# Top Climate

**Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 504 Loring Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA · **Phone:** (339) 224-8416 · **Website:** https://www.top-climate.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 45 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.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 27 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Top Climate is a family-run HVAC outfit based in Salem, continuing a tradition that started as a small family business in Lviv, Ukraine over a decade ago and now serves the North Shore and greater New England. The 45 reviews on file are unanimously five stars, and the same owner-operator — spelled Vova, Vlad, or Volodymyr depending on the reviewer — shows up answering the phone himself in review after review.

Its calling card is speed and honest diagnosis. Several reviewers describe him arriving the same day or within a couple of hours during a heat emergency, and more than one account describes him overturning a scarier diagnosis from someone else: a 2026 review said two other companies wanted to replace a 4-year-old furnace's heat exchanger before he found the real problem was just faulty sensors, and another described him fixing a 50-year-old furnace that other contractors had already written off as needing full replacement. Across install jobs — heat pumps, central AC, mini-splits, a whole-house humidifier — reviewers consistently mention clean work sites and pricing that beat competing quotes; a Massachusetts real estate agent's 2026 review said she has used him repeatedly across client properties and counts him among her most trusted vendors.

The one hiccup in the record isn't about the installation work itself. A November 2025 review describes a Goodman furnace installed in April 2025 developing repeated issues over its first six months, but the same reviewer was careful to note the problems traced to Goodman's slow technical support and distributor-dependent replacement policy, not Volodymyr's workmanship, and that he kept coming back personally to troubleshoot it. Worth asking about furnace brand and manufacturer warranty support before signing off on an install.

A solid call for HVAC repairs and installs generally, and especially worth a second opinion before agreeing to a costly replacement elsewhere — he's shown up more than once to find a cheaper fix instead.

**Strengths:**
- Fast emergency response — same-day fixes on lost-heat calls in cold weather
- Honest diagnosis — repeatedly found cheaper fixes where others pushed replacement
- Competitive pricing — reviewers cite quotes beating other contractors
- Repeat clientele — a real estate agent and multiple homeowners use them across jobs

