Dr HVAC

Heating & Air Conditioning
Brampton ON L6T 4V9
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Agnes
Agnes
8 reviews Brampton, ON
10/10

Furnace maintenance

Jonathan did a great job servicing our furnace. We appreciated his attention to details and commitment to quality.
Thank you Jonathan for your excellent job.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Private User
Private User
5 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

snaking a kitchen drain

When I need a service provider, I look for several qualities: knowledge and skills, reputation, honesty, professionalism and rapport. If those qualities are there, I feel I can trust the service provider and will return and become a loyal customer. Suffice it to say, based on this job, the qualities were met. The service provider was on time, provided me with an estimate before starting the work and after listening to me, proceeded with the work. Marcus thoroughly explained what was being done and why. Throughout, he consulted with me and ensured I understood by also providing me with his written diagram, explaining it. And it was all done in 'lay person' language. He was knowledgeable and professional at all times.
The problem was fixed and he also gave me some tips on pipe maintenance. I will hire this provider again.

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We are thrilled to hear that Marcus delivered the high standard of service we aim for—being prompt, transparent, and making sure our customers feel comfortable and informed every step of the way. We believe that clear communication and professionalism make all the difference, and we're so glad this approach resonated with you. Marcus will be delighted to hear your kind words, especially about the maintenance tips and thorough explanations. We look forward to serving you again and continuing to meet your expectations. Thank you for your trust!

Kerry
Kerry
1 review Georgetown, ON
0/10

Furnace/Heat Pump Installation

On a routine service call I was told my heat exchanger had signs of stress and should be changed. Due to the age of the furnace it was suggested a new furnace be installed and to change the air conditioner as well as it was a similar age. Within hours someone was at my house selling me a new heat pump and furnace combo. The sales tactics were very high pressure. The heat pump rebate program required an audit of the house be done prior to work commencing. I was told it was okay to install the furnace in advance. Turns out this was a big mistake. The rebate program was cancelled suddenly before the audit was done. I had agreed to a new furnace and heat pump but only got the furnace. When I asked about the furnace only pricing all communication stopped. I asked for a separate price for the furnace on numerous occasions and got no answer. Months later a get a bloated invoice for the furnace. The cost they were asking for was excessive. I got a quote from a competitor to confirm my suspicion and I was right. They were asking crazy money for a low end furnace. I asked on multiple occasions for reasons why the price was so high. Again nobody would talk to me including the sales person, the customer service person and the owner. Eventually they charged my credit card for the amount in excess of the deposit without my permission. At no time was there an agreement on the pricing or even a discussion about it.

They have my money but will never get any future business from me. They were never upfront or honest with respect to the furnace pricing. I was taken advantage of due to the circumstances and they simply refused to talk to me.

Lessons learned. Get multiple prices. Don't be pressured into signing anything until you have multiple quotes. Be careful what you sign. I digitally signed that the furnace was installed but they took that as I agreed to any price they wanted for the furnace after the fact.

An extremely disappointing experience.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,800.00
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Chad J
Chad J
1 review Brampton, ON
9/10

A/C maintenance

Had an a/c unit installed about a year ago from Dr Hvac. Nick one of there Hvac technicians came by recently to do maintenance, he was very knowledgeable and professional and answered all my questions and concerns. Thanks Nick

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your 5-star review!🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with both your A/C installation and the recent maintenance visit. It's great to know that Nick provided knowledgeable and professional service while addressing all your questions and concerns. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to him!

Garry
Garry
1 review Old Toronto, ON
10/10

sump pump replacement

Sump pump old and failing and needed to be replaced. Called Hoerner Plumbing which has now been absorbed by Dr. HVAC. Got appointment the following day. Serviceman arrived on time - very personable, informative, efficient, professional. Very pleased with the service.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,400.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your 5-star review! 🌟 We’re so glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us, especially during such a critical situation with your sump pump. It’s wonderful to know that our serviceman was punctual, personable, and professional in replacing your sump pump. We’re delighted that you’re pleased with the service provided.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Brampton, ON
0/10

