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For the link to the Spring 2024, ducted/mixed version of this that's applicable for suburban single family homes, go to https://laminarcollective.com/
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Note: this is based off of a 1st floor unit in a standard 3-unit condo in Boston. I factor reliability & reviews into "value" column, though cost is most important. Equipment is 3 ductless mini-split heads + condenser.
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QuotedJeff AnthonyNETRPremium1$17,800.00$15,500.00500+ Google reviews, 4.9 average. Big company.Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Contractor. $15.5k is our bulk negotiation rate; max 12-year Mitsubishi warranty. Will handle your Mass Save rebate post-installation. Most affordable premium option, and for that reason, we are striking a bulk deal with them.
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QuotedSeanElephant EnergyStandard1$17,400.00$15,500.00Good. Boston is a new market. Mitsubishi Dimond Contractor. Willing to go down for bulk rate; max Mitsubishi warranty. Takes off the $10k Mass Save rebate upfront, in addition to procesisng it for you!!
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QuotedAndrew Grant Forge Standard1$15,500.00$15,500.00Good. Newer company. 4 heads for $18k, and 3 heads for ~$15k probably? Gree, I think. Part of the larger Forge operation in Newton that also trains carpenters & electricians. Install team is small (maybe 2 crews) but Forge Co. as a whole is large. I expect them to stick around.
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QuotedJoe SellersTetraStandard1$16,200.00$15,200.0030 Google reviews, 4.8 avg. I like virtual quoting, very fair pricing. Non-Mitsubishi equipment. Won't do bulk deals. Could potentially subcontract work out?
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QuotedYago BelloBello HVACValue 2$13,900.00Thumbtack: 20 reviews, good. Verified with Nicholas in Everett.Indie installer, ~3 person operation. No frills; equipment looks a bit oversized? Mitsubishi heat pumps. Email quote. For reference, I called Nicholas in Everett who owns a couple of rental properties. He had Yago install heat pumps before & seems to be willing to do it again.
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QuotedThomas AhernFreedom Air MechanicalValue 2$14,000.00Google: 26 reviews, goodSolo (?) installer. Partners with Joshua Utter, an electrician who I really liked. Fair pricing.
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QuotedChris SpychalskiNuwatt EnergyStandard3$15,500.00Ok-ish reviews, but they're all for their solar business!EnergySage Rec, 15.5k for Panasonic's cold climate heat pump. Tough to assess quality of HVAC side of biz as that seems to be a new part of their business, which is traditionally solar.
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QuotedHoward SanfordStealth Control SystemsValue 4$13,800.00Google: 10 reviews, good. Potential servicing complaint?Very price competitive; 1 servicing complaint for a non-standard installation. Went to business in 1997; moved to Vegas in the 2000s, got back in 2016, re-opened in 2019. Installs Mitsubishi but I'm a bit concerned re: servicing bottlenecks during summer.
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QuotedI.W. Antoine Quality Heating and CoolingValue 4$15,000.00Has a website, gave references, but no stars. In Roxbury! Electrical work is extra, so true price is closer to $15k.
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NGC Sheet MetalValue 4$13,500.00No reviews, no referencesTough to screen; won't provide references. Best price, but I'm going to need references.
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BallparkMark ScarfoRanco EnterprisesStandard4$17,000.00Mixed. Estimated range: 15k to 19k
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BallparkPeter Paone Peter Paone HVACStandard5$17,750.00Sparse. Indie contractor Est. range was $16k to $20k
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QuotedDaveCasey Heating & ACStandard5$18,800.00Mixed - Yelp is meh w/18 reviews, but Google is great at 200+ reviews at ~4.4. EnergySage rec. Mixed reviews, large HVAC shop.
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BallparkJason ElmoreComfort Craftsmen Mechanical Standard5$19,000.0015 Google Reviews, 5 stars.Estimated range: 16k to 22k
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QuotedJamieAtlantic Heating Premium5$19,000.00A ton of good reviews. Great installer, but expensive!
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QuotedKevin, the owner!Big Blue PlumbingPremium5$19,800.00Great. But expensive. Kevin came himself! Great guy. However, quote is definitely on the higher end.
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QuotedDavid SevieriGreen Energy Mechanical Premium5$20,000.00$19,000.00350+ Google Reviews, 4.8 avgYou are getting and paying for a Lambo here is how I understand it.
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QuotedAlAldo's HVACPremium5$21,000.00~50 good reviewsExpensive b/c we'd need ductwork. However, Aldo's might be a top choice for homes w/existing ductwork already.
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BallparkFariba DixonBoston Standard / NE DuctlessPremium6$22,500.00Large installer. Reasonable reviews. Giant company, giant prices. Sila is probably beyond this range, too
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