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Total Comfort NWI Inc.

Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Heaters

About us

Whether you need a simple cleaning or a new heating and cooling system to provide comfort in your home, Total Comfort NWI is your local professional. I often hear people say it’s not personal, it’s business. Well, business is personal. I started Total Comfort NWI on March 31, 2010, in the worst economy of many of our lifetimes. I knew there would always be a market for better furnace and air conditioning service. Thankfully I was right: we have grown slowly in spite of the recession. Today we are blessed to have the best customers we could ask for. I promise to our customers: No service call fee with any paid repair. We will provide a full diagnosis and provide you with repair options. Our goal is to provide you with choices so YOU can decide what is best for your home and comfort. I have worked for other local companies in the past and it feels great to have the personal satisfaction generated by the way we do things. To know we actually helped people and didn’t just do what was profitable. I believe business can be so much more. I love taking my little girl to your house to trick-or-treat, and being invited to your child’s graduation open house. It is personal because it is MY business. Which would you prefer? I hope God blesses you as he has embraced me! Peter Katschke – Owner

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Air Conditioner & Furnace Repairs, Heat Pump Repairs, Air Filter Repairs, Humidifiers, Humidifier Repairs, Thermostat Service, Dehumidifiers, Air Cleaners, Air Sanitizers, Whole Home Ionizer, Heat Pump Installations & Repairs and More!!! No Service Call Fee With Any Paid Repair. Call For Details

Services we don't offer

We do not offer parts for sale

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.665 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
20%
3
0%
2
3%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 65 reviews

Mark R.
07/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called them they did not even bother to call back
Description of Work: clean ducts
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Edward O.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
All went well they replaced two systems for me one at my house and the other at my mom's arrived on time and technicians were very professional and polite got the job done in a timely manner and provided help with how to use the new thermostat overall very satisfied I even had problems with my thermostat just this past month and they came out and took care of it for me without hesitation 👍👍
Description of Work: Replace outdated units

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Scott F.
11/2017
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Called to find price to run common wire and was told it would be at least $200 to jut come over and ring our door bell.
Description of Work: Running common wire

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
Hey [Member Name Removed], There must be some misunderstanding as I have the phone call between you and myself recorded and have since listened to it again after seeing your review. You called trying to get a quote over the phone to have a common wire run from your furnace to the thermostat you were having some trouble installing yourself. I explained we needed to see the job as I have never been to your house, but we could send a technician with any needed materials to make a plan to route the wire through the walls and between the levels of your home. If you did not elect to have the work done you would only be responsible for a $95 service call fee. If you let us do the work there is no service call fee, just the cost of the work performed. The $200 figure discussed was after you became belligerent and demanded to know what "it really cost just to come out". I said after calculating the cost of maintaining 29 contracting licenses, 4 lines of insurance, best in class training, tools trucks, etc. it is over $200 to ring a doorbell. A service call by itself is a loss leader in our industry as most people have the work done. It is my [Member Information Removed] pleasure and motivation to be the very best in my industry, this can be verified by reading the reviews of people who have actually done business with us. While we expend a [Member Information Removed] deal of effort to ensure our pricing is fair, I make no effort to be cheap.

Jorge A.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician was very professional, courteous, and more importantly, very knowledgeable. He thoroughly inspected my furnace and took the time to educate me on the different components and how they work. He took the extra time to try to measure the Co2 levels in my home. All the work was documented in detail and I was thoroughly explained my options for possible service needs - but without pressure to try to sell me those services.
Description of Work: 22-point winter furnace inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$49

Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
Thank You so much for reviewing us. It was my pleasure to serve you and Happy Thanksgiving! Pete

Carole D.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Wonderfully. Pete is great. Very honest, prompt, and professional. I've recommended him to several friends. In the past he has serviced my furnace also. I've always been very satisfied.
Description of Work: Cleaned the AC

