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Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Drain Cleaning

About us

We have been setting the standard for professional service in the metro Detroit area since 1937. We have built our reputation by always looking to do the right thing for our customers, our company, and our community. Our team of heating, cooling, and plumbing experts continuously trains to ensure what we solve our customers' problems in a timely manner, offering great options -- and extending a Real 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We strive to create lifelong customers and raving fans! License no - MI Plumbing Lic. # 8106666. MI Contractors Lic. # 7100232. See website for cost & other details.

Business highlights

88 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Furnace Maintenance Air Conditioner Maintenance Plumbing Maintenance Water Heater Maintenance Drain Unclog Drain Repair or Replacement Replace or Install Air Conditioners Replace or Install Furnaces Replace or Install Boilers Replace or Install Whole Home Humidifiers Replace or Install Air Filtration

Services we don't offer

Electrical Duct Installation or Repair

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5324 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
8%
3
5%
2
5%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.0
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 176-200 of 324 reviews

Russ & Paula M.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent. Guy inspected the house for plumbing problems, presented me with an estimate and after discussing the repairs and fees with me, completed the repairs within a few hours. He was very professional, congenial and I would be glad to have Guy and Thornton & Grooms help me in the f
Description of Work: Replaced a toilet, replaced an outside faucet, snaked a slow drain, replaced the trap, capped a pipe outside, tightened a loose sink, repaired a Delta faucet and repaired two leaking pipes by tightening packing nuts.

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
$1,300

Roland T.
06/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. Prompt. Professional. Personable. Job well done.
Description of Work: Replaced basket strainer and gaskets in the PVC plumbing in the kitchen sink

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
$256

Mary M.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Company was very prompt, a day early actually, they had an opening and phoned me which I accepted. Serviceman Ted was prompt and very professional. He explained what he would check, then, when problem was identified he courteously explained my options. Ted was kind enough to search and obtain a coupon which gave me quite a nice discount. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Air condition repair.

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
$300

Russ & Paula M.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Arrived on time after advance notice of 30 minutes. Changed filter, checked drip pan for damage, checked compressor in attic and checked and cleaned outside unit. Ted was very polite, explained everything I asked about and completed the service within a very reasonable amount of time. I would be glad to have more work don by Thornton & Grooms (and Ted). I would rcommend this company to anyone who needi heating and air conditioning repairs or service. I was very satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: Inspection and cleanig service for central air contitioning system as part of a 1 year maintenance contract.

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

D'Anne G.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Brian knew right away what he needed to do so he could keep my a/c working for a few more years. He gave me the costs. He got right to work. He finished and explained all that he did. I paid a very professional serviceman.
Description of Work: a/c tune up........hard start kit........contactor

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
$460

Donald H.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They were excellent. If they notice anything that's wrong they'll bring it to your attention and give you a quote at that time which would be to correct it or other various options. They'll tell you if it doesn't need correction it'll be good for another three years or something like that, but they're very good and very professional. If they talk about something and it's not understood they will take the time to explain it in layman's terms like the eternal workings of the furnace. They have an annual maintenance program which offers discounts on their work as well as any replacement parts if it needs to be done and it's so much per year. They'll come out and there wouldn't be a service charge. They'll inspect the air conditioner and the furnace on an annual basis and clean it at the same time. Besides the heating and air conditioning plumbing is also part of the program and I had some work done there too. The quality of the work was good, but the negative part was that it was extremely expensive. They did an inspection of all the faucets and so forth. They said these water hoses needed replacing and it will cost you this much. I don't know when to replace the water hoses myself, but the job they quoted to replace two of the hoses was $86. I could go to Home Depot and by two water hoses for $20 and replace them myself. It was just extremely expensive.
Description of Work: Thornton & Grooms did an inspection for us. We also have a contract with them for both heating and air conditioning. They come out to do the cleaning once a year and they inspect the 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
$210

Sara H.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
They reviewed our system, told us where we were deficient and how it could be improved and save money in long run. The techs were remarkably competent, fast and professional.
Description of Work: Thornton and Grooms installed new furnace, air conditioner and on-demand hot water heater. They were very professional and knowledgeable. Our experience was excellent and I recommend them to anyone looking for quality.

