Hawthorne is a compact borough sitting just above Paterson on the far side of the Passaic River, with Route 208 running through the north end and a walkable main business district at its center. The housing is mostly older colonials, capes and two-families on modest lots, with hillier streets toward the Goffle Hill side of town. Homes of that vintage tend to have original supply piping and heating systems that have been repaired more often than they have been replaced.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the borough of Hawthorne in Passaic County, New Jersey. ZIP 07506. 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 Hawthorne Homes & Buildings
- A large share of the housing predates World War II, so galvanized supply lines, cast iron waste stacks and converted heating systems are all common finds.
- The higher streets on the west side of the borough have steep driveways and walk-out basements, which affects both condenser placement and how water moves around a foundation in heavy rain.
- Because Hawthorne sits right across the county line from Fair Lawn, it is one of the shortest runs our trucks make and we are in the borough most weeks.
Popular Services in Hawthorne, NJ
These are the services Hawthorne customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Hawthorne
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Hawthorne homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Hawthorne
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Hawthorne homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Hawthorne
Furnace, boiler and heat pump repair, maintenance and installation, including the steam and hot-water systems common in older Passaic County homes. See all heating services.
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC in Hawthorne
The borough's commercial base is a mix of main-street storefronts and restaurants, professional and medical offices, auto shops, and small industrial and warehouse buildings along the rail corridor. 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.
Hawthorne Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
How soon can you get to Hawthorne from your Fair Lawn shop?
Hawthorne is one of our closest towns, and we schedule service within 24 hours of booking. Calls that come in after hours reach a live person, not a machine, and get booked for the next available appointment.
We still heat with oil and want to switch to gas. Can you handle the whole conversion?
Yes, and it is a common project in Hawthorne's older houses. We size the new equipment to the actual heat loss of the house, run the gas piping and venting, and do our own wiring for the install rather than leaving you to line up a separate electrician. Removal and decommissioning of the old system is part of the plan we give you up front.
Can we add central air to a house with radiators and a finished attic?
Often yes, but the route for ducts is the deciding factor. Where there is no practical chase, a ductless system gives you room-by-room cooling without opening plaster, and we lay out both options with real costs before you choose.
Nearby Service Areas
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