Reliance Holmes Heating And Cooling Ottawa

Heating & Air Conditioning
Ottawa ON K2C 3P1
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Reviews for Reliance Holmes Heating And Cooling Ottawa

Average customer rating:
9.1 10 (784 reviews)

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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
5/10

Disappointed

I booked an appointment for Cleaning and Maintenance for my Heating system they charged me so much I am disappointed for this charges and they did not come on time. I use this company first time but unfortunately the experience is fair enough.

Approximate cost of services:
$150.00
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Company Response

I’m sorry to hear about your disappointment Please email me at gwillson@reliancecomfort.com and I would be happy to assist you with your concerns. - Gemma

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

Hot water tank

Our whole experience with this company has been a disaster. They have broken promises, cancelled appointments and did tried selling with us. I wish I had never used them, would not recommend.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Thank you for your feedback. If there is anything I can assist you with please email me at gwillson@reliancecomfort.com - Gemma

Password2
Password2
1 review Ottawa, ON
0/10

Installation of AC and furnace

Subcontractors installed the furnace and AC. When they installed the furnace and I went to the basement I could see outside the side of my house. They did not put an outside place to secure the venting pipes in place. There also was no insulation or foam added to insulate the area. The AC was poorly installed as seen in the picture below.
Then when I called I insisted on having reliance employees come to fix the mess they left behind. The technician said the venting pipes were so poorly installed that I could have gotten carbon monoxide poisoning once I turned my furnace on. They also said they would have done a much neater job at installing the AC. The price was right, but I recommend you insist on reliance employees installing the units for you to ensure your personal safety. The technicians said I should write a review to push reliance to properly train subcontractors to do their jobs properly.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Company Response

I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. You are welcome to email me at hkrizsan@reliancecomfort.com if you require further assistance. -Haley

Keith in Toronto
Keith in Toronto
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

HRV replacement

Efficient clean installation by Rob and Ryan of Reliance Holmes. No fuss, no muss and all done in under 4 hours. Balancing completed immediately after installation. Salesman Mario was knowledgeable and polite. RH handled the clean up quickly and left the premises tidy. Highly recommended!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,800.00
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Company Response

Hi Keith, Thank you for your terrific review and recommendation. We truly appreciate your support. - Gemma

Norm Murdock
Norm Murdock
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Furnace and AC Install

We had a new furnace and AC installed and very satisfied with both the sales and service. The installers, Greg and Jake worked their butts off during the extreme heat throughout the day so we could have our new AC unit up and running as soon as possible. Very courteous and knowledgeable and a done well done. Thanks again Greg and Jake

Approximate cost of services:
$1,234.00
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Thank you for your excellent review Norm and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your support. - Gemma

blevasseur
blevasseur
1 review Ottawa, ON
1/10

Buyer beware

Contacted Reliance Ottawa to schedule a service call for my broken AC. That cost $111.87.
Turns out my AC was 12 years old and a new AC was needed.
Service Tech told me that if I bought a new AC, the service charge would be deducted from the new AC.
Decided to purchase a unit for $4k. Paid on my credit card same day.
3 weeks later, still waiting for them to reimburse the $111.87.
Contacted the sales rep on many occasion. He told me that Crystal from the office would be calling me. It's been 3 weeks now . Still no phone call, still no credit...
They are very nice when it comes for customers to buy but after service stinks.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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Company Response

I’m sorry to hear about your disappointment. Please email me at gwillson@reliancecomfort.com and I would be happy to assist you with your concerns. - Gemma

marg.maddock
marg.maddock
3 reviews Ottawa, ON
0/10

Furnace replacement

I would give them less than one star if I could. In May, they billed us the wrong amount for a new furnace and took out the money from our Mastercard account. To date we have called them SEVEN times over two months!!! Nothing happens even though everyone we talk to agrees we are owed over $1200. More buck passing and promises but no actual refund.
If you deal with them be very aware they are not interested in solving billing problems unless you owe them money. We have the contract, and they billed us the wrong amount. It should be simple.
As well, they contacted us a month after the installation to book the installation again. We had to explain that it was already installed.

Horrible experience all round.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Company Response

I'm sorry to hear that, please email me at ncousley@reliancecomfort.com and I will certainly look into this for you. - Nicole

jasonh
jasonh
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
0/10

Furnace / AC Issues

Issues noted within a day of install:
- insulation was removed for fitting a new pipe and not replaced.
- thermostat was wired for a one stage furnace when I have a two stage
- AC I was sold appears to be greatly undersized - struggles to keep the house at 23.5 degrees when set at 21. I was told by my contractor for my other home renos, for my size house (~2600 sq feet) I should be at least 3 ton and not 2.5, but likely a 3.5 ton would be needed to cool it.

