Elizabeth is the Union County seat and one of the most densely built cities in the state, with plenty of older two-family and multifamily homes. Long, cold winters and humid summers mean heating and cooling systems here work hard year-round.
We picked 6 HVAC companies that are based in or near Elizabeth, including firms from Union, Cranford and Metuchen, and noted what each one is best at. Get quotes from two or three. For other services in the area, see our Central New Jersey hub.
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Elizabeth HVAC Companies At A Glance
Company
Base
Distance
Known For
Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder
Union
About 5 miles
Heating and cooling since 1912
Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Cranford
About 5 miles
Family-owned since 1932, 24/7
Sam’s Air Control
Metuchen
About 12 miles
Maintenance club, 24/7
Top Notch Climate Control
Metuchen
About 12 miles
Coleman and Mitsubishi ductless
Bill Leary Air Conditioning and Heating
Metuchen
About 12 miles
Since 1989, 24/7
Dunford, Inc.
Metuchen
About 12 miles
Coleman, Goodman and Rheem dealer
Of the companies on this list, 2 work out of a town within 10 miles and 4 come from further out. The nearest outside Elizabeth is Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder in Union, about 5 miles away.
Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder is a Union company in business since 1912, offering heating and cooling alongside plumbing.
From Union, roughly 5 miles away, Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder covers Elizabeth and the surrounding area, which makes it a practical option for repairs, tune-ups and full system replacements.
Sam’s Air Control is a Metuchen company with 24/7 service and a maintenance club for regular tune-ups.
Sam’s Air Control works out of Metuchen, around 12 miles away, and is a good option in Elizabeth for seasonal maintenance and equipment upgrades, especially if closer firms are booked.
Top Notch Climate Control is a Metuchen company that installs Coleman equipment and Mitsubishi ductless systems.
Top Notch Climate Control is based in Metuchen, about 12 miles away, but covers a wide area, and it is worth a call in Elizabeth for repairs, tune-ups and full system replacements.
Bill Leary Air Conditioning and Heating is a Metuchen company in business since 1989, with 24/7 service.
Bill Leary is based in Metuchen, about 12 miles away, but covers a wide area, and it is worth a call in Elizabeth for no-heat calls in winter and AC repairs in summer.
6. Dunford, Inc.: Family-Owned Metuchen Dealer For Coleman, Goodman And Rheem
Dunford, Inc. is a family-owned Metuchen company with more than 15 years in business. It sells and services Coleman, Goodman and Rheem equipment.
Dunford works out of Metuchen, around 12 miles away, and is a good option in Elizabeth for seasonal maintenance and equipment upgrades, especially if closer firms are booked.
How To Choose A HVAC Company In Elizabeth
Are they licensed in New Jersey?
New Jersey licenses master HVACR contractors through a state board. Ask for the license number and proof of insurance, and confirm the license with the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Do they size the system properly?
Before quoting a new furnace, heat pump or air conditioner, a good contractor will run a load calculation on your Summit home instead of matching the size of the old unit.
Do they offer a maintenance plan?
A fall heating check and a spring cooling check catch most problems early. Ask what a plan includes and whether members get priority scheduling in busy weeks.
Can they help with rebates?
Ask whether the contractor works with New Jersey utility and state energy efficiency programs, which can lower the cost of a high-efficiency system or heat pump.
Are their technicians certified?
Look for EPA Section 608 certification, which is required to handle refrigerant, and NATE certification, which shows tested knowledge of installs and repairs.
Conclusion
Start with Max Sr. & Paul Schoenwalder or Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning if you want someone close by, and keep Sam’s Air Control in mind for seasonal maintenance and equipment upgrades. Two or three written quotes will tell you more than any single phone call.
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