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Heating System Installation and Replacement in North Jersey

Replacing a heating system is one of the biggest decisions a homeowner makes about the house, and it is usually made under pressure, with the old unit failing in the middle of winter. Master's Plumbing installs gas furnaces, hot-water boilers, steam boilers, combi boilers and heat pumps across Union, Essex, Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Morris counties, and we take the time to size and specify the system properly even when the schedule is tight.
Newly installed furnace and water heater in a North Jersey basement

You get a straight explanation of your options, a written by-the-job price that includes the permits and the inspection, and an installation crew that treats the house like it is theirs. Financing options are available; ask us for current terms.

Signs it is time to replace rather than repair

  • The furnace or boiler is old and the repair quotes keep getting bigger
  • A cracked heat exchanger, a leaking boiler section or a failed compressor
  • Gas bills that climb every year while the house feels no warmer
  • Uneven heat, short cycling and noise that tune-ups no longer fix
  • Parts for the unit are hard to find or no longer made
  • You are finishing the basement, adding on or converting from oil and want the new system done right
  • You want central air added and the furnace or air handler needs to be replaced to support it

Heating installation services we provide

  • Gas furnace replacement

    Standard and high-efficiency condensing furnaces, matched to your ductwork, with new venting, gas piping, a condensate drain and a properly wired thermostat.

  • Hot-water boiler replacement

    Cast iron or high-efficiency condensing boilers for baseboard and radiator systems, piped with the right circulators, zone controls, expansion tank and air separation so the system runs quietly.

  • Steam boiler replacement

    Sized by the connected radiation and piped exactly to the manufacturer's diagram, with new main vents and a properly set low-water cutoff.

  • Combi and indirect water heater setups

    Heat and domestic hot water from one boiler, either a combi unit or a boiler with an indirect tank, depending on how much hot water your household uses at once.

  • Heat pump installation

    Ducted and ductless heat pumps for homes that want heating and cooling from one system, including cold-climate models designed for New Jersey winters.

  • Oil-to-gas conversions

    New gas boiler or furnace, gas piping from the meter, chimney or PVC venting, and coordination with the tank removal.

  • Permits, inspection and paperwork

    We pull the plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits, schedule the township inspection and handle any utility or rebate paperwork the equipment qualifies for.

What installation day looks like

  1. 1

    Home visit and load calculation

    We measure the house and account for insulation, windows, air leakage and how you live in it, a Manual J calculation in plain terms, so the new system is sized to the house and not copied from the old label.

  2. 2

    Options and a written price

    You see the choices, standard versus high-efficiency, boiler versus heat pump, combi versus indirect, with a firm by-the-job price for each. Financing options are available; ask us for current terms.

  3. 3

    Installation

    Most furnace and boiler replacements are completed in a single day. We protect floors, remove the old equipment, set the new unit, pipe and vent it, wire the controls and start it up while you watch.

  4. 4

    Startup, walkthrough and inspection

    We test the full system, set the thermostat, show you the filter, shutoffs and what to watch for, and schedule the township inspection.

Fuel type and venting

Most of North Jersey has natural gas at the street, and gas remains the most economical fuel for a boiler or furnace here. If you are still on oil, a conversion means new gas service from the utility, a new appliance and often a chimney liner, and it pays off in fuel cost and maintenance. If gas is not available on your street, a cold-climate heat pump is worth a serious look.

Venting is decided by the equipment. Conventional furnaces and boilers use a metal flue into a lined chimney. Condensing equipment vents through PVC to an outside wall. When we replace one appliance on a shared chimney, we check what is left on it, usually the water heater, and reline or re-vent as needed so nothing backdrafts.

Why Master’s Plumbing

Why choose Master's Plumbing for a new heating system

  • Sized to your house, not the old equipment
  • Furnaces, boilers, steam, combi and heat pumps from one licensed contractor
  • Plumbers who pipe and vent the equipment correctly, which is where most installs go wrong
  • Permits and township inspection included in the price
  • Financing options available; ask us for current terms
  • Lifetime parts warranty available on select high-efficiency systems

Heating Installation across North Jersey

Master’s Plumbing is based in Roselle and provides heating installation & replacement throughout Union County, Essex County, Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County. Not sure if we cover your town? Call and ask, or check the full service area.

Financing available

A new water heater, boiler, furnace or AC should not wait on the budget.

Financing options are available for system replacements and larger repairs. Ask us for current terms when you request an estimate. No pressure, no surprises.

  • Options for replacements & big repairs
  • Upfront pricing, always
  • Licensed installation

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FAQ

Heating Installation & Replacement questions, answered

What does AFUE mean?
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: the share of the gas you buy that becomes heat in the house over a season. A standard furnace or boiler sends a noticeable portion of that energy up the flue. A condensing unit captures much of it. Higher AFUE means lower gas bills for the same warmth, though the installed cost is higher and the venting is different.
How do you decide what size system I need?
With a heat-loss calculation, known in the trade as Manual J. It accounts for the square footage, ceiling height, insulation, windows, doors, orientation and air leakage of your house. The result is how much heat the house loses on the coldest design day, and the equipment is sized to match. Oversizing is the most common installation mistake we see.
Should I switch from a boiler to a furnace, or to a heat pump?
If you have baseboard or radiators and no ducts, a new boiler is almost always the right answer. Adding ductwork to a house that never had it is disruptive and expensive. Heat pumps, ducted or ductless, are worth considering if you also want cooling or are moving away from oil. We will walk you through the trade-offs for your house.
Do I need a permit to replace a furnace or boiler?
Yes. New Jersey requires permits and inspection for heating equipment replacement, including the gas and venting work. We pull them and schedule the inspection as part of the job. A contractor who skips permits is leaving you with the liability.
How long does an installation take?
A straightforward furnace or boiler swap is usually done in one day. Conversions, combi installations with new domestic water piping, and jobs that need chimney lining or new ductwork can run two or more days. We tell you the schedule before you sign.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available for new heating systems; ask us for current terms when you request a quote.

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