Established in 2001 by Brian and Joan Lithway, BDL Heating & Cooling is a full-service HVAC and plumbing contractor specializing in the installation, service and maintenance of systems for residential, commercial and new construction applications. Since opening, BDL Heating & Cooling has serviced over 20,000 Massachusetts and Rhode Island homes and businesses.
During that time, we have gained a reputation for high quality work, professionalism and care for our customers and their property. Whether we’re providing a whole house system installation, a high efficiency system replacement or routine maintenance, our goal is to provide our customers with the right solution for their home, at the right price.
At BDL, we not only take pride in the quality of our work, but also in the close working relationships we form with our clients. From the day we opened our doors in 2001, we have operated on one simple principle- every customer is a part of the BDL family. We treat customers and their homes the same way we would treat our own.
With a staff of over fifty employees, BDL Heating & Cooling is one of the largest American Standard Customer Care Dealers in the State of Massachusetts. In addition to being an American Standard Customer Care Dealer, BDL Heating & Cooling is also a Mitsubishi Electric Elite Diamond Contractor, an Amana Advantage Specialist and a Viessmann dealer.
BDL Heating & Cooling is also a A/C check certified contractor and works extensively with the Mass Save loan program, helping customers to obtain 0% interest financing on high efficiency heating and air conditioning system replacements and installations.
Our Mission
BDL Heating & Cooling is an HVAC contractor dedicated to excellence in service, installation and maintenance of all air systems. We provide our customers with dependable, honest service and provide our employees with the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment.
Our Team
BDL Heating & Cooling knows that high quality work begins with high quality people, so we only employ highly trained and qualified staff, who exhibit high levels of character and integrity. We also provide our team with many on and off the job training opportunities to help them grow both personally and professionally.
Brian Lithway
President
Brian is the President and Owner of BDL Heating & Cooling. With over 35-years of experience in residential home construction and 25-years of HVAC experience, Brian has a deep knowledge of the industry. Brian graduated from the New England Institute of Technology in 1992 and holds a Master Sheet Metal License, Refrigeration Technician License, EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 10 Certification. Brian is also NATE Certified in Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Service and Installation and City Multi Certified.
Josh Wietecha
Director of Operations
Josh joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2010 and has worked both in the field and as a business manager. Josh is responsible for management of day-to-day operations, sales, finances and business development. Josh is also a partner in our sister plumbing firm, Priority One Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Josh graduated magna cum laude from Worcester State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Josh holds a MA State Master Unrestricted (M-1) Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, NFPA Hot Work Safety Certification and is Mitsubishi City Multi Certified.
Steve Worthington
Install Manager
After graduating from the Bay State School of Technology with a degree in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology, Steve joined BDL Heating & Cooling in February of 2007 as an Installation Technician. Steve was quickly promoted to Install Supervisor in 2008 and Install Manager in 2017. Steve holds a Master Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and is Mitsubishi M & P Series Certified; City Multi Certified.
Steve [Rob] Robinson
Service Manager
Rob joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2015 as a Service Technician with experience in both HVAC service and installation. Rob was promoted to Service Manager in 2017. Rob holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, is EPA 608 Certified, OSHA 10 certified, A/C Check Certified, Mitsubishi M & P Series Certified and graduated from Tri-County RVTHS’s HVAC program; City Multi Certified.
Andrew MulCahy
VP Plumbing
Andrew joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2018 after owning his own HVAC and plumbing business. Andrew holds a Master Plumbers License, Refrigeration Technician License, OSHA 10 Certification, Viessmann dealer certification and Naiven dealer certification. Andrew also graduated from Tri-County RVTHS’S HVAC program and Master’s Plumbing and Gas School’s plumbing program.
Sean Bernier
Installation Supervisor
After graduating from the New England Institute of Technology with a degree in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology, Sean joined BDL Heating & Cooling in March of 2008. Sean holds a Journeyman Unrestricted (J-1) Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 10 Certification.
Andrew MacKinnon
Installation Supervisor
Andrew joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2013 after working as an Installation Technician for another local HVAC company. Andrew holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and Mitsubishi M & P Series Certification. Andrew is also NATE certified in Air Conditioning Installation, City Multi Certified and Heat Pump Installation and received a technical education at the Peterson School.
Nathan Parenteau
Installation Supervisor
Nathan joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2016 with six years of previous HVAC installation experience. Nathan holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, is EPA Certified, OSHA 10 Certified and graduated from Tri-County RVTHS’s HVAC program.
Dan Dailey
Installation Supervisor
Dan joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2013 as an Installation Technician after graduating from the RETS Institute of Technology. Dan has a Massachusetts State Sheet Metal license, is EPA 608 Certified, OSHA 10 Certified and NATE Certified in Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Installation.
Steven Lithway
Installation Supervisor
Steven has been working for BDL Heating & Cooling since 2011 on a part-time basis. Steven joined BDL full-time after graduating from the New England Institute of Technology with a Degree in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. Steven holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 10 Certification.
