198 Airport Rd, Fall River, MA 02720
HVAC in Fall River, Massachusetts
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Contractors serving Fall River
- Mass Hvac Distributors IncBased in Fall River★★★★★5.0 rating
- Bristol PacificBased in Fall River★★★★☆3.8 rating
275 Martine St # 110, Fall River, MA 02723
- Air Masters HVAC Services Of New England, Inc.Based in Fall River★★★☆☆3.0 rating
59 Turner St, Fall River, MA 02720
- Hughes Sheet Metal IncBased in Fall River★★★★★5.0 rating
469 Alden St, Fall River, MA 02723
- RST ThermalBased in Fall River★★★★★4.8 rating
52 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721
- Alternative Weatherization IncBased in Fall River★★★★★4.9 rating
2 Lark St, Fall River, MA 02721
- ATD Mechanical ServicesServes Fall River · 4.5 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
615A State Rd, Westport, MA 02790
- Cornerstone HVACServes Fall River · 6.2 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
50 Chipaway Rd, East Freetown, MA 02717
- Mechanical Systems & WeldingServes Fall River · 6.5 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
255 Samuel Barnet Blvd N, New Bedford, MA 02745
- Brodeur & SonsServes Fall River · 6.6 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
20 Ventura Dr, Dartmouth, MA 02747
- HTP Comfort Solutions LLC.Serves Fall River · 7.1 mi★★☆☆☆2.0 rating
272 Duchaine Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
- Lavimoniere Plumbing Heating & Air LLCServes Fall River · 7.5 mi★★★★☆4.4 rating
30 Spring St, Dartmouth, MA 02747
- Cavicchi Heating and Air ConditioningServes Fall River · 7.8 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
179 County Rd, East Freetown, MA 02717
- C2S EnergyServes Fall River · 8.7 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
513 Church St, New Bedford, MA 02745
- Coelho's Plumbing & HeatingServes Fall River · 9.4 mi★★★★★4.7 rating
671 Summer St, New Bedford, MA 02746
- Quality Home Heating & AirServes Fall River · 10.2 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
1277 Main St, Acushnet, MA 02743
- SEEKONK SUPPLYServes Fall River · 10.8 mi★★★★★4.6 rating
72 Fall River Ave, Rehoboth, MA 02769
- New England Energy ConceptsServes Fall River · 10.8 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
2461 Maple Swamp Rd, North Dighton, MA 02764
- Jomar Distributors IncServes Fall River · 10.8 mi★★★★★4.5 rating
15 5th St, Taunton, MA 02780
- Brouillette HVAC and Sheet Metal, Inc.Serves Fall River · 10.9 mi★★★★☆4.0 rating
13 Stevens St, East Taunton, MA 02718
- A & T Plumbing Heating & Mechanical Co IncServes Fall River · 11.0 mi★★★★★4.7 rating
245 Rockdale Ave South, Dartmouth, MA 02748
- Emond Plumbing & HeatingServes Fall River · 11.3 mi★★★★☆3.8 rating
555 Winthrop St, Taunton, MA 02780
- Jim Dorsey and Son, Inc.Serves Fall River · 11.4 mi★★★★★4.8 rating
82 Ingell St, Taunton, MA 02780
- B&L DuctlessServes Fall River · 11.5 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
75 Industrial Way, Seekonk, MA 02771
- CIC Insulation, Inc.Serves Fall River · 11.6 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
276 Providence St, Rehoboth, MA 02769
- Icee Hott Heating and Cooling Solutions LLCServes Fall River · 11.6 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
131 N Walker St, Taunton, MA 02780
- Lawrence Air Systems IncServes Fall River · 12.0 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
1590 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771
- armus mechanicalServes Fall River · 12.3 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
143 Main St, Lakeville, MA 02347
- K. Boyle Plumbing & Heating Inc.Serves Fall River · 12.7 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
12 Arsene St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
- Borges Plumbing & HeatingServes Fall River · 12.7 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
11 Arsene St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
- Conlon & Sons Refrigeration IncServes Fall River · 13.0 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
406 Tremont St, Taunton, MA 02780
- Hearth HeatingServes Fall River · 13.3 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
367 Huttleston Ave #6, Fairhaven, MA 02719
- Cullen Plumbing & Heating - Water Heaters, Boilers and New Construction Taunton MA OfficeServes Fall River · 13.6 mi★★★★★4.8 rating
11 Lawrence St, Taunton, MA 02780
- JSP Plumbing & HeatingServes Fall River · 14.8 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
13 Industrial Dr, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
- All Phases MechanicalServes Fall River · 14.9 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
93 Benson St, Middleborough, MA 02346
- Air DoctorServes Fall River · 15.0 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
3 Abbey Ln #4, Middleborough, MA 02346
- Costa Heating & Air ConditioningServes Fall River · 15.0 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
59 Campbell Ct, Raynham, MA 02767
- DaSilva MechanicalServes Fall River · 15.0 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
25 Wareham St, Middleborough, MA 02346
- United Refrigeration IncServes Fall River · 15.3 mi★★★★☆4.2 rating
230 John Hancock Rd, Taunton, MA 02780
- Serves Fall River · 15.3 mi
55 County Rd, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
