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    Business ProfileforAccurate Baker Elman

    Air Conditioning Contractor

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Accurate Heat-Air Services, Inc. specializes in HVAC services for residential and commercial properties. Services include 24 hour emergency services, installation, maintenance and repair for Air Conditioning, Boilers, Heating, Clean Air Systems, Hydronic Heat and Water Systems.

    Products & Services

    Furnaces, Air Cleaners, Hydro Air Units, Air Conditioners, Humidifiers, Radiant Heating, Make up Air units, Heat Pumps

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    120 Grove Street, Franklin, MA 02038-3159
    BBB File Opened:
    3/31/2006
    Years in Business:
    35
    Business Started:
    1/1/1989
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Sole Proprietorship
    Number of Employees:
    9
    Alternate Business Name
    • Murphy Services, Inc
    • Accurate Heat-Air Services
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    T:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    W:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Th:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    F:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Sa:
    Closed
    Su:
    Closed
    Business Management
    • Mr. Michael Ford, President
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Michael Ford, President

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Michael Ford, President
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (508) 541-0115
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Email Addresses

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Buying and servicing your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    02/11/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    On 2/2/23 Accurate Baker Elman came to repair a nonworking furnace unit. The problem was diagnosed as the capacitor and it was also recommended to replace the control board (which was working fine) since they "are notorious for failing." Serviceman pressured me to buy a maintenance plan for $1500 along w/ replacing the ******************* for my 4 other fully functional furnace units (at $2,596.00). because "5MFDs and internal windings getting notoriously worn." I declined and told him to just fix the one unit. As a result of the serviceman showing up an hour late, I had to leave for work. I paid him $789.97, and left him alone to finish. He was to send a completed invoice later. When I returned home, the thermostat registered 69 degrees (instead of 66 when it wasn't working). I figured it needed time to warm up -- which it never did. Exactly 48 hours later, the unit again stopped working completely. Early Monday, 2/6, I left a message. My call was never returned until I called again Wednesday, 2/8. Accurate scheduled a serviceman for the following day. During the Feb 9 service call, I was told that this time, it was the motor that failed; it would be "expensive" to fix (about $1000+). The $787 condenser and control board I had JUST paid to replace days ago, was not refundable because he already told me "they were notorious for failing." My effort to resolve the issue directly (refund the $787 and apply it to the newly diagnosed motor replacement) was met with their insistence that the original repair was "at my own risk". I have since had a different heating company come to assess the problem and was informed me that neither the capacitor nor the control board were ever the issue. Although I initialed the original [attached] receipt, the lengthy"description of work" was not included at the time until I was emailed the receipt later. I would like a full refund for $787 to pay to a different company to repair the furnace.
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    Customer Reviews

    2 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    George H

    1 star

    09/27/2023

    Pricing is very high for job (install kitchen faucet) and 2 people sent to do the job when one would have been sufficient. I will not use them again and would not recommend them.

    Accurate Baker Elman Response

    09/28/2023

    ******************, I'm sorry to hear that you were unhappy with our prices.  We try to be up front and transparent with our customers about our pricing, and the cost of your visit did include replacing the faucet you supplied, along with replacing the emergency shut-off under the kitchen sink.  
    The 2nd technician that was at your home was an apprentice working with the licensed plumber for training purposes.  We generally send out our apprentices on all our plumbing service calls. 
    I do hope we can retain your business, as I know you've used us in the past for plumbing at your home.  

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