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Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning

About us

Established in 1990, Canella Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been serving as Catawba Valley's leading expert in residential heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, and understanding that a house operates as a system since opening day. Originally trained in Building Science at Advanced Energy, owner Craig Canella has continued to develop his expertise and recently added certifications as a Building Analyst and Heat Pump expert by the Building Performance Institute (BPI), and Certified Green Professional (CGP) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to his list of credentials. Supported by a staff of trained and certified technicians and specialists, Canella Heating and Air intends to remain Catawba Valley's resource for more than just heating and cooling equipment installation. Canella's intends to remain the experts in home performance, safety, durability and the ultimate goal of any well-qualified heating and air contractor - your comfort.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Heating & AC - heat pumps, gas furnaces, humidifiers & dehumidifiers, ventilation. Home efficiency audits. Indoor air quality solutions. Ductwork efficiency testing

Services we don't offer

Geothermal, solar, oil furnaces, boilers

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.757 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-57 of 57 reviews

chris L.
07/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
great fast service
Description of Work: replace heat pump @ heat exchanger

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

ward T.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Timely and professional.
Description of Work: Replacement of heat pump and air handler.

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

Eric T.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Spring Service and maintenance

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
$75

Carl P.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Joe C.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have a contract with them.
Description of Work: They replaced a zoning board.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Joe C.
05/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandra & Steve D.
03/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Estimate on replacement of heating and A/C. Paid more to another company but liked the service better and better product.

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

$9,000

Teresa M.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Waited all weekend for another contractor to come for this repair & no show. Monday morning, I finally called Canella & asked for a service appointment, they told me it would be between 2-4pm before they could send a tech. At 10am, they had a tech become available. he arrived in 15 min. Within less than 10 min of beginning the diagnostic, he had the heat back on. Then he went outside to see what caused the low voltage fuse to blow. The contact on the coil had shorted. This was replaced. A/C was then confirmed to be working. We are happy to have out heat/A/C back in working order!

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
$249

Michelle S.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I love working with Canella. They take care of the HVAC and let me know exactly what was done. Trustworthy service technician.

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
$80

Robert P.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Checked and cleaned 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

Robert M M.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Even though Canella Heating & AC initially informed us that they would not be able to provide the service we wanted (due to our situation, not their lack of ability); Mr. Canella took time out of his schedule to offer his experience for our situation. Mr. Canella reviewed our needs and provided feedback that was very helpful in hiring a contractor to provide the service needed. I would go to Mr. Canella first when the time comes for repairs or replacement of our system. It is refreshing to see the professionalism of this company and the honest effort to help, all while knowing they would not get this particular job. This is just another example of why they are so highly rated in Hickory, NC. Bravo Mr. Canella!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike N.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Our home air conditioning units (2) have never worked properly for the past 3-4 years even though other HVAC firms were paid to perform inspection, maintenance and repair 2x per year (one before summer one before winter). Canella came in, found the problem/s and repaired accordingly. So impressed with the results (our ac units can now easily freeze you out if so desired) went on to an annual service agreement.

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

Colin M.
04/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: For year I previous provider was late in service and didn't seem to be reliable. Thru Angie's List we were placed with Canella. Service man arrived on time, found major problem with our electrical system which affected not only our heat pump but our barn and dock side electrical system. Our heating system is finally working properly and we would not hesitate to recommend Canella to home owners.

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

$215

barbara W.
07/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I had used them before a few years ago. They showed up about 40 minutes late but other than that the service was fine.
Description of Work: They added some freon to our A/C and made sure that it was working.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$226

Sue M.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The tech went about the diagnostic quickly and professionally and concluded it was loose wiring.The furnace started working again and has worked perfectly since the service call.The tech could have replaced the gas valve which would have been a much higher cost,but chose to just tighten the wiring.This kind of honesty seems hard to find in this repair category.
Description of Work: Performed diagnostic on gas furnace that would not ignite.

