Winnipeg Heating & Cooling Services and Contractors

This guide will help you find a trusted Winnipeg HVAC company, and will tell you what to look for in a contractor, talk about the benefits of our independent contractor certification program, and introduce a couple of the heating and cooling companies in the city that have been certified.

Some places in Canada make HVAC systems more important than others, and Winnipeg’s long, cold winters and warm summers make it particularly important to keep your home’s heating and cooling systems in top shape.

When you need maintenance, repairs, or upgrades for your HVAC system, you need a contractor you can trust to get the job done right.

These local heating & air conditioning companies are FurnacePrices.ca Certified partners, meaning they have passed our extensive 15-point independent certification process, learn more here (opens in a new tab).

Note that while all companies listed on our website are required to pass our certification process, companies do pay a membership fee to be featured on our website.

Published November 2, 2022

What Makes These Some of Winnipeg’s Top Heating and Air Conditioning Companies?

Learn more about what makes these companies a great choice for upgrading or replacing your heating & cooling system.

Blizzard Heating and Cooling

Blizzard Heating and Cooling is a family-owned company, they have some of the best furnace contractors in Winnipeg, and their main goal is to save you money on service while also guaranteeing excellent workmanship.

They have a full range of services for residential and commercial heating, cooling, and ventilation, and those services include maintenance, installation, and repairs. What’s more, their technicians will go over all the DIY maintenance you can do annually to keep your furnace and air conditioner working optimally and efficiently for many years.

One of the things customers love most about Blizzard Heating and Cooling is their dedication to customer satisfaction. In fact, they even have a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Plus, Blizzard offers extended warranties that can protect your heating and cooling systems for longer.

To get certification through our program, Blizzard Heating and Cooling had to meet our strict standards, and that means they’ve proven they have all the right licenses and certification, additional manufacturer training, an excellent track record with real customers, insurance, fair quotes, experienced staff, and more.

Fair Service Heating and Air Conditioning

Fair Service Heating and Air Conditioning is another one of the best heating companies in Winnipeg, and their goal is to provide first-rate service at great prices, and that means making sure your heating and cooling systems are always working at peak efficiency and performance.

The contractors at Fair Service offer lots of services for your HVAC equipment, including installation, maintenance, and repairs for furnaces, air conditioners, tankless and tank water heaters, heat recovery ventilators, and more.

Fair Service knows that owning a home can be expensive, and that’s why they even help Winnipeg residents apply for the rebate programs available through Efficiency Manitoba.

Fair Service Heating and Air Conditioning is a certified partner because they:

• Are licensed and insured
• Have staff who are knowledgeable and professional
• Maintain a good reputation with real customers
• Offer quotes that are transparent and fair
• Have sent their contractors for additional manufacturer training

Fair Service Heating and Air Conditioning contractors are always available to help new customers all over Winnipeg, from La Salle to East Kildonan to West End and beyond.

7 Things that Make a Good HVAC Contractor

1. Credentials

One of the most important things to look for in an HVAC contractor is credentials, and that includes things like licenses, permits, and insurance.

Contractors in Manitoba have to be registered apprentices or have a certificate of qualification, and they’re required to be certified with the Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (for air conditioning work).

Beyond that, the best Winnipeg HVAC contractors will also have insurance—this isn’t required, but it is a must among reputable companies—and additional training directly from HVAC manufacturers.

2. Experience and Reputation

Training and apprenticeships are great ways to learn the ropes, but a great HVAC technician will have (or work with someone who has) a long history and plenty of experience in the business. The companies that have this will be trusted in the community for their service and expertise.

3. Customer Service

Technical expertise is critical in an HVAC company, but so is having staff and technicians who are personable and provide excellent service. You’re inviting them into your home after all, and you want them to be friendly and professional.

4. Availability

Imagine your furnace broke down in the middle of winter and the HVAC company you called couldn’t fit you into their schedule for several days. You’d probably have to leave your house until they could get there, and you’d run the risk of coming home to frozen pipes.

You can see why it’s important to find an HVAC contractor that’s available and responsive when you need them, regardless of whether you’re looking to upgrade your heating and cooling system, need a repair, or require emergency services like fixing a broken furnace in the middle of the night.

5. Great Staff

Part of offering great customer service is having staff that are not only friendly, but also trained, experienced, knowledgeable, and well-organized.

6. Fair quotes

HVAC work can be expensive, especially if you’re upgrading a furnace, boiler, or air conditioner. The best way to budget for the project is with a quote, and that’s why it’s so important for HVAC technicians to provide quotes that are fair, transparent, accurate, and easy to understand.

7. Full Range of Services

Part of being a trained and experienced HVAC contractor is being familiar with all HVAC equipment, and the most trusted heating and air conditioning companies in Winnipeg can deal with heating and cooling systems, water heaters, ductwork, ventilation systems, and more.

Similarly, a good technician will be able to perform a range of services, including sales, installation, routine maintenance and repairs, part replacements, annual tune-ups and inspections, cleaning, and emergency services.

An Independent Certification Program to Help you Find the Best HVAC Contractors in Winnipeg

The seven criteria that make a good HVAC company are important because your heating and cooling systems are crucial to the safety and comfort of your family in both summer and winter.

But what’s a busy homeowner to do when they need an HVAC technician and don’t have time to call the 30-plus companies in Winnipeg to find the right one? This is especially time-sensitive when you’re dealing with an emergency.

Our independent contractor certification program can help you narrow down your options. We vet HVAC companies throughout Canada to find the best heating and cooling contractors in Winnipeg and around the country, and we use more than 15 criteria to do it, including:

• Training and experience of the technicians
• Licenses and insurance (we see scans of the actual documents)
• Real customer feedback
• Range of services
• Customer service and customer satisfaction reviews from real people
• Quality of the staff
• Quoting process

What makes our certification process better than online reviews?

Lots of people look to online reviews when trying to find a company to do business with, but there are a few problems with this that need to be addressed.

For one thing, just because someone writes an online review doesn’t necessarily mean they’re an actual customer of that company. Online reviews can be exaggerated, inaccurate, or downright fake.

When we certify an HVAC contractor, we talk to real customers about real experiences, and continue to monitor a contractor’s performance and reviews. Further, contractors aren’t allowed to pay for certification. They either make the cut or they don’t based on our objective and independent assessment.

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