Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Union NJ

Business Overview

Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Union NJ is a licensed and insured family business serving homes and businesses since 1912. The company offers installation, repair, and routine service for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems. Same-day emergency service is available for urgent leaks, gas issues, or loss of heat. A small team of experienced technicians handles both residential and commercial jobs, with technicians trained to work on older Union homes as well as newer construction.

Key Services

Work covers everyday repairs to larger system installs. Main service groups include:

• Plumbing: plumbing inspection, plumbing installation or replacement, plumbing repair, toilet installation, water pipe installation and repair, drain repair.
• Water heaters & pumps: water heater installation and repair (on-demand, direct vent, atmospheric), hot water recirculation pump installation and repair, sump pumps and battery backup systems.
• Heating & HVAC: HVAC installation or replacement, HVAC system repair, HVAC system maintenance, boilers (hydronic and steam), furnaces.
• Sewer & drains: sewer installation, sewer repair, electric drain cleaning, video camera inspection.
• Gas work: gas line installation and gas line repair.

Areas Served

The company is based in Union and serves Newark, Elizabeth, Edison, East Orange, Irvington, Union, Piscataway, Plainfield, West Orange, Bridgewater, Linden, Orange, City of Orange, Westfield, Livingston, Rahway, Bernards, Maplewood, South Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Carteret, Cranford, Somerset, Montgomery, Morris, Hillside, North Plainfield, Summit, Roselle, Millburn, Iselin, Woodbridge, Avenel, Colonia, Springfield, South Orange, Madison, Warren, Clark, Hanover, Berkeley Heights, Middlesex, Metuchen, Roselle Park, Short Hills, New Providence, Florham Park, Bound Brook, Chatham, Long Hill, Kenilworth, Fanwood, Dunellen, Green Brook, Mountainside, Finderne, Watchung, Franklin Center, South Bound Brook, Garwood, Harding, Society Hill, Sewaren, and Winfield. Work covers Union County and nearby towns across northern New Jersey.

Company History

Max Schoenwalder Sr. founded the business in Newark in 1912 and moved the operation to Union in 1919. At that time Union had dirt roads and no running water in many areas. Max served on the township committee and was mayor from 1932–1933. The business passed to his son Paul Sr., who ran it after World War II. Later generations kept the company local and practical, maintaining service to both homes and businesses. The firm has operated for more than a century, keeping many long-term client relationships.

Leadership

Gayle joined the business in 1982 and is the company treasurer. Karl joined in 1994 and is the current president. Both hold New Jersey State Master Plumber licenses and HVACR licenses. The pair keep the company involved in local groups and community projects, reflecting decades of local presence in Union and surrounding towns.

Specialties & Highlights

• Over 100 years of continuous local service with generational knowledge of older homes.
• Same-day emergency response for leaks, loss of heat, and gas issues.
• Video camera sewer inspection and electric drain cleaning for accurate diagnostics.
• Full-service plumbing, heating, and cooling — boilers, furnaces, on-demand water heaters, and sump pump systems with backup.

Why Locals Choose Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Union NJ

Neighbors pick this company for steady workmanship, a long local record, and practical solutions that fit older Union-area houses as well as modern systems. Technicians arrive licensed and ready to diagnose, repair, or install. The firm balances experience with straightforward service for homeowners and businesses across the region.