Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Contractor for Norwood, MA
Technicians, Plumbers and Electricians From Our Newton and Franklin Shops
Norwood calls get covered from two directions. Our Newton shop is roughly 20 minutes from Norwood center, our Franklin shop handles the south side of town, and both sent crews here this year for furnaces, air conditioning, gas piping and plumbing.
Describe the problem and the kind of system you have. Someone from our office calls back to set a firm arrival window.
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Plumbing: 4611-PL-C
Electrical: 8966-A1-C
Phone line for urgent problems
Cooling Options for Norwood Houses
Plenty of Norwood houses were built before central air was common, so what works depends on the ducts you have. We look at the house first, then recommend central air, a ductless system or a small duct setup.
Installing a New AC System
If your home already has ducts for a furnace, a coil and an outdoor condenser can often be added to them. Homes heated by a boiler usually get ductless heads instead. After we put in a new central air system in Norwood, its first maintenance visit is included, and this August one of those systems got its included checkup.
- Condensers matched to existing furnaces
- Wall and ceiling ductless heads
- Small duct tubing for houses without chases
- Heat pumps that also heat in winter
- Room by room load numbers
- Town permits and final inspection
Fixing an AC That Quit
A failed capacitor or a stuck contactor can stop a perfectly good system on the hottest afternoon. We test the parts first, show you what failed, and give you the repair price before we replace anything.
- Air from the vents feels warm
- Frost on the copper lines
- Puddles near the indoor unit
- Condenser hums but will not start
- System turns on and off too often
- Most makes and models repaired
Yearly AC Checkups
On a July member visit in Norwood, our technician tested the blower capacitor, the outdoor contactor and capacitor, cleaned the condenser coil, and confirmed the temperature drop across the coil was where it should be. That is the visit every member gets each cooling season.
- Outdoor coil rinsed
- Capacitors tested under load
- Contactor checked for pitting
- Blower wheel inspected
- Filter swapped during the visit
- Temperature split measured
AC trouble at your Norwood home?
We price new systems at no charge and try to fit repairs in the same day.
Furnace and Boiler Service in Norwood
Gas furnaces, gas and oil boilers, electric baseboard and heat pumps all keep Norwood homes warm. Our heating technicians come from both shops, and this October one of them serviced a 16 year old gas furnace on a Norwood maintenance visit.
When the Old Heating System Has to Go
When a heating system is near the end of its life, we size the replacement to the house rather than copying the old nameplate. Moving away from oil? We price a natural gas conversion and a heat pump side by side so you can compare.
- Gas furnaces rated for high efficiency
- Boilers for steam or hot water heat
- Oil tank removal for gas conversions
- Heat pumps sized for cold snaps
- Ductless and radiant options
- Old unit hauled off, permits filed
No Heat Repairs
Igniters, flame sensors, pressure switches and circulators are the usual suspects when a Norwood furnace or boiler stops. We find which one failed, quote the fix, and keep the urgent line staffed through the night all winter.
- Night and weekend no heat calls
- Igniter and flame sensor faults
- Thermostat wiring problems
- Failed circulator pumps
- Boilers losing water pressure
- Iced up condensate lines
Fall Furnace and Boiler Tune-Ups
On the 16 year old furnace, our technician ran a combustion analysis that read about 21 ppm carbon monoxide, which passed, and used a camera to look inside the heat exchanger. He also cleaned the burners and flame sensor and tested the condensate pump.
- Combustion readings printed
- Carbon monoxide measured
- Heat exchanger checked by camera
- Burners and flame sensor cleaned
- Igniter tested for cracks
- Condensate pump run and checked
Lost your heat in Norwood?
Call any hour in the heating season. Estimates for a replacement cost you nothing.
Plumbers and Gas Fitters Serving Norwood
Norwood buys its drinking water from the MWRA, which draws it from the Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs, and the town delivers it through its own pipes. From the meter on, our licensed plumbers handle the leaks, fixtures, water heaters and gas lines inside your home.
Tank and Tankless Water Heaters
We replace standard tank heaters and install Navien and Rinnai tankless units. Before quoting a tankless swap, we confirm the gas line can carry the extra load and plan where the vent and condensate drain will run.
- Tankless units from Navien and Rinnai, tanks from Rheem
- Gas line upgrades for tankless
- Vent pipe and condensate drain runs planned
- Converting a tank heater to tankless
- Yearly flush to clear scale
- Permits for the plumbing and gas side
Shower, Kitchen and Gas Line Repairs
This August a shower valve in a Norwood home was leaking through its diverter, and the water was showing up in the kitchen ceiling below. Our plumber opened the wall from the access side and installed a new Symmons valve with fresh trim. In July we tracked a gas smell to a loose dryer union and sealed it the same day.
