Prodigy Service

Air Conditioning

Cool comfort, done right the first time.

From tune-ups to full system replacements, our NATE-certified technicians keep your home cool through every Massachusetts summer. We service every major brand and specialize in high-efficiency heat pumps and ductless mini-splits.

Massachusetts asks a lot of an air conditioner: sixty humid days that matter, a shoulder season nobody plans for, and housing stock that ranges from 1890s Victorians to 2015 new construction. We repair, replace and maintain cooling systems across Metro Boston and MetroWest with diagnostics you can actually follow and pricing you see before the work starts.

AC Repair

Fast, honest diagnostics with upfront pricing before any work begins. If we can fix it today, we will.

AC Installation

We size and install your new system for maximum efficiency and comfort — no upselling, no shortcuts.

Maintenance

Seasonal tune-ups keep your system running efficiently, avoid breakdowns, and protect your warranty.

What actually breaks on an AC in New England

In our service calls, the same five failures account for most no-cool visits: a failed run capacitor (a cheap part that strands an otherwise healthy system), a clogged condensate drain that trips the safety switch, a contactor pitted from years of arcing, low refrigerant from a real leak — never 'it just needs a top-off' — and a blower wheel loaded with dust that quietly kills airflow. A proper diagnostic separates these in under an hour. What we won't do is condemn a system on the phone or sell you a compressor when the problem is a $40 part.

Repair or replace: the honest math

The useful rule isn't age alone. If the system is under twelve years old, uses R-410A, and the repair is under a third of replacement cost, repair it. If it still runs R-22, refrigerant alone can make a leak repair economically absurd — that refrigerant is phased out and priced accordingly. And if you're facing a compressor or coil on a system past year twelve, replacement usually wins once you count the efficiency gap: a 2010-era 13 SEER unit against a modern inverter system is a meaningful difference on July and August bills. We give you both numbers in writing and let you choose.

Why sizing matters more than brand

The most common defect we find in Massachusetts cooling systems isn't a bad brand — it's an oversized one. An oversized AC satisfies the thermostat fast, shuts off before it has pulled meaningful moisture out of the air, and leaves you with a house that is cold and clammy. It also short-cycles, which wears out compressors and contactors early. We run a Manual J load calculation on replacements: square footage, orientation, window area, insulation, air leakage. Sometimes that means specifying a smaller system than the one we're removing, and explaining why.

Central air vs. heat pump vs. ductless

If your home already has sound, correctly sized ductwork, a central system — increasingly a ducted heat pump that also heats — is the straightforward path. If your ducts are undersized, leaky, or nonexistent (very common in older Newton, Needham and Lexington homes), ductless mini splits deliver cooling room by room without opening ceilings, and they qualify for the same incentive programs. Many homes end up hybrid: ducted where ducts work, ductless in the addition, the finished attic, or the sunroom that has never been comfortable.

Maintenance that actually prevents breakdowns

A real tune-up is not a hose-down and a sticker. We measure superheat and subcooling to verify charge, check static pressure to catch airflow restrictions before they cook a compressor, clean the coil and clear the condensate path, torque electrical connections, and test capacitors against their rated microfarads so we can tell you a part is drifting before it strands you in a heat wave. You get a written report with the actual readings — not a checklist of vague checkmarks.

What this typically costs in Massachusetts

Real ranges from work we do in Metro Boston and MetroWest — not a teaser price. Your written, itemized quote comes after we see the house.

Quoted upfront

Diagnostic visit

Flat fee stated before we schedule, credited toward the repair when you move forward with us.

$180 – $900

Common repairs

Capacitors, contactors, condensate and control faults sit at the low end; leak repair and coil work at the high end.

$8,000 – $16,000

Central AC replacement

Depends on capacity, existing ductwork condition, line-set replacement and electrical.

$4,500 – $7,500

Ductless single zone

Before Mass Save® incentives, where the home's utility qualifies.

See which Mass Save® rebates apply to you

Air Conditioning questions we hear most

How fast can you get here for a no-cool call?+

Same-day and next-day appointments are usually available during cooling season, and we prioritize homes with no cooling at all — especially with infants, elderly residents, or medical needs. Call or text (857) 316-8944 and we'll give you a real window rather than an all-day one.

My AC needs refrigerant every year. Is that normal?+

No. A sealed system does not consume refrigerant. If it's low, there is a leak, and repeatedly adding refrigerant is paying to fill a bucket with a hole in it. We locate the leak, tell you what it costs to repair versus replace, and let you decide with real numbers.

How long should a central AC last in Massachusetts?+

Twelve to seventeen years is typical here, largely because our cooling season is short. Systems die early mostly from oversizing, poor airflow, and skipped maintenance rather than from run hours.

Do you service all brands?+

Yes — we repair and maintain every major residential brand. For installations we specify Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, LG and Fujitsu based on what the house needs, not on what we have in the truck.

Can a new AC qualify for Mass Save® rebates?+

Cooling-only equipment generally does not; heat pumps that both heat and cool do. Since most modern replacements are heat pumps anyway, many cooling projects qualify. Eligibility depends on your utility — see our Mass Save® rebate guide for how that works.

Will you clean my ducts too?+

We inspect ducts and seal leaks where it helps, but we don't sell blanket duct cleaning. In most homes, sealing and correct filtration deliver far more than a cleaning does.

Where we do this work

Town-by-town detail on housing stock, electrical capacity and local incentive programs.

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