- Specialized Heating & Air Conditioning, LLCServes Fall River · 15.5 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
576 Wareham St, Middleborough, MA 02346
- S&H Heating & CoolingServes Fall River · 15.8 mi★★★★★4.6 rating
2001 South St, Bridgewater, MA 02324
- Advance Air & Heat Co., Inc.Serves Fall River · 16.6 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
21 Barnabas Rd, Marion, MA 02738
- Cooper Lane Heating & CoolingServes Fall River · 16.7 mi★★★★★4.9 rating
28 Parlowtown Rd, Marion, MA 02738
- Thomas J Kennedy Plumbing Heating & HVAC, Inc.Serves Fall River · 17.1 mi★★★★★4.8 rating
1635 Broadway Suite #2, Raynham, MA 02767
- Hiller Fuels Inc.Serves Fall River · 17.2 mi★★★★★5.0 rating
147 Front St, Marion, MA 02738
- Central Systems Co IncServes Fall River · 17.7 mi★★★★☆3.6 rating
865 Bedford St # 5, Bridgewater, MA 02324
- Attleboro Ice & Oil Co Inc.Serves Fall River · 18.1 mi★★★★★4.7 rating
64 Pleasant St, Attleboro, MA 02703
- Tamarack Technologies IncServes Fall River · 18.4 mi★★★☆☆3.0 rating
20 Patterson Brook Rd #7, West Wareham, MA 02576
- T&M FUEL INCServes Fall River · 18.4 mi★★★★★4.8 rating
51 Norton St, Attleboro, MA 02703
HVAC in Fall River — what to know
Rebates & Mass Save
Fall River is in Eversource electric territory, which makes homeowners eligible for the full Mass Save rebate program. As of recent rebate cycles, whole-home cold-climate heat pump installs have qualified for up to $10,000 back when paired with the required home energy assessment; partial heat pump and ductless mini-split systems typically come in around $2,500–$6,000.
A free Mass Save Home Energy Assessment is the standard starting point — it's required for the largest rebates and almost always identifies attic-insulation and air-sealing work in Fall River's older triple-deckers. The weatherization rebates typically cover 75%+ of that cost and have an outsized effect on heat pump performance in the steeper, more exposed parts of the city.
Permits in Fall River
The City of Fall River requires a building permit for HVAC system replacement through the Inspectional Services Department, with a separate electrical permit for any new heat pump circuits. Standard permits typically clear in a few business days. Properties in the city's local historic districts (parts of the Highlands and downtown near City Hall) may need additional Historical Commission review for visible exterior changes like a street-facing outdoor heat pump condenser.
Typical project cost
HVAC costs in Fall River track the broader South Coast market — generally below Boston metro pricing. A like-for-like gas boiler replacement is typically $6,500–$10,000 installed; a single-zone ductless mini-split runs $4,000–$7,000; a whole-home cold-climate heat pump retrofit is typically $17,000–$28,000 before rebates. Triple-deckers can push higher because of refrigerant-line routing through floors, and homes on the steeper hillside streets sometimes add a small premium for equipment-delivery logistics.
About Fall River homes
Fall River is the second-largest South Coast city — about 93,600 residents across roughly 44,000 housing units, with a median construction year in the mid-1940s. The housing stock is heavily defined by triple-deckers and pre-war two-families terraced into Fall River's famously steep hillsides, mixed with mill-era worker housing in the Flint and Globe Village, and post-war single-families in the eastern neighborhoods.
Most local HVAC work is shaped by that age and density: replacing aging oil and gas boilers feeding cast-iron radiators, adding ductless mini-splits to homes without central air, and a growing share of full heat pump retrofits as Mass Save rebates have widened. Steep grades and tight street parking can also affect equipment delivery logistics.
Common questions — HVAC in Fall River
- Will Mass Save heat pump rebates apply in Fall River?
- Yes. Fall River is Eversource territory, so homeowners qualify for the full Mass Save rebate program — including up to $10,000 on whole-home heat pump retrofits paired with a free home energy assessment.
- I live in a Fall River triple-decker. What's the best heat pump approach?
- Ductless mini-splits are usually the cleanest path because they don't require running ductwork through multiple floors. Many Fall River triple-deckers are converted floor-by-floor, often by different owners on different timelines.
- Will my steep hillside street cause access issues for equipment?
- Sometimes. The steeper neighborhoods (Highlands, parts of the South End) can complicate outdoor unit placement and equipment delivery. Local installers generally know which streets need special handling and account for it in the quote.
- Do I need a permit to replace my furnace or boiler?
- Yes. The Fall River Inspectional Services Department requires a building permit for HVAC system replacement, and a separate electrical permit applies to any new circuits for heat pump equipment. Most contractors handle the paperwork.
- How much will weatherization improve my heat pump's performance?
- Quite a bit, particularly in older Fall River housing. The Mass Save free home energy assessment typically surfaces attic insulation and air-sealing work that's subsidized at 75%+ and makes the difference between an okay heat pump experience and a great one through a South Coast winter.
