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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Brideau Energy. 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
Brideau Energy is a Fitchburg-based heating oil, propane, and HVAC company that has grown by folding in smaller local operators — reviewers mention Ashby Oil, Montouri, Harrington Oil, and West Oil as predecessors whose customers ended up on Brideau's books. It's a BBB-accredited member carrying an A+ rating, and its reviews describe a full-service shop: furnace, boiler, and oil-tank swaps, propane tank installs, and combi-boiler conversions, not just fuel delivery. Across a large body of reviews — 434 on file dating to 2021 — the recurring thread is speed when something goes wrong. In a December 2025 review, a customer who forgot to order oil and hit empty got a same-day delivery at no extra charge; a February 2025 review describes an install finishing in three hours after a rusted-out oil tank turned up in a newly purchased house; and a 2022 review recalling an incident from about 15 years earlier describes the owner himself showing up on a holiday weekend to fill a tank and prime a furnace. One technician, Mark P., is named and praised across separate reviews spanning 2024 to 2026 for boiler cleanings and repairs. Several customers describe relationships running 17, 20, and over 30 years through equipment replacements and annual maintenance. The complaints that do surface cluster around a handful of specific spots rather than the work itself. A March 2026 review said a driver overfilled a tank and then tried to charge for it. A November 2025 review described a one-year equipment warranty the company allegedly didn't honor on a furnace installed months earlier. A 2025 review described repeated oil overdeliveries beyond an agreed budget-plan quantity for three years running, and a 2024 review said the company wouldn't send emergency help without an active service contract, regardless of tenure. A couple of reviews from customers who arrived via an acquired company — Harrington Oil in one 2025 case — said service noticeably declined after the switch. Separately, Massachusetts's registry shows an HVAC license connected to the company, held by Sean D Stever, as expired. This fits someone who wants a large, well-established regional provider for oil, propane, and HVAC work rather than a one-truck operation; get warranty terms and budget-plan delivery quantities in writing, and confirm what service-contract level covers a true emergency.
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“They also do furnace repairs and annual maintenance.”
“Brideau Energy Corp., Fitchburg, Massachusetts, acquired substantially all the operating assets related to Harrington Oil, Inc., a full-service heating oil business in Holden, Massachusetts”
The day we discovered an oil leak on our oil tank, Dean came over the same afternoon to take a look and quote our replacement. Today, Kris and his team came to install our tank replacement and did an exceptional job. They were very respectful and they clearly work well together. Kris was also very thorough with explaining everything I needed to know. We have always had an awesome experience with Brideau and appreciate the relationship we have them as a customer. Thank you for a job well done!
I Just wanted to say thank you to the wonderful team. Mark P came to help us with the issue with our Boiler. He explains where and what the issue was. He was very friendly and professional. He was very competent at what he was doing, answered all my questions and concerns. Good to know that the company we trust all these years ensure they have excellent technicians to take care of our heating and pluming. Tank you Mark P and the Brideau Energy team.
Overfilled my tank and tried to charge me! Now you lost a customer. Buyer beware this company doesn’t know what they are doing and charges too much. There are much better companies who don’t try to scam you.
If I could give them a 0 star review, I would. Look at all of their bad reviews. Everything I've stated, other customers have complained about. That tells you what you need to know about this company. One of the worst companies I've ever done business with in my life. We've cancelled our account and have replaced them in the middle of winter because they were going to let our tanks run out of oil for a third time over this weekend. They refuse to reimburse for cleanings that I've pre-paid on contract with them that were not done. We have two tanks and pre-paid for two cleanings that were not done. Mark told me over the phone that it's perfectly legal to not reimburse for this. I've filed a complaint with the Massachusetts DPU. They already tried to deliver down a mile long driveway, the morning after a major storm, without any notice. When they couldn't do that, they weren't going to deliver until we ran out and said we could call the office if we did (for an extra emergency fee, of course). I spoke with Mark Brideau personally and he doesn't care about his customers. Allison Ranieri in that office is one of the nastiest people I've ever interacted with. I regret ever letting this company on my property. We have a 6,300 sq ft house and that doesn't include the two basements + walk up attic. We have two tanks. I always buy a contract and pay for cleanings. That's a lot of oil and thousands of dollars in business. They've been servicing my home for over 10 years. If they don't care about that business, they won't care about yours either. Pick any other company in the area, just don't go with Brideau.
Brideau is an excellent company that provides quick and exceptional services!! The team members are reliable and answers your calls and concerns immediately. They are dependable and listen to your needs and respond to your urgent requests without any questions. Hands down the best oil and heating company! Prices are fair and they offer incentives like a discount for prompt payment and offer a yearly plan if that is the best option for your family. I highly recommend Brideau to be your 1st and best choice! The company dispatches the workers to your location in a timely manner and accepts payments from people who want to help you if you are in need. This company has serviced us in good faith for 10 years now and counting! Definitely give them a call today!
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