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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Cool Runnings Refrigeration. 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
Cool Runnings Refrigeration works out of Eastham, on the Outer Cape, installing ductless mini-splits, heat pumps and central A/C, along with commercial refrigeration work — ice machines and undercounter units, matching the name. HomeAdvisor and Angi both list nine years in business, run by an owner-technician customers call Mario, who works with a small installation crew on bigger jobs. Google shows a 5.0-star average from 15 ratings, and the twelve written reviews on file — spread across Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor from 2018 through September 2025 — are unanimous five-star. The specifics repeat a consistent story: in a 2023 review, a homeowner said Mario diagnosed and fixed an HVAC problem two other contractors couldn't figure out; a separate 2023 review described a five-zone ductless system installed cleanly in about a week. In a 2022 review, a customer facing a failed unit with new renters about to arrive said he got the replacement ordered and installed within days, at a price the reviewer put at more than 30% below a competing quote. One 2023 review is worth reading closely before calling: it credits Mario as MassSave-certified for heat-pump rebate paperwork, but also notes he typically books three to four weeks out after a quote — this isn't a same-day emergency shop. The reviews are sparse in the late 2010s, cluster in 2021 through 2023, then add one more in 2025 — but nothing negative turns up across seven years on file. For an Outer Cape homeowner installing or servicing a heat pump, ductless system, or refrigeration equipment, this reads as a small, plan-ahead operation with a long, clean history rather than a same-day call.
We have been using him for a few years now.
Mario is totally honest, and very easy to deal with unlike some contractors. He explains everything in detail, even accommodated my wife's request to relocate the compressor units to the back yard so she didn't have to look at them. His prices are very reasonable, note because of this he is booked typically 3~4 weeks out AFTER you get the quote. So you need to plan ahead. He is mass save certified, save ALL your paperwork since dealing with mass save is worse than the IRS :-(.
Fantastic HVAC contractor. He was able to get my system working properly when others could not figure it out. He diagnosed the issue and then got it corrected, even though it was a difficult and painstaking fix. Super knowledgeable, and honest as well.
Mario is the best A/C installer I’ve ever used. He was referred to me by a friend. When we met I was taken by his knowledge of what are needs were. He installed a split system in a very precise and professional manner. The system was installed in a little over a week(which in my estimation is way above the standard for a 5 zone house)without a hitch. The work was clean and well constructed. Also Mario’s company is recognized by MASSAVE which is a plus as far as rebates.I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again. Thanks Mario.
Cool Running was great to work with. They dealt with all my concerns in creative ways!
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