Cedar Grove is a quiet suburban township on the western slope of the Watchung ridge, with capes, colonials and split-levels from the postwar building years plus newer townhouse developments. Houses that age are hitting the point where original furnaces, AC condensers and water heaters all need attention around the same time. We are based in Bergen County and make the run to Cedar Grove throughout the week.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the township of Cedar Grove in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP 07009. We offer same-day service, on-time arrival and upfront No Worries Pricing on every job, and we handle residential and commercial work.
What We See in Cedar Grove Homes & Buildings
- A lot of the housing is 1950s-70s capes, colonials and split-levels — split-levels in particular have awkward duct runs and uneven temperatures between levels.
- The higher, sloped parts of town mean basements and crawl spaces can take on water in heavy rain, so sump pumps and backup pumps matter here.
- Many homes still have the original single-zone system trying to heat and cool three half-levels, which zoning or a mini split can solve.
Popular Services in Cedar Grove, NJ
These are the services Cedar Grove customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Cedar Grove
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Cedar Grove homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Cedar Grove
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Cedar Grove homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Cedar Grove
Furnace, boiler and heat pump repair, maintenance and installation, including the steam and hot-water systems common in older Essex County homes. See all heating services.
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC in Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove's commercial side is modest — neighborhood retail, restaurants, medical and professional offices, and schools — rather than heavy industry. Our commercial division handles rooftop units, commercial boilers, walk-in coolers and commercial plumbing, with an electrical engineer on staff for the wiring. See all commercial services.
Cedar Grove Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
The upper level of our split-level is always hotter than the rest. Can that be fixed?
Usually yes. In split-levels the return air and duct sizing are often the problem, not the equipment. We measure airflow, look at the duct layout, and fix it with duct changes, zoning, or a mini split for the stubborn level.
Should we add a battery backup to our sump pump?
If your basement is finished or you have had water before, it is worth it. Storms that flood basements are also the storms that knock the power out, which is exactly when the pump needs to run.
How old does an AC system have to be before replacing beats repairing?
There is no fixed number. We look at the refrigerant type, the condition of the coil, and what the repair costs against the age of the unit, then give you both options in writing rather than pushing a replacement.
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