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Modern Energy is a top rated Mass Save contractor that specializes in Whole Home Heat Pump installation for both residential and commercial customers. With deep roots in the energy efficiency world, we always make sure to install the most efficient, cost-effective products on the market. Plus - we have in house staff to help our customers handle the rebate and financing process!
"Awesome, everyone was so friendly and helpful, answered all my questions and very professional. I would recommend Modern Energy in Worcester to everyone. I am so pleased with there work and services."
Karen Q on March 2024
Modern Energy is a top rated Mass Save contractor that specializes in Whole Home Heat Pump installation for both residential and commercial customers. With deep roots in the energy efficiency world, we always make sure to install the most efficient, cost-effective products on the market. Plus - we have in house staff to help our customers handle the rebate and financing process!
"Awesome, everyone was so friendly and helpful, answered all my questions and very professional. I would recommend Modern Energy in Worcester to everyone. I am so pleased with there work and services."
Karen Q on March 2024
RPM Heating & Cooling LLC Dracut, MA, 01826 (978) 957-2728 RPM Heating & Cooling LLC is a well-known, 5-star, family-run HVAC contractor in the Dracut, MA area. Reach our team today. Heating Contractor, Heating & Cooling, Home Heating Systems, Cooling System, Affordable Heating and Cooling https://rpmheatandcool.com/
"My furnace needed to be replaced. I got a few bids and Matt RPM got the job. He was meticulous in his work! He reviewed with me what I needed to know. He left the area cleaner than he arrived and over time if I had a question he was quick to reply. I would hire him again in a minute!!"
Diane D on August 2024
RPM Heating & Cooling LLC Dracut, MA, 01826 (978) 957-2728 RPM Heating & Cooling LLC is a well-known, 5-star, family-run HVAC contractor in the Dracut, MA area. Reach our team today. Heating Contractor, Heating & Cooling, Home Heating Systems, Cooling System, Affordable Heating and Cooling https://rpmheatandcool.com/
"My furnace needed to be replaced. I got a few bids and Matt RPM got the job. He was meticulous in his work! He reviewed with me what I needed to know. He left the area cleaner than he arrived and over time if I had a question he was quick to reply. I would hire him again in a minute!!"
Diane D on August 2024
Our customers are our number one priority and for this reason, we use only the best quality equipment, such as Carrier, Rheem and Concord, plus we offer extended warranties for these various systems. We pledge to see that every customer is fully-satisfied and cared for, that is why we offer 24-hour service during the winter for heating systems. We are a Mass save participant and offer financing and rebate support. *Now offering 1 year of free maintenance with any furnace or air conditioner installation /or/ free air duct cleaning with installation of a furnace*
"Timely and very fair price"
Ken F on September 2024
Our customers are our number one priority and for this reason, we use only the best quality equipment, such as Carrier, Rheem and Concord, plus we offer extended warranties for these various systems. We pledge to see that every customer is fully-satisfied and cared for, that is why we offer 24-hour service during the winter for heating systems. We are a Mass save participant and offer financing and rebate support. *Now offering 1 year of free maintenance with any furnace or air conditioner installation /or/ free air duct cleaning with installation of a furnace*
"Timely and very fair price"
Ken F on September 2024
Endless Energy is the #1 trusted local HVAC and Plumbing Company servicing the majority of the state of Massachusetts. Specializing in Furnaces, Boilers, and Heat Pumps we have Master Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians all under one roof reducing your need to find multiple contractors! We are also a Mass Save partner and can conduct your no cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment and install any recommended insulation. We can help you with: *Heating Repairs, Installation, & Service *AC Repairs, Installation, & Service *Plumbing Repairs, Installation & Service *Water Heater Replacement & Service *Indoor Air Quality Solutions *Ductwork & Line Set Solutions *Electrical Panel Upgrades and Replacement *Insulation *No Cost Home Energy Assessments A Mass Save certified contractor with an A+BBB rating. All of our skilled technicians undergo an extensive background and drug screening prior to being hired to our team!
"Seamless. From the moment of making the appointment with the sales rep to come out to the follow-up phone call, I could not have asked for this installation to go better at a difficult time. They listened to my concerns regarding the look on the outside of the house and the location of units inside. They assisted with all aspects of the Mass Save program making the application process easy. They took care of actual submission of the paperwork where most companies wanted to provide the info to me to then submit."
Jonathan S on July 2020
Endless Energy is the #1 trusted local HVAC and Plumbing Company servicing the majority of the state of Massachusetts. Specializing in Furnaces, Boilers, and Heat Pumps we have Master Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians all under one roof reducing your need to find multiple contractors! We are also a Mass Save partner and can conduct your no cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment and install any recommended insulation. We can help you with: *Heating Repairs, Installation, & Service *AC Repairs, Installation, & Service *Plumbing Repairs, Installation & Service *Water Heater Replacement & Service *Indoor Air Quality Solutions *Ductwork & Line Set Solutions *Electrical Panel Upgrades and Replacement *Insulation *No Cost Home Energy Assessments A Mass Save certified contractor with an A+BBB rating. All of our skilled technicians undergo an extensive background and drug screening prior to being hired to our team!
"Seamless. From the moment of making the appointment with the sales rep to come out to the follow-up phone call, I could not have asked for this installation to go better at a difficult time. They listened to my concerns regarding the look on the outside of the house and the location of units inside. They assisted with all aspects of the Mass Save program making the application process easy. They took care of actual submission of the paperwork where most companies wanted to provide the info to me to then submit."
Jonathan S on July 2020
Founded in 1962, Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning is a family owned and operated company, ready to service you in the Brookline area. We always stand by our work, and our exceptional customer service. Our long term, extremely proficient employees are ready to assist you with any Heating or Air conditioning services. Call us today!
"Very well, above and beyond the call of duty."
Karen S on January 2023
Founded in 1962, Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning is a family owned and operated company, ready to service you in the Brookline area. We always stand by our work, and our exceptional customer service. Our long term, extremely proficient employees are ready to assist you with any Heating or Air conditioning services. Call us today!
"Very well, above and beyond the call of duty."
Karen S on January 2023
Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!
"I booked a service and was given a 4 hour window. The technician apparently arrived about 1 hour before the window, claimed to have called me but left no message and simply left with no availability during the actual 4 hour window that was promised. This is poor service and I have no heat. Unbelievable and unprofessional."
Nathalie A on January 2025
Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!
"I booked a service and was given a 4 hour window. The technician apparently arrived about 1 hour before the window, claimed to have called me but left no message and simply left with no availability during the actual 4 hour window that was promised. This is poor service and I have no heat. Unbelievable and unprofessional."
Nathalie A on January 2025
Genove Oil & Air provides Bioheat & oil delivery as well as residential and commercial installation/service for oil & gas heating units, water heaters, heat pumps, central A/C and ductless HVAC systems. As a complete energy company, we offer our customers modern energy efficient heating and cooling options. We take pride in what we do, making excellent customer service our top priority! Based in Waltham, serving Eastern Massachusetts, Metrowest, and Greater Boston since 1977.
"I would not hire these guys again"
Ali A on November 2024
Genove Oil & Air provides Bioheat & oil delivery as well as residential and commercial installation/service for oil & gas heating units, water heaters, heat pumps, central A/C and ductless HVAC systems. As a complete energy company, we offer our customers modern energy efficient heating and cooling options. We take pride in what we do, making excellent customer service our top priority! Based in Waltham, serving Eastern Massachusetts, Metrowest, and Greater Boston since 1977.
"I would not hire these guys again"
Ali A on November 2024
Heritage Home Service is proud to serve residents from Northeast Massachusetts. We are the area’s premier home services provider and for 35+ years, we’ve brought the Heritage touch to homes throughout the state.
"Highly recommend! Josh came gave us an estimate for our hot water tank replacement with financings and everything went through and the next day Sal came out, great worker knowledgeable explained everything step by step. Friendly and a dog lover! Just great work and respectful good hard workers!"
Darline F on May 2024
Heritage Home Service is proud to serve residents from Northeast Massachusetts. We are the area’s premier home services provider and for 35+ years, we’ve brought the Heritage touch to homes throughout the state.
"Highly recommend! Josh came gave us an estimate for our hot water tank replacement with financings and everything went through and the next day Sal came out, great worker knowledgeable explained everything step by step. Friendly and a dog lover! Just great work and respectful good hard workers!"
Darline F on May 2024
At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical, we know the value of prompt, professional and reliable services and look forward to serving your needs in the Merrimack Valley. We're a same day/next day service company offering quality work and unbeatable service.
"I used to like them. Use them for my big install of backup basement sump pump. This time, I was out of the country, my rental property in MA needs a toilet fix. It was a standard water tank leak and we need to replace the inside mechanism. Milltown came and said 'rebulid the toilet', my wife authorize them to do it as I was not reachable at the time their plumber was at the rental property. They were in and out according to my tenant for at most 45 min, rebuilding two toilet tank and fixed the leak. The bill came to be 1200, $600 a toilet. One line item on the receipt is $470 for the kit they use to replace the plastic mechanism inside the water tank. I casually google the kit, I can get a universal sup kit for the toilet to replace that for $20. I called them, manager came on gave me that talk - we did hundreds of toilet leak and we average all of them to come up with the cost for that line item, which includes (a) parts (b) labor (c) our service guarantee for a prompt and reliable service Say they charge $200 /hr labor, 1 hr for two toilet is $100 labor for 1 toilet (remember, the plumber was there like 30-45 min rebuilding the two toilet). Say total parts are $100 (with markup), we are talking about $200 for fixing the leak of 1 toilet. They charged almost $600 for one toilet. You can do that math. I expect some up charge, but I am not paying $300 just for getting prompt reliable service. I turned around and asked for a few reliable plumber quote from Thumbstack with great reviews, most can do the job for $200 labor and I can get them the universal kit they will be able to come on the same day. So maybe if you want Milltown to do bigger job, that is ok. For smaller job, it does not worth it. Replacing the toilet flush mechanism is really not rocket science in plumbing. If I am not thousands of miles away, I would have done it myself after watching some Youtube video. I am willing to pay up charge for the service, but this is really above and beyond the normal up charge range, $1200 for a 30 min job replacing the toilet flushing mechanism in the water tank!!"
STEVE L on October 2024
At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical, we know the value of prompt, professional and reliable services and look forward to serving your needs in the Merrimack Valley. We're a same day/next day service company offering quality work and unbeatable service.
"I used to like them. Use them for my big install of backup basement sump pump. This time, I was out of the country, my rental property in MA needs a toilet fix. It was a standard water tank leak and we need to replace the inside mechanism. Milltown came and said 'rebulid the toilet', my wife authorize them to do it as I was not reachable at the time their plumber was at the rental property. They were in and out according to my tenant for at most 45 min, rebuilding two toilet tank and fixed the leak. The bill came to be 1200, $600 a toilet. One line item on the receipt is $470 for the kit they use to replace the plastic mechanism inside the water tank. I casually google the kit, I can get a universal sup kit for the toilet to replace that for $20. I called them, manager came on gave me that talk - we did hundreds of toilet leak and we average all of them to come up with the cost for that line item, which includes (a) parts (b) labor (c) our service guarantee for a prompt and reliable service Say they charge $200 /hr labor, 1 hr for two toilet is $100 labor for 1 toilet (remember, the plumber was there like 30-45 min rebuilding the two toilet). Say total parts are $100 (with markup), we are talking about $200 for fixing the leak of 1 toilet. They charged almost $600 for one toilet. You can do that math. I expect some up charge, but I am not paying $300 just for getting prompt reliable service. I turned around and asked for a few reliable plumber quote from Thumbstack with great reviews, most can do the job for $200 labor and I can get them the universal kit they will be able to come on the same day. So maybe if you want Milltown to do bigger job, that is ok. For smaller job, it does not worth it. Replacing the toilet flush mechanism is really not rocket science in plumbing. If I am not thousands of miles away, I would have done it myself after watching some Youtube video. I am willing to pay up charge for the service, but this is really above and beyond the normal up charge range, $1200 for a 30 min job replacing the toilet flushing mechanism in the water tank!!"
STEVE L on October 2024
Clay Plumbing & Heating a locally owned and operated family business, has established itself as a reliable and leading provider of plumbing and heating services for the Central Massachusetts area since 2007 with over 20 years of experience. Our team provides a full range of plumbing services including boiler and water heater installation and repair. Every member of our team is fully trained to quickly and accurately diagnose any plumbing work that needs to be done. That way, when you have a situation that requires a professional plumber, you’ll feel confident in calling the Clay Plumbing & Heating team for help. Give us a call or click to request a quote today! We are just around the corner to help you with any problem! We also offer up to 100% financing up to $65,000.
"Although I ultimately didn’t get work done by David because a family member had already hired someone else, I wanted to mention how professional and courteous David is. I explained the situation and exactly what I wanted, they promptly followed up with exactly what I asked. Will definitely be reaching back out to them for anything I need for plumbing."
Ahmad H on April 2025
Clay Plumbing & Heating a locally owned and operated family business, has established itself as a reliable and leading provider of plumbing and heating services for the Central Massachusetts area since 2007 with over 20 years of experience. Our team provides a full range of plumbing services including boiler and water heater installation and repair. Every member of our team is fully trained to quickly and accurately diagnose any plumbing work that needs to be done. That way, when you have a situation that requires a professional plumber, you’ll feel confident in calling the Clay Plumbing & Heating team for help. Give us a call or click to request a quote today! We are just around the corner to help you with any problem! We also offer up to 100% financing up to $65,000.
"Although I ultimately didn’t get work done by David because a family member had already hired someone else, I wanted to mention how professional and courteous David is. I explained the situation and exactly what I wanted, they promptly followed up with exactly what I asked. Will definitely be reaching back out to them for anything I need for plumbing."
Ahmad H on April 2025
Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs
Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.
Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.
To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.
The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.
The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.
Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.
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