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We approach Newton service with attention to the property's age, layout, equipment and accessible plumbing rather than making assumptions from the ZIP code.
Plumbing & HVAC Services in Newton, MA
40 Years of Trusted Home Service
Licensed plumbing, heating, cooling and water-heater service for homes throughout Newton’s 13 villages.
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Why Newton Homeowners Choose Proto Home Service
Newton's villages contain older, renovated and multi-family homes with a wide range of steam, hydronic, forced-air, cooling and plumbing systems. Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC evaluates the property and existing system before recommending plumbing, heating, cooling or water-heater work.
- 40+Years of Experience
- 1905-Star Google Reviews
- 24/7Emergency Service
- 100%Workmanship Warranty
One Team for Plumbing and HVAC
Licensed plumbing and experience with boilers, furnaces, oil burners, AC, heat pumps and water heaters simplify projects involving more than one home system.
Clear Findings and Upfront Pricing
We explain the problem, discuss practical options and provide the approved price before work begins.
24/7 Help for Urgent Problems
Emergency plumbing, no-heat, cooling and water-heater service is available for Newton properties when the problem cannot wait.
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What People Say About Us
Peri is awesome. He is extremely responsive and did an excellent job on our bathroom renovation. I recommend going with him and I will be using him for all our plumbing needs in the future.
The service was great. I called Peri from Proto Home Service Plumbing for a clogged kitchen sink. After inspecting some pipe connectors/drainage, he realized that some connections were wrong. He took the time to explain everything in detail that needed to be changed. I followed his recommendations and I'm very happy with the results. Peri is very professional with many years of experience. Highly recommend!!
Peri was amazing! He was super informative and gave me an estimate right off the bat. The service was fast and the price was very reasonable. I will definitely be using Proto Home Service again!
Clean, professional work. They were quick to respond and took the time to explain the new tank’s operation. We had an oil hot water tank replaced (which most plumbers can't/won't do). Great work. Thank you.
I recently had Peri from Proto Home Service Plumbing handle all the plumbing work for my bathroom renovation, and I couldn't be more impressed! He installed a brand new walk-in shower, infinity drain, toilet, and faucet with absolute precision and care. What stood out most was the excellent quality of his work combined with his professional attitude and very reasonable rates. Throughout the entire project, Peri demonstrated exceptional skill and attention to detail...
Our water heater gave out unexpectedly. Peri and his team were there in less than 18 hours to replace it. He is very responsive and he will always be my first call when anything plumbing or heating needs attention.
These guys are AMAZING. If you’re looking for someone who is both knowledgeable and super-responsive, these are your guys. They have dealt with some super janky plumbing for me in a couple of old buildings and they did a phenomenal job. Trustworthy and reasonably priced. Hard combination to beat.
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Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Experience for Newton’s Varied Homes
Newton’s housing ranges from nineteenth-century properties and prewar homes to postwar neighborhoods, renovated residences, condominiums and multi-family buildings. More than half of the city’s housing was built before 1940, so plumbing and HVAC work often requires careful diagnosis of older piping, radiator heat, limited duct space and newer equipment added during renovations.
Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC repairs, maintains and installs plumbing, boilers, furnaces, oil burners, air conditioners, heat pumps and water heaters. We serve all 13 Newton villages and explain the condition of the system, the available options and the approved price before work begins.
Contact us today at (617) 842-9104 for same-day service, or book online.
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Licensed Plumbing Services in Newton, MA
Older supply lines, aging shutoff valves, recurring drain trouble and plumbing altered during past renovations can produce problems that are not always visible at the fixture. Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC traces the cause before recommending a repair, replacement or planned improvement.
• Plumbing Repair
• Plumbing Installation
• Drain Cleaning Services
• Sump Pump Services
• Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing Renovations
• Plumbing Inspection Services
• 24/7 Emergency Plumbing
Our licensed plumbers work on leaking and burst pipes, fixtures, toilets, disposals, drains, sump pumps, gas piping and plumbing for kitchens and bathrooms. Newton’s ongoing sewer and stormwater work also makes it useful to distinguish a private drain or sewer-line problem from a city infrastructure issue before deciding what work is needed.
Related homeowner guides: How to detect a plumbing leak and what to know about drain and sewer cleaning.
