We service all major brands, including Rheem, Bradford White, A.O. Smith and Navien, and we tell you honestly whether a repair is worth the money or whether the unit has reached the end of its life. Every job is priced by the job before we start, and we pull the permit and schedule the inspection so you do not have to.
Signs your water heater needs attention
- No hot water, or water that runs warm for a minute and then goes cold
- Rusty, brown or cloudy hot water at the taps but clear cold water
- Water pooling under the tank or dripping from the bottom seam
- Popping, rumbling or crackling from the tank while it heats
- A pilot light that keeps going out on a gas unit
- Hot water that runs out much faster than it used to
- The relief valve dripping or discharging onto the floor
- Soot, moisture or a scorched smell around the burner or flue
Water heater services we provide
Tank water heater repair
Thermocouples, gas control valves, igniters, heating elements, thermostats, dip tubes, anode rods and temperature and pressure relief valves. Most common repairs are done on the first visit from van stock.
Same-day replacement
When the tank itself is leaking, there is no repair. We carry common 40 and 50 gallon gas and electric models and can typically swap the unit the same day you call.
Tankless water heaters
Installation, annual descaling and repair of gas tankless units. We size the gas line, venting and water connections correctly so the unit delivers the flow it is rated for.
Gas and electric
Gas units vented through a chimney or power vent, and electric units where gas is not available. We check draft and combustion air on every gas install.
Sizing for your household
A family that runs two showers and a dishwasher at 7 a.m. needs a different unit than a couple in a condo. We size by fixtures and habits, not by what is on sale.
Expansion tanks and code items
Many North Jersey towns require a thermal expansion tank on replacement, especially where the service has a pressure-reducing valve or check valve. We include it, along with a drain pan and proper shutoff, where code calls for it.
Permits and inspections
A water heater replacement in New Jersey requires a plumbing permit, and gas units require a gas inspection. We file the paperwork and meet the inspector.
How a water heater call works
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Call and describe the problem
If the tank is leaking, we will tell you how to close the cold-water valve on top and, for gas units, how to turn the control to off while you wait.
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Diagnosis and a straight answer
We check the burner or elements, controls, venting and the tank itself, then tell you whether to repair or replace and what each option costs.
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Repair or install, priced up front
Approve the price and we get to work. A standard replacement, including haul-away of the old tank, is usually finished in a few hours.
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Test, inspect and walk-through
We fill and purge the tank, check for gas and water leaks, set the temperature, and show you the shutoffs. The town inspection is scheduled by us.
Tankless water heaters for North Jersey homes
Tankless units make sense in a lot of the homes we work in. Two-family houses where the second floor always seems to run cold, capes with a basement that has been finished and lost its utility space, and families with teenagers who shower in a row all benefit from endless hot water.
Two things decide whether an install goes smoothly. The first is gas supply: a tankless unit fires at a much higher rate than a tank, and the existing gas line to the old heater is often too small. The second is winter incoming water temperature, which drops sharply in North Jersey and reduces the flow a unit can deliver. We account for both before quoting.
- Condensing units vent in PVC and can go on an exterior wall, freeing up the chimney
- Annual descaling keeps the heat exchanger clear; we install isolation valves to make it a quick service
- Recirculation options for homes where the far bathroom waits a long time for hot water
Why Master’s Plumbing
Why homeowners choose Master's Plumbing for water heaters
- Same-day replacement on most standard tank units
- All major brands repaired: Rheem, Bradford White, A.O. Smith, Navien and more
- Licensed NJ Master Plumber #XXXXXXXX4200, insured and bonded
- Upfront by-the-job pricing, never hourly
- Permits, inspections and old-tank disposal handled
- 24/7 emergency line for leaking tanks and no-hot-water calls
Water Heaters across North Jersey
Master’s Plumbing is based in Roselle and provides water heater repair & installation 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.
