--- title: "Schneider Plumbing & Heating" description: "Schneider Plumbing & Heating does plumbing and heating work, and a Nextdoor commenter in Westhampton writes that it has done several jobs for them, includi" doc_version: "2026-10-03" last_updated: "2026-10-03" --- # Schneider Plumbing & Heating **Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 131 Main St, Haydenville, MA 01039 · **Phone:** (413) 584-1634 · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 22 reviews across 7 sources. 82% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Schneider Plumbing & Heating does plumbing and heating work, and a Nextdoor commenter in Westhampton writes that it has done several jobs for them, including replacing an old leaking outdoor faucet. Robert B Schneider's Massachusetts plumber license, number 9170-PL-M, is active on the state registry. His Massachusetts HVAC license, number 5400-SM-M1, is also active on the state registry. A 2025 Google reviewer said the company had helped them in their house a few times and explained everything in ways they could understand. In a 2023 review, a customer said Bob helped them out of a jam when rats had destroyed their mom's hot water heater with Thanksgiving around the corner. A 2020 reviewer said the company fit them in for a dishwasher installation needed right before a scheduled transplant surgery, despite a jam-packed schedule. In a 2016 Angi review, a customer said a plumber came out the same day they called, and that Carl ripped out a built-in bookcase and cut into the ceiling to repair the pipe, then cleaned up afterward. A 2016 Angi reviewer said the company had replaced their steam boiler about five years earlier and that the owner, Bob, was far more knowledgeable than competitors. A 2023 Google reviewer said the company put in a furnace six years earlier whose condensation drain backed up and filled the inside mechanical with water. That 2023 customer said the motor burned out after the company's fix, that the on-call person asked whether they had paid their gas bill, and that the company then refused to fix it at all. In a 2019 review, a new customer said the company assured them it could come within two days and did not, leaving them still without running water two days later. A 2014 Angi reviewer said the company cancelled a leak appointment twice, each time citing an emergency. In a 2012 Angi review, a customer said the company cancelled a kitchen plumbing appointment over an emergency, and that at the rescheduled visit the plumber arrived at 3:30pm and left for another emergency call after barely starting. That 2012 customer said they were billed for the hour drive plus 15 minutes at the house, and that two fittings from earlier work had leaked. **Strengths:** - An outdoor faucet — a Nextdoor commenter says it replaced an old leaking one - A same-day pipe repair — a 2016 customer said a plumber came that day - A steam boiler replacement — a 2016 customer said the company replaced theirs - A Thanksgiving jam — a 2023 customer said Bob helped after rats destroyed a heater **Concerns:** - A furnace drain — a 2023 customer said it backed up, then they refused to fix - A missed visit — a 2019 customer said a promised two-day visit did not happen - Repeat cancellation — a 2014 customer said a leak appointment was cancelled twice - A billed partial visit — a 2012 customer said they were billed for the drive ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Robert B Schneider's Massachusetts plumber license, number 9170-PL-M, is active on the state registry _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 9170-PL-M registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Robert B Schneider” - Robert B Schneider's Massachusetts HVAC license, number 5400-SM-M1, is active on the state registry _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 5400-SM-M1 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Robert B Schneider” - A Nextdoor commenter in Westhampton writes that it has done several jobs for them, including replacing an old leaking outdoor faucet _(confidence: medium)_ - [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/p/Wk7FTBn8Km-T) — “Nextdoor (Westhampton, MA) — I use Schneider Plumbing - great guy: 413-584-1634 He's done several jobs for us, including replacing an old …” - A 2023 customer said Bob helped them out of a jam when rats had destroyed their mom's hot water heater before Thanksgiving _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10703203490956240933&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Bob really helped us out of a jam, rats had destroyed my mom's hot water heater, Thanksgiving was around the corner, and we were having T…” - A 2016 customer said a plumber came the same day and Carl repaired the pipe, then cleaned up _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haydenville/schneider-plumbing-and-heating%2C-inc-reviews-2013221.htm) — “The company was very responsive. We called early the next morning and the company had a plumber at our home the very same day. In order to r…” - A 2016 customer said the company replaced their steam boiler _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haydenville/schneider-plumbing-and-heating%2C-inc-reviews-2013221.htm) — “I have used Schneider for years. They are reliable on all plumbing and heating problems. About five years ago I had them replace a steam boi…” - A 2023 customer said a furnace condensation drain backed up, the motor burned out after the fix, and the company refused to fix it _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10703203490956240933&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “1★ Schneider put in a furnace 6 years ago. They screwed up the condensation drain from the beginning and it backed up. The entire inside mec…” - A 2019 customer said the company assured them it could come within two days and did not _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10703203490956240933&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “1★ Clear communication is a pretty essential part of doing business. My experience with Schneider Plumbing is that the connection between t…” - A 2014 customer said the company cancelled a leak appointment twice, citing emergencies _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haydenville/schneider-plumbing-and-heating%2C-inc-reviews-2013221.htm) — “We had used Schneider's in the past and found the plumber to be knowledgeable. This time, we haven't even had contact with a