Belyea Bros Limited

Heating & Air Conditioning
Toronto ON M4H
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Ken Ainsworth from Toronto
Ken Ainsworth from Toronto
5 reviews Toronto, ON
1/10

Non-performance

I called Belyea Brothers to come and check into reorganizing a hot water manifold and servicing my boiler. The "technician" showed up for the appointment, put cloth booties over his work boots on a snowy/slushy day, tracked dirty footprints through our house, reviewed the situation for all of 15 minutes max, informed me that there was nothing he could do, charged me roughly 150$ for the priviledge and, left me with a clean up job on our floors! From what I understand, there is no credit of the 150$ charge against any work that may be done in the future which makes the whole trip for this "technician" seem like nothing more than a money grab...especially when no work was performed! I will not be calling these people again and would warn others of their practices.
I am posting this now some 6 months after the above posting. In addition to the above, shortly after the "technician" visit, Belyea had my boiler red tagged which meant having the boiler replaced within 90 days. This was done despite having them over to service the boiler on many occasions and, having asked them for quotes to replace our boiler in 2016...on all of those occasions there was never any concern expressed that our boiler installation was to code. While they may have been correct on that point, I can't help but think that "red tagging" our boiler was done in part out of retaliation for a negative review. We have had our boiler replaced now, by other providers and are very satisfied with the results.

Approximate cost of services:
$150.00
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Mr. Ainsworth’s post unfortunately seems to be a case of shooting the messenger: Our technician, Julio, attended Mr. Ainsworth’s home to investigate why a section of the home was not heating well. Upon arrival he took great care to double up his floor protection boot covers specifically because of the intense weather we have experienced over the holidays. Once in the basement, Julio found the wall-hung boiler was in a finished bathroom, and literally had a wall built around the middle of the unit, rendering the system piping inaccessible. The renovation work was clearly done after the boiler had been installed. This also meant the installation was now no longer to code according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Julio explained there was nothing he could do to the system because of these circumstances (the wall around the face of the boiler will need to be cut away to achieve proper clearances and access to piping). He recommended having a system consultant examine what could be done to bring the system to code – which will likely mean replacing the boiler and rethinking the whole layout of the bathroom. Mr. Ainsworth was aware of this circumstance, yet still seemed to take this suggestion as an attempt to create more work for Belyea rather than solving the immediate issue he wanted solved. As it stands, no licensed company can work on this system without first bringing it up to code, or replacing it entirely.

This is an important and useful example for homeowners finishing or planning to finish their basements. Often inexperienced general and mechanical contractors will simply slap something together knowing they will not be the ones solving any of the future issues that will inevitably arise. In this case, the solution will likely be extremely invasive, and cost Mr. Ainsworth thousands of dollars more than it should, whomever he chooses to unravel this unnecessarily complex installation.

Mark in Etobicoke
Mark in Etobicoke
7 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Service call and Furnace replacement

Belyea came out on an emergency service call on New Years Eve day and quickly assessed the issue. Wilson provided me various options to proceed and I decided to replace the furnace. Belyea (Wilson and Daryl) completed the replacement of the whole furnace on Jan 2! Excellent service!

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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Thank you Mark for the great comment. Wilson and Daryl will appreciate the review.

Thank you from the whole team at Belyea Bros !

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Furnace Replacement

One of the coldest days of 2017 and our furnace stopped working in the middle of the night: I called Belyea Bros. Early the next morning Anthony arrived, assessed the situation, explained everything and went over the options with me. Once a decision was made to replace, Wilson and Matt were here within a day to replace our old furnace. They worked non-stop for hours and they just left. New furnace is up and running! From start to finish Belyea Brother's service was prompt and professional. Thank you Anthony, Wilson & Matt - and the rest of the Belyea Team!

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for the great review. I'm very happy to read we were there to assistance you on the coldest day and get you heat very quickly !
From the Belyea Team, enjoy the new system and warmth :)

DEB
DEB
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Boiler/hot water replacement

Incredibly clean, thorough respectful ... very diligent at explaining the cost and it’s component

Also very punctual and made me feel very confident!

Approximate cost of services:
$16,000.00
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Thank you Deb for the review. We really appreciate it !

les
les
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

hot water heater

Handled the switch of a rental hot water heater very professionally, on time and everything went smoothly. The crew were great

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Thank you Les for the review.I'm happy to read how professional we were throughout the process.
Thanks again from all of us at Belyea Bros Limited.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Annual furnace cleaning, maintenance and filter change

Service technician, Zahid, arrived on time, was pleasant, knowledgeable, efficient, tidy and thorough. He completed the same service last year and I had requested him again for this year. Belyea is well known in the industry and are good to deal with.

Approximate cost of services:
$202.00
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Thank you for the great review on Zahid.

Tim Westwood from Toronto
Tim Westwood from Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Boiler Repalacement

We needed to replace our 30 year old boiler and received quotes from 3 places. David F. from Belyea Brothers came to our house a couple of days after contacting Belyea Brothers and assessed our current system and needs and recommended a Veissmann combi-boiler to replace both the old boiler and our 40 gal hot water tank. He gave me some great information on how the whole system worked, how to apply for an energy rebate from Enbridge, and was very patient with the numerous questions I asked at that time and during the following week while we were waiting for other quotes. Once we decided to go with Belyea Brothers, they installed the system within 5 days of giving them a deposit- other places required several weeks for the initial assessment and/or more weeks to book an install. The installers (Paul A. and Mark) were friendly, courteous and very professional. The installation looks terrific and they took away all of the old equipment and parts (including the hot water heater) and left the whole area very clean. So far the system is working great and we should see some significant savings on our gas bill not to mention not having to pay rent on our hot water heater. The overall experience from Belyea Brothers was excellent and I can highly recommend them for a new boiler system.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,800.00
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Company Response

Tim,

Thank you very much for the great review on David F, Paul A. and Mark. They will be very happy to read this. I know you will enjoy the Veissmann combi boiler. It's a fantastic product. We would love to see in a few months how much you saved this winter on our heating bill.

