HVAC & Plumbing Services in Arlington, MA
Your Own Heat, Your Own Thermostat, Your Own Bill
Your home is supposed to take care of you, not the other way around. When the boiler quits on a January night in East Arlington, or the second floor of the two family never cools in July, one phone call puts a licensed technician on the way.
Tell us what is going on at your Arlington home. We will call you back with a real time slot, not a two week window.
Years in Massachusetts homes
From our Newton shop
Newton and Franklin
Emergency line
Air Conditioning in Arlington, MA
Nearly half of Arlington’s housing was built before 1940, and about a quarter of it sits in two family homes. Cooling those is a different job from cooling a single family house, so we plan it building by building.
AC Installation & Replacement
Every Arlington home is different. We measure yours first, then help you pick the system that fits it, whether that is central air on your existing ducts or a ductless heat pump for a house that never had them. In a two family we plan each unit on its own equipment so nobody is sharing a thermostat with the neighbors.
- Central air systems
- Ductless mini splits for homes with no ductwork
- High velocity small duct for pre-war homes
- Cold climate heat pumps that heat and cool
- Load calculation on every quote
- Permits pulled and inspection scheduled
AC Repair
When your AC stops working on a hot day, you need help fast. We come over from Newton on Route 2 or Route 16, so we offer same day visits when we can, and you can reach us any time, day or night.
- System not cooling or blowing warm
- Ice on the refrigerant lines
- Water pooling around the air handler
- Breaker tripping or unit not starting
- Short cycling and weak airflow
- All major brands serviced
AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups
We check your AC each spring, before the first hot week. A yearly visit helps catch small problems early, keeps your warranty in good standing, and gives us a look at the outdoor unit after a long Arlington winter.
- Coil clean and inspection
- Refrigerant charge check
- Capacitor and electrical test
- Condensate drain cleared
- Thermostat calibration
- Written report every visit
Need cooling help in Arlington?
Free estimates on new systems. Same day repair visits when we can.
Heating in Arlington, MA
About six in ten Arlington homes heat with natural gas, and oil and electric heat split most of the rest. Boilers, furnaces, radiators or heat pumps, we work on all of it.
Heating Installation & Replacement
A new system should fit your home, not just match the old one. We look at your building first, then help you pick the right size so it heats evenly all winter. In an older Arlington house we look at the radiators and piping too, because a new boiler on a tired distribution system still leaves cold rooms.
- Gas furnaces
- Steam and hot water boilers
- Oil to gas conversions
- Cold climate heat pumps
- Radiant and ductless systems
- Old equipment removed, permits handled
Heating & Furnace Repair
A cold house can’t wait. When your heat stops working, we come over from Newton and get it running again. Our team is ready all winter long, even in the middle of the night.
- No heat calls, 24/7
- Ignition and pilot failures
- Thermostat and control faults
- Circulator pump failure
- Boiler pressure loss
- Frozen condensate lines
Heating Maintenance & Tune-Ups
An early fall tune-up, before the first cold night in Arlington, with a full combustion analysis and a carbon monoxide safety check on every gas and oil system we service.
- Combustion analysis
- Carbon monoxide test
- Heat exchanger inspection
- Burner clean and adjust
- Safety control test
- Flue and venting check
No heat in Arlington?
24/7 no heat calls all winter. Free estimates on replacements.
Plumbing in Arlington, MA
Need a plumber in Arlington? The same company that handles your heating handles your water, so one visit can cover the boiler or furnace, the water heater and the pipes between them. In a two family that also means one contractor who understands how the two units share a stack.
Tanked & Tankless Water Heaters
Navien and Rinnai installation and replacement, including the gas line, venting and condensate work that goes with it. In an older Arlington two family the venting route and the gas line sizing usually decide whether tankless makes sense, so we look at both before we quote.
- Navien, Rinnai and Rheem
- Gas line sizing and upgrades
- Venting and condensate routing
- Tank to tankless conversions
- Descaling and annual service
- Permits pulled
Kitchen & Bathroom Plumbing
Fixtures, toilets, sinks, dishwasher lines and remodel rough-ins, quoted upfront before the work starts. Arlington is on MWRA water and sewer, and in buildings this old we check the supply and drain lines before we add anything new.
- Faucet and fixture installation
- Toilets, showers, tubs and vanities
- Garbage disposals
- Dishwasher and ice maker lines
- Remodel rough-in
- Leak and drain repair
Plumbing problem in Arlington?
