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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Townsend Energy. 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
Townsend Energy is based at 75 W Main St in Georgetown, MA, and reports 95 years in business. On its BBB profile, Townsend Oil Company, Inc. describes heating and energy solutions including oil delivery, diesel and propane fuel, maintenance and repair services. Its website lists a service area that includes Acton, Amesbury, Andover, Arlington, Beverly, Cambridge and Danvers, and it advertises 24/7 emergency service. In a 2025 review, a homeowner said Chris Fitzpatrick and Eric Pineda replaced their hot water heater, arrived on time and were respectful of the property when bringing in the new one and removing the old one. In a 2023 review, a new propane customer said a leak was detected underground during a tank inspection and the technician called for parts and labor assistance and had them back in service within a few hours. In 2022 reviews, homeowners described a new heat pump installed with Jason Leschner, a replacement oil tank installed by a crew that "showed up right when they said they would," and a new boiler after the old one went out, with installers Ben and Matt out the next day, a Saturday. Other 2022 reviewers described technicians diagnosing heating problems, including one who entered crawl spaces to find the source, and after-hours weekend service during a snowstorm. In a 2022 review, a commercial propane customer said they never received a statement and had to call about a credit for propane left in tanks after canceling. In a 2024 review, a caller said the woman on the phone was rude. A Reddit user in 2026 says they received a notice in the mail that the company's contract fee will double in price.
“I've used Townsend Energy over the years but received a notice in the mail saying their contract fee will double in price.”
“I’ve been using Amanda’s Oil for years and they recently got absorbed by Townsend energy.”
“From Massachusetts and New England fuel companies, Brown said, they’ve worked collaboratively on relief efforts with from Townsend Energy, Tasha Fuels and Lake Region Energy, among others from across the country.”
“On a brisk autumn day in October 2017, business leaders from Townsend Energy and DF Richard gathered at the companies’ collective propane storage plant, a 158,559-square foot facility in Epping, New Hampshire, with four tanks capable of holding a combined capacity of 180,000 gallons.”
Chris Fitzpatrick and Eric Pineda replaced my hot water heater this morning. They arrived on time , were very knowledgeable, very polite and respectful of my property when bringing in the new one and removing the old one . They were also extremely efficient. I highly recommend them . This has been a very good experience!!!
Woman on phone was rude and yelled at me for asking a simple question .. don't have listed on your website thag you do things you don't
Amazing service and Walter said he'd have my furnace up and running the same day that I called! (He's still here too!) So Tyvm to Townsend Energy for such great staff!!
I recently had to change suppliers and selected Townsend based primarily upon their reviews. Being a new "generator only" propane customer, I have to say that so far I am delighted with the customer service. During my new customer tank inspection, a leak was detected underground that has more than likely been there for many years. The service technician could have finished his inspection and sent me to the scheduling department for a future repair but instead he called for parts and labor assistance and had me back in service within a few hours. This included digging by hand on a brutally hot day. Who could ask for better service than that! If it weren't for the fact that I have been buying my home heating oil from another company for over 40 years, I would probably swap that as well. Thanks again to the two service techs who helped me out to keep my generator ready to run.
Dishonest. Townsend Energy is a ripoff, I ordered 4 propane Tanks to my commercial building, they had my cc on file! At every delivery they would charge my cc $1,200+ I was getting deliveries almost every week! My wife went to Georgetown location to ask how much volume and at what price per a gallon are we paying for Because “We NEVER RECEIVED A STATEMENT NOT EVEN ONCE!!! My wife was told that they will mail us all statements we paid in the past BUT THEY NEVER DID. I canceled their service and when they picked up the 4 Tanks was propane left in them, so I called them about 4 months later to see what happened about the extra propane was left in the tanks they picked up from my commercial building, they told me that I had credit for few hundreds $$$$ and if I want a check to be send to me… Not sure why they wouldn’t send me the check right after I canceled their service? NEVER AGAIN, I had the worst experience dealing with Townsend Energy.
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Repairs before replacements3.9
Emergency water heater swaps3.8
Holiday weekend heat fix3.6
Full HVAC installs4.0