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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Amherst Plumbing & Heating, LLC. 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
Amherst Plumbing & Heating is a plumbing and heating company in Amherst, and a 2024 customer wrote that an HVAC business in the area had said the furnace in their rental property had a cracked heat exchanger and needed replacing. That 2024 customer wrote that Alex went over, was not confident the heat exchanger was cracked, and checked that the part was still under warranty. The same 2024 customer said that if the heat exchanger did need replacing, it would cost around $700, against the $7000 other companies had quoted for a furnace replacement. In a 2024 review, a customer described several inches of water in several rooms on the lower level of the house. That 2024 customer said Alex spent about 45 minutes trying to find the cause, concluded the debris and wet areas came from a sewer backup on the property, and recommended a specialist to check the sewer system leading to the house. A 2023 customer who had worked with Alex since before his company was started wrote that they had used him for both plumbing and heating. In a 2023 review, a customer said Alex came to evaluate the issue and give a quote, explained what was wrong and how it needed to be repaired, and scheduled a time that fit the customer's work hours; that 2023 customer called the price very reasonable. A 2022 customer said Alex solved a leaky faucet problem on the spot. A 2025 familyhandyman.com article names Alexander Siv as the owner of Amherst Heating and Plumbing in Amherst, Massachusetts. Its BBB grade is A+. The company's Massachusetts plumber license, number 9628353-PL-C, is active on the state registry.
“Alexander Siv owns Amherst Heating and Plumbing in Amherst, Massachusetts. He has a master plumber’s license in Massachusetts and more than 10 years of plumbing experience.”
By the time Alex had arrived at our place, the flooding has ceased. He spent about 45 minutes trying to determine what caused the flooding. We had several inches of water in several rooms on the lower level of our house. Not only did we have water on our floor but we had spongy black pieces of some backup material strewn about several floors and, especially, our downstairs shower which we hadn't used for years. (Guest area) Alex concluded that the debris and wet areas must have been caused by a sewer backup on our property and recommended a specialist to check out the sewer system leading to our house. Alex is the nicest person, besides being a competent plumber. A pleasure to have met him and to have requested his services.
By the time Alex had arrived at our place, the flooding has ceased. He spent about 45 minutes trying to determine what caused the flooding. We had several inches of water in several rooms on the lower level of our house. Not only did we have water on our floor but we had spongy black pieces of some backup material strewn about several floors and, especially, our downstairs shower which we hadn't used for years. (Guest area) Alex concluded that the debris and wet areas must have been caused by a sewer backup on our property and recommended a specialist to check out the sewer system leading to our house. Alex is the nicest person, besides being a competent plumber. A pleasure to have met him and to have requested his services.
I was told by a reputable HVAC business in the area that a furnace in a rental property had a cracked heat exchanger and needed to be replaced. I called Alex and he went over and was not confident the heat exchanger was cracked and felt that the furnace was in working condition. He then took the time to check to see if the part was still under warranty (it was). He is returning this week with a camera to officially diagnose the furnace, but if the heat exchanger does need to be replaced, it will cost around $700 instead of the $7000 I was quoted by other companies for a furnace replacement. I was blown away by the honesty and the fact that my best interests were at the forefront in all of Alex's actions and decisions. That's not something you find very often in a company, so know that when you choose Amherst Plumbing and Heating you are choosing an honest company that will deliver great service while looking out for your needs at all times. A+
I was told by a reputable HVAC business in the area that a furnace in a rental property had a cracked heat exchanger and needed to be replaced. I called Alex and he went over and was not confident the heat exchanger was cracked and felt that the furnace was in working condition. He then took the time to check to see if the part was still under warranty (it was). He is returning this week with a camera to officially diagnose the furnace, but if the heat exchanger does need to be replaced, it will cost around $700 instead of the $7000 I was quoted by other companies for a furnace replacement. I was blown away by the honesty and the fact that my best interests were at the forefront in all of Alex's actions and decisions. That's not something you find very often in a company, so know that when you choose Amherst Plumbing and Heating you are choosing an honest company that will deliver great service while looking out for your needs at all times. A+
I have worked with Alex since before his company was started. He can diagnose and fix ANYTHING. He never ceases to amaze me with his knowledge of what needs to be done and how to do it cost effectively and right on. I have used him for both plumbing and heating. He is honest and approachable (even when I ask a question multiple times in order to understand what he is recommending.) Most of all, I trust him to do the work right and I trust him as a person.
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