Air Conditioning Installation & Repair on the South Coast of MA
You've been there before: lying in bed, without air conditioning, on a hot summer's night. Stay cool and sleep well. Brodeur & Sons designs, installs, and maintains your home's AC.
Central Air Conditioning
Central air conditioning provides the most even cooling throughout your home. Quiet, convenient to operate, and more efficient than window units, a central system keeps your family cool and comfortable through a humid New England summer.
If your home already has ductwork from your heating system, adding central AC is straightforward. Our technicians handle the full central AC installation, from sizing the unit to your home's square footage to connecting it to your existing duct system. As a Mass Save approved contractor, we help you access rebates on qualifying high-efficiency AC equipment.
Already have central air that's struggling? Our AC repair team diagnoses honestly and quotes upfront, the same way we've handled heat since 1929.
Ductless Mini-Splits
Mini-splits are ductless heating and cooling systems that let you control temperatures in individual rooms or zones. They're great for whole-home cooling and new construction, and they make ideal retrofit add-ons for houses with non-ducted heating systems, room additions where extending ductwork isn't feasible, and efficient new homes that only need a small space conditioning system.
A lot of older South Coast homes, especially the colonials and capes in Dartmouth and New Bedford, were built without ductwork. Ductless mini-splits are the most practical way to add cooling to these homes without tearing into walls and ceilings, and Mass Save rebates apply to qualifying ductless systems too.
Since mini-splits are heat pumps at their core, many homeowners use them for winter heat as well. Read how that works on our heat pump installation page.
The Smartest AC Move Happens in the Off-Season
Book your installation or spring tune-up before the first 90 degree stretch fills every schedule from Marion to Westport. Cool homes are built in the spring.
Why the Install Matters More Than the Brand
Our technicians work with the latest equipment and products, so your system is sized and installed right the first time. An oversized AC short cycles and never pulls the humidity out of the air, which matters on the coast more than almost anywhere. An undersized one runs all day and loses the fight by 3pm.
We design a setup that keeps your home comfortable without running up your energy bill, and we're the same one-call company for your heating, fuel delivery, and plumbing. Every system we install can go straight onto an annual AC maintenance schedule, and our trucks already run routes through all 13 towns in our service area.
Air Conditioning FAQ
What is the difference between central AC and a ductless mini-split?
Central air conditioning cools your whole home through ductwork, delivering the most even cooling with one system. Ductless mini-splits cool individual rooms or zones with no ductwork required, which makes them the practical choice for older South Coast homes built without ducts, room additions, and anywhere extending ductwork isn't feasible. We install both and recommend based on your home's construction.
How much does it cost to install central air conditioning?
It depends on your home's size, whether you have existing ductwork, and the efficiency level of the equipment, so we provide a free in-home assessment with an upfront price instead of guessing over the phone. Homes with ductwork already in place from a forced-air heating system see the most straightforward installations, and Mass Save rebates on qualifying high-efficiency equipment reduce the final number.
How often should I have my AC system serviced?
Once a year, ideally in the spring before the first hot stretch. An annual AC tune-up keeps the system cooling efficiently, catches refrigerant and airflow problems early, and helps the equipment last years longer. It's the same logic as your heating tune-up, just on the opposite calendar.
Do you offer AC repair service in Dartmouth and New Bedford?
Yes. Our technicians handle air conditioning repair in Dartmouth, New Bedford, and all 13 towns in our South Coast service area. If your AC is blowing warm air, short cycling, leaking, or not turning on at all, call 508-501-9693 and we'll diagnose it honestly with an upfront price before any work begins.
What Mass Save rebates are available for air conditioning?
Mass Save rebates apply to qualifying high-efficiency central AC equipment and ductless systems, and heat pump systems, which both heat and cool, earn the highest rebate levels in the program. As a Mass Save approved contractor, we identify what your installation qualifies for and handle the rebate paperwork on your behalf.
Sleep Cool This Summer
Installation, repair, and tune-ups from the same family company that's kept South Coast homes comfortable since 1929.
508-501-9693