We recently had Sinclair install mini-splits in our home, and I want to take this opportunity to…read moreexpress my complete satisfaction with the company and its work, and to recommend that anyone seeking similar work employ Sinclair. We took time to interview seven providers and found Sinclair to stand out alone in terms of its operational sophistication and competitive pricing. Our first contact was with Ben Sinclair, who responded thoroughly to our questions and assessed our options. In doing so, he showed significant aesthetic as well as practical insight. John Sinclair, the project manager, mapped out the design of the system after inspecting the premises. Finally, Corey and Steve installed the units - inside and outside - while Mike, the electrician, hooked the system to our power source. John used two crews to expedite the installation and to reduce any inconvenience to our lifestyle. Everything was done in a timely, thorough, expert and conscientious way. A dream team.

I called Sinclaire Home Services on Monday, November 8, 2021, after reading all the positive…read morereviews on Facebook, and they said that they will get back to me on sending a repair person either same day or the following day. It was $99 for a diagnostic visit, and the gentleman that came out was Frank, who was very knowledgeable, explained the issues, and the cost to repair our furnace that is from 2008. Frank replaced the watts 91 combo valve, due to it leaking. He also replaced the boiler pressure relief valve, and also installed a new extrol boiler expansion tank. The repair took one hour and the price was reasonable. I highly recommend calling Sinclaire if you have any needs such as our furnace experience. We are very pleased with the professionalism, knowledge, and quick visit to fix everything. High marks for Sinclaire! They are outstanding! Very appreciative of the prompt and on-time service and professionalism. Our thanks!

Extremely happy with the services provided by James. He installed a 6 unit/2 compressor heat pump…read moresystem in our 150+ year old house in about two days, demonstrating superior knowledge of the system and suggesting actually aesthetically pleasing choices for ducting etc. that many other contractors ignored. Price was reasonable for the scope and system specs, and James was extremely responsive and patient throughout the whole process. We also really appreciate James's help coordinating with MassSave (including some truly terrible inspections), ultimately enabling us to claim our full rebate. I'd highly recommend working with James, and we will continue to reach out to him for all our HVAC needs!

After a 3-yr search and MANY bids for a new HVAC, we settled on James Wu, who installed our system…read morelast month and proved the research paid off. Below are things I wanted to know before choosing a contractor; maybe it will be helpful for you. Our situation: 100+ yr old home with current boiler in basement. We recently insulated our walk-up attic - that would both freeze and melt items stored there - with closed-cell spray foam (more research there), added drywall and will use it for storage. This is where the air handler and ERV (for ventilation) went. Our upstairs is now ducted, with one vent running through a closet on the 2nd floor to 1st floor. We also added a Mitsibishi floor mount unit and a ceiling cassette on 1st floor. So, we had a VARIETY of equipment installed, requiring a contractor experienced in not only ducting, but mini-split installs with both a ceiling cassette and floor mount unit. We did not want the large wall mount mini split units. Our walls/ceilings are PLASTER, (metal wire mesh and cement-based): cutting them is a JOB. And, we wanted the floor mount unit RECESSED. COST - James was in-line with our other bids, which came in between 27k and 39k, largely depending on equipment recommended, with ceiling cassettes costing more. Many contractors simply would not install them, and wanted to run ducts in the corners of all upstairs rooms to first floor, which to us was a last resort. COMMUNICATION - James is very responsive to texts, emails, and even more importantly, he is a fantastic communicator. He is very calm, not pushy, explains things in an easy-to-understand way that clearly shows he knows his business. I actually told my husband after he left for the first time, "I think we may have found our guy" just based on his personality and knowledge. He's likeable, which isn't a requirement, but definitely helps. EXPERTISE - This is what truly sets James apart. Our needs were fairly complex, requiring interior ducting, 2 outside units with exterior line sets, and recessed ceiling units, but also RECESSING the inside floor unit into an interior wall. We've overseen several renovation projects recently and could tell these guys knew what they were doing. Also, they were perfectionists, and paid attention to details you don't often find with contractors. DEPENDABILITY - Not a single missed appt. Showed up on time with clear communication. The job took a week. He also helped with Masssave paperwork. They cleaned up after themselves each day, which we appreciated. KNOWLEDGE - Extremely versed in Mitsibishi equipment. He's a Diamond Contractor, which extends our warranty, but we'd have chosen him regardless. Every question I had about these units (cassette and floor unit operation, air handler, ERV, outdoor units, thermostats...) he knew the answer to. When I researched anything specific online, from multiple and trusted sources, I found the info he'd given me to be correct. I trust his knowledge and I don't automatically do that. One example: our ceiling cassette has an internal thermostat and it's off by several degrees regularly. I researched it and found we likely need an external thermostat separate from the unit to measure the room's temp. I texted James a photo showing the inaccurate reading and his immediate reply, "you need an external thermostat. I'll install one." That's what I'm talking about. INTEGRITY - Example: After the permit inspector left, James explained his philosophy on inspections. Each city apparently has different requirements. He learned several years ago how strict one particular city was, requiring a blower test to determine air tightness and the passing score was 4% or less. He got 4.1% and city wouldn't pass it. This required a lot more time/energy to go through everything and another test and more $$. So, now James says to his guys, "We install to the strictest inspection every time, regardless of the specific city's requirements, so we don't ever have to redo anything." In our case, the city didn't need a blower test but if they did, I feel confident we would have passed! I don't often take time to write reviews, esp this lengthly, but I felt it was warranted here. Finding an HVAC contractor is HARD; it's time-consuming and complicated. And a lot of money. Three years of research finally led us to James and now, looking back, it was worth the wait and headaches in research. I would highly recommend anyone in the market for a new HVAC, especially if it involves Mitsibishi and especially ESPECIALLY if it involves recessing any equipment like ceiling cassettes or wall units, to consider James Wu. He and his team are uniquely skilled in their work.

