Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling repairs, replaces and installs gas and electric water heaters for homes throughout North Jersey. Whether your tank is leaking, running cold, or simply past its useful life, we find the real cause before we quote a fix.
We are family owned and operated, licensed and insured in New Jersey (NJ Plumbing Lic. #1221100), with 56 years of industry experience behind every call. You get straightforward upfront No Worries Pricing and same-day service when you schedule with us.
No Hot Water? Here's What's Usually Going On
A cold shower is usually the first sign, but it is rarely the whole story. On gas water heaters the pilot or igniter, thermocouple, gas control valve or venting is often to blame. On electric units it is normally a failed heating element, a tripped high-limit switch or a bad thermostat.
Age matters too. Plenty of North Jersey homes are running tanks well past a decade old, and years of sediment buildup take a toll on the burner and the bottom of the tank. When a tank starts weeping at a seam, that is corrosion, and no repair will fix it. We will tell you plainly which situation you are in.
What Our Water Heater Service Includes
For repairs, we confirm the fuel source, check gas pressure or electrical supply, and test the controls, thermostat, element or burner assembly. We also inspect the temperature and pressure relief valve, the expansion tank, the flue and draft on gas units, and the shutoff and connections around the heater.
For replacements, we size the new heater to your household's real hot water demand rather than just matching the old sticker. We handle the drain-down and removal of the old tank, new water and gas connections, proper venting, a code-compliant relief valve discharge line, an expansion tank if required, and full startup and testing. The old equipment leaves with us.
Signs You May Need Water Heater Repair or Replacement
- No hot water or hot water that runs out fast
- Water is rusty, brown or smells metallic
- Rumbling, popping or banging from the tank
- Water pooling around the base of the heater
- Pilot light or burner will not stay lit
- Relief valve drips or discharges repeatedly
- Tank is more than 10 to 12 years old
- Hot water temperature swings shower to shower
Noticing any of these? Call (201) 245-7772 or request service online. Same-day appointments across North Jersey.
Our Water Heater Service Process
Schedule and confirm
Call 201-245-7772 or book online. Our phones are answered live around the clock, and after-hours calls are booked for the next available appointment.
Diagnose on site
A licensed plumber tests the unit, checks fuel and water supply, and inspects venting and safety controls. We explain what failed and why.
Price before we work
You get clear upfront pricing on the repair and, where it makes sense, on replacement. You decide with the numbers in front of you.
Repair or install
We complete the repair or install the new heater with proper venting, connections and code-required safety devices, then haul the old unit away.
Test and walk through
We verify temperature, draft and pressure, then show you the shutoffs, the thermostat setting and basic maintenance.
Water Heater Options We Offer
Gas tank water heaters
The most common setup in North Jersey homes. Fast recovery and lower operating cost where natural gas already serves the house.
Electric tank water heaters
A good fit where there is no gas line or no safe venting path. Simple, quiet and easy to service.
High-recovery and larger capacity tanks
For households that run out of hot water with back-to-back showers, laundry and a dishwasher on the same morning.
Tankless conversion
If you want endless hot water and a smaller footprint, we can quote a tankless system alongside a standard tank so you can compare.
Repair-first service
When the tank is sound and only a control, element or valve has failed, we repair it rather than sell you a new heater.
Expansion tanks and safety upgrades
We add or replace thermal expansion tanks, relief valves and discharge piping so the system is safe and code-compliant.
Why Choose Heights for Water Heaters
- Family Owned & Operated: A family business means more personalized service than you get from big chain providers.
- 56 Years of Industry Experience: Over 56 years of combined industry experience across plumbing, heating and cooling.
- Licensed & Insured: NJ HVAC Lic. #197400 and NJ Plumbing Lic. #1221100. Fully insured for residential and commercial work.
- Engineers On Staff: Our own mechanical and electrical engineers design systems and handle wiring, so you don’t need a second contractor.
- Same-Day Service: Schedule with us and we’ll provide service within 24 hours, arriving on time as scheduled.
- No Worries Pricing: Straightforward pricing with no surprise fees or up-charges. You know what you’re paying before we start.
Water Heaters Across Bergen, Essex & North Jersey
We provide water heaters from our offices in Fair Lawn and Hillsdale to every municipality in Bergen County and Essex County, including:
We also serve Sussex County, Passaic County, Warren County, Morris County, Hudson County, Union County, Hunterdon County, Somerset County, Middlesex County, Mercer County.
Water Heaters FAQs
How long does a water heater last?
Most conventional tank water heaters last somewhere in the 8 to 12 year range, depending on water quality, maintenance and how hard the unit works. Once a tank is leaking from the body, replacement is the only real fix.
Can you replace a water heater the same day?
Often, yes. We offer same-day service, meaning service within 24 hours of scheduling, and we stock common residential sizes. Call 201-245-7772 and we will tell you honestly what we can do today.
Is it worth repairing an older water heater?
It depends on the failure and the age. A thermocouple, element or thermostat on an eight-year-old unit is usually worth fixing. A failed tank, or repeated repairs on a heater past a decade, usually is not.
Do you handle the gas and electrical connections too?
Yes. We are a licensed plumbing and HVAC contractor with a mechanical engineer and an electrical engineer on staff, and we handle our own wiring and gas connections on installs.
What size water heater do I need?
It depends on the number of bathrooms, your fixtures and how your household uses hot water. We size based on actual demand rather than simply replacing like for like.