Upfront quotes before the work starts. Active leaks go to the emergency line.
Electrical and Indoor Air Quality in Arlington, MA
Panel space and air quality are the two questions that come up right after a heat pump quote in Arlington. Our own licensed electricians handle the panel in-house, so you don’t have to find a second contractor.
Electrical Service & Panel Upgrades
Panel upgrades for heat pump and whole-home AC conversions, plus general electrical service, done by our own licensed electricians. Older Arlington buildings often need the service upgraded before heat pumps go in, and a two family needs it looked at per meter, so we check the panel before you commit to new equipment.
- 100 amp to 200 amp upgrades
- Dedicated HVAC circuits
- EV charger circuits
- Outlets, switches and lighting
- Code corrections
- Permits and inspection handled
Indoor Air Quality
Filtration, ventilation and humidity control planned alongside the equipment instead of added on later. In a pre-war Arlington house that usually means dealing with dry winter air and a damp basement in the same plan.
- Whole-home air filtration
- UV purification
- Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
- Fresh air ventilation
- Duct sealing and repair
- Allergy and mold concerns
Planning a heat pump conversion?
We quote the panel upgrade and the equipment together, on one estimate.
What Arlington Customers Say
Why Arlington homeowners choose Accurate Baker Elman
- Over 30 years, same company, same trade.
- Mitsubishi Elite Diamond Contractor, which unlocks the extended manufacturer warranty.
- Over 30 years working on New England homes, from pre-war to new build.
- HVAC, plumbing and electrical under one license and one schedule.
Rebates and financing
Mass Save rebates and the 0% HEAT Loan apply to qualifying heat pumps and high-efficiency equipment, and we run 0% promotional financing on installs. We check your eligibility with your own utility and handle the paperwork.
Book service in Arlington, MA
Tell us what is happening at your Arlington home and we will get you on the schedule. If it is an emergency, skip the form and call.
Arlington HVAC and plumbing questions
Arlington is about 20 minutes from our Newton shop by way of Route 16 or Route 2 outside of rush hour. For no heat, no cooling, or an active leak, call the emergency line at (508) 470-4590. We run that line around the clock, and during the heating season we staff it heavily because December through February is our busiest stretch.
Yes for most replacement and installation work. Arlington Inspectional Services enforces the state building, wiring, plumbing and fuel gas codes and takes applications through its online permitting system, and a single heating replacement often needs more than one permit. Massachusetts requires a licensed contractor to pull those permits, not the homeowner. We file them, schedule the inspection, and see it through to sign-off.
It depends on the fuel, the system type, how much of the existing piping or ductwork can be reused, and whether the building runs one system or one per unit. A gas furnace swap with sound ductwork sits at the low end. A boiler replacement in an older two family sits higher, and a full heat pump conversion is higher still before rebates. We quote the actual job after seeing the actual basement, and we give you the number in writing before any work starts.
Separately, in almost every case. We plan each unit on its own equipment and its own thermostat, so the tenant upstairs is not setting the temperature for the owner downstairs and each meter pays for what it uses. The exception is a building already running one central system that is staying central, and even then we look at whether splitting it is cheaper over the life of the equipment.
Yes, and it is the most common question we get here. Ductless mini splits are usually the answer: one outdoor unit feeding indoor heads in the rooms that matter, with no soffits and no lost closet space. High velocity small duct systems are the other option when you want the look of central air and have some chase space to work with. Both cool in summer, and heat pump versions heat in winter too.
Qualifying air source heat pump installations are eligible for Mass Save rebates and the 0% HEAT Loan. The amount depends on whether you are doing a whole-home or partial-home conversion, what you are replacing, and your household eligibility. Rebate levels change year to year, so we confirm current amounts with your utility for your specific project before you commit.
All of it. Arlington Center and East Arlington, Arlington Heights, Jason Heights, Brattle Square, Poets’ Corner, Morningside, Turkey Hill, Kelwyn Manor and Arlmont Village. ZIP codes 02474 and 02476. You can see the rest of our coverage on our service area page.
All of it, under one company. Heating and cooling, kitchen and bathroom plumbing, tankless water heaters, electrical service and panel upgrades, and indoor air quality. That matters most on bigger jobs: a heat pump conversion in an older Arlington two family often needs a panel upgrade, and coordinating that yourself across two contractors is where projects stall.