plumber! We hav…” - A 2012 customer said a kitchen plumbing appointment was cancelled, the plumber left the rescheduled visit for another call, and they were billed for the drive _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haydenville/schneider-plumbing-and-heating%2C-inc-reviews-2013221.htm) — “I used Schneider in the past and was somewhat satisfied so when we were remolding our kitchen we called them for the plumbing. We had a Sche…” - Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haydenville/schneider-plumbing-and-heating%2C-inc-reviews-2013221.htm) — “I have used Schneider for years. They are reliable on all plumbing and heating problems. About five years ago I had them replace a steam boi…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haydenville/schneider-plumbing-and-heating%2C-inc-reviews-2013221.htm) — “Bob at Schneider Plumbing & Heating and his workers were extremely knowledgeable about older steam heating systems as well as current techno…” - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 5400-SM-M1 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Robert B Schneider” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haydenville/schneider-plumbing-and-heating%2C-inc-reviews-2013221.htm) — “The company was very responsive. We called early the next morning and the company had a plumber at our home the very same day. In order to r…” - [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/p/Wk7FTBn8Km-T) — “Nextdoor (Westhampton, MA) — I use Schneider Plumbing - great guy: 413-584-1634 He's done several jobs for us, including replacing an old …” - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 9170-PL-M registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Robert B Schneider” ## License Status: **active** (#9170-PL-M, plumber) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-10-03, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page ## Sources - [Local News](https://www.burgy.org/business-directory/schneider-plumbing-heating): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Schneider%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJsz-01R7W5okRJegq9d1qiZQ): Listed on this source - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/schneider-plumbing-and-heating-inc-haydenville): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haydenville/profile/heating-contractors/schneider-plumbing-heating-inc-0261-264985): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/schneider-plumbing-heating-inc-haydenville): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haydenville/schneider-plumbing-and-heating%2C-inc-reviews-2013221.htm): 4.5★ from 19 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Schneider%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJsz-01R7W5okRJegq9d1qiZQ): 3.9★ from 11 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “I use Schneider Plumbing - great guy: 413-584-1634 He's done several jobs for us, including replacing an old leaking outdoor faucet.” — nextdoor.com (2026-05-22) — https://nextdoor.com/p/Wk7FTBn8Km-T ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lori Thurston · 2025-10-20**: Schneider plumbing/heating has helped me out in my house a few times already-And all I can say is what a wonderful job and what knowledge!!! They never talked down to me, they explained everything in ways that I could understand, and I am extremely happy with the company!! - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Andrea B · 2023-12-15**: Schneider put in a furnace 6 years ago. They screwed up the condensation drain from the beginning and it backed up. The entire inside mechanical filled with water. They “fixed” it and the motor burned out. When i called the on call person he responded saying “did you pay your gas bill” and “do you n… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cynthia Ravosa · 2023-12-06**: Bob really helped us out of a jam, rats had destroyed my mom's hot water heater, Thanksgiving was around the corner, and we were having Thanksgiving dinner in my mom's house which would not be possible without Schneider Plumbing & Heating. They saved our holiday. Definitely recommend them, they will… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Konnolly · 2020-01-08**: These folks are great. Came out for an emergency plumbing issue without any notice a few years back and they charged us super fairly despite the opportunity to price gouge and exploit. Plumber was a kind man who explained everything clearly and went above and beyond to get our house back in working … - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Jason Cohen · 2019-12-27**: Clear communication is a pretty essential part of doing business. My experience with Schneider Plumbing is that the connection between the office and the plumber in the field is totally chaotic. I put in a call to these folks as a new customer and I clearly asked if they could come within two days… - **Angi · Christine S. · 2018-05-01**: Leslie (office) was extremely helpful in setting up an appointment with our schedule. Carl (plumber) was skilled, prompt and very thorough. He answered all our questions and fixed our plumbing issues in one visit. I would hire them in an instant. They were a great company. - **Angi · Jessica G. · 2016-11-01**: They were prompt, professional, explained the options, gave a better quote than a previous one I received and finished the job quickly. - **Angi · David P. · 2016-11-01**: I would use them in the future. - **Angi · Roger F. · 2016-04-01**: The company was very responsive. We called early the next morning and the company had a plumber at our home the very same day. In order to repair the pipe, Carl had to rip out a built in book case. He did that with enough care and attention so that the book case should be able to be put back with on… - **Angi · RICHARD B. · 2016-02-01**: I have used Schneider for years. They are reliable on all plumbing and heating problems. About five years ago I had them replace a steam boiler and the owner, Bob, was far more knowledgeable than competitors. Price was reasonable, job was done correctly, and annual service has occurred reliably ever… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-01T00:09:56.447Z. Cite as: Schneider Plumbing & Heating — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/schneider-plumbing-and-heating-haydenville) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/schneider-plumbing-and-heating-haydenville ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)