Top-Rated Residential HVAC Services in Watertown & Greater Boston

Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric offers residential HVAC services. As one of the leading home services in the area, we understand the value that a qualified team brings to extending the longevity of your units. Our Watertown heating and air conditioning services have garnered hundreds of five-star reviews for a reason. If you are looking to achieve maximum levels of comfort in your home, you can trust our team to handle the job. HVAC services we offer include:

AC Installation →

We specialize in installing high-efficiency central air and ductless mini-split systems customized perfectly for Watertown and Greater Boston homes. Consequently, our expert team can help you secure significant Mass Save rebates to lower your local installation project costs.

AC Repair →

Our licensed technicians provide rapid diagnostic and repair solutions across the Greater Boston area. Specifically, we address everything from troublesome refrigerant leaks to sudden compressor failures to ensure your home stays cool during local heatwaves.

Heating & Furnace Installation →

We deliver precision-sized replacement and flawless installation of modern furnaces and boilers tailored directly to Watertown’s unique climate footprint. Therefore, you can ensure optimal energy performance and maximum household comfort through the coldest winter months.

Heating Repair →

Available nights and weekends, our dedicated team provides expert troubleshooting for complex boilers and forced-air furnaces throughout Middlesex County. Ultimately, we focus on restoring safe, consistent heat to your residence when you need it most.

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Services › Heating & Furnace Care

Complete Heating Installation & Emergency Repairs

Reliable home heating is essential for staying comfortable during harsh freezing winter months. When your system shows signs of wear—such as unusual banging noises, inadequate heat distribution, or rising energy costs—our certified HVAC technicians step in with prompt diagnostics and dependable heating solutions.

From routine furnace maintenance and burner tune-ups to rapid emergency heating repairs, we help keep your home safely warmed. Homeowners in Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA can explore our local furnace services and professional heating installations.

Residential heating services
Services › Cooling & Air Conditioning

High-Efficiency AC Installation & Repairs

Beating summer heat waves requires a high-performance central air conditioning system. Poor air circulation, refrigerant leaks, or worn-out compressor units can compromise indoor humidity control and drive up monthly utility expenses.

Our cooling specialists deliver complete AC repair, refrigerant leak detection, and high-efficiency central cooling unit installations tailored to your household's needs. We provide cooling care for families across Medford, MA and Malden, MA.

Air conditioning installation and repair
Services › Heat Pumps & Ductless Systems

All-Season Heat Pumps & Ductless Mini-Splits

Modern heat pumps and multi-zone ductless mini-split systems offer year-round climate control by combining energy-efficient heating in winter with air conditioning during summer. Ductless configurations can eliminate the need for new ductwork while giving homeowners precise temperature management in individual rooms.

Our team installs and services energy-efficient heat pumps, with qualifying equipment potentially eligible for utility rebates. We design multi-zone climate solutions for residential properties throughout Bedford, MA and Framingham, MA.

Heat pump and ductless mini-split installation

Why homeowners choose Akian

Services that have earned numerous awards and accolades

Technicians who are trained on the latest in plumbing technology

Service available on nights and weekends

Licensed and insured plumbers for your peace of mind

AC Tune Ups With Modern Technologies for Your Benefit

Whether your system is a high-efficiency model or a traditional setup, our factory-trained technicians are equipped to provide the premium heating and air conditioning services Watertown, MA homeowners expect. Technology is constantly evolving in the HVAC industry, which is why our team undergoes continuous training to master these modern advancements. We bring our clients the absolute latest in climate control innovations, offering highly reliable cooling solutions that go above and beyond to keep your property comfortable.

5 Ways AC Tune Ups Save You Money

1. Fewer repair costs – When your unit is regularly checked by our Watertown AC tune up experts, we’ll catch a lot of your problems before they even happen.

2. Longer life span of your unit – Exactly how long your AC unit lasts depends on how much you use it, the surrounding environment, and maintenance levels. Make sure to do everything you can to get as much out of each AC unit.

3. Cheaper repairs – One benefit of catching problems before they happen is that your problems don’t get worse over time which can sometimes lead to more expensive repairs.

4. Increased energy efficiency – If your AC unit is on the older side, then it could be needing more electricity to properly cool. Consult our Watertown AC tune up experts to get the most out of your unit with as little electricity as possible.