A/C

I don't usually do reviews, as the the service is acceptable. But what this company tried to do needs to be told. Last year I asked Dr HVAC to check my furnace/humidifier on my recently purchased house. All good , serviced the humidifier, reasonable cost, prompt service, all good last year. Call that the bait. This year, last week, my a/c stopped in the middle of the hot/humid spell. Trusting them I ask them to check the a/c. The tech tells me the compressor is seized, and the contactor and capacitor burned out. Can't fix or temporarily repair. Needs new a/c. Salesman came next day, with a price double what a local HVAC company told me and strongly recommended a new furnace at same time. It will save some money and help with allergies and dust. Well, FYI, the steel box in the basement does not cause allergies or make dust. I asked the salesman to call me in a couple of days. The next day I have another a/c company check my a/c. In 30 minutes it is checked, repaired, cooling, and paid for!! Only needed the capacitor, total cost of $342.00 . $8,000.00 less than their quote!! When the salesman called back the next day, he was shocked that they misdiagnosed my a/c. I asked for the cost of the inspection be refunded. He said he will talk to his manager and let me know. That was a week ago... Still waiting ... I was able to see through them, be carefull!
P.S. I will be be writing to the BBB, and relevant government ministry as well.
Advice: get a second quote if price seems high, and don't be pressured. Take care out there.

Approximate cost of services:
$100.00
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Company Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We deeply regret that your recent interaction with our company did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is incredibly important, and we want to address your concerns promptly.

Firstly, we apologize for the issues you encountered with the diagnosis and pricing of your air conditioning system. We understand the frustration and disappointment that comes with being given conflicting information and facing unexpectedly high costs. Our goal is always to provide honest, accurate assessments and competitive pricing, and it appears we did not achieve that in your case.

Regarding your recent service experience, we are sorry to hear about the misdiagnosis and the inconvenience it caused you. This is not reflective of the standards we strive to uphold. We are actively reviewing the situation internally to understand what went wrong and to ensure that such an incident does not occur again.

To discuss your concerns further and to work towards a resolution, we kindly ask that you reach out to Brendon at 905-457-4425 at your earliest convenience. We are committed to making this right and restoring your trust in our services.

David.
David.
1 review Georgetown, ON
6/10

Service

I have been a Dr HVAC customer for 5 years or more. Initially a phone call would be answered by a company employee and necessary arrangements made quickly (5 Stars). Recently, calls are answered by a service who refer the call to the company who would return the call minutes to hours later (3 Stars). As a member of the Service Club I expect the service advertised on the website, specifically 'Guaranteed appointments within 24 hours yes, even in peak season!'. This is my recent experience. A call on May 29 made arrangements for a service on June 6 (2 Stars). This was postponed at the company's request to June 13 (1 Star)and has now been postponed again at the company's request to June 26 (n0 Stars at all). Thankfully this is only an important but non-essential situation.

Approximate cost of services:
$10.00
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Company Response

Thank you for being a loyal Dr HVAC customer for over five years. We sincerely appreciate your continued trust and support. We deeply regret that your recent experience with our service did not meet the high standards you have come to expect from us.

We understand your frustration with the delays and the changes in our call handling process. Our commitment to providing prompt, reliable service is paramount, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the recent postponements and delays in responding to your calls. Your feedback about our Service Club guarantees is particularly concerning, and we are taking this seriously to ensure we meet our promises.

The issues you experienced with the scheduling of your service are unacceptable, and we are reviewing our internal processes to prevent this from happening in the future. We aim to provide the highest level of service to all our customers, especially our Service Club members who rely on us for timely and efficient support.

To discuss your concerns further and to find a suitable resolution, please reach out to Brendon at 905-457-4425 at your earliest convenience. We want to address this situation directly.

Janzen
Janzen
1 review Brampton, ON
10/10

AC Capacitor Replacement

The technician arrived in a timely manner and customer service representative went above and beyond to make sure the service was up to our satisfaction.

Approximate cost of services:
$415.00
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Company Response

We appreciate your kind words! It's great to know that our technician was timely and our customer service representative exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing us; we look forward to assisting you in the future.

Brad in Brampton
Brad in Brampton
2 reviews Brampton, ON
10/10

Responsive, professional, clean install!

We have had drhvac perform many services for us. Grom the annual inspections to full furnace and ac upgrades. We find their service prompt , professional. I couldnt believe how neatly they installed the pipes for the new furnace, since we asked them to run them to the other side of the house. Sure they experienced supply chain issues like all businesses did, they communicated these to us as time went by! Keep it up the good work!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for being a valued and loyal customer of Dr. HVAC! We appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness, professionalism, and the cleanliness of our installations. We understand the importance of effective communication, especially during challenges like supply chain issues, and we're pleased to hear that you felt informed throughout the process.

We look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent service for all your HVAC needs. If there's anything specific you ever need assistance with, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Cory in Brampton
Cory in Brampton
3 reviews Brampton, ON
1/10

Furnace”maintenance”

I have a Lennox Elite furnace and air conditioner that were installed in 2012 by a separate contractor. I had Doctor HVAC come out Tuesday to do the seasonal furnace maintenance, which is included in their service club that I have been a member for many years. I have already had the furnace running myself for the past few weeks since the temperature dropped and the system was operating normally to me (Ive lived in this house for 9 years). My wife called me after the tech arrived to do the service and said that he was reporting signs of wear with the heat exchanger and the blower motor/wheel. The quote for the heat exchanger was $2,756 + tax and the blower motor/wheel was $985 + tax, so combined the repairs would be over $4,200. We were told it would be best to look at replacing the furnace and potentially adding a heat pump as well since the air conditioner is the same age. We said to give an estimate and a sales lady was at the house in about an hour, she was very friendly and helpful. Basically a top of the line heat pump and furnace combo was over $22,000 and theres a rebate over $6,500 we could get back. They offered lower models with less warranties for lower prices with the cheapest being around $15,000. There was a big push to get this done ASAP as were told the government rebate was ending next month. I said we would have to discuss it and let them know as we obviously were not expecting this news, like I said earlier everything was functioning as I have been accustomed to since Ive been in this house. I went on Homestars and looked up a highly reputable HVAC contractor that dealt with Lennox Elite and he came out to look at the unit that night. He found a number of issues with the condition the furnace was left in.
- There was no vent pipe in the trap as per code, he showed me in the manual on pg 38. See picture
- The electrical door was missing the screw on the right hand side where the door switch needs to be fully depressed with the screwwe found it on the floor next to the furnace
- He found DIP switch 1 was in the off (down) position so the furnace was expecting a 2 stage thermostat, I have an ecobee 3 lite. DIP switch 1 needed to be turned on to operate as a single stage thermostat 2 stage timed
- Inside the lower compartment was completely covered in spiderwebs, no way it was cleaned or inspected
- Heat exchanger not properly inspected, as there were no access plates in below the evaporator coil
- In the technicians report there were no readings for carbon monoxide on the exhaust pipe outside

The professional technician said that because the DIP switch has been in the incorrect position and my furnace has been running at 40,000 BTUs instead of 68,000 BTUs which is designed to max out. As soon as he flipped that switch it was like night and day. The airflow was much stronger and there was a high level of heat coming from even the furthest vents on the second floor. We have had such a hard time getting proper air flow throughout the home, its a backsplit approximately 1,800 sq. ft. A few years ago we added attic insulation, spray insulation in the crawl space and did the air seal application to the duct work which made small benefits, but the result of all those combined didnt equal the result of flipping that one switch.

He also looked up the model and serial number of the furnace and told me there is a lifetime parts warranty from Lennox on the heat exchanger, so it would cost nowhere near the $2,756 + tax I was quoted, as I would only have to pay the labour.

Despite Doctor HVAC not installing thjs unit, they have been the ones servicing and maintaining it for years and should have caught the issues above that were missed by the installer. This experience has had me question if any of the repairs Doctor HVAC has previously done to my air conditioner (replacing the capacitor and adding a hard start kit) were even necessary. Hiring a professional gas technician that works with Lennox elite products showed that the tech from Doctor HVAC didnt even do the basics of watching the operation of the unit or he wouldve noticed the furnace only stayed on low fire and not going to high fire Please make sure to get multiple opinions before making any decisions on replacing your equipment, Im glad we did.