Great job and extremely professional…read more Bruce and team were a pleasure to work with. They were extremely fair with their prices and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the work. My wife and I hired them to do a whole house filtration system for an acquasana filtration system. They had it installed in 2 hrs and inside the estimate they provided. They realized the parts in the kit were crappy, and used their own pipe connectors because they were concerned with durability. They even went so far as to fix our leaky sink just because he noticed it dripping!!. No charge :-). I have 2-3 more projects and I know I dont need to shop them - just gotta make sure they are not too busy!. Chris + Kelsey

Amazing service! Answered call right away, came right over, worked quickly AND couldn't have more…read morepleasant, polite, personable or professional. Hope I don't need them again, but if we do, nice to know they're there!

We had a great experience working with Charlie. He was easy to work with and just an all-around…read morenice guy. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and his pricing was very fair. He really went above and beyond to accommodate our hectic schedule and tight timeline, which we truly appreciated. He completed work in our kitchen and two bathrooms, replaced our water heater, and relocated our washer hookups--all done efficiently and with high-quality results. Highly recommend if you're looking for someone reliable, skilled, and great to work with!

Charlie, was amazing. I called him on Monday and he came on Tuesday exactly when he said he would…read more He and his apprentice fixed my faucet (which I tried to install myself and totally messed up) and the price was more than reasonable. He is definitely my new go to plumber.

Steve is my 'go to plumber". He is polite, punctual, neat and professional. A few years ago we…read moreneeded our 40 year old heating system replaced. He offered 3 solutions: budget, better or "do it once and do it right". We went to a ultra high efficiency gas fired hot water system. My mother always said that you get what you pay for. Done right, done efficiently, laid out neatly, just fantastic work and worth every penny. And our gas bills are no longer a major issue in our budget.

Hands down the best plumber I have ever used. Meticulous in…read moreservice, his work both looks and works fantastically. Very, very happy. It is absolutely true that you get what you pay for and I am always very happy with his work and I have never had to have him come back to repair a job he did (which I have had to do with other plumbers in the area!) - although once I did have him repair a job another plumber did when I made the mistake of hiring someone just because he quoted me a cheaper price. Whatever the situation is, whether it's a new job, or one he's aware I had initially hired someone else to do, he has always been professional and pleasant. Really, I will never use another plumber; no one else compares. I have not one complaint for the years worth of work he has done for me and honestly I could rave on and on. The owner can seem a little gruff at first, but he (the owner, Steve) is genuinely a really great guy and is more than willing to in-depth explain every detail of what he does, so at the end of the day, you know you both have someone extremely knowledgable about what he is doing and who is willing to explain each step (and you know exactly what you're paying for!). I would and have recommended this plumbing service to anyone who's looking for a great plumber!!

My central AC stopped blowing air so I reached out to a handful of companies…read more Alex got back to me quickly and worked with my busy schedule to agree on a day. I have a very old AC unit that's in the attic and I wasn't very optimistic but after about an hour of working on it Alex got it working again by replacing a fan and installing a new thermostat that was compatible with new part. He has to work hard as it was warm that day and probably 90 degrees on the attic . Alex was very professional and personable. Price was incredibly fair . I would recommend and I will use Alex and his company again.

Alex and his team did a wonderful job replacing our two gas funaces that were probable 70 years old…read moreat this point, no exaggeration. They were responsive, straight to the point with their estimates, knowledgeable, and very helpful with any questions we had. Very good experience front to back.

