Cambridge Heating & Cooling, Furnaces, AC & Heat Pumps

Yes. HVAC and gas installations and most replacements in Cambridge require permits pulled through the City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department. This covers new furnaces, boilers, gas piping, and many heat pump and central AC projects. Permitting confirms the work meets code and protects you at resale. CleanTap manages this for you: our licensed team pulls the required permits and coordinates the inspections through Cambridge Inspectional Services, so you’re not left tracking down forms or scheduling appointments with the city on your own.

Quickly. We run 24/7 emergency heating service from our bases in Braintree and Mansfield, both positioned to serve Cambridge. When you call with no heat, we prioritize your visit, send a licensed technician with a fully stocked truck, and work to restore safe heat as fast as possible. Whether you’re near Harvard Square, Cambridgeport, or East Cambridge, you’ll reach a real person who can dispatch help, not a recording that puts you off until morning. Call (781) 630-5449 any hour.

They often can. Cold-climate heat pumps are built to heat efficiently through New England winters while also providing summer cooling, which can lower what you spend running older, tired equipment. Mass Save offers rebates on qualifying high-efficiency heating and cooling upgrades, and those incentives can cover a meaningful portion of a project. CleanTap helps you understand what your installation may qualify for, and we offer financing so you can move forward on a heat pump, boiler, or furnace upgrade without covering the entire cost up front.

We install and service high-efficiency gas and oil furnaces, steam and hot-water boilers, central air conditioning, ductless mini-splits, and cold-climate heat pumps. For Cambridge’s many older homes and condos without existing ductwork, mini-splits and heat pumps are frequently the smartest fit. We right-size every system to the actual space so it runs efficiently rather than short-cycling or falling short on the coldest nights. We also pull the required permits through Cambridge Inspectional Services and coordinate inspections, so your project is fully documented and code-compliant.

Yes. CleanTap is fully licensed and insured, with experienced heating & cooling technicians and 60+ years of combined experience. The same local pros who quote your job do the work, no subcontractors, and we install to Massachusetts code and pull the proper permits.

Yes. No heat on the coldest night and no AC in a heat wave can’t wait, so we offer 24/7 emergency heating and cooling service across Greater Boston, the South Shore, and Eastern MA. Call (781) 630-5449 and a real local HVAC pro will get to you fast.

As a general guide, typical installed ranges in MA are about $4,500–$8,000 for a gas furnace, $5,000–$9,000 for central AC, $6,000–$12,000 for a boiler, and roughly $8,000–$18,000 for an air-source heat pump or ductless mini-split system before rebates. Mass Save rebates and 0% HEAT Loan financing can cut heat-pump costs substantially. Your home’s size, ductwork, and fuel type affect the final number, so we give you an upfront, fixed quote first.

Yes. Today’s cold-climate (ccASHP) heat pumps are designed to heat efficiently well below freezing, and many MA homes run them as a primary heat source with a backup for the coldest snaps. They also provide air conditioning in summer, so it’s one system for both. We’ll assess your home and size the system correctly, and walk you through Mass Save rebates and financing.

Massachusetts homeowners can often qualify for significant Mass Save rebates on qualifying heat pumps, plus the 0% HEAT Loan for eligible efficiency upgrades. Program amounts and eligibility change over time, so we help you understand what your project may qualify for and handle the install to the standards these programs require. Ask us for the current details with your quote.

Once a year per system is the rule of thumb, heating in the fall, cooling in the spring. Annual tune-ups keep efficiency up, catch small problems before they become no-heat or no-cool emergencies, protect your manufacturer warranty, and extend the life of the equipment. Ask about our maintenance options.

Most heating and cooling installations and replacements require a permit and licensed installation in Massachusetts, and gas or oil work has its own requirements. We pull the proper permits and install to code so your system passes inspection and protects your home’s value and warranty.

As fast as possible, we run 24/7 emergency service across Greater Boston and the South Shore, and a real local HVAC pro (not a call center) answers and dispatches. If you smell gas or a burning odor, shut the system off and call (781) 630-5449 right away.

It depends on age, efficiency, repair cost, and how often it’s breaking down. As a guide, systems over about 15 years old, with rising energy bills or a major repair looming, are often better replaced, especially with today’s high-efficiency and heat-pump options plus Mass Save rebates. We give you an honest side-by-side so you can decide with real numbers.

Yes. We install high-efficiency furnaces, central AC, boilers, and cold-climate air-source heat pumps and ductless mini-splits. If you’re considering electrifying your heat or adding AC, we’ll size the right system for your home, explain the comfort and energy tradeoffs, and help you take advantage of available rebates and financing.

Yes. For system replacements and upgrades we offer flexible financing, and many efficiency upgrades qualify for the Mass Save 0% HEAT Loan. We’ll go over the options with your quote so a new system fits your budget.

Yes. We serve homeowners and businesses across Eastern Massachusetts, from a single furnace or AC repair to full system replacements and rooftop units, with the same licensed team and upfront pricing.

Greater Boston, the South Shore, Metro-South, and Eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Dedham, Norwood, Mansfield, Foxboro, Franklin, and Plymouth. Not sure if you’re in range? Call (781) 630-5449 and we’ll let you know.

Yes, upfront, fixed pricing with a free estimate on installations and replacements, and financing available on larger jobs. No hourly surprises and no pressure. Call (781) 630-5449 or request online.