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HVAC Repair, Maintenance & Replacement in Newton
A Newton home may combine radiator heat with ductless cooling, use one system in the original structure and another in an addition, or have upper rooms that never match the thermostat downstairs. Effective HVAC service starts by understanding that complete arrangement.
• Heating Repair
• Heating Maintenance
• Heating Installation & Replacement
• Cooling Services
• 24/7 Emergency Heating
Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC services complete heating and cooling systems, including controls, zoning and airflow concerns. We inspect the equipment and the way it serves the house, then explain whether repair, maintenance, balancing or replacement is the practical next step.
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Furnace and Oil-Burner Service for Newton Homes
Delayed ignition, short cycling, unusual burner operation, weak airflow and a furnace that cannot maintain temperature all deserve a proper diagnosis. Our team services gas furnaces and is certified and licensed in Massachusetts to work on oil burners.
• Furnace Repair & Maintenance
• Furnace Installation & Replacement
• 24/7 Emergency Furnace & No-Heat Service
We inspect the furnace, burner, controls and connected system before recommending work. When replacement is being considered, we account for the home’s heating load, fuel, venting, ductwork and existing zones rather than selecting equipment from square footage alone.
Related homeowner guide: What to check when a furnace is not working properly.
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Boiler Repair, Maintenance & Installation in Newton
Steam radiators, hot-water baseboards and multi-zone hydronic systems remain well suited to many Newton homes. Cold rooms, noisy pipes, pressure changes, leaking components or inconsistent heat can involve the boiler, distribution piping, controls, circulators or other connected components.
• Boiler Repair & Maintenance
• Boiler Installation & Replacement
• 24/7 Emergency Boiler & No-Heat Service
Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC evaluates how heat moves through the house as well as how the boiler operates. We repair serviceable systems and discuss replacement when safety, condition, repeated breakdowns or the goals of a larger renovation make new equipment the sounder choice.
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Air Conditioning Services for Newton’s Older and Newer Homes
Cooling problems in a multi-story house may come from the equipment, airflow, duct design, zoning or the way an addition was connected. Homes built without ducts may call for a less invasive ductless approach instead of forcing conventional ductwork through finished spaces.
• Air Conditioning Repair
• Air Conditioning Maintenance
• Air Conditioning Installation & Replacement
• 24/7 Emergency Air Conditioning
We diagnose weak cooling, warm airflow, short cycling, unusual noises and uneven rooms. For new or replacement equipment, we consider the home’s construction, load, ductwork and comfort goals so capacity and distribution work together.
Related homeowner guide: How maintenance supports air-conditioning performance.
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Heat Pump and Ductless Mini-Split Services in Newton
Heat pumps can serve an entire home, add heating and cooling to selected rooms, or operate alongside an existing boiler or furnace. That flexibility is especially useful in Newton homes with radiator heat, limited duct space, finished additions or recurring temperature differences between floors.
• Heat Pump Repair
• Heat Pump Maintenance
• Heat Pump & Ductless Installation
• 24/7 Emergency Heat Pump Service
As a Mass Save Heat Pump Installer Network participant, Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC can help homeowners compare practical configurations while accounting for existing equipment and electrical, comfort and project requirements. Because incentives change, current eligibility and program terms should always be confirmed before work begins.
Newton’s current energy-code guidance is particularly relevant to new construction and qualifying major renovations; it does not require every existing home to replace a working gas or oil system.
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Water Heater Repair, Replacement & Installation in Newton
No hot water, slow recovery, inconsistent temperature, unusual noises and water around the tank can each point to a different problem. We service conventional tank and tankless systems and assess the equipment before recommending repair or replacement.
• Water Heater Repair
• Water Heater Maintenance
• Water Heater Installation & Replacement
• Tankless Water Heater Services
• 24/7 Emergency Water Heater Service
Replacement planning should account for household demand, available space, venting, fuel or electrical capacity and any connection to a boiler. Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC is a Navien Service Specialist and explains the available tank, tankless and compatible hot-water options before installation.
Related homeowner guide: Ways to help a water heater last longer.
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Plumbing & HVAC Service Throughout Newton
We serve Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Waban and West Newton. Historic districts cover portions of Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Upper Falls and Newtonville, so exterior work connected with some projects may need additional local review.
Newton receives MWRA water and maintains a public water service-line inventory. If a project involves a service line, water quality concern or the boundary between public infrastructure and private plumbing, homeowners can consult the City’s current drinking-water and service-line information. Required plumbing and gas permits are handled according to the scope of approved work.
Contact Proto Home Service at (617) 842-9104 for same-day service, or book online.
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Additional Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services in Newton
Support for planned improvements, safety concerns and urgent problems throughout the home.
Heating Installation & Upgrades
We plan heating work around the building, existing distribution system and the way each part of the home is used.
- Heating system installation and replacement
- Gas furnace installation
- Boiler and multi-zone hydronic work
- Oil-burner installation and repair
Gas Leak Detection & Piping
If you smell gas, leave the building without operating switches, appliances or flames. Call 911 or the gas utility from a safe location.
- Gas-piping inspection and repair after the property is declared safe
- Gas lines for approved appliances and equipment
- Applicable permit and testing requirements
Tank, Tankless & Indirect Hot Water
Hot-water choices should match household demand, available space, utilities and any connection to a boiler system.
- Tank and tankless water heaters
- Gas and electric equipment
- Indirect water-heater options
- Repair, maintenance and replacement
Emergency Services 24/7
Call when a burst pipe, loss of heat, failed cooling or leaking water heater cannot wait for a routine appointment.
- Emergency plumbing
- Emergency heating and no-heat service
- Emergency cooling
- Emergency water-heater service
Cooling for Difficult Spaces
We address central-air and ductless needs in older houses, additions, upper floors and rooms that are difficult to keep comfortable.
- Air-conditioning repair and maintenance
- New and replacement cooling systems
- Ductless mini-splits and heat pumps
- Airflow, controls and zoning concerns
Plumbing Repairs & Improvements
Our plumbers handle immediate repairs and planned updates while considering the condition and layout of the surrounding system.
- Pipe, fixture and valve repair
- Drain, sewer and sump-pump service
- Kitchen and bathroom plumbing
- Inspections and new installations
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Newton Plumbing & HVAC FAQs
Answers to common questions about service, older homes, boilers, oil burners, cooling, heat pumps, water heaters and warranties.
Proto Home Service serves all 13 Newton villages: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Waban and West Newton.
Yes. Call (617) 842-9104 for urgent problems including burst pipes, major leaks, loss of heat, failed cooling and leaking or failed water heaters. Same-day service is also often available for non-emergency work, depending on demand and the type of job.
Yes. We service steam boilers, hot-water boilers and hydronic heating systems, including connected controls, circulators, zone components and distribution problems. We also provide boiler maintenance, installation and replacement.
Yes. Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC holds Massachusetts Oil Burner License BU-319987 and services oil-burning heating equipment as well as gas heating systems.
Often, yes. Ductless mini-splits and other heat-pump configurations can add cooling without installing conventional ducts throughout the entire house. The right design depends on the layout, electrical capacity, existing equipment and rooms being served.
Temperature differences can result from airflow, duct design, insulation, equipment capacity, zoning or an addition served differently from the original house. We assess the complete system before recommending balancing, zoning, repair or new equipment.
In some homes a heat pump can serve selected areas or operate as part of a system that retains an existing boiler or furnace. We evaluate the home and existing equipment before recommending a whole-home, partial or supplemental approach.
Yes. We repair, maintain, replace and install conventional tank and tankless water heaters. Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC is also a Navien Service Specialist.
The answer depends on safety, condition, repair history, performance, efficiency and whether the equipment still suits the home. We explain the findings and both practical options when repair and replacement are reasonable.
Permit requirements depend on the work. Newton requires permits for covered plumbing and gas work, and replacement gas water heaters generally involve both plumbing and gas permits. We account for applicable requirements in the approved project.
Yes. We regularly work with older piping, radiator heating and homes where modern equipment has been added over time. If exterior changes affect a property within a local historic district, the homeowner may also need to confirm Newton’s review requirements.
Proto Home Service Plumbing & HVAC provides a 100% workmanship warranty on the work we perform. Equipment or manufacturer coverage may vary by product, and we explain applicable coverage for the approved service or installation.