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First Energy Heating & Cooling is based at 924 Main St in Wakefield, MA, and describes itself as a local, family-owned heating oil provider that has served the Greater Boston area for over 30 years, handling oil delivery as well as heating and air conditioning service. Its website lists a service area that includes Andover, Arlington, Beverly, Burlington, Cambridge and Danvers. The Better Business Bureau gives the company an A+ grade and lists it as accredited, with a service menu that includes oil burners, boilers, hot air furnaces, A/C installation, heating oil delivery and tank replacement. The Better Business Bureau profile describes the business under the name Fireman's Fuel, which a 2024 Google reviewer said was the company's name in 2011. In a 2024 Google review, a customer who had bought oil from the company for years wrote that when their oil tank started leaking, the service department was there within an hour of the call and a new oil tank was being installed two days later. Another 2024 Google review praised the Adreani crew at First Energy for years of seamless oil delivery and service, super fast response time and never missing an auto delivery. In a 2023 Google review, a customer wrote that First Energy came running to their rescue during emergencies at both a commercial property and their residence, and called the prices very fair. One 2024 Google review raised a serious complaint. The reviewer wrote that they paid $42,000 in 2011 for three Williamson oil boiler systems installed at their 3-family home, and that when a furnace later stopped working, the company refused to service the equipment or sell parts for it unless they bought oil from First Energy and became a regular customer.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from First Energy 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
Years of seamless oil delivery and service. The Adreani crew at First Energy are on top of their game. Always friendly and super fast response time. We never have to worry since they never miss an auto delivery. Strongly recommend these guys.
I really can't say enough about these guys.. best prices around, top notch customer service and professionalism. I've been an oil customer for years but just recently had to call them for emergency service when my oil tank started leaking.. within an hour of calling their service department was here and today (2 days later) my new oil tank is being installed! very satisfied. Highly recommend!!!
Awesome family-owned company. Always a pleasure to deal with. Five stars.
Don't buy ANYTHING from First Energy in Wakefield, MA !! They don't keep their promises. I bought three (3) complete Williamson oil boiler systems in 2011 fully installed from First Energy Heating and Cooling in Wakefield, MA for my 3-family where I live. I paid First Energy $42,000 to install them. (In 2011 they were called "Fireman's Fuel".) When I bought the three furnaces they were very nice and said "We always stand behind what we sell." Yesterday and today the third floor furnace stopped working again. The young tenants have three young girls under 10. Their furnace was providing cold water showers only, because the mixing valve needed to be repaired as soon as possible. The problem is urgent. When I called First Energy tonight for repair service, the owner's wife refused to service what they sold me. She said "Nobody there has bought oil from First Energy since 2021." She said "You MUST buy oil from First Energy now and be a regular customer or we WILL NOT service any equipment that we installed." You're out of warranty, out of luck. She said "What part of NO do you not understand. Call someone else." I asked if they would sell me the parts so I could repack the mixing valve myself, she said "No. You must buy oil from First Energy or we will not sell you the parts." Are my expectations out of line to expect urgent repair service from the furnace dealer and installer who sold me this expensive equipment? NOT AT ALL. Did they keep their promises made to me when they sold me the furnaces for $42,000+ ? NO. NOT AT ALL. Should I HAVE to buy oil from them? NO. NOT AT ALL. They are a dealer and an equipment installer for major manufacturers. I stated calmly on the phone tonight that I could report them to the Better Business Bureau and warn other people about their refusal to service the equipment they install. I was not rude but firmly stated facts. The owner's wife got hysterical and started screaming at me. We could hear the owner (Billy) listening in the background. She screamed "Go ahead! Go to Twitter or Facebook or wherever you want!" And she kept getting louder, so my wife and I had to end the call. So... with their permission to inform you about this situation, HERE I AM. But wait... that is not the end of the story! I then called my tenant with the small children to get the name of their oil company. I called their oil company and asked if they could repair it soon, they said "Sure, and by the way we won't force you or them into an oil contract." They said they knew First Energy well, and that First Energy overcharged me at least 50% for installing the furnaces. Bottom line... Don't buy ANYTHING from First Energy. They don't keep their word. They overcharge. They use strong-arm tactics. They are rude and don't care about real customers in need. I am keeping my word to warn potential customers... STAY AWAY FROM FIRST ENERGY!!
I highly recommend this company! I’ve been a customer for many years. The office staff is very professional and responsive to every need. Over the years I’ve had some emergencies at my commercial property and my residence First Energy came running to my rescue. The level of professionalism is unmatched. They are quick to solve issues and their prices are very fair. I’m thankful I found them and recommend you call them now before the winter rush. You will not be disappointed!!!
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2 changes recorded — last scanned Sep 24, 2026.
Solves stubborn problems5.0
The same technician back for maintenance3.9
Boiler and gas heating installs3.7
State-verified plumbing license3.6