Approximate cost of services:
$70.00
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Company Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with Doctor HVAC. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered during our service visit. We appreciate your feedback and understand your frustration with the discrepancies in the diagnosis. Rest assured, we take this matter seriously and are committed to retraining our staff to ensure accurate assessments in the future. Your insights are invaluable in helping us improve our services. We understand that you've opted for an alternative solution, and we respect your decision. We genuinely apologize for any misunderstanding and want to assure you that we will be more diligent in our inspections moving forward. Thanks for discussing this situation further on the phone; we really appreciate your time.

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More about Dr HVAC

Dr. HVAC is a licensed and registered HVAC and plumbing company that has been professionally serving Brampton, Mississauga, Georgetown, Caledon, Oakville and the Greater Toronto area since 2008.

OUR MISSION (WHAT WE DO BEST EVERY DAY)
Our mission is to offer high quality, HVAC & Plumbing solutions that provide our customers with peace of mind. We take the risk out of products and services that are essential to their lives and businesses. We make it easy.

OUR VISION (WHAT THE FUTURE LOOKS LIKE BECAUSE OF OUR MISSION)
We will change the way people think about our industries by providing vital products and services in innovative ways. Working together we will lead the market in customer satisfaction.
Our technicians are licensed and experienced and all of our staff are knowledgeable and friendly. When you call Dr. HVAC you can depend on us to respond quickly to your needs, make recommendations based on our extensive knowledge, and provide you with complete information before proceeding with any work. We provide Residential and Commercial HVAC services including repairs, maintenance, and installations with friendly service at a competitive price.
Truly an elite group of whom we are very proud. So whether you have home or commercial HVAC problems, contact the pros at Dr. HVAC.

Find out more about us here:
https://www.facebook.com/DrHVACLtd/
https://www.instagram.com/thedoctorhvac/

Or give us a call at 905-457-4425

CATEGORIES
Heating & Air Conditioning
PRODUCTS
Dr HVAC SERVICE CLUB - Plumbing + Furnace + AC for only $9.99 per month High Efficiency Furnaces Central Air Conditioners Tankless Water Heaters Heat Pump (Air Source) Ductless Air Conditioner Water Filter System Water Softener HRV System ERV System Air Cleaner Boiler Radiator Sump Pump Backwater Valve Multi Zone HVAC System
SERVICES
We provide the following HVAC & Plumbing Services - Air Conditioning Install and Repair - Furnace Install and Repair - Plumbing Services - Heat Pump Install and Repair - Ductless AC Install and Repair - Radiator Install and Repair - Boiler Install and Repair - Water Heaters Install and Repair - Air Quality Filtration Install and Repair - Water Filtration Install and Repair - Drain Clogs and Drain Cleaning - Toilet Clog Repair - Sewer Repair - Faucet & Sink Install and Repair - Toilet Repair and Install - Backwater Valves - Pipe Repair - Outdoor Faucet Repair & Replacement - Sump Pump Install and Repair
BRANDS
Install - Trane - Goodman - Bryant - Mitsubishi - Napoleon - Daikin - RunTru - Laars - Triangle Tube - Aprilaire - GeneralAire - Navien - Noritz - Rinnai - John Wood - AO Smith - Bradford White - American Standard - Kohler - Repair - Lennox - Carrier - York - Amana - Rheem - KeepRite - Comfortmaker - Tempstar - Ruud - Payne - Ducane - Fujitsu - LG
SPECIALITIES
Our technicians have had at least five years experience as an apprentice in service, repair and Installation before they’re allowed to work “solo” on a repair. They are graduates of a private HVAC Institute and must participate in continuing technical education programs. They also regularly attend seminars to learn communication, sales, finance, management and marketing skills. They are drug – free, neat in appearance, mindful of their speech and respectful of your property. When our technician arrives at your home for an equipment repair, he will not leave until the problem is fixed and you are 100% satisfied.
WEBSITE
https://www.drhvac.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2008
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
21
PAYMENT METHOD
CASH, CHEQUE AND CREDIT CARD- VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS
LICENSES
TSSA gasfitter, HRAI contractors
MEMBERSHIPS
BBB accredited
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
PROJECT RATE
PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS
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