Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great. Technician John Gulstrom. He was able to replace part and check system quickly. Went very well."
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Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The whole process went very well... from the initial consultation until the installation. Installing the system only took one day and it works great. After a bit of research, the price is probably a bit on the high side but I'd rather do that and get the job done right. Recommended."
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Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"He was timely, professional and responsive. He clearly knows the technical aspects of the trade and provided us with a lot of information about the equipment he would be installing and how it would work with our existing ductwork. We did not care for his sales approach because he tried to sell us on things we did not ask for and did not need. He tried to sell us on a humidifier for the system which we really don't need because we live right by the ocean where it is quite humid year round, even in the winter. Adding humidity to our house could cause problems with mildew or mold. He also tried to sell us on replacing our hot water tank for a more efficient model even though ours is only 5 years old. We got the feeling that he was trying to pack as much sales onto the heat loan program without really thinking about the customer's specific situation, and that put off me and my husband from wanting to work with him. At the end of his sales presentation he decided on the spot he would give us an unspecified discount. We did not like this high pressure sales tactic. We had not received other quotes yet so we declined to decide on the spot. He emailed us a couple days later offering a 10% discount if we decided by a certain date a couple days later. We decided to wait beyond that date so we could get more bids.
Joe's quote was $2000 higher than a quote from another installer who has equally good reviews on Angies list. Both quotes were to install the same equipment, however the second installer included the cost of converting two unused ducts into returns and installing a pass though in a ceiling to help balance our system. I shared this information with Joe, and he responded by saying he would beat their price by $100. It goes to show that it pays to shop around.
As Airco's good reviews on Angies list attest and my interactions with him, I am sure they would do quality work, but my husband and I were totally put off by his sales and pricing approach and did not want to work with the company as a result.
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+4
Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service! Highly recommend! Seasoned pro with years of hands on experience in this line of work and it shows! No question I will hire Wotton Heating for all my furnace work from now on. Does not try to sell you anything you don't need. Fair prices. Your in good hands when you hire Wooton Heating."
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Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1978
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
Village Home Services formally known as Village Electric and Village HVAC. We stand at the intersection of expertise and community spirit. With our plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services, we go beyond fixing problems; we enrich lives, one home at a time. In our village, your comfort and safety are our top priorities.
Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The project involved replacement of a furnace and A/C. Mike was quick to come with an estimate, and had the patience to explain all relevant options, thus helping me choose the system that is right for me. Mike did a great job, and finished the work on schedule. Very professional."
Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Everyone I dealt with was very courteous and professional. Everything went well and the system was installed in one day. Derek came back to check the work the next day and show me how the remote control works the system. I was very satisfied with this company."
Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Shawn did an excellent job of replacing my 32-yr old heating system with a 5-zone, Buderus G115, Riello Burner, SuperStor Water Heater, and a "fan-in-a-can" air intake (as furnace is in an enclosed basement closet). He really knows his stuff! He is organized and does a neat, professional job. When he was finished, he tested and marked each zone with me for future identification. I highly recommend Congers Heating & Cooling for quality workmanship and a competitive price."
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Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"First off, the consult was great. I was able to add services to my initial request and received a deal doing so. I also added a second set of services later that month. Adam and Steve completed the work and were completely professional and super efficient. They answered my questions and made sure I understood the work being performed. They worked with my schedule and were fantastic. I had a gas hook-up for a change from electric stove to gas stove - they even took care of the permits and inspection. They removed an old water access point for the fridge's icemaker that was in an awkward spot. They also added a regulator for the water pressure and water filtration system. Fantastic work all around. Should we need any more plumbing/gas work, I would definitely hire them again."
+20
Serving South Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I discovered Invicta HVAC on the mass save website. From the first contact, they were communicative and very attentive to my project. Extremely perfectionists did a beautiful job. I used to have an oil furnace as the only heat source and now we have a brand new heat pump with electric backup heat. Everything working fine. I would definitely hire them again and recommend them to everyone. thank you Guys!!"
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