Response thusfar:

- emails & calls not responded to
- decide to call in the office and after going through my issues they try to sell me a water purifier - several times - after clearly stating I wasn't interested, nor would I even consider anything else from them until my current issue was resolved.

Disaster so far

Approximate cost of services:
$10,500.00
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Sylvie in Kanata
Sylvie in Kanata
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
1/10

Home comfort rental

I have been a customer since 2017 and I missed guided to rent the water heater, home comfort(furnace & AC). I'm in the process of selling my home and need to know what the buy out would be to complete a sell. On March 26, 2020 I called for this information and was informed of Reliance's network issue but would receive the information on the following Monday. On the Monday I received a PR# and to call back on the Wednesday. Yesterday April 7th I was on hold for 2hrs only to be hung up on. As I'm writing I'm still on hold and BTW the sell of my house did not go through because I was unable to produce the buy out information. I'm at a lost!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$171.33
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Company Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback Sylvie. We have been in touch and you can my direct contact information for any assistance going forward.- Gemma

David Atkins from Kanata
David Atkins from Kanata
3 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Home furnace emergency repair

I experience a home gas furnace stoppage early Tuesday morning and called my Maintenance Protection Plan contractor Reliance's customer care line at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 7, 2020. From the initial contact with the Call Centre rep to the ultimate repair later that day I want to express my appreciation for an excellent service experience.
The initial on call service technician Dave arrived on time and successfully troubleshooted the issue as a failed pressure sensor switch which completely shut the furnace down. He was able to make an initial repair to get the furnace working and noted that he would immediately order a new part. The new part arrived at our door within two hours and by 4:00 p.m. the second service technician Joe took just a few minutes to install the new part (s). The service techs did a great job fully explaining everything as well as completing the work the same day of my call. There was no cost to me as I had their Maintenance Protection Plan. Sincerely Dave Atkins P.Eng.

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Company Response

This is wonderful to hear Dave. Thank you for your excellent review and for taking the time to share your experience.- Gemma

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More about Reliance Holmes Heating And Cooling Ottawa

At Reliance Holmes Heating & Air Conditioning, the safety and well-being of both our Customers and our Team Members is always our top priority. We are actively monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking precautionary measures to aid in keeping our communities safe. We have implemented strict safety protocols to provide both our Customers and Team members with peace of mind during this challenging time. We continue to provide the exceptional customer experiences we are so well known for and want you to know that we are here for you when you need us.

To help with prevention, we are taking the following precautionary measures to protect our Customers.
888-837-1451 is a TOLL FREE No., please feel free to contact!!

Our Team Members have been equipped with an ample supply of:

* Hand sanitizers
* Disinfectant wipes
* Masks
* Single-use gloves
* Boot covers

We know that this is a difficult time for all and we want you to know that we will be there for you and are taking all the necessary precautions to keep you and your family comfortable and safe.

Reliance Holmes Heating and Air Conditioning is one of the largest and best known HVAC sales and service providers for many reasons, including:

We've been in business for over 45 years since
We're one of the largest HVAC contractors in Ottawa,
Many of our products are eligible for an assortment of government and manufacturer rebates
We sell and install only the highest standard of heating, cooling and air quality products and services.
We offer comprehensive repair services and protection plans to keep our customers comfortable year-round.
Our HVAC technicians are some of the best-trained professionals in the industry.
We genuinely care about your well-being and will work hard every day to earn your business and trust.

Furnace Repair and maintenance,
Air conditioner repair and maintenance,
Boiler & Water Heater repair and maintenance,
Fireplace and pool heater repairs,
Duct Cleaning,
Protection plans,
Furnaces,
Air Conditioners,
Water Heaters,
Tankless Water Heaters,
Boilers,
Hydronic Heating,
HEPA Ventilation Systems,
HEPA Filtration Systems,
Epurair Media Filter,
Humidifiers,
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV's)

CATEGORIES
Heating & Air Conditioning, Solar Panels, Solar Water Heating, Water Filtration & Purification, and Plumbing
PRODUCTS
Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Boilers, Hydronic Heating, HEPA Ventilation Systems, HEPA Filtration Systems, Epurair Media Filter, Humidifiers, Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV's)
SERVICES
Furnace Repair and maintenance, Air conditioner repair and maintenance, Boiler & Water Heater repair and maintenance, Fireplace and pool heater repairs, Duct Cleaning, Protection plans,
BRANDS
SmartAir, Carrier, Rinnai, Buderus, HEPA, Epurair, Honeywell, GeneralAire, vanEE,
WEBSITE
https://reliancehomecomfort.com/hvac-flash-offer/?mediaid=CTC-HS&utm_source=homestars&utm_medium=affiliate
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1962
MEMBERSHIPS
Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating),Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada,
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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