Installation Supervisor
Alan joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2017 after graduating from MTTI’s HVAC program. Alan has also furthered his education, taking sheet metal classes with the Gould Institute of Technology since 2020. Alan has a Massachusetts State Sheet Metal License, an EPA 608 Universal Certification, NFPA Hot Works Certification, and RI PJF Gas and Oil License.
Eric Boissoneault
Installation Supervisor
Eric joined BDL Heating & Cooling, Inc. as a service apprentice while attending Tri-County RVTHS. After graduation in 2018, Eric continued to grow in his role and was eventually promoted to a Service Technician position. Eric holds an EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 10 Certification.
Zachary Egan
Installation Supervisor
Zack joined BDL Heating & Cooling after serving overseas in the military and attending MTTI’s HVAC program. Zack has his EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and RI PJF Natural Gas and Oil Heat Licenses.
Jaren Reis
Installation Technician
Jaren joined BDL Heating & Cooling after working for the union and attending MTTI’s HVAC program. Jaren has his EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and RI PJF Natural Gas and Oil Heat Licenses.
Luis Torres-Medina
Installation Technician
Luis joined BDL Heating & Cooling while taking night classes at MTTI. Luis has his EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and RI PJF Natural Gas and Oil Heat Licenses.
Alex Kent
Installation Technician
Gabriel Terry
Installation Apprentice
Joe Diana
Installation Technician
Ryan Campbell
Installation Technician
Dave Coullahan
Service Technician
Dave joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2017 with eight years of previous HVAC service experience and a technical education from Porter & Chester Institute. Dave holds a Massachusetts State Oil Burner Certificate, is EPA 608 Certified, A/C Check Certified and Mitsubishi M & P Series Certified.
Max Ribeiro
Service Technician
Max joined BDL Heating & Cooling as a co-op student through Tri-County RVTHS. After graduating at the top of his class, Max joined BDL Heating & Cooling full time. Max holds an EPA 608 Universal Certification and is Mitsubishi M & P Series Certified; City Multi Certified.
Nick MacKinnon
Service Technician
Nick is BDL’s longest standing employee. After graduating from the Bay State School of Technology with a degree in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology, Nick joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2004 as a Service Technician. Nick is EPA 608 Certified, OSHA 10 Certified and A/C Check Certified
Brian Conlon
Service Technician
Tyler Scialo
Service Technician
James Zollo
Service Technician
Jacinto Correia
Service Apprentice
Joan Lithway
Co-owner
When the business started in 2001, Joan worked alongside Brian as the only office employee at BDL. As the business grew, she continued to manage office operations. In 2013, she retired from the office but is still actively involved in the business coordinating all company events, including our summer party and Christmas party.
Steven Tattrie
Accountant
Steve has been an accountant for over 30-years, working at several different firms during his career. In 2010, Steve joined BDL for the first time on a contract basis, where he came on for six months to help set up a new software and put other infrastructure in place. Almost 15-years later, in 2024, our accounts payable clerk retired after 11-years with the company. Knowing we had big shoes to fill, we called on Steve, who has taken over the post and then some, handling the accounting and accounts payable needs of the company.
Matthew Keogh
Accounts Receivable / Operations Associate
Matthew Keogh joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2017 after studying mathematics at Bridgewater State University and Clemson University. Matthew oversees accounts receivable, technical development, and the maintenance program.
Shanelle Sanzi
Administrative Assistant / Human Resources Specialist
Shanelle started at BDL Heating & Cooling in 2014 after previously working in human resources and recruiting. Shanelle is responsible for customer service, warranty registration and filing of customer rebates. She also is a human resources specialist, helping BDL employees with benefits and other HR related needs.
Administrative Assistant / Accounts Payable
Kendra joined BDL Heating & Cooling after working for Santander Bank for six years as a Operations/Branch Manager. She is responsible for customer service, dispatching/scheduling and various other administrative duties. Kendra also handles accounts payable for our sister company, Priority One Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Administrative Assistant / Permitting Specialist
Rachel joined BDL Heating & Cooling, Inc. in 2021 as an administrative assistant – permitting specialist. Rachel is responsible for customer service, dispatching/scheduling and various other administrative duties. Rachel also pulls permits and coordinates inspections with customers and local building departments.
Jordyn Resley
Customer Service Representative
Jordyn joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2024 as a Customer Service Representative. Jordyn is responsible for customer service, dispatching/scheduling, and various other administrative duties.
Gary Fortin
Manager, Rhode Island
Gary joined BDL Heating & Cooling, Inc. after 30+ years of working for the utility company as a gas service technician. Gary holds a Rhode Island Master Mechanical License.
Randy Lithway
Facilities Manager
Randy works part-time at BDL Heating & Cooling as a facilities manager. Randy is responsible for our metal recycling program, breaking down all systems removed from customers home to recycle the metal and safely dispose of all non-recyclable material.