Piscataway runs along the Raritan River with Rutgers campuses at one end and long-established residential sections like New Market, Possumtown and Arbor spread across the rest. Housing here is mostly postwar ranches and splits with newer developments filled in between, so a technician can go from a 1955 cape to a 2005 colonial in one afternoon. We hold both New Jersey plumbing and HVAC licenses, so one company handles the whole job.
Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC company serving the township of Piscataway in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP 08854. We offer same-day service, on-time arrival and upfront No Worries Pricing on every job, and we handle residential and commercial work.
What We See in Piscataway Homes & Buildings
- Splits and ranches from the 1950s and 60s dominate several sections, and their original single-zone ductwork rarely keeps the bedroom wing comfortable in either season.
- University housing and off-campus rentals near the campuses see hard use on fixtures and drains, and the practical repair window is between semesters.
- Ground closest to the river and the brooks stays damp, so basements in those pockets rely on a pump that actually cycles rather than one that has sat idle for years.
Sections of Piscataway we serve include New Market, Possumtown, Arbor, along with every other part of the township.
Popular Services in Piscataway, NJ
These are the services Piscataway customers call us for most, based on the local housing and building stock.
Plumbing Services in Piscataway
Our licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, leak detection, gas lines, repiping and fixture work for Piscataway homes. See all plumbing services.
Air Conditioning Services in Piscataway
AC repair, maintenance, replacement and ductless mini splits for Piscataway homes, sized with real heat gain calculations by our mechanical engineer. See all air conditioning services.
Heating Services in Piscataway
Furnace, boiler and heat pump repair, maintenance and installation, including the steam and hot-water systems common in older Middlesex County homes. See all heating services.
Commercial Plumbing & HVAC in Piscataway
Piscataway's business base includes corporate and research office parks, university facilities, warehouse and flex buildings, plus the retail and restaurants serving them. Our commercial division handles rooftop units, commercial boilers, walk-in coolers and commercial plumbing, with an electrical engineer on staff for the wiring. See all commercial services.
Piscataway Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
The bedrooms never cool down even though the thermostat is satisfied. Why?
The thermostat is reading the hallway, not the bedrooms. In these ranches and splits the supply runs to the far end are usually undersized or leaky, and adding a return or resizing a trunk fixes more than a new condenser would.
We own a rental near campus. Can work be scheduled between tenants?
Yes, and that is when we prefer to do it. Give us the turnover dates and we will book repipes, water heater swaps and fixture replacements into that window rather than working around occupants.
How often should a sump pump be tested?
Twice a year is a reasonable habit — pour a bucket in and confirm it starts, pumps out and shuts off cleanly. Pumps that never run in a dry year are the ones that fail in a wet one.
Nearby Service Areas
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