Tank repairs
Faulty thermostats, elements and relief valves, and fittings that weep, are replaced individually, which works while the tank itself is sound.
Water Heater Repair and Installation in Hoboken
Water heater repair and installation covers tank and tankless units, from a failed heating element to a full replacement. Whether your heater is leaking, running short of hot water or simply worn out, a plumber can repair it or fit a new one.
Call to talk through your heater and your household’s hot water needs, and get a free estimate for a repair or a replacement.
What we do with water heaters
A new tank of the same size
A new tank of the same capacity takes the failed one’s spot, and its water, gas or electric lines are connected again.
Moving to tankless
Going tankless means a unit that heats water on demand rather than storing it, and the switch can involve new venting or a larger gas or electric supply that the plumber assesses first.
Tankless servicing
Tankless units already installed can be flushed, descaled and repaired, with the flow and temperature checked once the work is done.
Replacing a heater with one of the same capacity
A permit is still needed for a like-capacity water heater replacement, and the application follows within five business days. The state code calls it minor work, so work can begin once the construction office has been given notice.
In Hoboken, the Construction Code Office books inspections by phone at least 24 hours ahead, one for each subcode on a permit.
Sizing a new heater
Tank size is set by the busiest hour of hot water use, not the average day, which is why both the head count and the appliances that run together count.
The water heater size calculator converts household size and simultaneous uses into a tank size. Tankless sizing also depends on the cold: Hoboken’s 27°F January low is in the middle inlet-water band, and the tankless flow calculator therefore uses 52°F incoming water and a 68°F rise to 120°F.
Reading the age of your heater
A tank heater’s age is written into its serial number, in a code that differs by manufacturer. Enter the number in the serial number decoder to get the build year, which helps when deciding whether to repair or replace.
A heater problem can begin with a hidden leak or worn supply pipe, which the leak detection and repiping pages cover. The home page lists every other service.
Call for a free plumbing quote
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426