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Cooling Unlimited Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Water Heaters,

About us

Cooling Unlimited, Inc. is a full service HVAC company that has been accommodating the heating, cooling, and plumbing needs of the Greater Boston area for over 25 years. It is a family owned and operated company that has built an excellent reputation in the air conditioning, heating, and plumbing industry and in the community we serve, through vigorous dedication to service and excellence. Our company specializes in residential, commercial, and new construction sales and service, and has certified technicians capable of repairing, replacing, or servicing every major make and model of HVAC and equipment. In addition to heating and air conditioning, our company also offers solutions for plumbing, refrigeration, air purification, ventilation, and indoor air quality. We offer only the highest quality products in the industry and have established strong relationships with vendors and distributors. Our fleet of ten trucks and over 20 full time employees allows us We typically respond to a service request on the same day it is received and regularly are able to complete an installation within two business days. Moreover, we have an experienced technician available for emergency calls 24 hours a day to ensure that a minimum amount of time elapses between an urgent request and the satisfaction of that need. We offer competitive preventative maintenance agreements wherein our technicians visit your home twice per year to evaluate, maintain, and clean your systems to assure maximum efficiency of operation. At Cooling Unlimited, we are very selective in hiring our installers, technicians, and office staff to ensure that each and every member of our team is qualified to service our customers. All of our field technicians are NATE certified, which means they have earned a national competency certification that helps ensure your satisfaction.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Heating, air conditioning, plumbing, repairs, installations, heat pumps, oil furnaces, boilers, gas furnaces, hydronic heating, indoor air quality products, zoning, gas stoves, dryers, bathroom, kitchen remodeling, water heaters, ventilators, ductless mini splits, tankless water heaters, steam boilers, radiant floor heat, high velocity systems, geothermal, air handlers & condensers.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.5373 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
13%
3
4%
2
4%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.4
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 176-200 of 373 reviews

harish W.
03/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
No response to get an estimate.
Description of Work: Left a VM to get an estimate for a heat-pump, but didn't get a response back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


Stella S.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I looked them up because they had serviced my unit that I have in my house before and I saw them on Angie's List. They came out twice. The price was where it should be. They were excellent. They were knowledgeable and the price was competitive. I recommended them to two people.
Description of Work: I used Cooling Unlimited, Inc to repair a heating unit.

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

JEREMY K.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Overall it went just fine. Professional service without any drama or hucksters. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: The company arrived for a seasonal tune-up on air conditioner condensers and air handlers. The work was performed without issue, and all steps to clean and replace parts were explained up front. They are my go-to company for taking care of these machines in my house.

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
$200

CHRIS N.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We wanted to replace our old oil heating system. We got three estimates, all companies from Angie's list. We liked all three and the estimates were similar in price. We chose Cooling Unlimited because Kevin was able to answer all our questions and they seemed big enough to get the work done on time. Kevin was our contact throughout the process and he was responsive and always available. The team came when Kevin said they would, got the work done in two days and arranged for a company to remove our old oil tank. Once the system was installed we had two problems. The first was an odd, fog-horn like sound that occurred whenever the heat came on. When we called to report it, the company sent a technician the same week to correct it. The second problem was with the radiator that Cooling Unlimited installed in the kitchen. Once it was installed it sounded like a water fountain! We called and Kevin who sent a technician but he couldn't fix it. It took two and a half months but Kevin kept at it, calling the manufacturer and figuring out they had installed the wrong unit. Just this month they came and replaced the unit with the appropriate Runtal radiator and it now works perfectly. We also were impressed by the way they handled the rebates. They were efficient and professional and we received all the rebates they promised. While we wish they could have gotten it right the first time, we never felt like Cooling Unlimited didn't care or wouldn't get it done. They were great and we are fully satisfied. We would hired them again and can highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Cooling Unlimited replaced our Oil Heating system with a high efficiency Gas furnace and passive water heating system. In addition, they added a Runtal Radiator in our kitchen. They also arranged to have our oil tank removed.

