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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Al's Heating & Cooling. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$5,000 – $11,400
Typical HVAC project around $8,200
A customer writing in April 2025 said Al arrived 20 minutes after a call about a failed furnace and replaced the system two days later. Al's Heating & Cooling is based in Palmer, and customers have described furnace, boiler and air-conditioning work as well as plumbing installations. In an October 2024 Google review, a customer described a boiler installation after Al quoted substantially less than another heating and cooling business. Al scheduled the work for the following week; the customer said his crew finished sooner than expected and left the space cleaner than before. A September 2025 reviewer praised a new furnace installation, a central-air checkup and the installation of a basement sink and toilet, calling the rate reasonable. An October 2025 reviewer praised Al's diagnosis of an oil-burner problem and described the price as reasonable. In November 2025, another customer said a worker came the morning after an evening call, obtained supplies and returned; the quote stayed the same even though the crack was larger than expected. Google lists 4.3 stars from 16 ratings. The Better Business Bureau gives the business an F grade and lists two complaints. BBB also lists a Division of Fire Safety licence number, BU-028844; that is a directory claim.
Very impressed with the services!! Called last night he comes this morning checks it out gives a quote. Gets supplies and comes back... The crack was bigger than he thought and still the quote never changed!! He was highly recommended by my Well guy!! Thanks again and greatly appreciated for your help and being kind!!
Al is the best. Professional and knew exactly what was wrong with my oil burner. Extremely reasonable. If you need assistance he is your man. Highly recommended.
These guys are the best! They’ve helped me with the installation of a new furnace, a checkup on my central air unit and even installing a sink and toilet in my basement! These guys are skillful, knowledgeable, professional, courteous, prompt and offer exceptional customer service all at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend them!
I bought a house last August and the furnace died in November, I called several places and no one could come for at least a week. I called Al's and he came in 20 minutes, Al replaced my system two days later. Anytime I have an issue and call, he always provides same day service. Highly recommend!!!!
I'm very pleased with the service I've received from Al and his guys. I had received a quote from another heating and cooling business and it seemed extremely high not just to myself but to others I spoke with. I called a friend that's done work for me in the past and he recommended Al's because he had previously done work for his mother which she was very happy with. I gave Al a call he called me back within a half an hour said he could stop by right then. He checked it out gave me a quote which was much lower than the quote from the other place. Al had me scheduled for the following week. His guys came in very professional and friendly had the work done in less time than I expected and it was cleaner than what I had left it. I would definitely recommend their services and use them again in the future for any issues I might have. Trust me you won't go wrong with them. Glad I found them!!! Oh forgot to mention they put in a new boiler for me. Thanks!!!
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