Overview
HVAC service in Arlington
Arlington grew up along the streetcar lines, and its housing shows it: closely set colonials, capes, bungalows, and two-family homes from the early-to-mid 1900s, with the Heights end of town, much of it in 02476, climbing toward larger lots near the Lexington line. Heating is predominantly gas, split between forced hot water baseboard and older radiator systems, with forced-air furnaces in postwar sections. Arlington homeowners have embraced electrification faster than most towns, so heat pump conversions, full and hybrid, are now a huge share of the HVAC work here.
From West Roxbury, Arlington is roughly a thirty-minute run up Route 2 or through Cambridge, and we schedule it accordingly. Typical projects include gas boiler and furnace replacements, ducted heat pump swaps where forced air already exists, and multi-zone ductless for capes and colonials without ducts. As a Mass Save participating installer, we handle the rebate paperwork, up to $8,500 for qualifying heat pump projects, plus 0% HEAT Loan financing up to $25,000.
FAQ
Arlington HVAC questions, answered
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(617) 675-7571Usually, yes. Homes with existing forced-air ducts convert directly to ducted heat pumps; radiator and baseboard homes typically get multi-zone ductless or a hybrid setup that keeps the boiler for the coldest snaps. We start with a heat-loss calculation so the system is sized for the house, not a rule of thumb.
Qualifying whole-home heat pump projects can earn rebates up to $8,500, and the 0% HEAT Loan covers up to $25,000 in financing. As a participating installer, we prepare the paperwork and make sure any required weatherization steps are handled first so the rebate actually comes through.
Yes. Ductless heat pumps are the standard fix for Arlington two-families, one or two heads per unit, condensers placed to respect tight side yards, and separate controls for each floor. It solves the hot-upstairs problem and adds efficient heat at the same time.
Why us
Why Arlington calls Boston Comfort Systems
Upfront, Honest Pricing
Clear estimates before we start. The $99 diagnostic fee is waived when you approve the repair.
Mass Save Heat Pump Installer
We help you capture Mass Save rebates and the 0% HEAT Loan on qualifying heat pumps.
Locally Owned in West Roxbury
A locally owned company that treats your home like our own, serving Greater Boston.