Mitchell began in 1945, when Norbert Mitchell returned from Word War II and started his fuel delivery business serving our local Danbury, Connecticut neighbors. Over 75 years and three generations later, we’ve expanded our business to serve all of Western CT and into Westchester and Putnam Counties in NY and the surrounding areas without compromising our commitment to quality, reliability, and convenience. We deliver heating oil, propane, gasoline, diesel, and other fuel sources to our neighbors whenever necessary. Plus, we offer our customers HVAC service, service contracts and access to quality appliance installations, so they don’t have to worry about going anywhere else for their comfort needs. Call today to receive a free quote from a team that will treat you like family.
Business highlights
79 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Heating Oil, Broilers, Gasoline, AC Installation, Pool Heaters, Gas Fireplaces Grills And Other Hearth Products, Propane, Diesel, Furnaces, Gas Line Installation, Water Heaters, and Gas Stations.
Description of Work: Bought heating oil from them again,
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kim P.
07/2017
5.0
heating oil companies
+ -1 more
They are a good company.
Description of Work: Bought heating oil from them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Richard K.
05/2017
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
It went well.
Description of Work: propane gas
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Caroline C.
02/2017
5.0
heating oil companies
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: Oil delivery.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paula B.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, heating oil companies
+ 0 more
They have been an A consistently.
Description of Work: Maintenance and delivered oil.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Erin K.
11/2015
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Bonnie B.
05/2015
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mitchell has provided service to us for many years. They are an excellent company and I would recommended them highly. I assume that the ratings "A" are high as there is no code to tell you which way they go. |
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Benjamin E.
05/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They did a good job.
Description of Work: They fixed our A/C that needed more fr-ion.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Charmane H.
02/2015
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
Beautiful and perfect service.
Description of Work: Provided propane service on a monthly basis
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2.29
Robert P.
12/2014
4.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Provided propane tank and line installation and filled tank.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert B.
12/2014
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10
Ramon A.
06/2014
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mitchell's came in to install a new, larger propane tank, and disconnect the well worn tank from the old supplier. The install was free and the rate of $4.29 a gallon for propane beat most of the competition in the area by 10-30 cents a gallon. | |The guys quoted a time of 1-3pm and actually arrived prior. They knocked out the job quickly, putting the tank in a much safer location as dictated by code, and installed a base to keep the tank off ground. They then tested the tank and left all the appropriate paperwork. | |The sales rep I spoke with over the phone and via email was available to answer my questions and did so promptly, whether I asked by phone or email.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Glenn C.
08/2013
1.0
heating oil companies, heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
+ 1 more
In August 2013 the water heater quit working, and investigation showed rusted holes in the tank, and the pipe was completely rusted through. The tank was replaced and the repairman indicated that we were lucky to have awoken with the state of the equipment. We replaced the equipment and pipe at an unexpected cost of $2000. When we contacted Mitchell about the problem they completely denied any responsibility for what had occurred and would not even discuss any obligation they may have based on providing an annual service for the system about 7 months earlier. We are shocked and angered by the response and want others to know that if they are relying on Mitchell for assisting with safety they should not be and should take extra precautions.
Description of Work: Mitchell performed an annual check of our oil based furnace and water heater in January 2013 and advised us the equipment was in good working order.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from N E Mitchell
Our family and our company is committed to providing honest, reliable and safe service to our community. While it is obvious that this customer’s experience did not meet their expectations, we would like to review our involvement with this customer’s equipment to help complete the story. On January 23, 2013, we responded to an emergency service call for no heat or hot water (according to our records, this was not an annual service appointment). Our technician discovered an issue with the power venter which prevented the furnace and the hot water heater from operating. The technician needed to seal a gasket inside the power venter unit, and to do this he needed to remove the entire smoke pipe from the unit. When he removed the smoke pipe, he noticed that a piece of the smoke pipe was beginning to wear and needed to be replaced. He replaced that piece at the time of the call. Almost 8 months later, we were contacted by our customer and informed that another company had visited his home and replaced the hot water heater. He relayed to us the issues that he mentioned in his review about the smoke pipe having several holes in it and that the storage tank was corroded and leaking. Unfortunately, we had not been to the home in 8 months, so it was difficult to comment specifically on the corrosive damage to the smoke pipe and water heater. We relayed to the customer that a leak from a failing hot water heater and resulting condensation in the pipe may have caused erosion in the smoke pipe. We also expressed to the customer that while its certainly possible that our technician could have made a mistake, it’s hard for us to imagine a situation where our technician would have removed a smoke pipe, replaced part of it because it was worn, and then make the decision to put the rest of the smoke pipe (with holes in it) back together. The best explanation we could give this customer is that the corrosion to the water heater and the smoke pipe occurred sometime during the 8 months after we fixed the power venter issue. In our experience, it would not be unusual for condensation from a leaking hot water heater to escape into the smoke pipe and cause it to deteriorate. In fact, this is pretty common and it only takes a few weeks for the condensation to cause corrosion in the smoke pipe and the water heater. Regardless of the facts above, we understand that when a customer calls us for service at their home, they are expecting us to be looking out for the overall performance of their equipment and the safety of their family. We live by this standard every day, and we constantly remind our team of the great responsibility that they have EVERYTIME they walk into a home. However, in this situation we can’t ignore the length of time since we were last in the home (almost 8 months) and the fact that our technician had taken apart, put back together and replaced a piece of the very part (smoke pipe) that the customer says was completely rusted thru in August. Additionally, we did not have an opportunity to see the heater and smoke pipe before (or after) it was replaced, so we are all relying on the opinion of a third party repairman making some pretty alarming comments on the state of the equipment and then selling a piece of equipment shortly thereafter. We hope this helps the customer better understand our point of view with respect to this service issue. We are an honest company that has your family’s safety on our minds in everything we do. We are also a company that is quick to accept responsibility when we have done something wrong, but we have to have some reasonable basis to make that determination. Please call us if you would like to discuss this issue further and thank you for your past business with our company.
STEPHEN R.
07/2013
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
The tech was very professional and thorough. It was over 95 degrees outside and he maintained his professionalism - no easy feat. When I first moved into my home in March, it was quite cold. We de-winterized the house only to then find out that the oil tank was empty - I misread the guage. I hadn't yet signed any service or delivery agreements and Mitchell came within 30 minutes of my telephone call, on a Saturday, to give me enough oil to heat the house till my formal delivery. The tech also took a look at my system to ensure it would operate properly after the drop. You can't put a price on service like that. The techs are rivaled only by the office staff... also very professional, courteous, and appreciative of their customers. Nothing left to say, this company provides outstanding value for the costs. Even if they weren't so competively priced, I would pay the extra for this kind of service. Thanks guys!
Description of Work: It was time for my Yearly Heater and A/C tune-ups.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jonathan H.
06/2013
5.0
propane sales, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Well run company, fast response, excellent customer service, highly recommended.
Description of Work: Propane and oil delivery, boiler check up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
MICHAEL S.
05/2013
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
Sales rep was very responsive, estimated cost was accurate and scheduling the job was straight forward. Work crew came when promised and did the work without a hitch. We were very happy with the whole process. This is the first provider I have contacted solely on the basis of the Angie's List rating, and our results confirm their excellent rating.
Description of Work: Installed new propane tank, tested existing gas line for residential service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$365
Alice J.
05/2013
5.0
heating oil companies
+ -1 more
I have exceptionally pleased with them. The service is phenomenal, accurate, timely and fair. They don't waste time to get the job done. They calculate out how can they need to come over the spill like it do to call back and they should be here in over 2 weeks.
Description of Work: Norbert E Mitchell Co Inc for my Heating Oil.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jacqueline G.
12/2012
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
Overall I got anxious when they did not call me back quickly or perform their services to my schedule but they did explain to me up front that they were backed up at least a month or more.
