Common problems
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
Services
- Furnace and boiler repair
- Central AC repair
- Heat pump and mini-split service
Safety first: If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, get everyone outside and call 911 or your gas utility.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Signs you should call
You may want a heating and cooling company if you notice any of these:
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
The local picture in Worcester
Freezing nights in winter can crack exposed pipes and outdoor spigots. Building permits are filed through the city's online permit portal, and work can start only after a permit is issued.
Worcester built more than 6,000 triple-deckers between about 1880 and 1930. Older homes often have radiators or boilers rather than ducts, so adding central air may mean ductless units or a high-velocity system.
Snow and ice can block exhaust and intake vents on high-efficiency furnaces. Keeping them clear prevents shutdowns and keeps exhaust out of the house. The state's Mass Save program offers rebates and no-cost home energy assessments.
Permits, licenses and your utility
In Massachusetts, gas piping and gas appliance work falls to licensed plumbers or gas fitters, and refrigeration technicians hold their own state license. Replacing a furnace, boiler or condenser usually needs a permit from the Inspectional Services Department, and the contractor normally handles it.
How the connection works
- Give us a short description and a good callback number.
- A local heating and cooling company who works in Worcester gets your request.
- If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.
What to have ready
Check and replace the air filter before the visit, since a clogged one causes many problems on its own.
What people ask us
Should I repair or replace my system?
It depends on age, repair cost and how well it works. Ask for both options in writing, including efficiency and any rebates, and compare.
Do you cover Vernon Hill and Main South?
Most likely. We cover Vernon Hill, Tatnuck, Greendale and Burncoat and other parts of Worcester, across 01602, 01603, 01604, 01605, 01606 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
Why is one room always colder or hotter?
Common causes include leaky or undersized ducts, closed vents, poor insulation or a system that is not balanced. A tech can measure airflow room by room.
Why is my AC freezing up?
Low airflow from a dirty filter or blocked vents is a common cause, and low refrigerant is another. Turn the system off to let it thaw and call a tech if it happens again.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Worcester, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 01602, 01603, 01604, 01605, 01606, 01607, 01608, 01609, 01610
MarlboroughLeominsterSouthbridgeFraminghamFitchburgGardnerFranklinWoonsocketPalmerWalthamNewtonNorth AttleboroughWatertownCentral FallsAttleboroPawtucketLowellCambridgeAmherstWoburnProvidenceNashuaSomervilleMedfordCranstonSpringfieldRandolphChicopeeEverettEast Providence
Other services in Worcester
Appliance RepairElectricalGarage DoorLocksmithPest ControlPlumbingRoofingWater Heater
Please note that VendorReach does not perform repairs itself. Your request goes to an independent heating and cooling company, and that company decides its own prices and is responsible for its work. It is fine to ask for a written estimate first.