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Sandra R.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were polite. They cleaned up well after the job was done. I would definitely use them for all of my air conditioning and heating needs.
Description of Work: They installed a complete air conditioning system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Rosanne F.
05/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician was polite, nice, and on time.
Description of Work: This was a deal on Angie's List to check and clean furnace. He checked the furnace, I don't know if he cleaned it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Sandra D.
05/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
See above.the provider cleaned the furnace using his tools.but first he inspected it to make sure that there were no other problems. After completing the inspection he recommended that we use a different model of filter for better circulation.
Description of Work: Provider inspected , cleaned and made recommendations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Leonard Z.
04/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was most pleased with Angie's List and the affordable offer for this service. The provider was on time, did the work completely and explained what he did and what I needed to do to maintain my furnace. I would use this provider in the future. I appreciate Angie's List for making this available to us.
Description of Work: Inspect and clean furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Cynthia G.
03/2015
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He came to look at air conditioner, of course his was only an inspection and he came up with many things that needed to be done. He then wrote me up a quote, but bc he was new was not sure what was involved in all the package services. He also did not have any brochures left regarding this package service. I decided to purchase the one part he suggested I have, and no one ever returned my call! I must admit this put a sour taste in my mouth regarding and "inspection" deals.
Description of Work: Looked at air conditioner. That's it

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$50

Karen D.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I purchased a coupon. Very good. He was wonderful. It was a wonderful deal. He did what he's supposed to do. He came when he's supposed to come. It was fine.
Description of Work: They just came and look and told me what's wrong with it. I don't know if they tuned it up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$49

Dennis C.
03/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service tech. arrived on time the day of appointment and he was very friendly. He started his inspection and was pretty thorough but to my surprise he found a cracked heat exchanger so all cleaning and inspection stopped there, as per the law he couldn't do anything further. Very glad he took the time and found a major problem but can't comment on the cleaning part of his visit as nothing was cleaned.
Description of Work: Furnace cleaning and inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
Thank You very much for taking the time to review the service we provided. I would however ask that you review your Angieslist Big Deal Purchase, as the service you purchased does not include a cleaning. Please let us know if we can help you any further. Pete

Douglas H.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Pete the service tech contacted me by phone 30 mins. before showing up on time to confirm that I was there and this time was convenient. He was very professional and went thru the steps he was going to take in evaluating the furnace. The process took 40 minutes or so, and he was very helpful during, taking time to stop and answer any questions I had. When he was done he explained the concerns that he had regarding the furnace, and gave me some ballpark estimates on what prices would be on those listed repairs, and on a new system as well, as this on is over 20 years old. He was not pushy in any way and I felt completely confident that he was knowledgable in what he was saying. I would have no problem whatsoever recommending this company to family or friends, and will use them if we decide to move forward with this furnace. I was very pleased that I got the tuneup package from Angie's List.
Description of Work: This was for a complete furnace inspection and tune up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Vickie E.
02/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Upon inspection of my furnace, I was told by the Total Comfort technician that I had a cracked heat exchanger. He showed me the spot of the crack and I commented to him that it looked like a spot of rust rather than a crack. He said he didn't have the proper tool with him to show me the crack close up but it was definitely there. He proceeded to disconnect my furnace per company policy due to the danger the cracked heat exchanger posed and provided me with a quote for a new furnace. I told him I wasn't committing to a large investment until I had someone else complete another inspection and I turned my furnace back on. A couple weeks later I had another company inspect my furnace and they took the furnace apart so they could reach the spot referred to by the Total Comfort technician. A brush was used to clean the rust stain away and NO CRACK was found on the heat exchanger. The technician inspected, cleaned and made a couple minor adjustments to my furnace and told me it was in good working condition. All was done at a very reasonable cost. I will never call or refer Total Comfort to my friends or family; the money I paid for the inspection was no bargain since it prompted me to pay for a second inspection and also the undo worry about my furnace I encountered while waiting for the second opinion. I will also be very skeptical about promotions sent to me from Angie's List.
Description of Work: Furnace inspection from Total Comfort NWI, Inc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$29

Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
We have trained rigorously and have been certified as heat exchanger experts by Heat Exchanger Experts Inc. We are not aware of another company in NW Indiana that carries this certification. When we met I offered to meet with this other contractor and your brother to demonstrate the crack free of charge. The particular model of furnace you have has an incredibly high failure rate. So high in fact the replacement heat exchangers are of a different design.When I brought this to your attention it was to offer a repair with a manufacturer warrantied part with you only being responsible for labor. Would a manufacturer eat a several hundred dollar part that was not failed? You said you would not repair it which is why I quoted the replacement. We did not disconnect your furnace. We turned it off in compliance with the National Fuel Gas Code. This is not our company policy, its the law. If the contractor giving the second opinion were qualified to do the inspection they would have confirmed this. I am very disappointed we received an "F" for being more knowledgeable and honest but I have to maintain my commitment to deliver excellence. Good luck with your furnace.

Zane F.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
the service tech. (OWNER) was very professional, courteous, and very prompt. he arrived within a few hours of my first call, and completed the work in a timely manner. I will recommend Total Comfort NWI to everyone.
Description of Work: cleaned the flame sensor on my furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Carole D.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very well. Technician was on time and very professional. No pressure to do additional work, but did explain reason for recommendations for future service. Seemed very knowledgeable and honest. I may go ahead in the spring and have the additional service work done.
Description of Work: checked my furnace and humidifier (pre-winter heating visit) and pointed out some concerns that I should address in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Daniel C.
12/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The experience was fine. He was good. He was polite, and did the job. The furnace is working well. I am happy with the product.
Description of Work: I used Total Comfort. They did a complete heating and air conditioning. They put a new furnace and heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700

YANG W.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Peter did a good job with my furnace. He spent time to polish the flame sensor which is located in a hard-to-reach place in my model. He also passed on a few tips on the filters, the humidifier, and so on.
Description of Work: Furnace Tuneup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Mary M.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great prompt service. I will use this company again.
Description of Work: Replaced the air filter and serviced the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Sandra W.
10/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I set an appointment for October 23rd. They missed the appointment, and did not even call me.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for a furnace tune-up.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$29

Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
(Member name removed), I am terribly sorry we missed your appointment. The reason we did not show up or call was we did not know you had an appointment. We use and internet scheduling system to maintain our schedule. It appears as though you made and appointment but the appointment was never placed on our schedule. I would like to reschedule your appointment and provide you the service you requested. Again I apologize for this inconvenience and poor experience. Pete Katschke

Ryan M.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great job as usual. Very thorough. The service appointment took about an hour to complete from start to finish.
Description of Work: I have used Total Comfort for the past couple of years. I have had them install a tankless water heater for our home and now they are doing the routine maintenance for our a/c and heating units as well. This particular visit was for a regular a/c cleaning service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
Thank You for the review [member name removed]! I look forward to seeing you at our next appointment.

sarah B.
08/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
There were no troubles with scheduling and they were responsive. They were able to complete the job quickly. They did let us know that a part may need to be replaced at another time. They also provided us with an estimate for a new unit. They did a fine job.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for an air conditioning tune-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

stacey G.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Serviceman came out and did a check of the air conditioner. Misunderstanding on my part- I thought they were also cleaning as part of the Deal but that was my error so that was part of the quote for other services. They were detailed about what they found and what actions they recommended to maintain the air-conditioning unit. Now I just need to review it all and decide on the maintenance. Would recommend their services
Description of Work: Special offer to check the air conditioner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Stephen V.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service tech, Steve, arrived on time. Very professional. Explained the outcome of his review and performed the agreed upon services.
Description of Work: Checked all functions of the Air Conditioner. Added refrigerant, tuned up the 20 year old AC system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$666

Philip R.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Pete arrived right on time and was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He explained the necessary repairs and what the cost would be very well. He was efficient and quickly had both air conditioners running perfectly. I would definitely contact Pete again for any HVAC work!
Description of Work: Checked 2 air conditioners, one was working and one was not.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
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Contact information

272 W 500 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385

www.Totalcomfortnwi.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Heaters

FAQ

Total Comfort NWI Inc. is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Total Comfort NWI Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Total Comfort NWI Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
No, Total Comfort NWI Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Total Comfort NWI Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Total Comfort NWI Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, Total Comfort NWI Inc. offers warranties.
Total Comfort NWI Inc. offers the following services: Air Conditioner & Furnace Repairs, Heat Pump Repairs, Air Filter Repairs, Humidifiers, Humidifier Repairs, Thermostat Service, Dehumidifiers, Air Cleaners, Air Sanitizers, Whole Home Ionizer, Heat Pump Installations & Repairs and More!!! No Service Call Fee With Any Paid Repair. Call For Details
We do not offer parts for sale

Contact information

272 W 500 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385

www.Totalcomfortnwi.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM