The Heat Pump Store by Akian
HVAC in Belmont, MA
- Address
- 394 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
- Phone
- (617) 203-7501
- Website
- https://akianplumbing.com ↗
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About The Heat Pump Store by Akian
The Heat Pump Store by Akian is a HVAC contractor based in Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at 394 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478. Its website is linked above. A listing here is not a license or insurance check, so verify both directly before hiring.
Service area
Based in Belmont, The Heat Pump Store by Akian is within a short drive of Watertown (1 mi), Arlington (3 mi), Waltham (3 mi), Cambridge (3 mi), Newton (4 mi) and Somerville (4 mi). Most Massachusetts hvac contractors work a 25-mile radius, so homeowners in those towns can reasonably ask for a quote.
Hiring a HVAC contractor in Belmont
Belmont requires a building permit for HVAC equipment replacement, with the Town of Belmont Building Department handling reviews from Town Hall. Heat pump retrofits also need a separate electrical permit for the new circuit and outdoor unit disconnect. Belmont's permitting workflow is typically faster than Boston or Cambridge thanks to the smaller volume, but plan for a town inspector visit before final sign-off — they verify the equipment matches the permit and that condensate routing won't damage older basements.
HVAC pricing in Belmont tends to sit a notch below dense Boston/Cambridge — slightly easier access, ample driveways for equipment staging — but higher than central MA. A whole-home heat pump retrofit typically runs $18,000–$30,000 before any BMLD rebate; a single-zone ductless mini-split is $4,000–$7,500; a like-for-like gas boiler swap usually lands around $7,000–$11,000. The older 1930s housing here often adds a $1,500–$3,500 electrical panel upgrade on top of the heat pump install itself.
Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential hvac work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.
More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other hvac contractor serving the town, on the HVAC in Belmont page.
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