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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Pioneer 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
Pioneer Heating & Cooling is a heating and cooling company whose website names Northampton as its service area, and one Google customer said they had been with it for more than 26 years. When that customer's air conditioner stopped working just as a heat wave began and right before a holiday weekend, the customer said Tim and his team quickly ordered the part, rearranged their schedule to fit them in and had the system up and running within a few days. One customer described a comprehensive system overhaul covering A/C, furnace and heat pump, and said the point-of-contact was patient with their endless questions about the pros and cons of different configurations, and that the workers "left everything pristine." A customer who had a minisplit installed in the kitchen said James came first to assess the location, the installation team arrived on the agreed date, and electrician Ryan Smarr, recommended by Pioneer, completed the electrical work. A customer who had two large installations done by Pioneer called both "a pretty seamless experience" and said James and his team were communicative and clear. Its Massachusetts HVAC license, 303-SM-M1, is active on the state registry in the name of Timothy F Gochinski. On Google the company holds 4.4 stars from 49 ratings, and its BBB grade is A+. A customer who needed to replace a gas furnace and water heater said the evaluation was fast and the work was performed "in a concise and clear fashion."
I've had two large installations performed by Pioneer, and it's been a pretty seamless experience, both times -- impressive, considering the size of the job! James and his team were communicative, clear and flawlessly professional/considerate. A real pleasure to work with.
I’ve been a customer of Pioneer Heating and Cooling for more than 26 years, and they have consistently earned my trust. When our air conditioner stopped working just as a heat wave was beginning and right before a holiday weekend, I expected we might be without AC for quite a while. Instead, Tim and his team quickly ordered the necessary part, rearranged their schedule to fit us in, and had our system up and running within just a few days. That level of customer service is hard to find. Pioneer truly puts its customers first, and it shows in everything they do. They are a family-owned company that stands behind their work, communicates honestly, and treats their customers with respect. Over the past 26 years, they have never let us down. If you’re looking for a heating and cooling company that is knowledgeable, dependable, and genuinely cares about its customers, I recommend Pioneer Heating and Cooling without hesitation. Thank you, Tim and your entire team, for another outstanding experience!
We were impressed at every turn by everyone we dealt with at Pioneer. This was a comprehensive system overhaul - A/C, furnace, heat pump, etc. - and our point-of-contact was unfailingly patient with our endless questions about the pros and cons of different configurations. The workers were meticulous and careful, and left everything pristine. We are really pleased.
Very pleased with Pioneer HVAC's installation of a new minisplit in my kitchen. James arrived first to assess the location and need. The installation team arrived promptly on the agreed date and proceeded to do the work in an orderly process. Electrician Ryan Smarr, recommended by Pioneer, completed the electrical work. The unit works well and I recommend this team.
We needed to completely replace out gas furnace, and water heater. They were vey fast with evaluation, great discussion prior to agreement, and work performed in a concise and clear fashion. They also have an excellent emergency service plan.
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