- Shower valves and trim replaced
- Faucets, toilets and vanities
- Disposals installed
- Gas leaks found and sealed
- Dryer and range gas hookups
- Drain and supply line repairs
Leak or gas smell in Norwood?
Smell gas? Leave the house and call the gas company first, then call us. For leaks, we quote the repair before starting.
Electricians and Indoor Air Work in Norwood
Norwood Light supplies the town’s electricity, and a heat pump or central air system needs a properly sized circuit from your panel. Our own licensed electricians plan that wiring together with the equipment, so you deal with one company.
Panels, Circuits and Disconnects
Before a heat pump or AC install, we check how much room is left in your panel. If it is full or undersized, the panel upgrade goes on the same estimate as the equipment, and we file the electrical permit with the town.
- Panels upgraded to 200 amp service
- Dedicated circuits for heat pumps and condensers
- EV charging circuits
- Outdoor disconnects
- Outlets, switches and fixtures
- Wiring brought up to code
Cleaner, Better Balanced Air
Thicker filter cabinets, UV lights, humidifiers and dehumidifiers all connect to the furnace or air handler you already own. Even simple steps help: on the October furnace visit we suggested changing its 1 inch filters four times a year instead of two.
- Media filter cabinets
- Ultraviolet lamps mounted near the coil
- Humidifiers for dry winters
- Dehumidifiers sized for Norwood basements
- Ventilation that brings in outside air
- Duct leaks sealed
Heat pump on the wish list for your Norwood house?
Panel work and equipment are priced together on a single written estimate.
Recent Work in Norwood, MA
Three Norwood service calls from 2026, with photos our technicians took on site.
Leaking shower valve replaced
The old valve was leaking through its diverter, and the water was reaching the kitchen below. In August our plumber opened the wall behind the shower, shut the water off at the hot and cold ball valves, and installed a new Symmons Origins valve with new trim, spout and shower arm.
Fall service on a 2010 gas furnace
At this October visit the combustion analyzer read about 21 ppm carbon monoxide, a passing result. Our technician also scoped the heat exchanger, cleaned the burners and flame sensor, checked the igniter for cracks and made sure the condensate pump drained properly.
Gas smell traced to a dryer union
A homeowner smelled gas near the oven, the dryer and outside. Our plumber arrived the same day, found the leak at the dryer’s union fitting, checked the stove and the other basement fittings, then took the union apart, sealed the threads and tightened it.
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- Crews from both our Newton and Franklin shops worked in Norwood this year.
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- Our own plumbers fixed a leaking shower valve and a dryer gas leak in Norwood this summer.
- Heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical work all booked through one office.
Norwood Light and Mass Save Rebates
Norwood runs its own municipal light department, and Norwood Light offers its own energy rebates, including for heat pumps. Homes that heat with natural gas can look at Mass Save programs as well. We confirm which program and amounts apply to your project, fill out the forms, and offer 0% promotional financing on installations.
Schedule Service at Your Norwood Home
Send the form and we will call to set a time. For no heat, no cooling, a gas smell or water coming through a ceiling, phone us instead.
Norwood Heating and Plumbing Questions, Answered
Call (617) 882-0409 at any hour. Our Newton shop is roughly 20 minutes from Norwood center and our Franklin shop covers the south side of town. In July a Norwood homeowner reported a gas smell late in the morning, and our plumber found and sealed the leak that afternoon.
In most cases, yes, for replacements and new installs. The Town of Norwood Building Department issues building, plumbing, gas and wiring permits, and one heating job may need several. Massachusetts requires the licensed contractor to take out those permits, so we file them, book the inspections and stay on the job until it passes.
The fuel, the type of equipment and how much existing ductwork or piping can be reused set the price. Swapping a gas furnace on good ducts costs the least. Boilers and conversions from oil cost more before rebates. We see the house first and give you the number in writing.
Ductless mini splits are the usual choice: one outdoor unit and indoor heads in the rooms you use most. A small duct high velocity system is another option if there is closet or attic space for the tubing. The heat pump versions heat the house in winter too.
In many cases it is. This October we serviced a Norwood gas furnace installed in 2010, and its combustion test and heat exchanger check both came back fine. When a system is still safe and efficient we say so, and when replacement makes more sense we explain why in writing.
Because Norwood Light supplies electricity in town, its own rebate programs come first, and homes on natural gas can also look at Mass Save. Rules and amounts change, so we check the current terms for your house before you sign anything.
All of it: Norwood Center and Washington Street, South Norwood, homes along Route 1 and Route 1A, and the areas near Willett Pond, Ellis Pond and Norwood Memorial Airport, out to the Dedham, Westwood, Walpole, Sharon and Canton lines. ZIP code 02062.
We can. Our plumbers, gas fitters and electricians work alongside our heating and cooling technicians. This summer in Norwood our plumbing team replaced a leaking shower valve and fixed a dryer gas leak, and our HVAC team handled the furnace and AC visits.