Emergency Water Heater Service — Union County, NJ. Open 24/7

Burst tank, flooding basement, gas smell, or no hot water in winter? Don't wait. Call now.

Licensed Master Plumbers dispatched 24/7

NJ License #9142

Since 1985

Same-truck stock for same-day replacement

DO THIS RIGHT NOW (Before We Arrive)

While You Wait — Three Steps to Stop the Damage

Take these steps before we get there. They’ll save you thousands in water and gas damage.

Three-column or stacked emergency-style steps:

Step 1

🛑 Shut Off the Water Supply

Find the cold water shutoff valve on top of your water heater. Turn the handle clockwise until it stops. If you can't reach it or it won't turn, shut off the main water valve to your house — usually in the basement, near the meter.

Step 2

🔥 Turn Off the Gas (Gas Units) or Power (Electric)

Gas unit:Find the gas valve at the base of the unit. Turn it to the "off" position.
Electric unit: Go to your breaker panel and turn off the breaker labeled "water heater."

Step 3

🚪 Move Anything That Can Get Water Damaged

If there's an active leak or flooding, move boxes, electronics, furniture, or anything porous away from the area. Take photos for your insurance claim.

⚠️ SMELL GAS?

Don’t turn anything on or off. Leave the house immediately.
If the smell is strong, also call your gas company or 911.

Water Heater Emergencies We Handle 24/7

These Can't Wait Until Tomorrow

Call us immediately for any of these:

What Happens When We Get the Call

Our Emergency Response, Step by Step

A tank-to-tankless conversion is one of the most common “installations” we do. But it’s more than swapping units. Here’s what’s actually involved so you can plan:

Four-step flow:

Step 1

You Call

A real person answers — not a voicemail, not a menu. We confirm the issue, your address, and dispatch the closest available licensed plumber.

Step 2

We Tell You What to Do Right Now

Over the phone, we walk you through shutoffs and safety steps while a plumber is en route.

Step 3

We Arrive Fast

Our trucks stock common replacement units, parts, valves, and supplies. Most emergencies we resolve in a single visit.

Step 4

We Solve It

Repair if possible, replacement if necessary. Flat-rate quote before any work — even at 2 AM. No "emergency surcharge" surprises.

The Neighbor Difference

Why Union County Chooses Continental for Maintenance

Local since 1985

40+ years answering Union County emergency calls. We know the homes and the codes.

Real person, every call

A live dispatcher answers — never a robot, never an answering service.

Stocked trucks

Common water heater sizes, parts, and emergency supplies on board.

Licensed & insured

NJ Master Plumber #9142. Code-compliant emergency work, even at 2 AM.

Where We Serve

24/7 Emergency Service Across Union County

Union Township

Elizabeth

Cranford

Westfield

Linden

Roselle

Hillside

Summit

Springfield

Clark

Rahway

Kenilworth

Scotch Plains

Fanwood

Garwood

New Providence

Berkeley Heights

Mountainside

Roselle Park

Don’t see your town? call (973) 900-0430

Emergency Water Heater FAQs

Are you really open 24/7?

Yes. Nights, weekends, holidays. A licensed plumber is on call every hour of every day.

Do you charge extra for nights, weekends, or holidays?

After-hours visits include a service call premium — but it's flat-rate and quoted before we start work. No surprises on the invoice.

Can you replace a water heater in the middle of the night?

Yes — if you need it. Common sizes are stocked on the truck. We've completed full replacements at 3 AM more times than we can count.

My tenant has no hot water. Can you bill me, the property owner?

Yes. We work with property managers and landlords daily. Communication with the tenant is professional and brief. Billing is clear and itemized, sent to you.

My basement is flooding from the heater. What's the first thing to do?

Shut off the water supply valve on top of the unit (or the main valve to the house). Then shut off the gas or breaker. Then call (973) 900-0430. Steps 1 and 2 above explain how.

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