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
$12,000

Howard C.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
My husband and I had been busy and thus late in changing the filter on the Aprilaire air cleaning unit attached to our high efficiency natural gas furnace. Our furnace, which is about five or six years old, had never been serviced so we decided to find a company and take care of both of these matters. We'd had a very good experience with Cooling Unlimited previously and gotten a quote from them for adding a humidifier to that system, which we didn't go forward with for cost reasons. In the first instance, the man who came out to assess our situation and provide the quote, and in both instances, the person who handles incoming calls in the office, provided top drawer service: professional, responsive, timely, courteous, and pleasant to deal with. Although I found a number of excellent HVAC companies to choose from on Angie's List, I wanted to give the business to Cooling Unlimited because they had been so accommodating, and easy and pleasant to deal. The service man arrived a little early. I believe I may have received a call asking if that would be okay. He checked the furnace over and replaced the filter, left the old filter in the box the new filter we provided him came in, and left the work area clean. He also answered my questions about how much the special Aprilaire filter would have cost if he had provided it ($86 versus the three for $100 price we paid online for three filters a few years ago), and about how often I needed to have the furnace looked.
Description of Work: Good Experience
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Barbara D.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Good service, thorough, explained what was done
Description of Work: did tuneup of boiler

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
$300

Anant I.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Their quote was competitive. I think they would have been a fine company if I had engaged them but another provider recommended their own contractors. There were some advantages in going over the contractors of the other provider and that's why I went to one of those people who quoted a similar price. They were a good company and they were very professional.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Cooling Unlimited Inc for my air conditioner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patricia G.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We woke up on Fri 1/18 with no heat. I immediately went to Angie's list for referrals. Called Cooling Unltd and they sent a tech, Leo, out that day. We had a bevy of issues, the worst being a part that the tech didn't have. He had to wait until Tue. (Mon. was a holiday here). He returned Tue morning (made us his first call of the day), cleaned and serviced the furnace, went to get part then back, and was only here a couple of hours. Leo was friendly, proficient at his job and told us to have the furnace serviced at least once a year. The cost was a bit high, but the service was excellent. They lived up to their A+ score.
Description of Work: We had no heat.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Ruth H.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Received a number of estimates for the gas conversion but chose Cooling Unlimited as they had the most reasonable price, in addition to high ratings on Angie's list, BBB and other sources. Salesman and other staff were easy to deal with, however, getting in touch with them was a little difficult. Had to contact them a few times. The conversion team showed up on time and everything went according to plan. Installed new boiler, new pipes and flushed radiators. Removed old boiler and materials. Clean up was excellent. However, still waiting for gas inspection.
Description of Work: Converted oil boiler to gas boiler.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Susan T.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They were great. They were wonderful and I would use them again. They were professional and courteous and got the job done.
Description of Work: I did use Cooling Unlimited for plumbing about six months ago. I had a leak in my HVAC unit and they fixed that for me.

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
$250

John O.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I've used Cooling Unlimited before at my last house. These guys are the best! I recently moved and had a heat pump system installed as part of the MassSave HEAT Loan program. Dennis, the owner, came out to give me an estimate and scheduled the work. A crew of two guys showed up and worked all day (they didn't leave until almost 7pm!). They ensured everything was done right, tested, and walked me through all I needed to know. Very professional and courteous. Dennis even stopped by at one point to check the job out, answer some questions, and run some ideas by me. I would highly recommend this company. Oh, and they left the house spotless.
Description of Work: Remove existing central air system (air hanlder, condenser, etc.) Install new central air/heat pump system Install a new thermostat

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
$9,000

Adriaan L.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They do my annual A/C and heating servicing. Always come when scheduled, and seem to know what they're doing (haven't had any problems with the units they have worked on).
Description of Work: Annual service call for furnace.

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
$150

Gregory D.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
A quick and professional installation.
Description of Work: Installation of a 2.5 ton split A/C system in our attic to cool the top floor of our house and an air cleaner.

