HVAC and Plumbing in Newton, MA
Get Your Comfort Back From a Crew That Starts the Day Here
Your home is supposed to take care of you, not the other way around. When the boiler quits on a January night in Newton Highlands, or the third floor never cools in July, one phone call puts a licensed technician or plumber on the way from our shop at 671 Saw Mill Brook Parkway, right here in Newton.
Tell us what is going on at your Newton home. Our shop is in town, so we will call you back with a real time slot, not a two week window.
Years in Massachusetts homes
Our shop is on Saw Mill Brook Parkway
Newton and Franklin
Emergency line
Air Conditioning in Newton, MA
Nearly half of Newton’s homes were built before 1940, long before central air, and many of them are heated by a boiler with no ductwork at all. We fit the system to the house instead of the other way around.
AC Installation & Replacement
Every Newton 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 three story Newton colonial, that usually means zoning the top floor separately so it is not ten degrees warmer than the first.
- 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
AC repair in Newton starts a few minutes from your door. Our trucks leave from Saw Mill Brook Parkway, 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 Newton 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 Newton?
Free estimates on new systems. Same day repair visits when we can.
Heating in Newton, MA
About seven in ten Newton homes heat with natural gas, and the rest run on oil or electric heat. In a housing stock this old that means steam and hot water boilers alongside newer furnaces and 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 house first, then help you pick the right size so it heats evenly all winter. In an older Newton home 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. Our Newton crew starts the day in Newton, so we are close when your furnace or boiler stops working. 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 Newton, 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 Newton?
24/7 no heat calls all winter. Free estimates on replacements.
Plumbing in Newton, MA
Looking for plumbers in Newton, MA? Our plumbers work out of the same Saw Mill Brook Parkway shop as our heating techs, so one visit can cover the boiler or furnace, the water heater and the pipes between them.
Tanked & Tankless Water Heaters
Navien and Rinnai installation and replacement, including the gas line, venting and condensate work that goes with it. In older Newton homes the venting and the gas line sizing are usually what decides 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. Newton is on MWRA water and sewer, and in houses 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 Newton?
Upfront quotes before the work starts. Active leaks go to the emergency line.
Electrical and Indoor Air Quality in Newton, MA
Panel space and air quality are the two questions that come up right after a heat pump quote in Newton. 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 Newton homes often need the service upgraded before heat pumps go in, 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 Newton 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 Newton Customers Say
Why Newton homeowners choose Accurate Baker Elman
- Over 30 years, same company, same trade.
- Mitsubishi Elite Diamond Contractor, which unlocks the extended manufacturer warranty.
- Two local shops, including ours at 671 Saw Mill Brook Parkway in Newton.
- HVAC, plumbing and electrical under one license and one schedule.
Rebates and financing
Newton homes are served by Mass Save through Eversource for electric and National Grid for gas, so 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 and handle the paperwork.
Book service in Newton, MA
Tell us what is happening at your Newton home and we will get you on the schedule. We are right here in town. If it is an emergency, skip the form and call.
HVAC and Plumbing in Newton: Common Questions
Our shop is at 671 Saw Mill Brook Parkway, so most Newton villages are a short drive and the far corners are usually under 15 minutes outside 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. Newton Inspectional Services issues building, plumbing and gas, and electrical permits, and a single heating replacement often needs more than one of them. Massachusetts requires a licensed contractor to pull those permits, not the homeowner. We file them through the city online portal, schedule the inspection, and see it through to sign-off.
It depends on the fuel, the system type, and how much of the existing ductwork or piping can be reused. A gas furnace swap in a home with sound ductwork sits at the low end. A steam or hot water boiler replacement in an older Newton home 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.
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, which lets you keep the boiler as backup.
Yes. Newton has a lot of houses built before 1940, and plenty of them still run on the original style of steam or hot water heat. We service, repair and replace gas and oil boilers, and we will tell you plainly when a well-kept boiler has years left versus when it is time to plan the replacement.
Newton homes are served by the Mass Save program through Eversource and National Grid, and qualifying air source heat pump installations are eligible for 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 for your specific project before you commit.
All thirteen villages. Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newtonville, West Newton, Auburndale, Waban, Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Newton Lower Falls, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville and Chestnut Hill, from Route 9 and Commonwealth Avenue out to the Charles River. You can see the rest of our coverage on our service area page.
All of it, under one company and one Newton shop. 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 Newton home often needs a panel upgrade, and coordinating that yourself across two contractors is where projects stall.