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Family-owned HVAC contractor based in Salem, MA, continuing a family business tradition from Lviv, Ukraine, now serving New England _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.top-climate.com) — “Top Climate is a family-owned HVAC contractor based in Salem, MA offering heating and cooling installation, repair, and maintenance services…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.top-climate.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Started over 10 years ago as a small family business in Lviv, Ukraine, continuing that family tradition whi…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.top-climate.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family-owned and family-led team, continuing a family business tradition from Ukraine.”
- Self-reports over 10 years in business _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.top-climate.com) — “Self-reported 10 years in business”
- Fast emergency response, including same-day fixes for lost-heat calls in cold weather _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2swM1duYzFSelJGTTI5SU1XVlNiek5WT1dKVGQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk03Wnc1RzRFM29IMWVSbzNVOWJTd2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ If I could give Volodymyr at Top Climate more than 5 stars I would!! One of the most amazing things I experienced, Top Climate actually a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WRVRVRldiSGhYVlcxRVp6UTNRamxZYm0xbVprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVETUFWbHhXVW1EZzQ3QjlYbm1mZkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Vova is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. We had an emergency at home and lost heat on the coldest day yesterday. We contacted mult…”
- Repeatedly diagnosed cheaper fixes where other companies recommended full replacement _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20wdFdEbEJVWG8zWkZCcFRFVnNOWFZSYmtGclYxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm0tWDlBUXo3ZFBpTEVsNXVRbkFrV1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Vova come out to take a look at an issue with our 50-year-old furnace. After checking everything over, he explained that repairing…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oR2VITXlhMGhZUjJ0TVREUm5TM0JTTUY4eFVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhGeHMya0hYR2tMTDRnS3BSMF8xUVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had an issue with my 4-year-old gas furnace. Two different companies told me the heat exchanger was bad and recommended replacing the e…”
- Pricing described as competitive against other quotes across multiple install reviews _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kSU9WcDFiV3M0YkRoM1IyNUdibkJyZEZseGJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndIOVp1bWs4bDh3R25GbnBrdFlxbVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you, Volodymyr, for the excellent HVAC installation at my house. Your service was truly outstanding, and I’m very happy with the qu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OTmRGZGlRVU5aUjIxNWJFUTRWMjB3ZUdaVlNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNNdFdiQUNZR215bEQ4V20weGZVSXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had an AC installed in my living room and the whole experience was flawless. The team worked efficiently, cleaned up after themselves, an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25RMFNIbHZiRWgzTURsbFZsRllaR2xHWW10bGQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQ0SHlvbEh3MDllVlFYZGlGYmtld2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Just had a new AC put in my apartment, and I’m thrilled with the result! The installation team was professional, fast, and left everythin…”
- A Massachusetts real estate agent describes using him repeatedly across client properties as a trusted vendor _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21jMU5WTmlNVEJsTkY5U1drSXRkMmhZVmxRNVExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmc1NVNiMTBlNF9SWkItd2hYVlQ5Q1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ As a Real Estate Agent in Massachusetts, I only recommend vendors whom I trust to protect my client's biggest investment. Vova from Top C…”
- Repeat customers used him for multiple jobs including fixing a prior contractor's sub-par work and adding zones _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKMFMyUm9URE5sUlZCWFJFZHFieTF0YkRoa1NtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJ0S2RoTDNlRVBXREdqby1tbDhkSmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Volodymyr is a pleasure to work with, a true professional, and a wealth of knowledge. He truly takes pride in his work and you see that i…”
- A November 2025 review described repeated issues with a Goodman furnace installed in April 2025, attributed by the reviewer to the manufacturer's slow support rather than the installation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21abE5ERktNVjlrVW0xVlVIUkRhbWxDTlY5M1lYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZlNDFKMV9kUm1VUHRDamlCNV93YXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Volodymyr from Top Climate LLC to install a Goodman furnace in April 2025. Unfortunately, the brand turned out to be a poor choic…”
- Heat pump installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkc1IwbHZSMVV5YTFKTVpsUTVaSFozYkV4c2VXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdsR0lvR1Uya1JMZlQ5ZHZ3bExseWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had an amazing experience with TopClimate HVAC and cannot recommend Vova and his team highly enough! They installed a heat pump on the …”
- Furnace replacement and repair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20wdFdEbEJVWG8zWkZCcFRFVnNOWFZSYmtGclYxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm0tWDlBUXo3ZFBpTEVsNXVRbkFrV1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Vova come out to take a look at an issue with our 50-year-old furnace. After checking everything over, he explained that repairing…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oR2VITXlhMGhZUjJ0TVREUm5TM0JTTUY4eFVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhGeHMya0hYR2tMTDRnS3BSMF8xUVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had an issue with my 4-year-old gas furnace. Two different companies told me the heat exchanger was bad and recommended replacing the e…”
- Central air conditioning installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaR1prVm5aMkl4VTJrMVZVMDJjbmhwV2t0a1IxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZGZkVnZ2IxU2k1VU02cnhpWktkR1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent experience from start to finish! The AC installation was quick, smooth, and very professionally done. The crew was polite, effi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25RMFNIbHZiRWgzTURsbFZsRllaR2xHWW10bGQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQ0SHlvbEh3MDllVlFYZGlGYmtld2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Just had a new AC put in my apartment, and I’m thrilled with the result! The installation team was professional, fast, and left everythin…”
- Mini-split installation and replacement _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGME5WOVBabXhWVmtSMmJuUjJjREJOY0RCQlJYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjF0NV9PZmxVVkR2bnR2cDBNcDBBRXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Top Climate and got a free quote over the phone. The work was to remove and replace a mini split.
The technician Vlad was here d…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxWlUwdHlWSE5sTmtaRFp5MTFjR1ZDUms1c2IyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1ZU0tyVHNlNkZDZy11cGVCRk5sb2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Vova got my message on Sunday evening and responded immediately. We discussed the scope of work, and scheduled the service for Tuesday. V…”
- Whole-house humidifier installation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGVVRGQTBUbkZRYVRkelVtaHVUVE5STlhabU5WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFUTFA0TnFQaTdzUmhuTTNRNXZmNVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent service and reasonable price for the whole house humidifier installation. Highly recommended.”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.top-climate.com) — “Top Climate is a family-owned HVAC contractor based in Salem, MA offering heating and cooling installation, repair, and maintenance services…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oR2VITXlhMGhZUjJ0TVREUm5TM0JTTUY4eFVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhGeHMya0hYR2tMTDRnS3BSMF8xUVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had an issue with my 4-year-old gas furnace. Two different companies told me the heat exchanger was bad and recommended replacing the e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkc1IwbHZSMVV5YTFKTVpsUTVaSFozYkV4c2VXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3181adc2913c8a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdsR0lvR1Uya1JMZlQ5ZHZ3bExseWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had an amazing experience with TopClimate HVAC and cannot recommend Vova and his team highly enough! They installed a heat pump on the …”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## 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=Top%20Climate&query_place_id=ChIJLTRviRpS0qoRosgTKdwaGPM): 5.0★ from 50 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Top%20Climate&query_place_id=ChIJLTRviRpS0qoRosgTKdwaGPM): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.top-climate.com): 10 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · suzanne E · 2026-06-28**: Vova assessed the issues with our AC system . He replaced both the inside and outside components.  He was on time and cleaned up when he was finished. A pleasure to work with .  I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again in the future
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · drcharger06 · 2026-06-27**: A company that Is customer oriented. They are friendly, honest and thorough. Their prices are fair and they explain everything right upfront. There is no guess work on your part. I had four split units that needed to be serviced. They went right to work and the talking was only to your benefit. You …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · john dion · 2026-06-25**: The company who serviced my A/C was amazing , on time ,clean and explained the entire system to me.Being in the service industry I highly recommend recomend them,Top Notch
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Voloshanenko Igor · 2026-06-24**: Outstanding experience from start to finish. One short email, a quick phone call, and the problem was already on its way to being solved. My HVAC filters were extremely dirty (photos attached), and the system was low on refrigerant. Everything was diagnosed and addressed quickly and professionally.
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- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sam Shahrestani · 2026-06-18**: Valadimer did an excellent job! He responded quickly, showed up on time, found the problem right away, and gave me a fair and honest estimate. The repair was done fast and professionally. I feel confident calling him again for any future HVAC issues. Highly recommended!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Snizhana · 2026-06-17**: So glad we found you guys. Working with you is a real pleasure - clear & fast communication (unfortunately that’s rare nowadays) and high professionalism. We can always rely on you. Thanks once again!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matthew Catanzariti · 2026-06-09**: Excellent service, came same day and fixed the problem quickly and efficiently, great price as well.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sanatan Kumar · 2026-06-09**: Highly recommend Top climate LLC!  My AC unit stopped working during a really hot day, and Vlad came out same day with in 2 hrs.. He quickly diagnosed the issue and explained the repair process clearly. He fixed the issue and AC was working back.He did extra effort and made sure the unit is complete…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Diane Correale · 2026-05-27**: Great job very trustworthy and honest, response was very quick. Very honest about the repair. Would definitely use this company again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · suyog pagare · 2026-05-25**: Thank you, Volodymyr, for the excellent HVAC installation at my house. Your service was truly outstanding, and I’m very happy with the quality of work and the competitive pricing. Other commercial vendors were quoting much higher prices, but you provided honest guidance and helped me choose the righ…

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