HVAC contractor licensing in Massachusetts
Who licenses heating and cooling contractors in Massachusetts, what the classes mean, and how to check one before you sign.
Statewide
Who licenses
HVAC contractors
1
Active licenses
in the public registry
2026Q4.2
Data version
updated monthly
Who licenses HVAC contractors
Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure (Refrigeration Technicians; Sheet Metal; Plumbers and Gas Fitters boards) plus Home Improvement Contractor registration licenses heating and air conditioning contractors across Massachusetts. Relevant classes: Refrigeration Contractor/Technician; Sheet Metal; Gas Fitter; Oil Burner Technician (Dept of Fire Services).
How to check a contractor
- Find the license number on the quote, the truck or the website.
- Look it up in the official registry and confirm the name, class and expiry match.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance and, where required, a bond.
Sources
- Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure (Refrigeration Technicians; Sheet Metal; Plumbers and Gas Fitters boards) plus Home Improvement Contractor registration — https://www.mass.gov/check-a-license
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