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
$17,000

Mun W.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great. No complaints at all.
Description of Work: I met with salesman, Keith. He did a very thorough job of measuring and calculating my space before letting me know what size furnace I needed. He did not upsell me. I was extremely happy with the quote. He also informed me of a loan option and I was able to get the job financed. When the crew came, they did a very nice job of laying out drop clothes to protect the carpet. They also answered all my questions and again were extremely efficient and professional. They completed the install and did a great job of cleaning up. I have been extremely happy with the service from Thorton & Grooms. I'd recommend them to any friends. I will be calling them again in the future for air conditioning work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Thomas V.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, wells, drain pipe
  + 2 more
They are a very professional company and they have specialists in each area they cover. The plumber I dealt with was extremely well educated. Service was over a year ago and everything has worked great. The home inspector didn't like one valve they used and the company actually contacted me to come out and replace it immediately at no charge. I've had other services performed by them as well and they are always quick and professional. Some of the prices seem high, but I think their quality makes up for that.
Description of Work: I bought a new house that needed lots of plumbing work. They performed a full inspection on the existing plumbing, including running a camera down the mainline. They removed the old hot water heater and installed a new one. They replaced almost all of the copper plumbing in the basement. They installed a utility tub, and hookup for washer and gas dryer, including a metal exhaust vent for dryer. They installed a new sub-pump and water powered sub-pump backup and ran a new line in the backyard to drain the water. They tightened or replaced most of the existing faucets in the house and did repair work on three toilets.

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
$7,400

Dennis G.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I thought they did a good job for a reasonable price.
Description of Work: I used Thornton & Grooms for furnace repair.

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

Sally F.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They had three men come, and took a day and a half to do the work. They tidy up very nicely. They carried all the pipes out. They were very courteous and very professional. They cleaned up after themselves. I had a very satisfactory experience with them.
Description of Work: I used Thornton & Grooms for plumbing service. They replaced all my 65-year-old cast iron pipes in the basement with a new one.

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
$8,600

Scott H.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Arrived home from vacation Sunday evening to find that our furnace was out. Called Thornton and Grooms at 8AM on Monday, and the boiler was repaired by 11AM.
Description of Work: Diagnosed reason for hot water boiler outage and replaceed thermocouple.

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
$88

rod J.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We called T&G on thursday afternoon, and they told us a service tech would be out the next day-----between 8:00 annd 12:00. John called at 7:50 and indicated he'd arrive at 8:00. He arrived at 8:00, was very friendly/professional and only charged us for the service call.....which the company previously told us would be $69.00. We would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: We had a leak under the kitchen sink, seemingly from the base of the fixture. The service representative, John, immediately recognized the problem, a loose fitting in the fixture, and corrected it in 5 minutes.

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
$70

JOHN H.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Excellent service appt. Serviceman inspected all plumbing, discussed options, and quoted a three tier estimate for services to be provided. I really appreciated the breakdown of services vs. price. Wonderful phone support at their office as well. Followed up after the appt., asking if there were any unanswered questions and inquiring about satisfaction. I have been very pleased with their service.
Description of Work: Discussed updates to plumbing in a 50 year old house. Serviceman was very cost conscious and asked about how much and what kinds of usage each part of the project needed to be able to provide. Previous appt. was to repair a furnace during a cold snap. They quickly scheduled an appointment and repaired the furnace.

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
$1,500

Darrell N.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
service tech was thorough and discussed his testing methods and what he observed during his visit. He was not pushy; meaning he did not give us the hard sell.
Description of Work: Furnace tune up

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ellen D.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Our second floor furnace motor stopped working and our Thornton and Grooms service technician came promptly after my call and diagnoses the problem, explained to me my options for replacement motors and then replaced the motor quickly.
Description of Work: We had a furnace motor replaced.

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
$700

David B.
02/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I contacted them for emergency service (furnace out in 20 degree temp), but they said that they only made emergency calls to existing customers. This surprised me, since their Angies profile and website say nothing about that. I guess they don't need the business.
Description of Work: Refused to Perform Emergency Service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

dan F.
02/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Well I am sure they will fix it. I will follow up then
Description of Work: For some reason I keep using this company. But after four times I have learned my lesson. With my furnace that was put in six years ago there is no complaint. The son was just taking over the company. Except I was told I would be able to cool my house at night in the summer down to 67. My four ton air conditioner cannot get this low with out getting a system error on the thermostat. They can't explain so I just live with it. Next they sell you anything they can. They put in a water purifier and were removing it within 48 hours. The water was coming out of the tap with a sulfur smell. It was not an emergency to them. Lucky for them no one in my family got sick for I bought bottled water till Thorn in my side removed it. For the most recent. I called them out to install some toilets, simple right. As well as replace my old outside faucets. Well the toilets are in and I am having another company do the outside. Why? Well because every time we flush upstairs. Our toilet in the basement overflows. So Thorn in my sides has to fix that now. My theory is this. The son grew the company and lost the insight of good work and service. Now they have refunded my money. But enough is enough.

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


Laurent C.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
A representative from the company showed up at the announced time and proceeded with diagnostic first. THe bvasic diagnostocs didn't provide a root cause so he offered me to perform an extended diagnostic, presented me what the additional cost would be, which I accepted - After the root cause was established, again, I was presented a quote and after I gave my go ahead to perform the repairs, everything was fixed on a very timely fashion. Real good experience. Price is a little high but the service is excellent so I don't mind paying.
Description of Work: My A/C unit stopped working on a Sunday night and temperatures outside, during the day were around 90 degrees. I called several companies on Monday and none, except Thornton & Grooms were able to satisfactorily respond to my emergency. They scheduled an appointment for the following Tuesday. I was relieved!

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
$300

martin R.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
kitchen sink back up--my turning disposal and plunging did not help----called on Thanksgiving and Todd Parker arrived within one hour which was really appreciated. Todd very efficiently ran lot's of cable thru kitchen sink trap clearing problem. Todd very politiely explained problem, fixed it and got out as guests were arriving. He went out of his way to make useful recommendations and to calmly handle theThanksgiving tension. Good job and a problem free Thanksgiving.
Description of Work: Thanksgiving kitchen sink back up just before guests arriving

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
$244

Roger V.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
appointment time was confirmed and Brian arrived as promised.
Description of Work: seasonal furnace checkup

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
$155

richard K.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Ok, this is an update to previous ratings for this company. I fully expected to not be pleased from a previous interaction with this company. As a disabled Veteran, i figured my previous interaction was going to be like others with other companies. Boy was I wrong! This company came in and corrected all errors from a previous visit and did it with the upmost professionalism! I have to admit that to this date, this has been the best company i have worked with on Angie's List! Period. Mike kept every one of his promises and his staff did the same! I am happier than words could describe. I would fully and happily recommend this company!
Description of Work: Update: Installed new AC 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
$800

Larry F.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Harry spotted a potentially dangerous CO leak on our vintage steam boiler. Harry took the initiative to call-in another staff member to assist him in checking out the problem. At the end of the test process, it was determined that the unit could not be repaired. Harry's attention to detail probably prevented our family from living with a dangerous CO contamination issue. He did an excellent job overall and will be our GO-TO technician in the future.
Description of Work: Harry performed an annual maintenance inspection on two boilers.

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
$100

Leo D.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Furnace is just 2 years old,but technician opened all panels and went through all control terminals. Checked Carbon Monoxide level in flue. Explained reasons for testing controls, gas flame color for proper combustion, gave assurance all operating parameters were in acceptable range. Answered all questions in detail. I had never experienced the thououghness of any appliance technician as much as this one who went out of his way to make sure I understood the services he performed. Before he left I felt assured that I could count on his expertice should any future problem arise.
Description of Work: Complete check of furnace, Humidifier,Thermostat Control. Obtained water sample for analysis. Adjusted Humidity control. Fully explained furnace operation to get maximum efficiency and cost savings.

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
$155

Jim B.
09/2012
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The contractor who came into my home to see the damage done to the pipe. The contractor look at the pipe that would not give me a price. That seemed funny to me so I called and another company. Thornton grooms played with me for a month on the price. That made me very very angry, you can not say OK do the job without a price. It was the man that did the job that would make me go back two thornton and grooms. ps I finally got the price from my insurance company. To me that is stupid.
Description of Work: my sewer pipe broke. They broke up the cement floor to reach the pipe. Plumbers who did the job never stopped working until the job was done. They work early morning late night and only took two days to finish.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Contact information

24565 Hallwood Ct, Farmington, MI 48335

http://www.thorntonandgrooms.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
8106666
Trade License Locale
MI
Trade License Authority
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Trade License Expiration
04/30/2028

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drain Cleaning

FAQ

Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing offers free project estimates.
Yes, Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing offers warranties.
Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing offers the following services: Furnace Maintenance Air Conditioner Maintenance Plumbing Maintenance Water Heater Maintenance Drain Unclog Drain Repair or Replacement Replace or Install Air Conditioners Replace or Install Furnaces Replace or Install Boilers Replace or Install Whole Home Humidifiers Replace or Install Air Filtration
Electrical Duct Installation or Repair

Contact information

24565 Hallwood Ct, Farmington, MI 48335

http://www.thorntonandgrooms.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM