Best Heater Repair in Boston MA

my first yelp review!
these great guys showed up as soon as i called,told me the problem was not as bad as i feared,then fixed it fast ----and good---and cheap!!!! All while giving me a lesson in how to avoid the same problem in the future,all with wit and good vibes......wow!!!!!!
i told them they have a customer for life! and i meant it.......

I just had an excellent experience with Greg.  I was in need of a plumber to take care of a few issues on our home inspection report as we're in the process of selling our house.  I had left a message for Greg - and called back the next day...he was so apologetic that he couldn't return my call the same day.  This started our experience off in right foot.

Within a few day, Greg came by - addressed the issues and even suggested I not get something repaired as it could lead to future issues.  He was honest, and extremely kind and respectful.

It's too bad that I'm moving - for Greg would be my go-to for anything plumbing and heating.  Before calling anyone else, please let Greg take care of you!

I agree with the other positive raters. Recently, there were several days of subfreezing temperature that froze the water in a pip feeding the kitchen. I called the Yelp top-rated plumbers in the area and either left messages, or wasn't able to schedule a service call. Angel called back and said he'd be over in 20' and also told me the rates. He explained that it was a best effort,  i.e., no guarantee that he'd be able to resolve the problem which was agreeable. Angel assessed the situation and restored running water to the kitchen. He proposed corrective measures for a future visit that should minimize the chance of the pipes freezing again.

Consolidated Plumbing is simply the way to go.  They are professional, show up on time, do great work, and leave little to clean up.  I was recently gutting our upstairs bathroom and could not figure out how to move the traps for a new double vanity.  I called them on a Friday morning at 9 and a plumber was there by 10:30!  I have used them for three total jobs and they have been great every time.  They may cost a  bit more than other places, but the professionalism is well worth it.  Don't cheap out on plumbing.

Could not be happier with the level of professionalism and price point. On top of that, Mike was able to come the day we called. Stumbled upon them via yelp desperately looking for help and as new home owners have definitely found who we will be using for all future issues.

$225/hr for labor.  I will repeat $225.00 per hour for labor.  A routine maintenance that cost $325 in 2021 is now $847.  I came home that night after the routine maintenance to no heat.  After the emergency call because they left us without heat in the middle of February, it took 2 more visits to finally repair the problem.  It seems very fortuitous for them that all these parts failed just because of routine maintenance.  The unit was functioning just fine before.

A week later, we get the bill.  $1649.  Needless to say, we were floored and outraged.  2 line items:  $847 for a Rinnai maintenance (which left us with no heat). $799 for to replace 2 parts and unplug another.  In 2021, the routine maintenance cost $325.  62% increase in 2 years.  I called them to question the increase.  They charged us for heat only not a combo unit in 2021.  Yeah, so the tech in 2021 didn't know what he was working on?  Really?  So we got a price break in 2021, how generous.  We requested a more detailed invoice.  All they did was divide each with labor, no price for the parts.  We were always good with using Eric C Foster for HVAC but after this visit we will be looking elsewhere.  I get Rinnai's are a pain to work on, but for $1649 we could almost buy a brand new unit.

Great service, they came to my house to install a gas dryer, the job was efficient and the price was right! Highly recommended!

had them put in a new boiler and oil tank they did such a great job. I could not believe how quiet and efficient they were  they left the place cleaner than when they came. All workmanship was top notch and very professional .If you need service or a new boiler these are the people to call. Thanks to all the crew and the girl who called from their office you are the best

Mike has a very charming personality that wins you over, he leaves making you think - wow what a nice and honest man but then you realize that is all a facade. I asked him to come over to look at some corroded pipes. he said nothing was leaking so there was no problem.  I told him our disposal wasnt working and that I wasnt sure if I needed to fix it since I dont use it, he said Oh its easy I said Ok.... He never told me Oh its easy, it will cost you $160 because I spent 1 minute of my time.

I have never interacted with a person who deceived me like this. He should have been upfront about the cost - and then I would not think this way. I dont trust him in my home and would advise you not to trust him in yours.

I received quotes from several companies to replace a leaking water heater.  Welch Brothers was the only one that came out to look at the job before providing me with a free estimate.  Not only were they the most competitive without sacrificing the proposed installation of a top of the line water heater; on the day of installation, after procuring the necessary permit, they were fast, efficient, and professional.  They cleaned the area when they were done, were very friendly during the whole operation, answered all my questions, brought things up to code (i.e. signage and CO monitor), and performed a seamless installation.  I would definitely consider them for future jobs.

We've hired Andrew twice now, once to fix a clogged drain and once to replace a kitchen faucet. In both cases, he arrived within hours (he even got here an hour earlier than expected once... when does THAT ever happen?), did the work quickly, was very friendly, charged a fair price, and -- most importantly -- his repairs are holding up great. We highly recommend him and will definitely hire him again if and when the need arises!

Frank is an extremely competent and trustworthy master plumber. We live in Arlington, MA and he is our go-to guy. He installed our water heater, which turned out to be a complex job, and recently our Bosch dishwasher. In addition, he has fixed our bathroom plumbing issues. He is friendly, prompt and hard working. It is very difficult to find a good plumber in the Boston area. We had some dicey experiences before finding Frank and we could not be happier.

Welter is the Man!  

I have an aging Buderus GB142 condensing boiler that has been having those old age boiler things happening. I had been using a local service with a monthly support agreement but recent experiences with under trained techs led me to search for someone more familiar with my boiler.
After having been quoted $4,900 to repair my boiler for error codes and inaccurate pressure readings from Company A, I contacted Welter and he came in and assessed a few problems. The issues were addressed efficiently, parts were replaced, connections were repaired the boiler was deemed ready for service and the total bill amounted to less than 20% of Company A.
Long story short, Welter is an experienced plumber, heating pro, with a positive attitude and excellent troubleshooting skills. Highly Recommend Welter for any heating / hot water issues.

I called Charlie to fix my leaking backed up sink. He answered my call in a few hours and worked around my schedule to get me a day to fix the problem. He told me he would come between 830am and 930am. He arrived at 915am. He was polite and professional. He worked diligently to fix my kitchen sink. I was very happy with the work he did and his pricing was very reasonable compared to the other Dedham plumbers i contacted. I will defiantly be using his services again when needed.

We hired Casper Plumbing and Heating to replace an old water heater. They got back to me quickly with a quote, and on the day of the installation, got the new heater up and running in about an hour. Great service from a local small business.

Fantastic service!  They went above and beyond to fix an issue I had installing a smart thermostat.  Rick was especially available, responsive and respectful.

Though you may receive good service, you will pay through the roof, and then if you seek feedback on why the cost is so high, the owner will yell at you and berate you.  

The service provided by Andrew Fodera, the plumber who provided my service was great. He was on time, respectful, answered questions and very helpful. However, you will pay through the roof for the service.  Andrew came to my home twice for no more than an hour each time to assist with a leaky kitchen faucet and continuously running toilet.  I was informed I needed to replace the kitchen faucet and he adjusted the chain in the tank and tightened some bolts.  Andrew returned to install a new kitchen faucet that I had already purchase.  The total for the two visits $791.96.

Feeling this was very high for two hours of work, I contacted Ron Pescatore to inquire about the bill and understand the charges. Only to have him yell at me on the phone and ask me repeatedly what I thought his time is worth.  I indicated that I expected to pay a reasonable hourly rate, but am very surprised at 2 hours of time for the work provided totaled nearly $400 an hour.  He continued to yell over the phone about the cost of his trucks and time to drive to my home stating more than an hour to drive each way.

Be advised, you are paying for labor, owners time to coordinate, drive time and god knows what else.  I take responsibility for not getting a cost estimate prior, I have learned my lesson.

I will pay my bill, but I would recommend that no one hire this company, given the high prices and the treatment you may receive from the owner if you reach out to better understand the cost.  Just know that with this company, you will pay through the roof for basic plumbing needs.

Is it possible to give no stars?  I lost a lot of money because of these guys.  First, they send over young kids on their own who don't know what they are doing and have to call the home office for help.  In one encounter I had a whistling faucet and they told me it needed replacing. I said that I would go out and buy a new faucet that they could use.  Somehow they talked me into a no-name faucet they had  telling me it was guaranteed and charged me an arm and a leg to have it installed (I am not usually so gullible so there is something about plumbing issues ...) Less than a year later the faucet has no water pressure.  I call them and they send someone over who tells me that the regulations have changed and now you get less water and when I called him on that ridiculous statement he told me that I needed a new faucet.  When I showed him the bill of the faucet they installed LESS THAN A YEAR AGO and they told me they would not stand behind it. I checked on the internet and the faucet is a piece of crap.  I have changed plumbers and highly recommend against using these guys.

We belonged to their loyalty program for the past year but won't be using their services again. Cranney has done plumbing and electrical work for us. For the most part, the work has been fine and the guys who came out to do the work have been good. At first my main issue was with the scheduling: they have an office to do scheduling but somehow they never manage to get it right. We'd be scheduled for a window and they'd show up hours later. I know jobs run late and traffic in the area is awful, but no call from the office, no update, nothing. Why pay the higher price for a company with a scheduling office if it doesn't mean effective, responsive scheduling? Second, their prices are just high; at least $100 bucks more to install a ceiling fan than another electrician's quote. Third, and this was the last straw, prompting me to write this review: they installed a ceiling fan in our infant's room in an unsafe way. The fan ended up being faulty and had to be uninstalled. When it was taken out, we saw that the fixture box was loose. We could literally jiggle it. It also wasn't secured to the ceiling joists. Instead of telling us we needed a different box to hold the weight of the fan or that it wasn't possible to install a fan securely, they'd installed a 30 pound fan into a loose box in our baby's room! So, yeah, you don't even get what you pay for.