Water Heater
Water Heater | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Morristown
When Morristown businesses need steady hot water to keep kitchens cooking, laundry spinning, or guests comfortable, they turn to HEP for expert water-heater solutions and proven commercial plumbing expertise. Our licensed technicians size, install, and maintain high-capacity gas, electric, and tankless units that match your building’s demand while trimming energy costs. From restaurants on West Main to medical offices near Cherokee Avenue, we arrive in fully stocked trucks, diagnose issues fast, and keep downtime to a minimum so your operation never misses a beat.
HEP backs every job with 24/7 emergency response, transparent flat-rate pricing, and workmanship that meets the strictest state and local codes. Whether you’re replacing a failing boiler, upgrading to a smart recirculation system, or scheduling preventive maintenance to extend equipment life, you’ll get courteous service, attentive project management, and a single point of contact who treats your business like their own. Trust HEP to keep the hot water flowing—because your success runs on reliable commercial plumbing that simply works.
FAQs
What types of commercial water heaters do you install and service in Morristown?
We work with the full spectrum of commercial water-heating equipment, including high-efficiency gas and electric tank-type heaters, tankless rack systems, heat-pump water heaters, storage boilers, and indirect water heaters tied into hydronic heating plants. Our technicians are factory-trained on major brands such as A. O. Smith, Lochinvar, Bradford White, and Rheem, so we can handle everything from routine maintenance to complete system replacement.
How fast can you respond if my commercial water heater fails after hours?
Our emergency response team is on call 24/7 for Morristown businesses. In most cases we can dispatch a licensed plumber within 2 hours of your call, fully stocked with replacement parts, temporary mobile heaters, and diagnostic equipment. If a same-day fix is impossible, we will set up a safe bypass or temporary water-heating solution to keep your facility operational until permanent repairs are completed.
What warning signs indicate my commercial water heater needs repair or replacement?
Common red flags include inconsistent hot-water temperature, discolored water or metallic taste, rumbling or popping sounds (caused by sediment build-up), water around the base of the unit, rising utility bills, and error codes on digital control panels. Units older than 10–12 years or those requiring frequent repairs often cost more to operate than to replace, especially with today’s high-efficiency models.
How often should my commercial water heater be flushed and inspected?
For most Morristown businesses, we recommend a professional inspection and combustion-safety test every 6 months, with a full tank flush at least once a year. High-use facilities—restaurants, laundromats, salons, gyms—should consider quarterly service to minimize scale build-up, preserve warranty coverage, and maintain peak efficiency. We provide customizable maintenance plans that include anode-rod checks, temperature-pressure relief valve testing, and detailed service reports for your records.
Do you handle permits and code compliance for new water heater installations?
Yes. Commercial water heater replacement and new construction in Morristown must meet the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC) as well as local plumbing and mechanical codes. Our team secures all required permits, schedules municipal inspections, and ensures flue sizing, seismic strapping, gas-line sizing, backflow prevention, and temperature controls meet current regulations. You receive copies of all permits, inspection approvals, and manufacturer warranty documents.
What factors influence the cost of a commercial water heater replacement?
Pricing depends on (1) heater type and capacity (gallons per hour recovery or BTU input), (2) energy source—gas, electric, heat pump, or solar assist, (3) venting requirements (atmospheric, power-vent, direct-vent, common vent), (4) installation complexity—space constraints, piping modifications, electrical upgrades, and (5) local code upgrades such as expansion tanks or recirculation systems. We provide a detailed, line-item quote after a free on-site survey, and we offer financing options and utility rebate guidance to lower upfront costs.