# Ace Temperature Control

**Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 30 Ward St, Worcester, MA 01610 · **Phone:** (508) 754-9130 · **Website:** https://www.acetemp.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 6 sources.
89% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Ace Temperature Control has been a Worcester HVAC and commercial refrigeration company since 1963, and much of its reputation rests on long institutional relationships: a Tufts University facilities manager describes the company getting equipment repaired or installed quickly without blowing the budget, and multiple reviewers describe using Ace for 20 to 30-plus years across boiler maintenance, heat pump installs, and general repairs. A 2025 review described a seven-year commercial project converting an entire building to an air-source heat pump system.

Recent reviews, from late 2025 into early 2026, are consistently positive: fast turnarounds on commercial AC installs (one building's system finished in a week), prompt responses to service calls, and one case where a manager diagnosed and repaired a small leak in a heat pump after two other companies had recommended a full system replacement.

The record isn't uniform, though. A 2022 review described a $50,000 Mitsubishi mini-split system installed incorrectly, leading to ongoing problems, with the reviewer recommending a Diamond Elite-certified contractor instead for a longer warranty. A 2023 review described an elderly customer being billed repeatedly without her heater actually getting fixed. Both are serious, specific complaints, though both are several years old against a stronger run of recent reviews.

The company's Massachusetts HVAC license is registered to Ace Temperature Control itself, and state records show it has expired; BBB separately lists several additional Massachusetts license numbers for the company across sheet metal, plumbing and refrigeration work, none independently verified here. Ace also states it holds a Rhode Island commercial refrigeration license, not verified against that state's registry.

For HVAC installation, commercial refrigeration, or a hard-to-diagnose heating issue in Central Massachusetts, Ace's long institutional track record and recent reviews are a real strength — for a large installation project specifically, it's worth asking about warranty terms and getting the scope in writing given the 2022 account.

**Strengths:**
- Long institutional ties — decades-long commercial and university clients
- Fast commercial turnaround — installs finished on time and on budget
- Accurate diagnosis — caught a fixable leak others called for replacement

**Concerns:**
- Botched large install — a 2022 review cited a $50K system done wrong
- Billing dispute — a 2023 review cited charges without a completed fix