Matt from McFarland was professional, friendly,and knowledgeable. He not inly repaired my furnace…read moreto working order, but he took the time to educate me regarding potential future issues. Thank you so very much!! Lucy & Denise

This place made me wait and then sent the dumbest technician I have ever met. I had to operate his…read moretablet for him and repeatedly point out that the information he was looking for wasn't on the unit's label while he constantly told me he wasn't very familiar with Lennox systems, even though I called them because they are a Lennox dealer. I ended up having to help him through checking everything. I eventually got an "estimate" that included overpriced repairs that cost as much as replacing the unit. It had a digital "signature" on it that just was the tech writing NA. I never actually signed anything. Nothing they sent me mentioned anything about late fees, but considering I was done with this company and couldn't get them on the phone reliably to pay I mailed a check. The check was never cashed, and I tried calling a couple times over the last year. Now almost a year later they email me telling me I have a years' worth of late fees because they never cashed the check. I finally was able to call during the day (not always easy for me). I got a person who again told me the person I needed had already left for the day. I told them if they wanted to be paid they needed to take the card over the phone right now. She agreed. Then told me the current balance. I refused to pay the late fees and told them I would authorize only the original balance. She put me on hold while she checked and then blind transferred me. The person answered like they had no idea who I was. I explained the situation again (very frustrating) and he knew exactly who I was and already had the information. He stated they have several ways to pay, except apparently those ways aren't check since I tried that. And none of the mailed "invoices" I received provide any payment information, terms and conditions, or anything but the current balance and how many days late it was. Just "Past Due - Please Remit" and an address along with a return envelope. But I had already tried that. This person claimed to be willing to take the payment, but when I rejected the late fees he claimed he needed to investigate and would get back to me. I told him I am not available during the day and he scoffed at me. I gave him one final chance to accept the payment without late fees right then or I was going to stop even attempting to pay as my life doesn't revolve around a waste of time diagnostic service with a technician that didn't know what they were doing. It shouldn't be this hard to pay them. The late fees should have never existed if they just cashed the check I sent or had ever provided me with payment instructions. other than "Please Remit", a return envelope, and an address. I will never use these people again. Everything with them is a clown show. Can't get straight answers, can't get things properly diagnosed. Can't get trained people. Can't even pay their bill. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!!

Installed a new HVAC unit in my condo on April 8, 2021, after a 1-week unit malfunctioned. Replaced…read moredefective part. September 29 -no heat. Several visits and unable to properly identify problem. These people are not professionals as they are unable to identify and resolve HVAC issues. BUYER BEWARE.

Hvac unit went out in my condo unit. Called and left message.. Called back and was able to get an…read moreappt within an hour. Quickly diagnosed the problem and was able to fix unit within an hour. Definitely quick service. Price was also reasonable.

Mark is a great plumber with an extensive history of experience and is your "go to" local plumber…read morefor all your residental needs. He is generally very helpful with knowledge and good with talking through planned permit work or a good story to boot. He just recently installed the final touch for a whole home portable backup generator at my home, a new 3/4in gas line basement run to supply the generator (or maybe a deck grill someday), the inspector was very accomodating and approved the work quickly! He has also previously helped with regular maintenance like water heater anode rod replacement and a few gate to ball valve replacements for leaky or seized water valves. See photos below of the gas line connection and whole home portable backup generator setup. Apparently it's "unusual" here in MA to have whole home portable backup power (Costco bargain!), everyone is told a $15k concrete slab generator is the minimum, at least, that is what Castle Electric said to me! Do it yourself for a 1/3rd of the cost with Marks help and skip the upselling from the "other" options out there!

Norwood plumbing is simply the Best around. Solid service for 11+ years at our home. 5 Stars all…read moreday. Thank you Mark!

John was excellent he explained everything in great detail along with recommendations, prompt…read moreservice, service fee was half the cost of my previous hvac company..... Will be using GEM for future services

Well, let's see. Weird things happening with my A/C, moisture detector seems to be shutting it…read moredown. They couldn't figure out the issue, so I said I was fine just replacing the moisture detector (which was part of GEM's installation of the whole A/C just three years ago). First quote: $1,000. I said no thanks. After going around in circles, the quote was down to $550. "Significant discount. Best we can do, it's an expensive part. It's like a little computer." I declined again (numerous times actually). So out of curiosity I searched online for that "expensive part." I found the Diversitech flood detector model WS-1 (which is what I currently have) for $65 on Amazon. They wanted to charge me $1,000 for putting that in. Paid $149.00 for that system check. If it turns out that sensor does need to be replaced, I can tell you who I WON'T be calling. GEM.