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Climate Design Systems

Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Climate Design Systems, originally founded in 1946 under the name of Haverhill Sheet Metal, is a full-service heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality contractor. We are locally owned and managed by some of the most experienced HVAC specialists in the Northeast. Climate Design Systems is a division of Merrimack Valley Corp., a recognized leader in heating, air conditioning and mechanical contracting in the Northeast. Both companies share a 24,000 square foot facility located in Methuen and serve the Merrimack Valley, Southern New Hampshire and Greater Boston regions. We always take the time to educate our clients on guidelines, new and old, that need to be followed. As a green company, we are concerned with preserving our environment and inform our clients of local and federal funding available when they install systems that are energy efficient. Our Design Build Division always takes into consideration rebates from local utilities when designing mechanical systems. All of our engineers and technicians are fully certified and trained. We have a staff of 150+ employees and maintain a fleet of 75 digitally-dispatched service vehicles equipped with the parts needed for a majority of repairs. Our staff keeps up with the latest in heating and air conditioning technology. We live in a wonderful place, but New England's weather can be tough. We know how to keep your heating or cooling system operating at peak efficiency in this harsh climate. We offer a range of service plans to meet your needs. We're the experts for green heating, cooling and air purification technologies. Turn to us for cost-saving and environmentally friendly ways to heat or cool your home -- and for professional, qualified technicians. We are on-call for emergencies 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. We're committed to do the job, every job, the right way.

Business highlights

79 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Heating & Cooling, Air Quality, Humidifiers & Purifiers, Filtration & Ventilation, Duct Cleaning & Plumbing.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

3.917 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
53%
4
6%
3
6%
2
18%
1
18%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.1
professionalism
3.9
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.2
Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews

Gil S.
05/2018
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They rescheduled multiple times and when they finally showed up, what they replaced did not fix the problem. They would have known that if they performed a simple system test before leaving. Next repair visit involved bringing the wrong part. I was very frustrated with them. It must have taken a dozen calls and a half dozen appointments to get the system fixed.
Description of Work: Repair work on a forced hot air system that they installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$400

Maria B.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Mark C.
12/2016
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The system was installed by Grant Burner Services in 2013 who was acquired by Climate Design Systems. After the acquisition a letter was sent to customers by CDS and stating they would now be providing the same exceptional service as we were used to. I did not experience this. The day before Thanksgiving the boiler started continuously trying to restart. CDS would not dispatch a technician until the morning after Thanksgiving. With the help of the Viessmann support team it was determined the Control board needed replaced. Although this part was immediately available and orderable in Boston for less than $500 (I know this because I called several supply houses and informed the CDS technician before he left that morning) CDS would not provide a quote or make any order until the following Monday so it was Tuesday before they could come back and replace the board. The technician failed to capture the settings before replacing the board and did not know how to program the new board. Fortunately I wrote down the settings the night before so I had to program the boiler. I rebooted the system and it worked. Total time without heat and hot water: 1 week. CDS might be ok servicing a system they installed but the perceived attitude is they claim no ownership of the systems installed by their acquisition. If someone has a Viessmann system installed by GBS then I recommend they find a company who sells and services Viessmann as CDS does not have the experience to efficiently work on these systems.
Description of Work: Repair of 3 year old Viessmann Vitodens 200

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,550

Clinton C.
06/2016
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They called but they were over an hour after my appointment time and that was not cool. I smelled booze on the guy's dress. I had an attic pulled down and that's where my AC is located. He didn't replace the energy saving box that helps seal off the attic. When he was leaving, he managed to walk off one of the shoe protectors. He looked at it as he was leaving and he sort of left. I would use them for my oil burner but not for the AC tune-up.
Description of Work: For heating and cooling, I used Climate Design Systems. They did my AC tune-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

david M.
03/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fine looked at a/c quote to fix didn't use thinking of getting new a/c

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Sean W.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

John N.
10/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They came back 3 times to fix their installation problem and charged me for it. They have poorly trained technicians.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$2,500

Response from Climate Design Systems
In response to [member's name removed]review. I do show services performed in October of 2014 but there was no charge. I do see that there was an installation of a system in 2009 and an evaporator coil needed to be replaced in July 2014. Please feel free to contact me to discuss as I see no service since October of 2104. Please ask for Mary Tarpy, Branch Manager.

