Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

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 26-50 of 65 reviews

Maureen M.
02/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The only problem I had was that he misscheduled and didn't show up on the day he should have. He noticed the error a few hours later and came the next day. He did a very thorough inspection of the whole system and reviewe'd the results with me at the end. |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$49

James F.
01/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jason N.
12/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Pete was very professional and did a great job explaining everything to me. Would definitely use 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
$299

Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
It was great to meet you. Thanks for choosing us and thank you for the review.

Jodi W.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Annual furnace cleaning and inspection. Singed up for the membership offer and will have the AC cleaned and inspected come Spring, 2016.

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
$169

Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
I'll see you then [Member Name Removed], and thank you for taking the time to review us!

Erma A.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It worked out great!
Description of Work: AC Tune up
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

edward S.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Neil W.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: On two separate occasions Total Comfort has performed a service call for our furnace. The first was a cleaning and inspection special and because of my first experience I called them again for an emergency when the furnace failed to come on at a later date. They responded right away and explained what the problem was and professionally corrected it. The service charge was very reasonable and he even gave me a discount.

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
$60

Kellina A.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went well
Description of Work: Furnace inspection, cycled the humidifier isolation valve, replaced the furnace filter, minor cleaning of 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

Ruth M.
05/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went okay.
Description of Work: Checked the furnace and lit pilot.

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

$29

Cindy S.
04/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced heat exchanger and serviced to prevent CO leakage. Lack of communication re: appt time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

KOREN K.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Furnace replaced and a lot of ductwork had to be redone. We also had a humidifier installed with the furnace. Pete has been out to us many times and has always been professional, punctual and helpful. We'll be calling Pete again for an A/C check up this summer!

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
$4,800

William S.
02/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected furnace. No further "tune-up" was performed. Noted possible repairs that might be needed in the future. Some firms give free estimates, not under the guise of "tune-up." It seems like Angie's List provides an opportunity for various firms to come into your home looking for business beyond the stated purpose.

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
$30

John M.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Heidi H.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Robert and Pauline C.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: good, professional furnace checkup. He found a small crack which could cause problems in the future, but didn't need immediate work

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

Kristine R.
12/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Nothing. Just tried to sell me a humidifier & air filter system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$29

Response from Total Comfort NWI Inc.
[member name removed], Thank You for letting me do an inspection on your 2 year old HVAC system. It is our desire to deliver a superior customer experience when measured against our industry peers. Please help me to understand how we can help customers better based on your experience. You considered us a "D" for punctuality: When we leave an appointment to go to another one we input the next call into our GPS to get an estimated time of arrival. We then called you to advise you on the exact ETA and drive to your home. We are seldom more than 2 minutes off due traffic etc. If there is a better way to advise customers on appointment arrivals please tell me. I am also concerned by our marks on professionalism and the comments on my work. From our specialized foam rubber shoe covers, to our color coded system assessment report I am more than a little proud of what we deliver in the marketplace. What didn't we do here? You and I were back and forth discussing pass-through ventilation air between your mechanical room and laundry area. We also spoke at length about how you have portable humidifiers that you carry with you to the room your in. Every component that relates to your heating equipment has been checked and graded in good condition. Do you consider a service company who offers solutions to problems the customer tells them about unprofessional? I have an additional copy of your signed inspection report from 11/20/2014 if it helps. The furnace needed no additional work as it was only 2 years old, what do you think we should have done? Thank You, Pete

Daniel F K.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went better than expected. Checked all relevant parts and gave several tips on how to improve usage.
Description of Work: tuned up ac for optimal performance.

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

Nick G.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service man was very in depth and did a very thorough job of inspecting everything. Will defiantly be calling them back!!
Description of Work: Provider performed an a/c 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
$29.99

Robert M.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I had a tenant leave my rental property without word and had the power shut off. This caused the pipes to freeze on my radiator/boiler system. I called MANY HVAC companies and no one would work on my boiler as it had frozen pipes. No plumbers would work on it as well. I was left in a seriously hazardous position because my house was going to have pipes burst if I didn't get the house heated up! Thorn heating came out and while working together to get the heat up, we got the pipes thawed out. Once 2 pipes thawed out, we noticed they had already burst and started leaking water!! This was a worst case scenario but Thorn heating was able to remain calm and start repairing those pipes. The pipes got repaired, and he then was able to get the boiler working properly!! With a bill totaling around $300, Thorn heating seriously saved my whole house from flooding. With that being said, I just hired them to do a furnace cleaning on my home. I couldn't be happier with Thorn and I will always use them for my HVAC needs.
Description of Work: Thorn heating promptly came out to my house, solved my emergency and was able to get my heating system working.

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
$300

Janice B.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
On the particular day that I called Total Comfort it was well below zero degrees and I was concerned about pipes freezing in our barn. Although I had never used the company before, Pete made time to come out that day. He was knowledgeable, efficient, and a great guy to visit with. He found the problem in short order and promptly fixed it and had time to listen to my stories. I will only use Total Comfort for our heating and air conditioning issues.
Description of Work: Pete repaired the heater in our barn.

