HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical in Hallowell, Maine
Your Local Home Service Team in Hallowell
Aces Highlands brings heat pump, plumbing and electrical service to Hallowell's well-preserved riverside neighborhoods.
Hallowell's 19th-century housing stock is some of the oldest we work on in the Kennebec Valley -- we know how to rewire an older Hallowell home without disturbing more than necessary.
From water heaters to boiler service, we cover the full range of home comfort needs. Request service today.
Why Choose Us for Hallowell
- Local team based at 508 Riverside St Unit 1 in Portland — minutes from Hallowell
- Honest diagnostics and transparent pricing — no upselling
- Same-week scheduling for most service calls
- Licensed, insured, and reviewed by real customers on Google
Getting to Know Hallowell
Hallowell's first European settler, Deacon Pease Clark, arrived from Massachusetts in 1762, and the city takes its name from Benjamin Hallowell, a Boston merchant and one of the Kennebec Proprietors who backed its early development. Between 1783 and 1901, the city launched roughly 50 ships from its Kennebec wharves, part of an economy that also leaned on granite quarrying and ice exports.
In 1875, Hallowell became home to the Maine Industrial School for Girls, the state's first reform school for girls, which stayed open into the 1970s. Downtown still shows off its 19th-century commercial architecture, anchoring a historic district that gives Hallowell one of the best-preserved old riverfronts on the Kennebec.
Hallowell Homes and What They Need
Hallowell's median home was built in 1938, with 57 percent of the city's housing dating before 1940 and 64 percent before 1960 -- the oldest stock of any of the four Kennebec towns Aces serves. Much of downtown and the residential blocks around it fall inside the Hallowell Historic District, listed on the National Register since 1970 and covering roughly 450 buildings, about half of them built before 1865. A rewiring job in that district usually means working carefully around original plaster and trim while still bringing the electrical up to code.
Heating and Cooling in Hallowell
About 42 percent of Hallowell households heat mainly with fuel oil, 17 percent with utility gas from Summit Natural Gas of Maine, and 14 percent with electricity, per Census estimates -- a more mixed fuel picture than some of its Kennebec neighbors. That mix means we are regularly quoting side-by-side comparisons between keeping an oil boiler running and switching part of the load to a heat pump.
Water Supply and Drains in Hallowell
The Hallowell Water District supplies the city's water from gravel-packed wells located in neighboring Chelsea, not from wells within Hallowell itself, while sewer service runs through the Greater Augusta Utility District's plant in Augusta. Hallowell sits right on the Kennebec River, which has a documented history of spring flooding that has disrupted downtown businesses more than once. Homes closer to the river benefit from a sump and drainage check as part of any plumbing inspection.
Power, Storms and Wiring in Hallowell
Central Maine Power serves Hallowell, and given how much of the city's housing predates 1940, older service panels and undersized circuits are a common find, especially in the historic district's converted 19th-century buildings. A panel upgrade is frequently the starting point before a Hallowell homeowner can add a heat pump, EV charger or modern kitchen circuit.
Local & Independent — Not a Franchise
Aces Highlands is a locally owned Portland, Maine company serving Hallowell — not a national franchise. Our technicians are not commissioned salespeople and nobody here is required to upsell you anything. We do the work you called us for, do it right, and earn the next call. That is the whole business model.
Service Info
Hallowell at a Glance
2,570
Population (Census / ACS estimate)
Median year built: 1938
Main Heating Fuels
- Heating oil 42%
- Natural gas 17%
- Electricity 14%
- Other 26%
Water
Hallowell Water District
Sewer
Greater Augusta Utility District
Natural Gas
Summit Natural Gas of Maine
Electric Utility
Central Maine Power (CMP)
Code Office
Hallowell Code Enforcement Office
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · api.censusreporter.org · hallowell.govoffice.com · hallowellwaterdistrict.com · greateraugustautilitydistrict.org · summitnaturalgasmaine.com · maine.gov · maine.gov
Our Services in Hallowell
From heat pumps to plumbing and electrical, we handle the full range of residential services for Hallowell homeowners.
Heat Pumps & Mini-Splits
Energy-efficient heating and cooling with cold-climate heat pump installations, replacements, and maintenance.
Heat Pumps & Mini-Splits
Boilers & Hydronic Heating
Expert boiler diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, and installations for reliable winter heat.
Boilers & Hydronic Heating
Furnace Repair & Installation
Dependable furnace diagnostics, tune-ups, repairs, and full system replacements.
Furnace Repair & Installation
Residential Plumbing
Leak repairs, drain cleaning, fixture installations, and full plumbing troubleshooting.
Residential Plumbing
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless water heater installation, repair, and replacement for reliable hot water.
Water Heaters
Electrical Services
Panel upgrades, wiring, outlets, lighting, and full commercial and residential electrical work.
Electrical ServicesEvery Service We Offer in Hallowell
HVAC, plumbing and electrical, sub-service by sub-service, each with codes, permits and local conditions specific to Hallowell.
Ready to Get Started in Hallowell?
Whether you need a heat pump installation, boiler repair, or plumbing service, our Hallowell team is ready to help. Call us or request service online.
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