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
$10,000

M A.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I told most of the story above. I don't think I would wait 2 wks to receive a quote that was promised in a week. Also, I would ask each contractor (plumber, electrician) to show me what they did to make sure. As it was, I relied on the Cooling Unlimited person to explain what was done & to show me. Otherwise, at this time I don't think I would do anything much different.. 't
Description of Work: My oild oil burner was removed, along with the oil tank. A return vent was added to the 2nd floor, A high efficiency hot air gas burner was installed with a Aprilaire 2210 filtering system (this was a extra to the base price for the furnace). A whole house AC was also installed (will not be able to test the AC until late Spring). The plumber was messy. I thiink he did good job but I'm not in position to really know. The service person form Cooling Unlimited cleaned up after the plumber and replaced the fiberglass that was in the basement celing. Someone removed the cellar door but must have lost the pin/ to the hinge and replaced it with a paper clip. The next day when I opened the door it would not close properly.My partner was able to find a long nail and he fixed it so I didn't complain to them. I think Cooling Unlimited would have fixed it if my partner could not. The person who removed the oil tank did good job. However, the salvage person drove on to my neighbor's new driveway and somehow got oil on the driveway. Again, Cooling Unlimited, spoke with my neighbor and promised to remove the oil which they did. Sent someone to power wash the driveway which looks fine now. Meghan, I think she is office manager, is working on the rebate forms but I've not received them yet. Kevin the sales person was good about sending the proposal after I contacted him about 2 wks after coming to my home. For the most part he was good about returning my calls and e-mailing information.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,895

John A.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The job had some special challenges. The installer took the time to come up with an excellent solution. After the job was complete, there were a couple of minor problems which were quickly rectified.
Description of Work: Complete new boiler and hot water heater, with ultra high efficiency.

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
$16,000

Marc B.
11/2012
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have waited to write this review because I wanted to give a higher rating but I have given up waiting. I contacted Cooling Unlimited to install high-velocity AC in our home (a triple decker in South Boston built in 1890). Overall the experience with planning the project was good. The installation looked good. When we started using the unit in May we had an issue with rapid cycling that made the system unusable. They came out to adjust but it made no difference. Then they told us we were running it when it was too cold out so it was freezing up. It kept happening as it got warmer. They then told us we had to spend another ~$1000 for a 'low ambient kit'. This made no sense to me. Many homes in South Boston have AC and I doubt any have a 'low ambient kit'. This meant we had no AC for several weeks. After some time Cooling Unlimited realized there was an error in how they were setting up UNICO Green System AC units. They came and adjusted and it worked fine (and we did not need to spend the extra $1000). After that we were pretty happy with the result. Overall I would have rated an A for the quality of work and a B for service because of the issue above; however, there was an issue with the permit. At the beginning I told all of the contractors (Capital Construction for roof work and carpentry, Cooling Unlimited for AC work) that I wanted permits for the work. Capital Construction provided a permit on day one of the work. Cooling Unlimited never did. I have reached out to them 6-7 times and each time they say they will provide the permits. But now that I have paid the bill they have not done it and it has been over 7 months since the work was completed. I have waited to write this review in the hopes they would get it to me and I could say nice things. But I am tired of waiting and now will just call the city to report them.
Description of Work: Installation of a high velocity air conditioning system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

AMANTHA T.
11/2012
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Overall, the installation was done well. Some oddities, however. First unit was placed on the ground (not elevated). Furnace room also houses a water heater, so if there is a water leak, the unit could get damaged. Also, the flue pipe (around 400 deg. when the unit is running), runs in the front of the unit at around 4-5' above the ground an extends into an area way where someone could come in contact with the pipe and get burned. Company has refused to insulate the flue pipe as it is not in a normally occupied area (I will have to hire another company to do this). Also, automatic humidifier was installed without an outdoor reset sensor that is suppose to avoid the unit over-humidifying the space during colder weather. In current discussion with company's office about resolving this (salesperson has not responded to my inquiry). Company also has not provided a counter-signed contract after repeated requests.
Description of Work: Replaced an aging and over-sized oil furnace with a new, more efficient oil furnace. New furnace also has high efficiency air filter and automatic humidifier. Company also insulated existing ductwork in the furnace room.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,400

Sheryl H.
10/2012
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Cooling Unlimited did not follow through. I had two different technicians to my home - one for an estimate and the other to fix a problem with a non-working vent. There was a scheduling problem with the man coming to my house for the estimate, but he did call in advance to reschedule. After his visit, he promised that he would send me an estimate in a few days. The technician who came out to fix the problem spent about an hour looking into the issue, and determined that he was not able to fix it at the time. I was required to write him a $200 check for his visit. He said that he would take the problem back to the engineers, and that they would send me a proposal to fix the problem. Both promised to get estimates to me in a few days. It has been over a month, and I have not received any follow up emails or estimates. As a result, I have nothing to show for my $200.
Description of Work: I had two different technicians to my home - one for an estimate for installing a filter and the other to fix a problem with a non-working vent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$200

Richard B.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Their quote was the most reasonable.
Description of Work: They cleaned and serviced my boiler.