5. Helps you stay under warranty – A stipulation in a lot of manufacturer warranties is that your AC is regularly checked by a trained professional. These warranties can save you thousands off repair and replacements so make sure to read the fine print carefully. Our technicians are prepared to offer skilled repairs on the following types of systems:

Steam Boilers and Hydronic (Hot Water) Boilers →

We specialize in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and replacement of traditional radiant heating systems across Watertown. Specifically, our experienced technicians focus on keeping historic homes warm and energy-efficient with advanced boiler configurations.

Hot Air/Cooling Furnaces →

Our certified technicians handle the complete design, layout, and installation of forced-air heating and cooling equipment. Consequently, these systems are expertly tailored to withstand harsh Massachusetts winters while drastically lowering your monthly fuel costs.

Ductless AC Systems →

These setups are perfect for homes in the Greater Boston area without existing ductwork. Furthermore, we install multi-zone ductless mini-splits that provide whisper-quiet, customized climate control for individual rooms.

Central AC Systems →

Maximize whole-house summer comfort with our premium ducted central air conditioning installations. Ultimately, each system is expertly engineered to provide perfectly even air distribution and maximum energy efficiency.

SPECIAL OFFERS!

Don't let home comfort break the bank. Enjoy exclusive seasonal discounts, premier manufacturer rebates, and zero-down financing options designed to keep your home cozy and your budget happy. Reach us now to lock in your savings!

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Leading Experts in Heating & Air Conditioning Services in Watertown, MA

With over a decade of experience servicing the diverse climate needs of Watertown, MA, our team of certified HVAC professionals provides reliable and efficient heating and air conditioning solutions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our industry certifications and positive customer testimonials, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of quality and performance. Trust us to enhance your indoor comfort with our comprehensive maintenance and installation services tailored specifically to the unique demands of the Watertown community.

Heating & Airconditioning General FAQs

What heating and air conditioning services do you offer in Watertown, MA?

At Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, we provide complete residential heating and air conditioning services in Watertown, MA, and throughout the Greater Boston area. Our fully licensed HVAC technicians handle everything from central AC installation and emergency AC repairs to furnace and boiler fixes, heat pump installations, and regular system maintenance to guarantee your home stays comfortable year-round.

How can a seasonal AC tune-up save me money?

Regular maintenance is the easiest way to lower your home energy costs because it helps catch minor issues before they turn into major, expensive breakdowns. Scheduling a seasonal tune-up for your heating and air conditioning in Watertown, MA also maximizes your system's overall energy efficiency to lower your monthly utility bills, extends the working lifespan of your equipment, and ensures you stay compliant with your manufacturer's warranty stipulations.

Are there Mass Save rebates available for upgrading my heating and air conditioning system?

Yes, local homeowners updating their heating and air conditioning in Watertown, MA can qualify for substantial savings. As an experienced local contractor, Akian helps you secure up to $8,500 in Mass Save whole-home heat pump rebates or up to $1,125 per ton for partial-home systems. Additionally, we can assist you with the Mass Save HEAT Loan program, which offers 0% APR financing up to $25,000 for qualifying high-efficiency equipment upgrades.

What types of heating and cooling systems do your technicians service?

Our experienced technicians are fully trained to service traditional home comfort hardware as well as modern, high-efficiency technologies. We regularly install, maintain, and repair central air conditioning systems, ductless mini-split AC units, steam or hydronic hot water boilers, traditional hot air or cooling furnaces, and advanced air-source or air-to-water heat pumps.

Looking to Install a System?

If you’re looking to have a new HVAC system installed in Watertown, Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Brookline, or the surrounding Metro West and Greater Boston communities, our team is happy to assist in assessing, specifying, and installing a unit tailored to your home’s exact heating and cooling needs.

We will also guide you through everything involved in servicing your unit—since some heating and air conditioning systems require more routine maintenance than others to keep running efficiently. Plus, if any Mass Save® or manufacturer rebates apply to your project in Middlesex or Suffolk County, we’ll do our best to inform you and help save you money.

The only downside? You may never want to turn off your climate control! Our local HVAC technicians can walk you through all of your heating & air conditioning options—including ductless mini-splits, heat pumps, boilers, and furnaces—to help you determine the right choice for your needs and budget. Many HVAC systems even offer warranties, and we can help guide you through that process as well.

Local Service Area

Proudly Serving Middlesex County and Its Surrounding Area

From urgent boiler repairs to complete energy-efficient installations, our mobile HVAC trucks are fully equipped to serve Middlesex County and the surrounding areas promptly. Beyond boilers, our certified team handles all essential home heating solutions—including reliable furnace installations, eco-friendly heat pumps, and customizable ductless mini-split systems tailored for local Massachusetts winters.

