Why A Massachusetts HVAC Company Says Rodent Issues Are Becoming More Common

CBS Boston

May 27, 2026

As warmer temperatures arrive across Greater Boston, HVAC companies say service calls are also climbing, and some homeowners are discovering unexpected guests inside their cooling systems when they got turn on their AC for the first time.

"As soon as those temperatures climb, so do the number of calls coming in," said Steve Akian, Owner of Watertown-based Akian Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning.

He says many of the calls are tied to aging systems, refrigerant leaks but mostly a lack of regular maintenance.

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