Thanks again for choosing Belyea Bros Limited for your heating and cooling needs.

erika
erika
1 review Toronto, ON
9/10

Installation of new boiler and all supply and return pipes in an older home

Andrew and Marco are true professionals, Andrew is very knowledgeable and personable, Marco also explained in detail the system he installed the team answered all our questions and went above and beyond. They know their work.

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
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Hello Erika,

We really love the comment about being "true professionals". We train very hard to excel on product and technician skill sets.

Thanks again from all of us at Belyea Bros Limited

gnille1 in Greektown
gnille1 in Greektown
10 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Water Heater Replacement

Our water heater started leaking unexpectedly late one night. Within 15 minutes of contacting Belyea Bros. I got a call back from Stephen, who offered to come by to take a look in the next hour!

Stephen quickly determined the best option given my space (very narrow basement stairs) and budget (wasn't ready to take the plunge on a pricier tankless system). He was extremely knowledgable and took time to explain everything in detail without rushing.

Stephen had already blocked off his team of Berris and Wilson for the next day in case I decided to go with Belyea. Given the promptness of their response and my comfort in my interactions with Stephen, I decided to go with them immediately.

The next day the team showed up on time, removed the old water heater, connected the new one, cleaned up and showed me how everything works, all within just over an hour.

Fully recommend Belyea Bros. for all of your heating or cooling needs, will be using them again for some other upcoming projects for sure.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,700.00
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Hello Mr.E,

Thank you for the great write up on Belyea Bros.
The Belyea Team will excited to read this. We greatly appreciate the review.

Thanks again for choosing Belyea Bros for your hot water needs.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Annual boiler service

Belyea Brothers sent an email ahead of time with the name and photo of the technician, so we knew who was coming. The technician, Dylan, phoned ahead to say he was on his way, arrived in a timely fashion, was polite, neat and tidy as he entered the house. He conducted routine checks on the heating system and left things in excellent shape. This is a reliable company.

Approximate cost of services:
$180.00
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Thank you for the great review sharing your experience.

The reviews on this page are the subjective opinion of the Author and not of HomeStars Inc.

More about Belyea Bros Limited

Heating & Air Conditioning

COOLING
At Belyea Bros. we install and service a range of air conditioning systems including forced air (central) air conditioning, ductless split air conditioners, and our custom designed Attic Pak and SpacePak systems. Due to our background as a hot water heating specialists we are experts at planning and executing cooling solutions for houses without ductwork.

HEATING
At Belyea Bros. Limited we hold the first heating license issued in Toronto. As a result, we have the experience to claim, “there is nothing about heating we don’t know”. We are experts in hot water, radiant in-floor, snow melt systems and forced air heating. Over a number of years we have carefully selected the products that we recommend to our customers. We sell only manufacturers that have a proven track record of quality and service so that we can offer you the best support possible. All the manufacturers we work with have parts centers or distributors within the GTA meaning we have access to a local support network. We offer only reliable premium equipment.

HOT WATER TANKS
Water heater rentals are a great solution for many homeowners who have a short-to-medium time frame in their house, own a tenanted property, are looking for a peace-of-mind solution to address their domestic hot water needs, or simply wish to have a clear idea of their monthly house budget over the long term without the worry of heater repairs.

Many consumers are confused by which company they actually rent their water heater from, thinking that because the charge appears on their gas bill that they rent from “gas-company”. In fact, most customers in Toronto rent their heaters from Centrica PLC, an international energy services company based in the United Kingdom, which operates in Canada under the brand name Direct Energy™. Although they bill on the gas bill, they are not, in any way, affiliated with your gas utility.

Belyea Bros. has a wide range of hot water tank solutions for your family’s needs. We have an excellent rental program providing a comparable rate and great reliable products. We provide a fix rate increase, unlike the other guys who may raise your billing at anytime.

TANKLESS HOT WATER
Tankless hot water heaters are common in Europe and Japan. They can supply an endless supply of hot water, with greater energy savings than conventional tanks. They are, however, limited in the amount of hot water that can be produced at one time and the upfront costs are higher.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Belyea Bros. Electrical specializes in helping home and business owners in the older neighborhoods of Toronto. We provide electrical service, repair and installation whether it’s diagnosing and fixing a broken outlet, or re-wiring your whole home, Belyea Bros. Electrical is here to help.

CATEGORIES
Heating & Air Conditioning, Electricians, and Electrical Vehicle Charging
PRODUCTS
Furnaces, Boilers, Central AC, Ductless, Heat Pump System and hot water tanks / tankless
SERVICES
Heating, Cooling, Heat Pumps systems, Hot water systems and electrical services
BRANDS
* DAIKIN AND TRANE ON UNITARY PRODUCTS * MITSUBISHI AND BOSCH FOR HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS * NTI AND VIESSMANN DEAL FOR HYDRONICALLY HEATED HOMES * MITSUBISHI AND DAIKIN FOR DUCTLESS STSYEM
SPECIALITIES
Heating, cooling and electrical services for older Toronto Homes
WEBSITE
https://www.belyeabrothers.com/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1908
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
45
PAYMENT METHOD
All methods
LICENSES
PH1
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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