A&B Plumbing & Heating installs, replaces and repairs tank and tankless water heaters for homes across Essex and Morris County, NJ. We’re a family-owned, licensed NJ master plumber (#11921), plumbing since 1993, and we handle the permit and inspection for you.
A standard tank water heater usually lasts 8 to 12 years, and a tankless unit 15 to 20 years with yearly flushing. Hard water, common in parts of Morris and Essex County, can shorten that. If yours is over 10 years old and showing rust, leaks or running out of hot water faster, plan a replacement before it fails.
The price depends on size, fuel type, venting and whether gas or water lines need updating. We give a firm quote before any work starts.
Yes. In New Jersey, replacing a water heater generally requires a plumbing permit from your town’s construction office and an inspection afterward. A&B is a licensed master plumber (NJ #11921) and handles the permit and inspection for you.
Tankless heaters save space and never run out of hot water, but they cost more upfront and may need a larger gas line. They make the most sense for bigger households or homes that can use a combi boiler. We’ll tell you if your home is a good fit.
The most common causes are a tank that’s too small for your household, sediment buildup, or a failing dip tube or heating element. A quick inspection usually shows whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense.
Most standard tank replacements are done within the same day. Tankless conversions take longer because of new venting and gas work.