What We Fix & Install
- No hot water / not enough hot water
- Leaking or rusting tanks
- Pilot, igniter & thermocouple issues
- Tank water heater replacement (40/50/75 gal)
- Tankless installation & descaling
- Expansion tanks, T&P valves & code fixes
Why Choose 3Degrees For Water Heater Repair
- Same-day priority. Cold showers aren’t a scheduling category — they’re an emergency. Stocked vans mean most swaps happen same-day.
- Master Plumber installs. Gas, venting, and relief piping done to code under license #36BI01342900 — with permits when required.
- Honest sizing. Household size, fixture count, recovery rate — we size for your real usage, not the biggest invoice.
The Process
Fast triage by phone
Age, fuel type, symptoms — we often arrive with the right replacement on the van.
Repair vs. replace math
Past ~10 years or leaking from the tank? We show you both numbers and let you choose.
Install + haul away
Old unit gone, new unit tested, temperature dialed, work area spotless.
Protect The New Equipment From Day One
Hard water is the silent killer of water heaters and boilers — scale steals efficiency and years of life. A Kinetico system stops it at the source. Ask for a free water test with your install.
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Areas We Serve In Northern New Jersey
Focused on Bergen County and Passaic County — from Alpine, Saddle River and Franklin Lakes to Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Tenafly and Wayne — plus neighboring Essex and Hudson County communities. Don’t see your town? Reach out — we probably cover you.
Bergen County ZIPs we serve daily: 07024 · 07401 · 07410 · 07417 · 07423 · 07430 · 07446 · 07450 · 07452 · 07458 · 07481 · 07601 · 07620 · 07624 · 07626 · 07627 · 07631 · 07641 · 07645 · 07649 · 07652 · 07656 · 07661 · 07666 · 07670 · 07675 · 07677 | Passaic County: 07011 · 07013 · 07055 · 07424 · 07470 · 07508 · 07512
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a water heater last?
Tank units: 8–12 years typically. Tankless: 20+ with regular descaling. Hard water shortens both — ask about a Kinetico softener to protect the investment.
Tank or tankless — which should I get?
Tankless wins on endless hot water and efficiency; tanks win on upfront cost. We’ll walk your home and give a straight recommendation.
My water heater is leaking — is it an emergency?
From the tank itself, yes — it only gets worse. Shut off the water and call 201-664-3701; we answer 24/7.