BARBIE E.
08/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have used them twice to just do maintance before winter for my furnace. |But I feel although the price is cheap they was good. |I preferred and requested to have "Howie" return the second time, but was disappointed when he was not able to at the last minute.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Alexey Z.
07/2015
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Failed to respond to messages, phone number provided did not work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Patricia D.
05/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was hesitant but the salesperson persisted telling me that at he very least the installer would do a proper measurement. I agreed and rushed home to find that CDS had been waiting and was actually getting ready to leave. I called him he was concerned i had 'wasted" his time. When I called to co it was very hard to get to a manager to explain my complaint. Mary initially would not let me speak to voice my concerns as she had already spoken to all of the individuals. Very happy it ended this way I would hope that more Customer Service training and Education as to what type of product the is company sells.
Description of Work: On 5/14/15 I called this company after call several AC and Appliance Stores who ere unable to help me. From the person who answered the first call to the person who scheduled the service call, their inability to understand what type of A/C unit I need to replace caused me to go to their website so as not to waste my time. The website is "under construction". I called back asked questions and was assured if I could just schedule and appointment the installer would at least look at what I needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Dan B.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Showed up on time and installed humidifier as advertised. Very friendly and professional. Very happy with service provided.
Description of Work: Installed an Aprilaire humidifier

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Dianne B.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When they installed the boiler they cleaned up everything well and completed the work when promised. Ever since, they have come out every year to clean the unit and maintain it. The only thing that could have been done better was on the most recent visit, he needed to come back as he had forgotten his tools and he came in without us being there or calling. Their communication regarding the boiler is good and they call to remind you about the cleanings and they mail communication regarding the service agreement. I would recommend their services to anyone.
Description of Work: They cleaned my boiler, furnace and checked the thermostat. We have been using their service for about 5-6 years. I am on an annual service plan with them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$128

Alan F.
11/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very poor. Did not show up when they promised. I will not use this company again.
Description of Work: I scheduled the annual heating system tune up three weeks ago for Fri 11/21 from 9-12 in the morning. I called the day before to confirm the appointment and they assured me everything is all set. I stayed home on 11/21 and waiting for them. at 8:30 they called and informed me that half of their technicans have called in sick and they need to reschedule. I was very disappointed and spoke to supervisor name Amey Romano who was very unporfessional. I would have accepted next day reschedule but they suggested two weeks reschedule which was not acceptable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$100

Gloria L.
09/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician STEVEN VOTTA arrived at the arranged time - with a nice smile! He was very pleasant and professional during the entire time, and freely offered information to me about my heating system. He provided a thorough check of my furnace and tested it as well. At the end of the approx. 45 min service he went over the results, indicating potential problems - but telling me they were unlikely events/needs of replacement in the near future - and went over all the and quot;numbersand quot;/results he came up with by doing the check-up. This company always provides only the best service at a reasonable price. It's too bad they have to come all the way to Lynn from Methuen to help me out, but at least Steven is from a local town so I don't feel too bad using their service. They are great!
Description of Work: tune-up of my gas furnace for the up-coming season

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Timothy C.
04/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We are very happy with the outcome. They styled within budget and schedule.
Description of Work: Installed Central Air Conditioning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Valerie N.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The week of New Year's 2013 our furnace was dying. Needless to day being in the Northeast in January is pretty cold. We could smell something burning. We shut off the furnace and started making calls. Climate Design was able to get right out to inspect the furnace. They were able to put our fears to rest about the burning smell we were getting. They were able to get our heat working enough to keep the house warm until the new furnace could be installed. The new furnace was installed in a few days (once the finances were worked out) and we spent the rest of the winter comfy and cozy. Since they were very professional, courteous and quick we are bringing them back in this week for an estimate to replace our central air unit.
Description of Work: Installed new furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,900

richard D.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very responsive. I called them up and they came out right away. They guy that came was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions, gave us different options. There were no high pressure sales and he gave an estimate right on the spot. I just called him back today and eh said that he would give me a new estimate with change of different system. He gave me a price on that. He also would be coming to put a new contract and I would be signing up.
Description of Work: Climate Design Systems gave a quote of $2500 for new air-conditioning system and ductless system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    15 Aegean Dr. Unit 3, Methuen, MA 01844

    www.climatedesignsystems.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Air Duct Cleaning,
    Water Heaters,
    Plumbing

    FAQ

    Climate Design Systems is currently rated 3.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Climate Design Systems accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Climate Design Systems does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Climate Design Systems offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Climate Design Systems does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Climate Design Systems offers emergency services.
    No, Climate Design Systems does not offer warranties.
    Climate Design Systems offers the following services: Heating & Cooling, Air Quality, Humidifiers & Purifiers, Filtration & Ventilation, Duct Cleaning & Plumbing.
    Ask for details.

    Contact information

    15 Aegean Dr. Unit 3, Methuen, MA 01844

    www.climatedesignsystems.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM