This is a follow-up from my review of ThermOil of Watertown, MA on December 11, 2025…read more ThermOil called me on Saturday March 14, 2026 at 4:09pm from their number of 617-926-0779 and left me a voicemail to call them back to talk which I returned their call. They asked or should I say they told me to me to remove my review of them from yelp because it was bad for their company. I said "Why"?, that's my review of what I went through with dealing with you. The individual told me that he knows my next door neighbor and that we met, he was referring to a party that my neighbor had and had most of her colombian friends over. I responded "What does that have to do with anything"? He went on to say that I said my water heater was not leaking or broken so I told him that I was making a customer call for service and you people never, ever returned my calls. He told me they were busy with "No Heat calls" and I said every company was busy in Massachusetts and I am not talking about the service staff out in the field, I'm talking about the office staff not returning my many calls to them. He told me that they were busy too! I told him that they were too busy to call a customer back? He asked me again to remove my review of them which I responded "NO" it's my honest review of what I went through with ThermOil and told him about my awesome service dealing with 128 Plumbing and Heating in Wakefield, MA. And I went on to tell him that this phone call to me is only going to make a worse review of ThermOil. He responded "So you are not going to remove your review of our company" and I told him again "NO" and he hung up. Well, if I get a knock on my door and some guys from ThermOil tell me they are here to change my mind about my review of their company, I will let you know, lol. This is not Colombia and what tactics they do down in that country do not work well here in the USA. And you know if he said to me that they would do a free service to make it up, things would be different but he stuck to his intimidation tactic. Oh well, they "Live and Learn" in this day and age.

I chose Thermoil for an outdoor installation through the Mass Save rebate program and had a great…read moreexperience. The technicians were professional, always on time, and kept everything extremely neat and clean. Anytime I had a question, they took the time to explain things clearly and made the process easy to understand. They stayed on schedule from start to finish, which made the project smooth and stress-free. My wife works from home, and the team was very respectful and kept noise to a minimum so she could continue working without interruption. Overall, an excellent experience and definitely a five-star company. The office staff was also fantastic and very helpful with the loan process and paperwork.

Our 25-year-old American Standard gas furnace was on its last legs when we put down a $5,000…read moredeposit with another large local provider for a Trane furnace. After we paid the deposit, they notified us that the project would be delayed for one month due to COVID supply issues. I grudgingly accepted this as a consequence of the "interesting times" we live in, until our furnace completely blew out a few weeks before Christmas. I called the other company to come up with some sort of temporary solution. They unapologetically offered nothing. I called Obie and was quickly notified of three important things: 1) they offered Daikin furnaces because of their quality, the best warranty in the business (exceeding Trane), and no supply issues, 2) We would be prioritized as an emergency and would be serviced within days, and 3) the cost would be 30% less than the Trane quote. After doing the necessary research on Daikin, which is a quality, highly rated brand, I asked for my deposit back from the other company and went with Obie. The friendly Obie team expertly installed our two-stage, variable speed blower high-efficiency Daikin furnace and Ecobee smart thermostat. The five inch filter they installed has eliminated the dust generated with the older furnace. The smart thermostat uses sensors you can put on each floor to figure out how to keep your home the most comfortable for the least amount of money. You can also adjust your thermostat from anywhere using the Ecobee app. Are the kids cranking the heat up too high while you are away? No problem, just turn it down! With our new Daikin furnace, we are saving money on natural gas every month while being more comfortable than we've ever been. No drafts, no cold spots. No noisy, clanking furnace. Complete, uniform comfort. Obie will help guide you through the rebate and zero-interest loan process. They will also schedule your appointment with the building inspector. If you are reading this, you are probably looking for a new furnace installer in Metrowest Boston. I understand the analysis paralysis that you are facing. I had been thinking about the same thing for years before I finally took action. I only wish I had acted sooner. That's why I am pleased to recommend Obie Comfort Solutions for your furnace installation needs based on my own, real-life experience.

RUN AWAY! About 9 years ago, I hired Obie to install a new central air/heat and tank-less water…read moreheater in my condo. The owner came out for the sales pitch and did a good job explaining etc. When the techs came, none spoke English and appeared to not know what they were doing - i.e. untrained. It took them 2 days to finish the install. I had an issue within a few weeks with the tank-less water heater and they sent their "best" plumber out. The plumber was not happy either and said that the pipes were not installed well and that it was "a mess." At a maintenance session a few years later, the tech told me I did not need to use filters and then proceeded to close up the filter opening. so I could not access it. Needless to say, within 2 years the system was not working, they sent out a repair tech who told me that the coils were filthy and it would need to be replaced. WHAT! Fortunately, they fixed it for free by cleaning it - not replacing it. I guess if you are paying for the repairs there is a different set of standards than if the company is fixing it. It does work, but am crossing my fingers that it will last through the next 6-7 years before I have to replace it. They appear to hire untrained workers hoping that no one will notice. Run away from them before you have a disaster too.

Highly recommended. Sadegh repaired our AC system after another HVAC contractor told us we needed…read moreto replace our system to the tune of $16,000. He exhibits the rare combination of knowledge and integrity. Thanks, Sadegh.