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Massachusetts HVAC license (43-SM-B), held by the company itself, shows as expired in state registry records _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 43-SM-B registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Ace Temperature Control Inc”
- BBB grades the company A+, accredited, lists 63 years in business and several additional Massachusetts license numbers _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/ace-temperature-control-inc-0261-207495) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/ace-temperature-control-inc-0261-207495) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/ace-temperature-control-inc-0261-207495) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: 673”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/ace-temperature-control-inc-0261-207495) — “BBB shows Ace Temperature Control, Inc. as an accredited Worcester HVAC and commercial refrigeration business with an A+ BBB rating, 63 year…”
- Self-reported founded in 1963, locally owned, with OSHA 10-certified staff and Mitsubishi mini-split certification _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.acetemp.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site states Ace Temperature Control has been a trusted name in Central Massachusetts since 1963.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.acetemp.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Locally owned and operated”
  - [Official Website](https://www.acetemp.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: OSHA 10-certified professionals”
  - [Official Website](https://www.acetemp.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Mitsubishi Mini-Split Systems”
- Long institutional relationships, including a Tufts University facilities manager and decades-long commercial clients _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pBd2JqQnJkbkY2TFU0M1gyUjVRbUl0YVV0VGFGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjAwbjBrdnF6LU43X2R5QmItaUtTaFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used ACE Temperature services for 30+ years for Boiler Maintenance and Boiler Installs.
ACE Temperature also installed Heat Pumps …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25BMlpuWktObFp0VUZaUFMwdE1WMjlZWVZGRmIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnA2ZnZKNlZtUFZPS0tMV29YYVFFb0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ As the Facilities Manager at Tufts University, I’m always looking for companies that can get equipment repaired or installed quickly with…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1MVJEWjNVWHBZTTNwWU4yUmpRbDlhVG1GUVUwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk51RDZ3UXpYM3pYN2RjQl9aTmFQU0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This review is overdue as we’ve worked with
ACE Temp Control for the past 7 years.
We converted our entire commercial building to air sou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0RWJtOXVTWEV0V1hKRlJWWXdOemgxT0dscmQzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktEbm9uSXEtWXJFRVYwNzh1OGlrd3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been using Ace Temperature Control seems like forever, probably since the late 90's.  They are the best.  The office staff is alwa…”
- Fast turnarounds on commercial installations, on time and on budget _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xjd1lXd3hVV1pUVEdGNVEwdExVVzlUVXpOYVQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlcwYWwxUWZTTGF5Q0tLUW9TUzNaT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a new air conditioning system put in our bldg. Ace was fast and efficient. actually they were done in a week. Fast,Fast,Fast.
Would d…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwd1dFMHpSRFkzZW14dVNHdEROVWhLUjI1eWJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpwWE0zRDY3emxuSGtDNUhKR25ybGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Completed on time and on budget. Will use again.”
- Correctly diagnosed and repaired a heat pump after two other companies recommended full replacement _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205eVNVc3lTMWhZTTBST1dISlRTMHh3YTJGR1NXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9ySUsyS1hYM0ROWHJTS0xwa2FGSWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After being told by 2 companies that I would need a total system replacement they sent out a manager to evaluate my system. They found a …”
- A 2022 review described a $50,000 Mitsubishi mini-split system installed incorrectly with ongoing problems _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlazR1TG13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDek4uLmwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ We spent over $50K with these guys and they incorrectly installed our system.  Many problems.  If you're installing a Mitsubishi system, …”
- A 2023 review described an elderly customer billed repeatedly without her heater being fixed _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCXzhtRlJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDB_8mFRA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ My elderly friend has been giving the runaround on her getting her heater fix in her condo. All they do is ring up the bill and don t fix…”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.acetemp.com) — “Ace Temperature Control provides residential and commercial HVAC services and commercial refrigeration installation, maintenance, and repair…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xjd1lXd3hVV1pUVEdGNVEwdExVVzlUVXpOYVQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlcwYWwxUWZTTGF5Q0tLUW9TUzNaT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a new air conditioning system put in our bldg. Ace was fast and efficient. actually they were done in a week. Fast,Fast,Fast.
Would d…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1MVJEWjNVWHBZTTNwWU4yUmpRbDlhVG1GUVUwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc938c8fe316137fc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk51RDZ3UXpYM3pYN2RjQl9aTmFQU0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This review is overdue as we’ve worked with
ACE Temp Control for the past 7 years.
We converted our entire commercial building to air sou…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#43-SM-B, hvac) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ace%20Temperature%20Control&query_place_id=ChIJ1WPP_3kG5IkR_DdhMf7IOMk): 4.0★ from 36 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ace%20Temperature%20Control&query_place_id=ChIJ1WPP_3kG5IkR_DdhMf7IOMk): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/ace-temperature-control-inc-0261-207495): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.acetemp.com): 63 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/ace-temperature-control-inc-worcester): Listed on this source
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.worcesterchamber.org/list/member/ace-temperature-control-inc-worcester-36525): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bob Larence · 2026-03-26**: Ace was great to work with.  Showed up when they said they would, did a great installation at a great price.  Everything looks anf works as expecpected!
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Fran Iwanski · 2026-02-09**: Good timely service
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Fred Battersby · 2026-01-23**: After being told by 2 companies that I would need a total system replacement they sent out a manager to evaluate my system. They found a small leak in the heat pump fixed it, recharged the system, made some mechanical and thermostat adjustments and it's been working for nine months. Scheduling the s…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · john gannon · 2026-01-22**: I have used ACE Temperature services for 30+ years for Boiler Maintenance and Boiler Installs.
ACE Temperature also installed Heat Pumps at my Rental Property 2 years ago.
ACE Temperature always satisfies with Customer oriented Technician’s you can trust.
The ACE Team has great experience and their …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Caissie · 2026-01-15**: As the Facilities Manager at Tufts University, I’m always looking for companies that can get equipment repaired or installed quickly without blowing the budget. Ace Temp has always gone above and beyond with their friendly, knowledgeable team and their willingness to work with us to stay within budg…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert champagne · 2026-01-13**: Had a new air conditioning system put in our bldg. Ace was fast and efficient. actually they were done in a week. Fast,Fast,Fast.
Would definitely call them again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bill Peterson · 2025-12-31**: Completed on time and on budget. Will use again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony Santurri · 2025-12-27**: My business has used Ace many times and always a professional experience
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Bilotta · 2025-12-18**: Ace has been a great company to work with both small and large jobs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Irida Tollkuci · 2025-12-14**: This review is overdue as we’ve worked with
ACE Temp Control for the past 7 years.
We converted our entire commercial building to air source heat pump system. The process was not easy to say the least, but Mike and his team have been great both in terms of delivering cost effective solutions but als…

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-24T07:12:48.162Z.
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