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
$120

Brian D.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
From the moment I met Pete I knew he was the guy I was going to hire for the job. He was able to explain everything he was going to do in layman's terms for me to understand. He was also able to show me all the options I could choose from, and give me expert advice to help me decide which option would give me the results I desired. He always seemed very frank and honest, and I think that’s one of the things I like most about him. It is very hard to find contractors that you can fully trust, and Pete is surely one of the very few. I had one small issue after installation that was completely out of his control, and he came out right away and rectified it. I will use Total Comfort and Pete for all of my heating and cooling needs from now on!
Description of Work: I wanted to move my outside AC unit a few feet to free up some yard space. 2 years ago I had Total Comfort install my new furnace and 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
$150

Teresa S.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When our system (furnace) began acting up we called them for a check-up. They cleaned, checked, and left with very low bill. When our system did something extremely weird, they came out same day, addressed the problem, and again, nice small bill. When our system made it clear it was time to go, they came out, gave us an estimate, showed us something that would improve what we already had, and scheduled around my husbands changing schedule. Their estimate was lower than I prepared for. They worked with us on financing, scheduling, and even requests. When it came time to do the full system replacement (furnace and ac unit) they were quick to get things done, even while trying to work on another customer's system that was being difficult. We had heat returned within a few hours, and the rest of our rather large project was done within a week. They were all quite professional, except for the new guy (which I only had to deal with once), cleaned up after their messes, and were quick to respond to any concerns or questions I had through the process. The house feels more comfortable than it ever has in our time of owning it, the upgrades are AMAZING, and other than the weather not cooperating with them for the ac start up, they got it all done surprisingly fast. This was a shot in the dark as far as who to call. One of our neighbors mentioned that they had done a check-up for them so we decided to give them a try. I am ever so happy we did. Definitely a pleasant experience.
Description of Work: They came originally to do a cleaning for the furnace. Then they came again, emergency call, to deal with an issue we gained due to a water line issue with the humidifier (not their fault). They came again because of an odd action the furnace was gaining. When we all realized the furnace was too unpredictable to be safe and it was still cold enough to need heat, they came, gave us an estimate, and scheduled for a system replacement. When they came out for the replacement, they were apparently also dealing with another emergency situation for another customer. They did however get our old furnace out, new furnace in, thermostat changed, and a couple minor non-related things fixed for us on day one. The next visit was a few days later, heat had not been returned to the other customer due to circumstances beyond their control so the work they did for us was on a time crunch. That visit was the water line repair for the humidifier, two of four electronic vent louvers, running the line for the new ac unit, and running the wires for the new lower level thermostat. A brief visit the following morning while they were waiting for the arrival of parts for the other customer was, the installation of the lower level thermostat, the other two electronic louvers, and some fine tuning for the ac unit prep. The next visit was the last... the Monday .. exactly one week from the date they started. That was the placement of the new cold air return needed for the lower level, the completion of the ac unit install (minus of course the start up which requires warmer air than 30 degrees lol), and the final check to make sure it was all done. They swept their messes each time they came, they answered questions, addressed concerns, explained the whole process, and even dealt with me being nosey constantly through the process. hahaha Yes, they did get a permit, they took care of that before any actual work was done, I didn't have to do a thing on that note. No I did not ask to see it but having the inspector come by twice to check up on the process was kind of proof enough. lol

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
$6,700

Matt K.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our home was in desperate need of the three major appliances no family can do without, a furnace, an air conditioner, and a water heater. Prior to joining Angie's List, I used online search engines and the yellow pages to find HVAC contractors in NW Indiana. We settled on five different contractors who represented all of the major brands, Lennox, Trane, Rheem, and American Standard.We set up appointments for them to come to our home, measure everything out, and provide an estimate for a new gas furnace and air conditioner. Immediately, Pete stood out from the rest because I never felt like he was solely there to "sell" me on his services. He documented his findings and presented me with all of the options he could offer, what those options would cost, and what the benefits of those options would be. I genuinely felt like Pete had our best interests in mind, not his. What really impresses me about Pete is his commitment to keeping up with emerging technological trends in the HVAC field. He had just found out about a new type of thermostat and offered to install and calibrate it for our newly installed systems at no extra cost just because he was interested in seeing it in action. And I can say with confidence that our home has never been as consistently warm in the winter and cool in the summer than it is now. And with a tri-level home where the thermostat is on the bottom level, that's not very easy to accomplish. What Pete installed and how he configured it is working perfectly!! On top of all of that, Pete was courteous and professional throughout the process of each installation. This guy is good, Angie's List members. And if you give him the chance to earn your business, I can guarantee you won't regret that decision.
Description of Work: Since December 2011, Pete from Total Comfort has installed a furnace, air conditioner, and gas water heater in our home.

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
$5,500

Alexia T.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have used them a couple of times and they were very good. What I liked about them is that they came again at relatively short notice when I noticed that the heat in our house was getting very cold. They came very quickly. They had the parts that I needed and installed it. They were reasonably priced. They did good work. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I have used Thorn Heating & Cooling for my furnace and air conditioning. They have installed a new thermostat and helped clean the humidifier. They have also helped when a pump on our high energy-efficient furnace had problems.

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

Sharon P.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were excellent and I think the price was fair.
Description of Work: They installed a new furnace and air conditioning unit.

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
$4,500
    • 1
    • 2(current)
    • 3

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
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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