Description of Work: Called Mitchell to get a quote on installing a propane tank for a stationary generator on 11/5/12. Zach came the same afternoon to see if where I wanted it installed was possible. Received estimate and contract by e-mail on 11/16 after I called and told Mitchell I had not received anything from them yet. Signed contract and returned by e-mail with my credit card. They did not quote a delivery since they were very backed up from the Hurricane Sandy. The tank was delivered on 12/10/12. The propane was delivered a few days later. I was told the inspector would be there soon. He arrived on 12/19 and okay'd it. I filled the trench after the inspector left since it was not their responsibility. Considering how busy Mitchell was with installing tanks and delivering propane I think a little over 6 weeks was not bad. I could tell everyone there was stretched to the maximum and trying their hardist to service all there customers as best as possible. No one ever lost their composure.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,498.81
Cornelia B.
12/2012
5.0
heating oil companies, propane sales
+ 0 more
Excellent. I have used this company since July 1970
Description of Work: Annual cleaning of oil burner, replacement of air filter, replacement of Aprilaire Humidifier filter, annual contract.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Irene K.
11/2012
5.0
propane sales
+ -1 more
We were completely out of propane for our generator due to an extended time without power because of the storm Sandy. I kept calling our regular supplier and they kept saying they were coming the next day and then they no showed, day after day. This went on for almost a week. Finally my neighbors who are all customers of Mitchell convinced me to call and I did so late Monday afternoon, Nov 5th. They qualified me as a customer and then filled my tanks on Tuesday morning, Nov 6th. The driver even made sure that my cook top was working properly given the long time without gas. We could not be happier with their service.
Description of Work: Delivered propane to fill two 100 gallon tanks on very short notice, even though we were not customers at the time. the gas is used to power our generator which had to be used due to a long power outage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$615
Erin K.
11/2012
5.0
propane sales, water heater repair
+ 0 more
They were expert in the problem and had it fixed well within one hour, keeping our costs under control as well as returning our pool to usability.
Description of Work: Fixed propane heater for indoor pool.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$109
Stephen R.
06/2012
5.0
heating oil companies, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
I have been a Mitchell customer since 1999. They provide our home heating oil and maintain our heating equipment. We currently have a fixed price oil delivery plan, with payments split up across the year. We have an oil heat service plan which covers both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Delivery drivers and service technicians have always been prompt, neat, and efficient. Occasionally, Mitchell has not met my expectations, but they are always willing to make things right.
Description of Work: The most recent service was a boiler tune-up done under service contract. The work started and ended on time. No mess was left behind.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
michael C.
03/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are rite on the ball. You call them and they come rite out. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Norbert E. Mithcell co serviced my home for heating and cooling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dolores and Philip C.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We have had them for 20 years for our heating which is an oil burner. We have been very happy with them. We actually contracted the air conditioner with them because we got a really good deal. We checked with 3 companies and they had the best price. It is a family run company and they have been in business for years. They are going to start the new project on the 7th of July and will be finished in 2 days. I have no qualms; they are very together and they know what they are up to. We have a contract with them for the oil where they come each year and service the oil burner. They’ve been nothing but well to me because we’ve had problems every once in a while and they’ve come back and replaced things on the furnace. They’ve been really good. As far as the whole experience, we still haven’t finished with them. We haven’t had the air conditioner installed yet, but for the previous experience, they were excellent. All of the men they have sent out knew their job and were excellent. We have paid the first of 3 payments and we don’t pay the next 2 until 30 days after the installation and 60 days after the installation. It gives us time to be satisfied and it sounds pretty good.
Description of Work: Norbert E Mitchell Co. Inc. is an oil company in the area and we use them for our heating needs. They are going to install a new air conditioner for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ellen D.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They had responsive service. They were reliable. The staff was outstanding, professional, friendly and easy. The price was fair. They were trustworthy.
Description of Work: Norbert E Mitchell Co Inc sold me oil and serviced the oil heater. My recent interaction with them was Saturday.
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Service Categories
Propane Sales Services,
Heating Oil,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
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FAQ
N E Mitchell is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
N E Mitchell accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, N E Mitchell offers free project estimates.
Yes, N E Mitchell offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, N E Mitchell does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, N E Mitchell offers emergency services.
Yes, N E Mitchell offers warranties.
N E Mitchell offers the following services: Heating Oil, Broilers, Gasoline, AC Installation, Pool Heaters, Gas Fireplaces Grills And Other Hearth Products, Propane, Diesel, Furnaces, Gas Line Installation, Water Heaters, and Gas Stations.