BEWARE of Albortz: **Sabotaged my HVAC to Create Repeat Business**…read more If you're in the market for HVAC services, I strongly urge you to steer clear here. Over the course of a couple of years, I've encountered multiple incidents that seem to point to deliberate sabotage of my heating and cooling system. I also have PROOF in my pictures. I'm somewhat handy, and if I was not, I would have been taken advantage of even more. Here's my story: **Incident 1:** It all started when my AC unit broke down during a heatwave. I had a newborn at home, so I needed help fast. Despite being on the pricier side ($500 for the visit), they were the only ones available quickly. The technician "fixed" the issue and tried hard to sell me a brand-new unit--despite the fact that my current one was still functioning. I brushed it off as a sales tactic. However, when the weather turned cold, I realized my **heat wasn't working**. I'm a bit handy, so I took a panel off to inspect the unit, and what do I find? The **gas line had been turned off at the panel**! It's important to note that the heater worked just fine before this service, so the only possible culprit was the technician. Had I not caught this myself, I would have likely been convinced that the entire system needed replacing--costing me even more money. **Incident 2:** Later, I did end up getting a new HVAC system (from a different company). However, my diverters (which control airflow) stopped working, blowing a fuse. Once again, no one else was available, so I had to call Alborz again. I was skeptical after last time, but thought maybe it was possibly an accident... This time, I was on high alert and watched him closely. He fiddled around and had me go check the thermostat downstairs while he "worked on the unit." Reluctantly, I complied. Sure enough, when summer arrived, **the AC stopped working again**. **Proof of Sabotage:** After some investigation, I discovered the technician **deliberately disconnected a wire** in my unit, which is why the AC wasn't working. I have photographic proof showing the disconnected wire and the work area, demonstrating this malicious action. --- **Final Warning:** It's clear to me this company has a pattern of **sabotaging equipment to generate more business**. These aren't simple mistakes; they're calculated actions designed to mislead homeowners into believing their systems need more work or replacement than is necessary. If you're considering hiring them, think twice--you may end up paying more than you bargained for, both in money and frustration.

In general, I have found this to be a great service with maintenance and responsiveness…read more However, they really stepped up when I needed them most. We got back into town on New Year's Eve to find that our furnace had failed. Chris offered to come that very night to look at the furnace and assess parts even though it was New Year's Eve. They offered me several options without any hard sell. Once we had decided his crew was there on January 2 and the entire replacement was done by January 3 in the evening. They were quick to respond and complete the project, and very we are happy with the new system.

It's been over 5 years since my last review. Target is still my choice and I am thrilled to…read morecontinue to work with them. I trust them and they have done me good with repairs to my boiler and maintaining my two a/c systems for the house. Advice has been spot on and will use them to replace and repair as long as they are in business.

I am always skeptical when trying to find someone new to do work on my house. I do not take the…read moretime to write reviews often but he deserves it. He came out to look at boiler, changed a part and got it fired up. Identified that it was cracked and had to be completely replaced. Out of sympathy he just charged me for the part he replaced. He gave me a quote of what it would cost to install a new heating system. I called a few friends that are contractors and they agreed it was a very reasonable price. Dave came out the following day and installed it with his technician. Very professional and efficient, he even took a few hundred dollars off the price that he initially quoted. He checked in the following day to make sure everything was running fine. Great guy that knows how to run a business!

Sent a request out, and the owner David was very quick to respond and responsive throughout the…read moreprocess and scheduling. He was able to get someone out the next day, even on a weekend! He sent out Michael, who did a great job fixing a difficult AC unit and was a pleasure to work with.

I hired Total Comfort to redo our basement boiler/furnace plumbing and to install mini-splits…read morethroughout our home in the Boston area. I cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism and quality of work done in a timeline manner. Honest, Dependable, Great value, and perfect installation considering many factors including a very old and difficult home to work with. A+, Recommended.

James came out to our home and did an amazing job. He was kind and professional and explained…read moreabsolutely everything to me. He did a thorough inspection of all parts of the system. He gave his honest opinions of what could be replaced and what the rough costs were for each component plus labor. He also explained what he thought was the best option to keep our current system running at it's best, which I chose to do. He re-gassed our unit and added a startup capacitor which seems to have done the trick! The outdoor unit kicks on easily, runs quiet and consistently now. And of course the AC blows ice cold now. He even gave recommendations for future maintenance for not only the AC unit but the boiler as well. I can't recommend Total Comfort Mechanical, and James, enough!

Had the appointment for today and the young man was here on time, very professional, he explained…read morethe job he was going to do... spent close to an hour doing the maintenance of the tankless water heater. The cost was great right on the estimate giving on the call. I will recommend this company to all!!! 5 star!!!

Shout out to Marvin and Jared for fixing my gas furnace promptly and professionally in a no heat…read moresituation. They explained their diagnosis and clearly explained why it would be a pricy fix (expensive part). Maybe not the least expensive option, but they certainly did a great job and were good communicators. Would recommend you give them a call if you are having issues with your heat.

I started using Ken's last winter when were having a heating issue. Ken was able to correct a major…read moreissue with the natural gas settings. Other HVAC contractors had missed the issue which was causing the unit to run inefficiently for a long time. He just did an annual service for my A/C. His team was very though and did a great job. His team is very courteous and his prices are very fair. I highly recommend Ken's HVAC.

My AC broke in the heat wave. Ken came out the same day I called. It was a quick diagnosis and fix…read more Other companies didn't answer the phone or accept service calls (only replacements for $$$). The value was good even if it was a just a quick fix.