Quality of service was superb! The heat dropped to 45 with temp outside at 6 degrees on a windy…read moreSaturday. My plumber was helpful in shutting down the water and then recommended this company to replace the igniter on out Lennox gas boiler. The response from the service tech, Noah was quick, informative and professional. Amazing that it was back up and running in no time and at a very reasonable cost.

$600 for 30 mins of work, and a $15 part…read more Service is fast and friendly. I love they way they respond and follow-up, but you certainly pay for it. No rush fees or weekend charges, just a simple fix. I sent pictures ahead of time. The guy was in and out in a half hour. I asked about the huge charge and someone called back promptly. He was very friendly but made it clear... that's our price. I live around the corner and I always like to work with my neighbors. I guess everyone isn't so neighborly.

I highly recommend RCL Mechanical that recently replaced my gas hot water heater. From the first…read morecall to service rep, Michelle it was evident that the company has integrity and strives to give the best service possible. Price with discount was very good. The level of Tyler's technical work and his expertise exceeded my expectations. Communication with Michele and Tyler throughout the process was timely and so helpful. Finally, I am looking forward to being in the RCL Home Care Club!

The service technician was highly knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure my entire…read morehouse's plumbing was function as expected. He chose a repair path that was the least invasive which was greatly appreciated. And the cat loved him

Through the years, I've been pleased with Back Bay Mechanical. Even recently, Chris, the technician…read moreknew what he was doing, took time to assess the situation and to solve problems. Additionally, he was pleasant, polite, thorough and professional. That said, when I received my bill, I was stunned by the exorbitant cost, $535.00, that BBM charged for a thermostat which can be purchased online or in stores for $385.00 less than what I was charged. (plus there was an additional $149.38 installation fee) [Best Buy and Walmart $139.99, HVAC Home Safety $131.50, Amazon $149.99 } Prior to my appointment, my thermostat had not been working properly so, in anticipation, I purchased one exactly like the one I had. But later, based on conversations with the technician and my neighbor, I switched to the Honeywell T6 . When I received my bill, I was shocked to see a charge of $535.00 for a thermostat that other websites charge no more than $150.00. Through phone calls and emails, I requested BBN adjust the charge. Crickets. In short, I think paying $535.00, a $385.00 or more markup for a $149.99 thermostat, is usurious price gouging.

We had our rooftop HVAC unit replaced. It was a pleasure from the quote, communication with the…read moreoffice and specifically with the install team. They ran into a few surprise issues from the existing install and they spent the time to work the problem and troubleshoot to make it all work without needing to open new holes in the walls or ceiling. Everyone was incredibly professional and the job came out great. I will be calling them for all future HVAC needs

I ate a $77 fee for an estimate - which no plumber or contractor of any kind has ever asked me for…read more- because the ratings for Vaughan are so high. I feel conned, for two reasons. One, as soon as they showed up they began acting like they didn't want the work. They balked at the fact that I live in a condo within a 3-unit HOA that I would need to coordinate with, and argued with me about the process of gaining their approval (while the numerous contractors we jointly hired for our renos were walking around.) This is 99% of plumbing jobs in Somerville. If it's that much of a problem, don't bother coming in the first place to charge me $77. Second, the estimate price: astronomical. Twice as much as the most expensive quotes I have gotten for this job. Five figures. If you are a very rich owner of a single-family home, Vaughan might be an option - the ratings here say they are talented plumbers. Otherwise, save yourself the money, hassle, and headache.

Vaughan ghosted us when we needed time sensitive services. Upon that, we received an invoice for…read morethe work that was never done-which ended up being twice the cost of the service we ended up getting from somebody else. They just seem to be unorganized.

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.

We needed a new boiler, ours was past expiration date but was still running.We had Jamie come out…read moreto take a look and get us an estimate. He is a superstar. I mean some of the best customer experience/ service I've ever received. He patiently explained things, reviewed options, etc. I wish he could have done the install too. He answered all our questions in the back and forth on the estimate, and the chimney liner we needed and everything. I thought all was clear, we had one miss but overall got the new boiler and crazy fan thing that goes with it (don't love, but needed it). We needed a follow-up visit and got it in a very timely way. We even worked with the owner's son, Liam he great to work with too. He really listened, he was responsive and a delight to work with. I would recommend this company based on their customer service from the salespeople and responsiveness when issues arise. Like all home repair folks, the company struggles with accuracy on arriving when they are meant to come. One time they arrived too early and it was morning so I was running out of the shower. Another time they set an appointment for 230pm and came at 815am. I'm just glad the work was done.