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
$112

Rob L.
03/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Install went as planned with no issues and was performed on-time. The installers were promptly on-time when they arrived, were professional and worked with little noise or intrusion. Services were performed within specified time frame. Workers took away all rubbish and old, damaged units. Before they left, they reported their efforts were finished and successful and asked if there was anything further they could do for me. They advised that one of the owners would call me the following week to follow-up on their work. They left me a summary of the invoice and asked that I pay their office, when I could. I was in contact with the office the following week and paid for the services over the phone using my credit card. It has now been two weeks later and the air flow and comfort of the house has improved dramatically. Thank you Canella!
Description of Work: Replaced Heat Pump and Air handling units, carted away old, damaged units, recased air handling unit and air flow. Enlarged intake wall openings and installed new grates. Tested ducts for flow and room temperature. Replaced old breakers to bring to code. Suspended air handling unit from floor joists. Built-up new plat form for heat pump. Established new regular maintenance program. Install was to take entire first day and part of 2nd day.

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
$6,900

john C.
03/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Before they arrived, I had the heat on by opening the line and having the furnace drain into a bowl. They arrived and after looking for 2 hours reported that the line was frozen inside my garage wall. They handed me a bill for $79, I wrote a check and they left. I went to the hardware store and got the parts for a temporary bypass. I then, over the next several days, installed a proper drain permanently that will not freeze. I don't ever want them back. They installed this system in July of 2012. Contrary to York's installation manual, they used my existing AC drain line as the drain for the York furnace. AC drains aren't insulated because they don't run in the winter. The furnace has condensation in the winter and must be protected from freezing. On a job worth over $7400 they saved about $50 and cost me over 12 hours without heat, about $50 in parts, and many hours labor to solve this problem.
Description of Work: The call was for no heat. They called back and said the drain line was probably frozen. They said they would come out either thaw the line or connect a temporary drain. (They did neither)

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

$79

Mark D.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
All went well. Called Mr. Canella about 10 days ago to ask for an estimate on new filter. He came out the next day and measured the system and looked at everything. Told me that he could do just the new filter, but that several ducts would have to be replaced, and if we replaced the aging forced-air furnace, the new ducts would have to be replaced. Since our existing aging furnace was low (75%) efficiency and the new one would be a current, 95.5% efficiency model, we decided to go with the new furnace. We kept our old air conditioner, but added the whole-house humidifier. After three days with the new system, our feeling is that "we should have done this sooner." Mr. Canella and his crew -- almost all family and a couple of close friends -- did a great job which is why they already have a great rating on Angie's list, which is why we chose them. They handled the two-day job with care and cleaned up thoroughly behind themselves. The also wore shoe covers while working in the house to avoid tracking in dirt. At the end, they walked me through the entire system, programmed the new thermostat, and gave me the owner's manuals. We're totally pleased with the equipment, the installation, the company, and even the price. Thanks, Angies' List for leading us to them in the first place. This job alone makes our membership more than worthwhile.
Description of Work: Replaced natural gas furnace; installed whole-house humidier; installed 5" HEPA filter on 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

Colleen R.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great experience.Punctual, polite and hard working team with clear focus and professional training.In addition to the installation, they brought to my attention additional needs of my house.For example, in the crawlspace, they noted that the dryer vent is not hooked up properly and that the moisture barrier needs to be replaced.These were not sales opportunities for them (if the dryer had been installed they would have repaired during the installation at no additional cost) but instead concern for their customer. I felt like family was taking care of me. I didn't realize the amount of work replacing the systems would be. When comparing various quotes, I thought pricing was the only real concern. I have learned that is not true. You don't want just any company or any product. Canella has been in business for many years and will, I hope, continue to provide their quality service for many years to come.
Description of Work: Replaced two HVAC systems in an existing structure being renovated. Air handlers and heat pumps were replaced and all connections, their locations and their efficiencies were elevated to meet or exceed code.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Gayle S.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We agreed on a date and Curtis (the service manager) arrived promptly. He did need to have some additional equipment delivered but he did a great job. He also provided some guidance as to the width of the opening for the range so we prevented some chaos on the day of installation. He spoke with the Appliance Center to ensure the location of the gas line. Today the stove is in place and working great. We are regular customers and I appreciate the service I received.
Description of Work: I called Canella to run an additional gas line in the house for our new gas stove. While they don't do this work everyday, they did come out, look at the job and call me back with an estimate.

