Best Air Duct Installation in Boston MA

Green Energy installed a ducted Fujitsu heat pump for my house in late 2015. At every step in the process they were professional and responsive, and I was very happy with the install. The system just had its first failure, and they resolved it quickly and for just the $99 service call fee. Again, the service tech was professional and very competent, and I couldn't be happier with the response.

I am now considering them for replacing my boiler and hot water system.

###UPDATE a year and a half later###

We have since used Steve/Mike and the Belanger & Sons team for 3 or 4 other plumbing projects at the house, and continue to get incredible service at incredible prices. Most recently, our water heater failed and started leaking...Steve answered the phone at 8pm on a Thursday night and was here with a tank the next day and completed the work. Super responsive, great communication, and great work. So happy we found a trustworthy/responsive plumber.

I was recently assigned Dello Russo as a subcontractor for installation on appliances I bought at Sears. [As an aside, that was a total debacle, and I wish I'd gone to Yale like I planned and found Dello Russo on my own to install! But anyway...]

I got a call from the owner about the installation time and he was very nice and very helpful even though Sears botched the order several times and he couldn't actually do it that day. The day of my rescheduled installation I got a call in the morning that the guys at Dello Russo had worked some kind of magic where they were able to get both of my appliances even though Sears had said it would probably be impossible.

The two installers (one is the brother of the owner) were young guys who were incredibly awesome (incidentally, also cute, if that matters to ya). Fast, efficient, cleaned up after themselves/my horrible gross water mess from letting a broken dishwasher sit too long... (I'm sure they've smelled worse but really, they were great). I feel like a jerk that I had no cash for tip, and I hope that they are paid well by Sears. I should mail something in.

I don't know if they usually travel all over the Boston area, but they came to Watertown. HIGHLY recommended.

I called AICA last week to try to get someone out to fix my AC that was blowing warm air. They weren't able to come out the next day (but neither were any of the other 3 companies I called) so I contacted him on Tuesday this week for a Friday July 3rd 8:00 am appointment. Today James called half an hour early to say he was already at my house which worked for me.
James and his apprentice David checked out the compressor and discovered the fan was not running. The unit was low on R-22 gas and had tripped the circuit breaker. James recharged the system so it now blows cold air. He also suggested that I might want to change out my 14 year old compressor soon and gave me an idea of cost.
James was more than willing to answer my questions and explain what he was doing. David followed up before he left and made sure my questions had been answered.
Very happy with their service and will use them again for other plumbing/HVAC needs especially since they are one town away and do a lot of work in Somerville.

Tried to repair a toilet water supply valve myself and got into a jam with it. Had to shut the water off and Called PHD around 3p or so not expecting to get someone out until the following day.  To my surprise, Robbie was able to come to my house around 4:30ish and installed a new valve and water supply hose in less than 30 minutes.  Great service and professionalism.  Worth every penny.

We have an assortment of plumbing problems and were so fortunate to find Akian Plumbing.  John Schindler came to our home and we immediately felt relieved that we were in such good hands. John's expertise, intelligence, and lovely manner went far in helping us navigate our multiple issues. John (and Akian Plumbing) has given us the great gift of peace of mind-a rare commodity in today's commercial world.  They really care about their customers and take pride in their work. John is a new and valued part of our village, and we are so grateful.

Awesome service. Had a hot water heater emergency late in the day and they came right over and fix it for a fair price promptly. Also took a look at and fixed a few other minor issues for no extra charge. Will definitely use them again in the future!

I just built a custom home in Chelmsford, MA and Macco did all of my HVAC and plumbing. They did a great job and the customer service was good. I highly recommend them.

I called these folks to get an estimate on repairing a leaky drain pipe.  The first available appointment was seven days away.  I explained that I was on vacation this week and really needed something sooner.  The young lady offered me an after hours appointment, but it would cost $220, just to come out, take a look and provide an estimate.  $220 just to get an estimate?  No thanks.

Ok.. So another update. They refunded me half of the original money so that is good. I appreciate them doing it but I wish it never came to that. Let's see what the future holds.

We found a keeper! I called 128 on a Tuesday and told them that my central air had stopped working. They dispatched a tech on Wednesday morning, first thing! Scott was polite, funny, and all around good guy. He came, diagnosed, and repaired all under 2 hours (which included the write-up). The only thing that I didn't like was not being able to stay in my nice cool house! :)

I think my husband and I have struck gold seeing that we have found not only and HVAC contractor that we trust and has now worked on our system but 128 is plumbing too! I guess my husband doesn't have any excuses to not complete any of the items on his honey-do list anymore!