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

Anne M.
10/2012
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We had a representative from Cooling Unlimited come to our new home to give us an estimate on replacing our boiler and installing ductless air conditioning. We were told we would receive an estimate within 3 days. More than 2 weeks after the representative came out, we have not received an estimate. I have followed up 3 times by email, cell phone, and office phone and have not received any response. I can only assume the company doesn't have an interest in doing the work, but the lack of return email/phone calls is surprising and disappointing for a company rated so highly on Angie's List.
Description of Work: We contacted Cooling Unlimited for an estimate on replacing our old boiler and installing ductless air conditioning throughout the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Boris and Sasha E.
10/2012
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
On the day of installation contractor had family issue and couldn't come. But the owner was nice enough and marked out best possible time for next week, plus accommodated me with discount did great job installs.
Description of Work: Replaced old HVAC unit & installed new system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Kara L.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Dennis and his team were awesome. Worked hard, got the job done before the cold weather (Mother Nature helped last year, too!). The price was high, but well worth it. Quality job. You get what you pay for, and we got a great product! My only complaint was getting filters for the system. It took months to get them. But, I finally did get them, so, the problem was solved.
Description of Work: We upgraded from oil to gas and from steam to forced hot air. They also installed central air. It's all ductless! They removed radiators, installed an entire new system. It works great. New hot water heater that is amazing! For having all this work done, they cleaned up after they were done with little dust left behind. I was very impressed!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000

Kathryn K.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Sales representative very knowledgable about product. Day of installation arrived on time. Completed the job in one day. Also, cleaned up after installation.
Description of Work: Installed central air. Knowledgable and professional workmen. Completed the job in one day.

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
$10,000

David B.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We called cooling unlimited on Sunday the hottest weekend we had to date. Our central AC broke down completely. Cooling unlimited came out on that Sunday within one hour. Great service repaired in 1 HR.
Description of Work: Central air conditioning - replaced motor.

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

Simon R.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I liked that he continually explained what he was doing and told me what the issues were. It was all done with a good sense of honesty and patience in my opinion. The price was 190 for the emergency diagnosis and 90 for extras (which I hope is the fixing part). I then applied a $20 coupon from Angies list. All in all, not cheap, but I somewhat OK with it since it was a weekend and I thought he did a good job.
Description of Work: I had a leak from an air duct when my AC was on. It was literally pouring out water from this duct to the point where it could have filled a bucket in an hour no issue. At 10:30am on a saturday morning I called them up and he (Bob) was out by 4pm. It was fixed in about 30 mins. Basically, the water drain pipe was clogged.

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
$260

Contact information

565 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

https://www.coolingunlimited.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
3643
Trade License Locale
MA
Trade License Authority
Massachusetts: Contractors - Public Safety

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Electrical,
Drain Cleaning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Lighting,
Fencing,
Heating Oil,
Solar Panels,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

Cooling Unlimited Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cooling Unlimited Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Cooling Unlimited Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Cooling Unlimited Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cooling Unlimited Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Cooling Unlimited Inc offers emergency services.
No, Cooling Unlimited Inc does not offer warranties.
Cooling Unlimited Inc offers the following services: Heating, air conditioning, plumbing, repairs, installations, heat pumps, oil furnaces, boilers, gas furnaces, hydronic heating, indoor air quality products, zoning, gas stoves, dryers, bathroom, kitchen remodeling, water heaters, ventilators, ductless mini splits, tankless water heaters, steam boilers, radiant floor heat, high velocity systems, geothermal, air handlers & condensers.

Contact information

565 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

https://www.coolingunlimited.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM