# Hunter & Sons AC & Cooling **Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 227 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA · **Phone:** (339) 220-5000 · **Website:** https://huntersonsaccooling.com/cambridge-ma/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 60 reviews across 3 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low. 97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 9 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Hunter & Sons AC & Cooling is a Cambridge shop that shows up for both routine calls and full system overhauls — three names keep recurring across its record: Hunter, Trenton, and Jude. The pattern reviewers describe most often is being called in after a competitor's estimate felt off: one customer said another company wanted to remove and replace an entire furnace to fix a rusted evaporator coil, but Hunter & Sons found a way to repair it in place for about half the quoted price (in a 2025 review). A more recent review described converting a home from oil heat to natural gas — new gas lines, a new furnace, and a new AC system, handled start to finish. The company handles both emergency and planned work. Current reviews describe a same-day AC repair during a heat spell, after another company's diagnosis didn't check out, and a same-day inspection when one of two heating systems failed. Another recent review described a boiler repair completed despite parts and shipping delays, with the company keeping the customer updated throughout. On installations, the record includes heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and full furnace/AC replacements, several of them multi-day jobs involving new ductwork. Two concerns are worth knowing about. In a June 2026 review, one customer called the business "not a real HVAC company," describing it instead as a lead-generation service that resells the call to an outside HVAC pro — a claim that sits oddly against the many other reviews naming specific in-house technicians doing the repair and installation work directly. And in a 2025 review, a customer said the company declined a portable-AC repair over the phone; they called the refusal itself fair but described the manner as rude. The record here runs deep — 60 Google reviews from 2024 through 2026, the large majority detailed and positive, alongside the two complaints above. A reasonable call for AC and furnace repair or replacement work in Cambridge — worth confirming directly who will be doing the work, given the lead-generation allegation above. **Strengths:** - In-place fix — repaired a coil instead of a costly full furnace swap - Fuel conversion — switched a home from oil heat to natural gas - Stayed in touch — updated customer through boiler-part delays - Fast diagnosis — same-day AC fix after a bad competitor quote **Concerns:** - Legitimacy question — one reviewer called it a lead-gen reseller, not a real HVAC shop - Rude refusal — declined portable-AC job with a curt phone manner **Where sources disagree:** - A 2026 review alleges the business is a lead-generation service reselling calls to an outside HVAC pro — this conflicts with the many other reviews naming specific in-house technicians (Hunter, Trenton, Jude) doing the repair and installation work directly. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Repaired a rusted evaporator coil in place instead of replacing the whole furnace, at about half the competing quote _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnOGFmUVhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x22b13d5ab469670f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCg8afQXQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My evaporator coil and pan had rust issues and needed replacement. Two other companies tried hard to convince me to buy a whole new syste…” - Converted a home from oil heat to natural gas, running new gas lines with a new furnace and AC system _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psRU1HaDVaR0ZYYW1GaFZtMTVVRTVuVGtkUVowRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x22b13d5ab469670f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlEMGh5ZGFXamFhVm15UE5nTkdQZ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our AC stopped working, and that led us to replace the furnace as well. We chose to switch from oil heat to natural gas, so the job inclu…” - Kept a customer updated through a boiler repair despite parts and shipping delays _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2prMFoyNU5UREkyWWpreFpFeFRhV05UZVZWRlFsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x22b13d5ab469670f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjk0Z25NTDI2YjkxZExTaWNTeVVFQlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ our boiler stopped working, so we called for heater repair after a poor experience with another service. once we switched, hunter quickly…” - Completed a same-day AC repair after another company's assessment didn't check out _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taQmJqZG9WRkpqTkZod2JHcGZZakk0ZUROd01tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x22b13d5ab469670f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZBbjdoVFJjNFhwbGpfYjI4eDNwMmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had an excellent experience with this HVAC company for my AC repair and replacement. My air conditioner stopped working during a warm s…” - One reviewer called it "not a real HVAC company," alleging it resells calls to an outside HVAC pro rather than doing the work directly _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205dFVsUlNTakZUV2pSNmNISnBjalkyWkhNMFZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x22b13d5ab469670f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9tUlRSSjFTWjR6cHJpcjY2ZHM0VWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ This is not a real HVAC company. It's a lead generation ad that sells your call to an HVAC pro” - Declined a portable-AC repair by phone; the caller said the refusal itself was fair but the manner was rude _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0aU9EQTBNVTk0V1dWbE4wcHBhVmRxUVVSWFRVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x22b13d5ab469670f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktiODA0MU94WWVlN0ppaVdqQURXTUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Called for help with portable AC, as soon as he heard it was portable he said he wouldn’t do portable AC and hung up. Totally fair to not…” - Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psRU1HaDVaR0ZYYW1GaFZtMTVVRTVuVGtkUVowRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x22b13d5ab469670f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlEMGh5ZGFXamFhVm15UE5nTkdQZ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our AC stopped working, and that led us to replace the furnace as well. We chose to switch from oil heat to natural gas, so the job inclu…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hunter%20%26%20Sons%20AC%20%26%20Cooling&query_place_id=ChIJKxK5ltVx44kRD2dptFo9sSI): 4.7★ from 71 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hunter%20%26%20Sons%20AC%20%26%20Cooling&query_place_id=ChIJKxK5ltVx44kRD2dptFo9sSI): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/hunter-sons-ac-cooling-172499125116215): 7 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Casey Mercado · 2026-07-01**: I had an excellent experience with this HVAC company for my AC repair and replacement. My air conditioner stopped working during a warm stretch in Cambridge, and I needed help fast. I had an initial diagnosis from another company, but the assessment did not feel right and the estimate was very high.… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alex Erickson · 2026-06-30**: I heard great things about this HVAC company, and I’m very happy with their communication and overall service. When I contacted them, they quickly gave me clear estimates that were better than other quotes I had already gotten. They also helped set an install date fast and gave honest advice about t… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christopher Ritter · 2026-06-28**: Our AC stopped working, and that led us to replace the furnace as well. We chose to switch from oil heat to natural gas, so the job included running new gas lines along with installing a new air conditioner and furnace system. The whole HVAC upgrade was handled in a very professional way from start … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kristi11 H · 2026-06-27**: I called about a strange noise from my heater when it kicked on, and i also noticed the blower fan was slow to start. The service tech confirmed the furnace was worn out and needed replacement. trenton came out, checked the system size, and explained that the current furnace was a bit too small for … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pauline Palmer · 2026-06-23**: We had a commercial furnace and HVAC system replaced, and I am very satisfied with the service. I highly recommend them for commercial furnace repair, installation, and heating work. Finding a contractor for commercial heating service was much harder than expected. Many companies I contacted for fur… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cristina V · 2026-06-19**: our boiler stopped working, so we called for heater repair after a poor experience with another service. once we switched, hunter quickly diagnosed the issue and helped us put together a clear repair plan. even with parts and shipping delays, the communication stayed excellent the whole time. jude a… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shaun A · 2026-06-18**: Hunter & Sons AC & Cooling was excellent to work with. One of our two heating systems stopped working, and they sent a technician out the same day to inspect and diagnose the issue. Jude took his time troubleshooting and found that a failing part was keeping the burners from staying on. He tried to … - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Pedro O · 2026-06-09**: This is not a real HVAC company. It's a lead generation ad that sells your call to an HVAC pro - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hector Phelps · 2026-05-23**: I can’t say enough good things about the service we received from Trenton and the team at Hunter & Sons AC & Cooling. We came home to Cambridge and found the furnace system had stopped heating and a couple of pipes had been damaged. They had a technician out within a few hours to inspect the heating… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · jacob hardaway · 2025-06-23**: Called for help with portable AC, as soon as he heard it was portable he said he wouldn’t do portable AC and hung up. Totally fair to not do portable but super rude customer service. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-02T05:19:12.743Z. Cite as: Hunter & Sons AC & Cooling — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/hunter-and-sons-ac-and-cooling-cambridge) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/hunter-and-sons-ac-and-cooling-cambridge