Contract Rating

Hugh's Heating & Cooling

HVAC ContractorSt. Thomas, ON

4.861 Google reviews

Customer reviews

This business has 61 Google reviews. We show up to five of them below - read the full listing on Google before deciding.

Paul Gerry

Called on a Wednesday, had a new furnace fully installed by Thursday afternoon. Local to St Thomas, arrived on time, courteous, and I’d swear these guys REALLY love their job!! It’s definitely refreshing to see. I’d recommend them 100%.

Kathleen Izzard

Great experience. They were honest about my 21 year old furnace, didn’t pressure me to buy a new one, and didn’t push any memberships or upsells. When I did decide to replace it, they installed a new furnace within 2 days at a very reasonable price. Friendly, professional, and trustworthy service. Highly recommend.

Chris Miller

Hugh's crew was quick and efficient in swapping out my hot water tank in Mid-January. My furnace relies on the water tank for heat, so time was of the essence. The techs were friendly and thoroughly professional. Highly recommended!

Jeff Whitchurch

Called early on a Saturday morning about a furnace that was out. The answering service said they would have the technician call me back. After thirty minutes my phone rang twice, I answered it and the person on the other end hung up. If this was the furnace technician they must have felt like not working. I never received another call from Hugh's about my request for service. I moved on to someone else that would help out.

Steve Farrand

After being left in the cold by reliance for 5 days without hot water, an afternoon call to Hugh's got us up and running the very next morning and was several hundred dollars cheaper per year. Steve and his team in St. Thomas are top notch, and we very much appreciate the customer service in getting us sorted out so quickly. We were referred to Hugh's by a neighbour who had a great experience, and we will be giving their recommendation to anyone who might benefit moving forward as well. Quick, easy to deal with, actually put some effort into solving our problem, and cheaper than the competition. Thanks again

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Before you hire an HVAC contractor in Ontario

Yes for the parts that matter. Gas work requires TSSA certification, and refrigerant work requires a 313A or 313D certificate plus environmental handling certification.

TSSA Gas Technician certificate (G1, G2 or G3)

Legally required for anyone connecting, servicing or venting gas-fired equipment. G2 covers most residential work; G3 is an entry level that must work under supervision.

Verify with: The Technical Standards and Safety Authority regulates fuel safety in Ontario.

Check Hugh's Heating & Cooling on the official register

Certificate of Qualification, 313A or 313D

313A is the full Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic; 313D is the residential air conditioning equivalent. Both are compulsory trades.

Verify with: Skilled Trades Ontario maintains the public register.

Check Hugh's Heating & Cooling on the official register

ODP / refrigerant handling certification

Required to legally purchase and handle refrigerant. Relevant to any AC or heat pump work.

Manufacturer certification for the equipment being installed

Not a legal requirement, but many manufacturer warranties are only valid when installed by a certified dealer. Ask before assuming you have a ten-year warranty.

Questions worth asking

  • Will you perform a heat loss and heat gain calculation, and can I see it?
  • Who on the crew holds the TSSA gas certificate, and at what level?
  • Is the equipment warranty conditional on registration or on installer certification?
  • What exactly is covered by your labour warranty, and for how long?
  • Does this quote include removal and disposal of the old equipment?
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