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Hear What Clients Say About Akian

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Susie Serreze
21 October 2026
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Carlos explained the repair options and was very respectful and professional.
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Burak H Alver
21 October 2026
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Update to the update. I am sticking with Akian. They are a big company with many competent technicians. They respond timely. They do their best to make customers happy. It's hard to know when things fail where the fault falls. But they have been responsive and they have fixed issues with little to no charge as appropriate. See below for history. ---- Update to my original review. Some years later, after having them install new heater, water heater, and AC. The heater that akian has since installed 3 years ago has run into problems every year since. One time, one of the vent pipes was not attached properly. It was under 1year since the installation so they fixed it for free. Nex time, it was an issue with exhaust piping. Must have been some other installation errors but since it had been more than a year since installation; we were charged for the repair. And now again, we have cold air blowing from the system and I am calling them. Side story. For the exhaust issue, the first technician they sent misidentified the problem claiming it was because our vents were not fully open. Then Manny, the technician who I praised in my original review was sent; he identified and corrected the problem. So turns out not everyone in their employ is the same. ------- I call about a heating system emergency; our furnace is broken on a cold week. Their earliest availability is in four days. But since it is an emergency, they make some calls, and send over someone immediately. In this day and age, when HVAC companies rarely respond or show up. Manny comes over, identifies the problem, and fixes it. All along, he is honest about what he may or may not be able to do. We are lucky, the current problem was solvable. But he points out that the heater is old. He lays out options for the future; we may replace the flame sensor that caused the current problem if the same issue arises; we should consider a complete system replacements; and he has identified a list of worn out parts if we want to try to extend life of existing system. No pushiness, no BS, just reasonable opinions. I can't know if all their technicians are as knowledgable and capable as Manny. But next time we have HVAC needs, we are calling Akian again.
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OnBoard Fish
21 October 2026
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I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY AT ALL! The company quoted me a $129 diagnostic fee. However, when the technician arrived, he barely did anything other than take a quick look at the equipment. He then told me that the $129 only covered his less-than-30-minute inspection, and that if I wanted any further service, I would have to pay an additional $249. This was completely different from the information I received when I initially contacted the company. To make matters worse, the technician refused to provide me with a quote. I explained that I did not want to be nickel-and-dimed with one charge after another, but he showed absolutely no understanding. His attitude was extremely unprofessional. He acted as though he would refuse to do anything at all unless I agreed to pay the additional $249. In the end, I decided to pay the $129 just to get him to leave. This was an incredibly frustrating experience, and I felt pressured into paying for virtually nothing. Save yourself the time, money, and frustration. I strongly recommend avoiding this company’s services!
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Angela Deng
20 October 2026
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Disappointing Experience – Unexpected Fees and Poor Communication I scheduled an HVAC diagnostic appointment with Akian after being told by their office that the diagnostic fee would be waived if I decided to proceed with the recommended repair after receiving an estimate. However, when the technician arrived, I was told a significantly higher diagnostic fee would apply, that it would not be waived even if I proceeded with the repair, and that I would not receive a repair estimate unless I agreed to pay the higher fee. This was completely different from what had been communicated when I scheduled the appointment. My main frustration is the lack of communication and transparency between the office and the technician. I specifically confirmed the pricing and process before booking so I could make an informed decision about whether to proceed with repairs. Instead, I was put in an uncomfortable position during the appointment.
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Ashok Krishna Vadanahalli Shankar
20 October 2026
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Sketchy severe sales pitch when called for routine maintenance. I would not repeat.
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David Russo
30 September 2026
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Tiago was here for service for our gas boiler. He was professional and knew all the details for annual maintainence to our heating system. I highly recommend Akian Plumbing.
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Jeffery Fry
26 September 2026
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We recently had our hot water heater replaced after our previous heater failed and flooded our basement. We couldn't be happier with the entire experience! From start to finish, the process was smooth, efficient, and professional. Manny and his team arrived right on time, carefully removed the old unit, and installed the new heater with expert precision. Manny had made our job a priority. The new hot water heater works flawlessly, providing consistent, hot water with impressive energy efficiency. Manny was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain how to maintain the system and the automatic water shutoff. Overall, this replacement has brought us peace of mind knowing we have a reliable source of hot water for our home. We highly recommend this service to anyone in need of a quality water heater upgrade! Akian had also replaced our gas furnace at the end of 2024 and had the same excellent service.
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Wayne Boulais
25 September 2026
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James can on time explained what would be done and expected time frame. Did the work and showed pictures at the end to explain. Akian is well run and easy to deal with.
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Yvonne DeMarino
23 September 2026
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Matt B. is exceptional and has an encyclopedic knowledge of boiler systems. He can answer questions about every permutation of considerations in the lead up to purchasing an efficient, safe new boiler. We were pleasantly surprised by his fluency and responsiveness when we peppered him with over an hour of questions and the company’s patience with us in considering a major purchase. I would highly recommend Matt and Akian Plumbing.
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Rachel Danford
23 September 2026
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Great to talk with Carlos, he explained everything clearly and answered all my questions
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Andrew H.
25 September 2026
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AJ and TJ's work was high-quality - they installed a gas boiler heating system. Prompt, professional, hard-working - would use Akian and AJ & TJ again.
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Matt T.
23 September 2026
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Carlos did a great job with our dryer duct. The company in general is very responsive and gives you a heads up when they are on their way. Highly recommend them!
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Emma T.
16 September 2026
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Absolutely horrible. Repeatedly reschedules due to their own errors and takes multiple trips to fix an issue to drive up their hours. Customer service is terrible and unresponsive after 4:30 and they offer no weekend support. We have been without hot water for over two weeks because of the company but charged over $1000+.
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Clayton W.
26 August 2026
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They are very friendly and only repair what's needed to be repaired. They made the repair and left me feeling like I didn't get taken advantage of.
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Ruben O.
19 August 2026
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I called to ask for a general price range for replacing a P-trap. They told me they would not provide any pricing information unless they first sent a master plumber out for a $120 service call. I even asked what the *lowest* possible cost for a basic P-trap replacement would be, just so I could have some idea of what to expect, and they still refused to answer. That made me uncomfortable. I understand that an exact quote may require seeing the job in person, but refusing to provide even a starting price or rough range felt unnecessarily vague. I didn't feel comfortable paying $120 upfront without having any idea what I might ultimately be charged, so I decided not to move forward with them.
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Chris H.
18 August 2026
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Sean and Andrew were great. I came home from work one day to discover water damage to my bathroom ceiling. Sean came out quickly to assess the situation. He was able to get someone out to remediate right away. Once the cleanup was complete, Andrew came out to do some further investigate and was able to successfully identify the water source in my very old condo building in Brighton. Both were very friendly and professional. Highly recommended!
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Tom H.
6 August 2026
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So wanted to give an update to a 2 star review i left for Akian for work done about a month ago. I had two gripes: Call center customer service and dispatch and high pricing. I have to give their management credit: They saw my review, reached out and yesterday service manage Jeff called me. It's rare these days for someone to really listen to how things looked on my side of the road and to Jeff's credit he did that. Not only that we reached and agreement regarding what i felt was high pricing two two of the three components they replaced on my AC system. In addition he mentioned that they are moving away from the foreign call center customer service--this is a good thing. Who wants to feel if they get disconnected they can't call the person back? All this reassured me that despite some issues they are getting themselves on track and that they cared enough to make things right for me.
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C. B.
17 July 2026
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Carlos came today to troubleshoot my central AC. which stopped working yesterday. He was very upfront saying that he was unfamiliar with my particular set up. However, with assistance from his office, he was able to diagnose and fix the issue. It was not a simple 1-2-3 due to the poor initial installation from another company 9 years ago. He was diligent looking for solutions and was able to get the AC working. Part of the issue was the thermostat, which he replaced. I will make Akian my go-to company for my system. thank you Carlos. It is only a 4 because I was hoping for same day services yesterday.
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Jennifer G.
2 July 2026
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Our AC stopped working and Akian responded right away and fixed our AC on the hottest day so far.
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Kim G.
22 June 2026
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Do not call if you actually have an emergency. Called them around 5pm this afternoon, told them my toilet was leaking all over the floor and that I was on the ground floor of a multi-floor condominium building. They opened a ticket and said someone would be out between 6pm and midnight. Called around 6:30 to see if there was an update, because even with the water turned off I had about 2 inches of water leaking out onto the floor. She said the plumber was finishing up a call then heading to me. I called an hour later and she said "oh, we don't service multi-floor buildings you will have to call someone else but they NEVER called to tell me. Wasted two hours waiting for a plumber that was never coming, causing damage to the bathroom floor and the carpeting in the hallway.

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