We've had a very long challenging history with Atlantic. The only reason we keep using them is…read morebecause our contractor really pushes using them, and it's hard to find an alternative in any case - I've had one other service out but they didn't really instill confidence. We moved into our condo 19 years ago; central AC stopped working when the next summer rolled around. Same with the next, and the next - a new coolant refill every time. Eventually, when pressed for an answer, Atlantic reported suspicion of a leak in the system, but were unable to find it over the next 5-ish years when AC kept failing to cool right when it gets really hot here each summer. At some point we decided to purchase a new system that cools the air within the unit - bypassing the concern about a possible leak. Absurdly expensive b/c it's huge and on the roof, requiring a crane etc. Except, that one also fails about every one-two years and no one knows why. They're *very good* at making you feel like this fix is the one that will stick, but it never does. Wish we had pushed for a warranty-based fix before our warranty ran out. Also, lots of variance between technicians. This summer, when the system failed per usual and I had to have a technician out, the first technician exclaimed that the amount of rust in the system was very concerning because we were "breathing it all in." When I showed it to an Atlantic salesperson/technician a week or so later, he said that there was absolutely no health risk and that the rust was completely normal. Which one to believe....? In the meantime our mini-splits on the lower floors have been conking out over the past 2-3 years - all pretty old. Said salesperson/technician from the last visit came to provide an estimate two weeks ago. Despite attempts to reconnect with him, he has vanished. I was hoping to get the AC taken care of by now as we're nearing July and it's going to get extremely hot here, but I'm about done with this company.

I had Casper replace my old (and occasionally leaking) indirect-fired water heater with a new…read moreelectric water heater. They did the job two days after I made the request, while I was at work, and the place was spic and span when I got home and the new water heater works beautifully. Very professional and extremely responsive to questions by text. Their quote was highly competitive with the other companies I quoted the job with. Very happy with the end result.

Another stellar job well done today by Casper plumbing and heating…read more Thank you again Frank who carried out the removal and replacement of my two upstairs toilets. They always work seamlessly and are so professional. I have kids and this company is as family friendly as it gets.

Thank you so much for your emergancy service when our oil burner shut down…read more Your service technician Wayne Sicotte was here in four hours from my call to your office. Wayne is a very skilled technician and really knows his oil burner repair service, and a very pleasant person to deal with. Thanks again as I am very happy with Macfarlane energy. Lenny Cleaves Sherborn, Ma.

WARNING: Two Years Without Service, Then an Unexpected $916 Oil Delivery and a Threat of Small…read moreClaims Court I strongly encourage Massachusetts homeowners to think twice before signing up with MacFarlane Energy, particularly for its automatic oil delivery and Value Plan. I became a customer in 2022. My last oil delivery was March 18, 2024, and my last annual boiler tune-up was February 9, 2024. For approximately TWO YEARS, MacFarlane made no deliveries, performed no annual maintenance and never once contacted me about my account. Its own Value Plan documentation explicitly includes an annual heating-system tune-up, yet I received no further tune-ups. During that time, I began purchasing oil elsewhere to keep my tank above 50%. After nearly two years without deliveries, maintenance or communication, I reasonably believed my relationship with MacFarlane had ended. Then, on March 26, 2026, MacFarlane unexpectedly delivered 152 gallons of oil at approximately $6.03 per gallon, charging me $916.84 during a period of extremely high oil prices. No advance phone call, no email and no opportunity to decline the delivery or its price. Now MacFarlane is demanding $971.84 and has escalated the dispute toward small claims court. I dispute these outrageous charges. Why should a company be able to go nearly two years without providing the annual maintenance included in its service plan, never communicate with its customer, then suddenly resume deliveries and demand nearly $1,000? I believe MacFarlane's handling of my account raises serious concerns under Massachusetts Chapter 93A, which prohibits unfair or deceptive business practices. I intend to pursue the appropriate consumer-protection channels. I have retained my invoices, service-plan documentation, account records and correspondence to substantiate my experience. MY WARNING TO HOMEOWNERS: Do not assume that years without deliveries, maintenance or communication mean MacFarlane has closed your account. Read every cancellation provision, get everything in writing and make sure you're actually receiving the services promised in your contract. They will show up and fill your tank without talking to you in 2 years or without any warning. Based on my experience, I would never recommend MacFarlane Energy. I believe its handling of my account, its failure to provide annual maintenance and its response to this billing dispute are completely unacceptable.