HVAC Project Gallery — Rivic Heating & Air Conditioning

Every install and every major service call at Rivic gets photo-documented from three angles: pre-work condition, mid-install verification (line-set brazing, gas leak-test, static pressure baseline), and post-commissioning verification (combustion analysis printout, superheat/subcooling readings, permit signoff). This is not marketing. It is what post-2018 Merrimack Valley permit trails, homeowner insurance disclosure requirements, and manufacturer warranty registration all demand. What you see below is a sample of that documentation across the past three years of work in Methuen, Lawrence, Andover, North Andover, Dracut, Haverhill, and the New Hampshire border towns of Salem and Pelham.

Boiler Installations & Oil-to-Gas Conversions

The Merrimack Valley runs on hydronic heat. Cast-iron radiators in pre-1930 triple-deckers, forced hot water baseboard in mid-century Capes, and modulating-condensing wall-hung boilers in newer construction. Rivic installs Weil-McLain, Buderus, Viessmann, Peerless, Burnham, and Slant/Fin residential systems, and handles full oil-to-gas conversions including chimney reline, gas piping, and combustion air makeup.

Tower Hill, Methuen — Weil-McLain CGA-4 replacement in a 1898 Victorian. Prior system was a 1974 American Standard oil boiler venting through a 6-inch clay-lined chimney. Full conversion included chimney reline with 5-inch stainless steel, new gas piping from meter through basement to boiler with Everflex tracer wire, and a Watts 210F air scoop with Amtrol AX-15 expansion tank sized to the total system water volume of 42 gallons.

Bradford, Haverhill — Buderus GB142/45 with Logamatic 2107 outdoor reset control replacing a 1988 Weil-McLain Gold GV5 oil boiler in a 1924 four-square Colonial. Primary-secondary near-boiler piping isolates the low-loss header, letting the modulating burner ramp from 20% to 100% output without disturbing the two-zone baseboard circulator staging. Chimney abandoned; direct-vent concentric PVC terminates two feet above snow-line grade per Buderus install manual.

Downtown Lawrence — Peerless Series 63 cast-iron sectional boiler serving a 1912 three-family triple-decker on Prospect Street. Three individually-zoned Taco 0015 circulators feed the three tenant units, each with its own thermostat and Taco 571 zone valve. Low-water cutoff piped to a floor drain; ASME-rated 30 psi pressure relief valve terminates within 6 inches of floor per Massachusetts amendments to the mechanical code.

Central AC & R-454B Condenser Installations

The January 2025 refrigerant transition ended new R-410A residential installations. Rivic installs R-454B/R-32 compliant condensers across all major manufacturers — Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Bryant, and Goodman. Line sets sized against Manual S selection and the manufacturer’s AHRI-matched indoor coil, not the box on the pallet.

Forest Lake, Methuen — Carrier Infinity 24VNA6 variable-speed R-454B condenser paired with a matched CNPVP indoor coil and Infinity System Control. Sized to a 2.5-ton design load calculated by ACCA Manual J for a 1,800 square foot 1962 split-level. Prior system was a 2010 Bryant 3.5-ton single-stage that short-cycled without dehumidifying — the correct selection dropped a full ton and added variable-speed staging.

Shawsheen Village, Andover — Trane XR17 two-stage R-454B condenser matched to a Trane XR95 upflow gas furnace on a 1954 Colonial. Line-set routed through a mudroom soffit, brazed with nitrogen purge at 3–5 psi to prevent copper oxide formation on the interior wall. Pressure-tested at 500 psi nitrogen for 24 hours before evacuation and R-454B charge to manufacturer’s specification.

Cold-Climate Heat Pump Retrofits

Massachusetts pays homeowners to convert to cold-climate heat pumps. The Mass Save Whole-Home Heat Pump rebate can reach $10,000 per home, and the Mass Save HEAT Loan finances the balance at 0% interest for seven years. Rivic is a Mass Save Heat Pump Installer (HPI) and handles the rebate paperwork at the point of quote. All installs use cold-climate variable-capacity equipment rated for 100% capacity at 5°F ambient — Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Bosch IDS 2.0, Carrier Infinity Extreme Heat, or Daikin Aurora.

Arlington District, Methuen — Mitsubishi MXZ-4C36NAHZ2 Hyper-Heat outdoor unit serving four MSZ-FS indoor cassettes across three floors of a 1902 triple-decker. Wall-mounted outdoor bracket at 4 feet above finished grade clears typical Merrimack Valley snowfall accumulation. Line-hide painted to match the trim — a detail that matters in the Searles-Tenney-Nevins-adjacent architectural context.

Kenwood, Dracut — Bosch IDS 2.0 20 SEER2 inverter-driven heat pump serving a 1,650 square foot 1978 ranch. Backup heat: existing gas furnace held in reserve for winter design-day emergencies below the Bosch’s 100% capacity threshold at 5°F. Homeowner qualified for the Mass Save Partial-Home Heat Pump rebate of $4,000 given the dual-fuel configuration.

Ductless Mini-Split Installations

Triple-deckers, plaster-walled 1920s bungalows, and finished attic spaces without duct pathways are ductless country. Rivic installs Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-FS wall cassettes, MLZ ceiling cassettes, Fujitsu Halcyon HFI, and Daikin Aurora heat-pump ductless systems, with dedicated attention to line-set routing that respects historic architectural detailing.

Spicket Falls Historic District, Methuen — Mitsubishi MSZ-FS18NA 18,000 BTU/hr wall cassette in a 1885 mill-worker apartment. Line-set routed through interior wall cavity between studs to avoid any exterior line-hide on the brick-faced facade — a Historic District Commission requirement in the Searles-Tenney-Nevins-overlay zone.

Commercial Rooftop Unit Installations & Service

Rivic handles light-commercial packaged rooftop units for offices, retail, and small medical/dental buildings along the Route 213, Route 114, and Route 28 corridors. Standard equipment: Carrier 48HC, Trane Precedent, Daikin Rebel, Bryant Preferred. Every RTU install includes economizer commissioning to ASHRAE 62.1 outdoor air rates for the actual occupant load, not the box default.

Route 213 corridor, Methuen — Trane Precedent 5-ton rooftop packaged unit replacing a 2012 Bryant single-stage on a 2,400 square foot insurance office. Includes factory-installed economizer commissioned to 15% minimum outdoor air per ASHRAE 62.1-2019 for the 12-person occupant load. Existing curb reused after inspection; roof penetrations reflashed with EPDM boots.

Diagnostic Documentation — What We Photograph on Every Service Call

Every diagnostic call generates a documented record. What the customer sees on the invoice reflects what the meter and camera saw on-site.

• Combustion analysis printout — CO in parts per million air-free, CO2 percentage, O2 percentage, stack temperature, draft in inches WC. Target: under 100 ppm CO air-free on gas appliances. Fieldpiece Wireless Combustion Analyzer output is date/time stamped and saved to the customer file.
• Static pressure reading — total external static across the air handler, measured with a TruTech dual-port digital manometer. Target: under 0.5″ WC for residential PSC blowers, under 0.8″ WC for ECM variable-speed. Blower slippage above 0.7″ WC on a PSC install is why a 15-year-old system feels weak in July.
• Wohler flue camera video — borescope inspection of heat exchanger surfaces before any condemnation. Discoloration is not damage. Hairline cracks are damage. A photo tells the difference.
• Fluke infrared thermal imaging — used for return-air leak identification, duct disconnect discovery in inaccessible attic runs, and refrigerant charge verification via delta-T at supply registers.
• Yellow Jacket manifold pressure test — 500 psi nitrogen pressure test held for 24 hours before evacuation on every R-454B line set install. Documented on the permit application to the local building department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I request project photos from a specific Rivic installation?

Yes. Every installation Rivic has completed since 2020 is photo-documented and archived. Ask for the project file when you call, and we can show you comparable work from your neighborhood — Weil-McLain conversions from Tower Hill, Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat installs from the Arlington District, R-454B condenser installs from Forest Lake, or commercial RTU work from the Route 213 corridor.

Why does Rivic photograph every job?

Three reasons. First, Massachusetts municipal building departments increasingly require pre- and post-install photo documentation for HVAC permits — a practice that intensified after the September 13, 2018 Columbia Gas over-pressurization event in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover. Second, homeowner insurance disclosure at property sale requires proof of code-compliant installation. Third, manufacturer warranty claims on Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Mitsubishi, and Weil-McLain equipment often require date-stamped installation photos to process.

Are before-and-after photos available for oil-to-gas conversions in Merrimack Valley homes?

Yes. Oil-to-gas conversion is a signature Rivic project category in the pre-1940 housing stock of Lawrence, Methuen, and Haverhill. Before-and-after photo pairs document the old oil boiler and tank, the abandoned chimney flue reline, the new gas piping run from Eversource Gas of Massachusetts meter to boiler, and the final combustion-analyzed high-efficiency install. Ask specifically for the conversion portfolio.

What equipment brands appear most often in the Rivic gallery?

On the boiler side: Weil-McLain, Buderus, Peerless, Burnham, Viessmann, and Slant/Fin. On the forced-air side: Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Bryant, and Goodman. On the heat pump side: Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Bosch IDS 2.0, Carrier Infinity Extreme Heat, and Daikin Aurora. On the ductless side: Mitsubishi MSZ-FS and Fujitsu Halcyon HFI. Selection is driven by ACCA Manual J load calc, Climate Zone 5A cold-climate requirements, and homeowner budget — not by dealer incentives.

Does Rivic document jobs in historic districts differently?

Yes. Installations in the Searles-Tenney-Nevins Historic District, Spicket Falls Historic District, Pleasant-High Historic District, and any Local Historic District overlay zone require Historic District Commission review for exterior alterations including condenser placement, line-hide routing, and vent terminations. Rivic photos in those neighborhoods document Commission compliance and detail the interior line-set routing that avoided exterior modifications.

Contact Rivic Heating and Air Conditioning — See the Portfolio in Person

The 225 Broadway office in central Methuen keeps a full portfolio archive of Merrimack Valley installations from 2020 forward. Stop in for a portfolio review before signing a quote, or ask for comparable-neighborhood photo references when you call. Whether you’re planning a Weil-McLain conversion in Tower Hill, a Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat retrofit in the Arlington District, or an R-454B condenser install in Forest Lake, we can show you the reference work.

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