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
$278

Paula K.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were dependable for timeliness. I've been perfectly happy with their service. You get assigned the same person that will come out for all your routine visits.
Description of Work: I signed their contract for twice a year maintenance. The cost of the contract equals two visits. We don't pay unless there is something they need to fix and they offer discounts for those who sign the contract.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Paula M.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They're very good. They are competent and they know what they're doing. They don't make mistakes. They are very courteous and good about getting here on time.
Description of Work: They come every year to check on the furnace and AC system. We have a service contract with them. We also used them to add some ducts and vents for a room addition.

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
$63

Sanford V.
03/2012
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Canella initially tried to adjust the system to achieve the comfort level we desired. After numerous visits they brought in the York representative to inspect the system. I tried to reach someone w/ higher authority at York and could only get there customer service representative who really didn't know what "customer service" means. The lady was downright rude and refused to pass me along to someone higher than the service representative who had already been to our home. Afterwards York only gave us lip service on the problems and would not replace the unit. What really upset us was that Canella left us to resolve the issues with York by ourselves. Later we had a Canella installation employee admit they had problems w/ the York units. Of course the Canella management never mentioned this while presenting the system to us. Bottom line, DON'T BY YORK HVAC PRODUCTS AND DON'T USE CANELLA!
Description of Work: We had Canella install HVAC system including new duct work. Canella installed 2 "York" heat pump systems which did not perform as we were told.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$35,000

Response from Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc
I’m very sorry you feel this way. The unusual conditions you were seeking, both a very low temperature and a very low relative humidity level, came as a surprise when you emailed me a couple months after the installation. While the equipment had no problem achieving the low temperature requirement OR the low relative humidity level desired, physics dictates that relative humidity will rise as the temperature drops. That meant that the equipment by itself couldn’t do both without external help so a dehumidifier was included as part of the installation. Any device that removes humidity is going to put off heat, which the dehumidifier did particularly when milder temperatures meant that there was no need for the air conditioner to run. So we disconnected the dehumidifier from the main floor per your request which drove up the relative humidity level. Our search for a solution went on for months, even as we completed the other work you hired us to do on your house. No matter what we tried, the law of physics created a vicious circle that we couldn’t overcome to meet the extraordinary conditions you were looking for on a year-round basis under all outdoor weather conditions. Once York learned that the County Inspector you called to review our installation confirmed that it was correct, the State Inspector you filed a report with tested the house and equipment operation and confirmed that it was installed correctly and operating properly, and the distributor’s technical representative who was out to your house on more than one occasion confirmed that the system was installed correctly and that all of the equipment was operating as designed, they felt that there was nothing more they could do since everything was working fine. I’m sorry if it felt like a brush-off when they wouldn’t elevate the complaint but from their perspective it had been handled correctly by us and by the distributor. We worked very hard to find a solution. I honestly feel that Canella Heating and Air Conditioning came as close as anyone could have come to achieving what you were looking for. I’m sorry that ultimately none of the solutions could meet those conditions 100% of the time.

Diana K.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We've only lived here for a year. They have been fine. They do what they say, which is invaluable. They came for an emergency when the air went out. We haven’t compared their prices.
Description of Work: We use Canella Heating & Air for heating and air conditioning maintenance work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joe C.
11/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Cannella came out and figured out why the system wasn't working as I expected. Gave me an accurate estimate and scheduled the work. The technician came on time and did the work. Very neat job. System works much better now.
Description of Work: Rework improperly done zoning and reduct air handler.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc
Our sincerest apologies for our terrible service on that occasion. We have since replaced our dispatcher and refined our procedures to make sure no one's call goes unanswered in the most timely manner. We also thank you for giving us the opportunity to redeem ourselves by joining our maintenance agreement program. Please be assured we learned from our mistake and are very sorry that it was at your expense.
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Contact information

1204 1st St W, CONOVER, NC 28613

https://www.canellaheatingandair.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc offers emergency services.
No, Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc does not offer warranties.
Canella Heating And Air Conditioning Inc offers the following services: Heating & AC - heat pumps, gas furnaces, humidifiers & dehumidifiers, ventilation. Home efficiency audits. Indoor air quality solutions. Ductwork efficiency testing
Geothermal, solar, oil furnaces, boilers

Contact information

1204 1st St W, CONOVER, NC 28613

https://www.canellaheatingandair.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM