Plumbing, Heating & HVAC Services in Boston, MA

Boston heating systems include steam radiators, hot-water baseboards, forced-air furnaces, heat pumps and buildings that combine older distribution with newer equipment. Proto Home Service inspects the equipment, thermostat, controls, airflow or circulation and heat delivery before recommending a repair. Call when the system will not start, runs constantly, short-cycles, smells unusual, makes new noises or leaves part of the property cold. No heat during freezing weather qualifies for 24/7 emergency heating service.

Proto Home Service provides gas and oil furnace repair, maintenance, installation and replacement in Boston. Weak airflow, cool air from registers, frequent cycling, delayed ignition, unusual odors, rising energy use or a thermostat setting the building cannot reach can signal a problem with the furnace, burner, controls, filter, venting or duct system.

• Furnace Repair & Maintenance

• Furnace Installation & Replacement

A focused repair may be appropriate when the equipment remains safe and dependable. Replacement deserves comparison when a furnace has serious safety concerns, a failed major component, repeated breakdowns or can no longer heat the property evenly. For a new installation, we consider heating load, ductwork, fuel, venting and electrical requirements instead of simply matching the old unit.

Boilers remain central to many Boston brownstones, triple-deckers and multifamily properties. Proto Home Service repairs, maintains, installs and replaces compatible steam and hot-water boilers, gas and oil-fired equipment, radiators, hydronic baseboards, circulators, zone controls and related components. Proto Home Service holds Massachusetts Oil Burner License BU-319987.

• Boiler Repair & Maintenance

• Boiler Installation & Replacement

Call when radiators stay cold, baseboards heat unevenly, pipes bang or gurgle, pressure changes, valves leak, the burner locks out or the boiler cycles repeatedly. We check the boiler, burner, controls and distribution system because the source may be outside the boiler cabinet. For replacement, we consider radiation, zoning, venting, fuel and domestic-hot-water needs before discussing equipment.

Related guide: Why annual boiler service matters for performance, safety and warranty coverage.

Proto Home Service provides central air-conditioning and ductless AC repair, maintenance, installation and replacement in Boston. For older properties without practical duct space, ductless mini-splits or compatible high-velocity solutions may offer another path to cooling. Renovated homes and condominiums may require careful equipment placement, drainage and zoning decisions.

• Air Conditioning Repair

• Air Conditioning Maintenance

• Air Conditioning Installation & Replacement

Call when the air conditioner blows warm air, freezes, leaks water, starts and stops repeatedly, makes unusual noises or runs without controlling temperature and humidity. We examine indoor and outdoor equipment, thermostat operation, airflow and condensate drainage before recommending repair. For replacement, we evaluate the building’s cooling needs, existing ductwork, electrical service and available space.

Related guide: Why annual cooling maintenance should happen before a heatwave.

Heat pumps can provide heating and cooling through ducted or ductless equipment. They can serve an entire eligible property, condition selected rooms or supplement an existing boiler or furnace. This flexibility is useful in Boston buildings where extending conventional ductwork would be difficult or where owners want independent comfort zones.

• Heat Pump Repair

• Heat Pump Maintenance

• Heat Pump Installation & Replacement

Proto Home Service repairs, maintains and installs heat pumps and mini-splits. We evaluate the conditioned rooms, cold-weather heating goals, existing system, electrical capacity and distribution plan. As a Mass Save Heat Pump Installer Network participant, we can also help homeowners understand which project details may affect current program eligibility; incentives and requirements should always be verified before installation.

Plumbing in Boston can involve older supply piping, shared or closely arranged building systems, finished basements, compact mechanical rooms and renovated kitchens or bathrooms. Proto Home Service repairs leaking and burst pipes, recurring drain problems, toilets, faucets, shower valves, garbage disposals, low water pressure, sump pumps and other problems that interrupt the property.

• Plumbing Repair

• Plumbing Installation

• Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing Renovations

• Sump Pump Services

• Drain Cleaning Services

• Water Filtration Systems

• Plumbing Inspection Services

We identify the source before explaining repair, replacement or installation options. For an active leak, burst or frozen pipe, sewage backup, overflowing fixture or failed sump pump, shut off water when it is safe and call for 24/7 emergency plumbing service. Boston property owners are generally responsible for the building sewer lateral to the BWSC main; recurring blockages can require more than routine drain clearing.

Related guide: What homeowners should know about drain and sewer cleaning inspections.

Proto Home Service repairs, maintains, replaces and installs tank and tankless water heaters in Boston. We work with compatible gas, electric and oil-fired hot-water equipment and help owners plan around household demand, recovery time, available mechanical space, venting and existing utility connections.

• Water Heater Repair

• Water Heater Maintenance

• Water Heater Installation & Replacement

• Tankless Water Heater Services

Call for no hot water, slow recovery, changing temperatures, rumbling, discolored hot water, tankless error codes or moisture around the equipment. Repair may make sense when the tank and major components remain sound. Active tank leakage, corrosion, recurring failures or inadequate capacity can point toward replacement. 24/7 emergency water heater service is available for active leaks and urgent failures.