No hot water?Hot shower by this afternoon.

40–50 gallon gas tank installed: $1,895–$2,495. 50–75 gallon gas tank: $2,495–$3,295. Electric tank: $1,495–$2,495. Hybrid heat pump such as the Rheem ProTerra: $3,995–$5,495. Every price includes haul-away, the permit, a new shut-off valve, and an expansion tank where code requires one.

Most repairs run $185–$429. Thermocouple replacement $185–$249. Anode rod replacement $249–$329. Element and thermostat on an electric tank $295–$429. Power flush and descale $249. If the tank itself is leaking from the bottom, repair isn't possible at any price — that's replacement only.

A same-day tank-to-tank replacement is two to four hours. A hybrid heat pump install runs four to six hours because of the electrical and condensate work. Most jobs are finished in one visit — we carry the common sizes on every truck through the busy season.

Same-day in most cases if you call by 11am. We stock 40, 50 and 75-gallon gas tanks from Bradford White and Rheem on every van during peak season, November to February. Heat pump and specialty units are typically next business day.

Yes. 0% APR for 12 months on installs over $1,500 through GreenSky or Synchrony, with a soft credit check and instant approval. It's most useful on heat pump water heaters starting at $3,995 and on larger tank installs.

If it's coming from the bottom, the tank has rusted through from the inside and replacement is the only option. If it's from the top fittings or the T&P valve discharge, that's usually loose connections or a valve doing its job, and it's often a straightforward service call. If it's from the side at the element on an electric tank, that's a gasket failure and a repair.

On a gas tank: the pilot is out, the thermocouple has failed, the gas valve has failed, or the dip tube has broken. On an electric tank: a tripped breaker, a failed upper or lower element, a thermostat fault, or sediment build-up stealing capacity. The service call is $79 and typical repairs run $185–$429.

The anode rod is spent. It's a sacrificial piece of metal that corrodes so the steel tank doesn't, and once it's gone the tank starts going. Replace the rod and flush the tank and you can often buy three to five more years out of an otherwise healthy heater — which is a far better outcome than a replacement.

Sediment has hardened into a layer on the bottom of the tank and water is flashing to steam underneath it. It costs efficiency and it cooks the bottom of the tank. We power-flush and descale for $249 — though if the heater is past ten years old, that money is usually better put toward a replacement.

A gas or electric tank typically lasts 8–12 years, and a hybrid heat pump 12–15. New Jersey's hard water — particularly in Bergen and Passaic counties — shortens tank life by one to three years. An annual anode rod inspection and flush extends it by roughly 20–30%.

Under 8 years with a single failed component — anode, thermostat, element, thermocouple — repair it. Over 10 years with more than one issue, replace it. And if the tank is leaking from the bottom, the decision is already made for you at any age.

Rough rule: 30–40 gallons for one or two people, 50 gallons for three or four, and 75 gallons for five or more or two bathrooms in heavy use. We size properly on first-hour rating, your peak demand and the space available rather than just matching the old tank.

For tanks: Bradford White is commercial-grade with a 6–10 year warranty and it's our most-installed unit, followed by Rheem Performance Platinum and A.O. Smith ProMax. For hybrid heat pumps, the Rheem ProTerra is the most reliable and is NJ rebate-eligible.

Yes — it's mandatory under the NJ Uniform Construction Code. A plumbing permit covers the install at roughly $75–$200. We pull it the same day and coordinate the inspection, and you get the paperwork for your records and your warranty.

Yes. The federal tax credit covers 30% of cost up to $2,000 on heat-pump water heaters. PSE&G and JCP&L utility rebates add $100–$500. We file the paperwork for you rather than handing you a form.

Manufacturer coverage runs 6–12 years on standard tanks and 10 years on heat-pump models, and we register the unit at install — many shops skip this and the customer quietly loses the coverage. Our workmanship warranty is 1 year on labour and 2 years on premium installs, with a free re-visit if anything goes wrong in the first year.