Keep up the good work, 128! And if anyone was wondering, I would definitely recommend this company.

Called them a few weeks ago as the AC was leaking in a unit I rent out in Southie.  These guys are fantastic!  Prompt, courteous, honest guys.  They quickly fixed the cause of the issue and advised on future prevention.  Will definitely use them again if anything ever comes up!  Oh and to add to awesomeness, they even respond to text messages.

Very happy with the service. Replaced water heater in about 2 hours. Price was reasonable and there was a coupon as well. Will use them again.

I needed a Grohe kitchen faucet head replaced. I purchased the new faucet head. I just could not unscrew the old head. I just wanted the 5 minute job done so I can use my kitchen sink again. I asked for a price but was told it would be $29 to assess the situation and then I would pay by the job but they don't give out any quotes on the phone. Just disappointed, I said no because I don't want to pay an open ended exorbitant price for a few turns of wrench.

Yikes!  I am really surprised by the recent string of bad reviews for the Pann company (and all within a month.... hmm...weird.  Maybe from a competitor?), but I used them twice in the past, and since I recently sold my condo and was going through all of my invoices for past work and found mine, I wanted to review them.

Are they the cheapest?  No.  But will they show up, not trash your bathroom and do a terrific job?  YES.

I found them when I initially called Trethewey Bros. to come and install a new toilet and pedestal sink; they called about 30 minutes before the agreed-upon time and said they just wouldn't be coming.  Um, OK.  So I called around, found the Pann company, and they did a fantastic job.  A year later, when my idiot upstairs neighbor overflowed their entire bathroom (on purpose, go figure) I had them rip apart the entire ceiling, and also re-tile my shower at the same time.

Once again, not the cheapest job, but it was done the right way, and when my condo sold, there was not one single issue that came up in the home inspection relating to the bathroom.  Hard to say that for a lot of 80+ yr old condos in Boston.....

I highly recommend A Hohmann Plumbing.  They provide excellent service in a timely manner at competitive prices.  They were initially recommended  by our building manager. We have utilized their services at our condo in Boston for plumbing, heating and AC service and repair since 2016.  

The technicians always have arrived in the 2 hour block that is scheduled promptly by the efficient and pleasant office staff.  If we are not on-site the technicians coordinate with our Super for access to our unit and the roof (when necessary).  

Scott Hohmann, the owner, is accessible and thoroughly explains the pros and cons of different options when repairs or system replacement is necessary.  He is flexible in utilizing whatever method of communication works for me in different situations.  Calls, text or email allow for reporting problems, sending photos when necessary, and receiving estimates.

Scott, Tommy, and Nick have all performed service in our unit.  Over the past 3 years they have installed a disposal, repaired leaks, added water sensors and automatic shutoff valves for the water heater and washing machine, added ducts to a new room, reduced AC/Heater noise and improved airflow with a larger return when an inadequately sized return was found hidden in a wall (due to earlier construction), performed preventative maintenance, and most recently replaced a heat pump/AC condenser on the roof.  All have been done in a timeframe that met my expectations.

When I have left a message after hours with the night call service they return the call early the following morning, or in the case of an emergency within 15 minutes.

Cost: I believe their labor rate is competitive with other Boston area companies. When we had to have the blower unit, heater and AC coil moved 2 years ago to allow for a larger return and install the new return in a small space I received estimates from 4 firms.  I  decided on Hohmann since the cost was below the other companies by 25% and my previous experiences with their work were excellent.

I asked Wellesley Plumbing to look at my outdoor AC compressor after another company told me I needed at minimum a new motor, and sent me a written estimate for more than $700. When Steve G. from Wellesley Plumbing arrived, I described the problem we'd had with the AC. He immediately said, That sounds like a bad capacitor. Let's go look. As I watched, he checked the capacitor and showed me that it wasn't drawing power adequately. He replaced it and the AC system immediately began to work and has been doing so for two weeks. The price of the replaced part: $27. Needless to say, Wellesley Plumbing and Steve impressed me with their strong competence and honesty. Incredibly happy to have found them!

I called for HVAC repair at the start of the cold weather and they said someone would be out later that day -- even giving me a time window in which to expect them. They then canceled last-minute during that window, leaving me without heat after I had already turned down other companies due to my exising appointment with them. The best they would offer as a rescheduled appointment was not for another month.

I took a chance on a company without any reviews and this is the result. Call them at your own risk.