only if at least 90% of those points come from records we checked, it scores at least 60, and any plumbing license its state requires is confirmed on the public lookup. A factor we could not check after two tries is estimated at the 25th percentile for Cleveland and marked as an estimate. BBB grades are not used. Google ratings were collected from Google search results on the date shown and will be re-checked.
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Before you hire in Cleveland
From city, county and utility sources, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Water utilityCleveland Water (City of Cleveland Division of Water)Source
- Water hardness117 mg/L (moderately hard on the USGS scale), 2025 water quality reportSource
- Water heater permitRequired. Who may pull it: Plumbing contractor licensed by the State, with master plumber bond, registered with the City; do-it-yourselfers do not have to be registered. Issued by City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing (plumbing permits); some work also needs a Division of Water permitSource
Cleveland guides
Read before you hire
- How much does it cost to replace a water heater in 2026?
- How long does a water heater last? Lifespan by type
- Why is my water heater popping or rumbling?
- What does an anode rod do, and when should it be replaced?
- How much does a tankless water heater cost installed?
- Is there still a federal tax credit for heat pump water heaters?
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