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Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing

Thunder Bay Plumbers
Ranked #2 in Thunder Bay | Grade A-
4.60 (1663 reviews)

Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing

Local residential plumbing support for Thunder Bay homeowners, available by phone and web request. The team focuses on practical repairs, clear communication, and respectful service in your home.

Why Homeowners Choose This Business

Local presence in Thunder Bay with a simple booking process. Phone support available and online contact through the company website. Technicians focus on practical solutions, tidy work, and clear next steps.

Service Area

Based at 285 Memorial Ave, serving Thunder Bay and surrounding areas.


How This Business Compares

A quick local comparison based on ranking, review strength, and market visibility.
  • Maintains a competitive standing in this market.
  • Has a higher average Google rating than many businesses in this area.
  • Has more Google review volume than many local competitors.

Services Covered

  Electrical Services
  Manufacturer
  Plumbing Services
  Renovation Services
  Service
  Supplier
  Residential Plumbing
  Water Heater Services
  Commercial Service
  Plumbing Repair
  Drain Service
  Residential Service
  Leak Detection
  Maintenance
  Installations
  Toilet Repair
  Faucet Replacement
  Repairs
  water heater service
  Pipe Repair
  Fixture Installation
  Plumbing Maintenance
  Bathroom Plumbing
  Kitchen Plumbing

Home plumbing service, fixture repairs and replacements, drain troubleshooting, leak checks, toilet and faucet service, water heater assistance, and general plumbing maintenance.


Recent Reviews

4.60

(Based on 1663 reviews)

Customers on Google note reliable service and responsive scheduling, with an average rating around 4.6 from more than 1,600 reviews. Experiences often mention friendly technicians and clear explanations.

Our Reliance water tank started leaking Monday evening around 7pm. This tank was replaced by them 10-12 years ago. Helpdesk took my call and said an inspector will be by tomorrow morning between 7-10 am. He called first then came to inspect. Tank was no good and said installer's will be by next morning between 8-10 am. 10:30 came around and no call so I called the helpdesk to find out. Guess our appointment was changed between 10 am-2 pm. Communication could have been better so you lose a star for that. It's hard waiting around having cancelling work and appointments. Got the call at 12 noon and 2 fellas came in and swapped out tanks within 1/2 hour. Nice installers informed me of a few issues which I was aware of but appreciated it. They threw a carpet down the stairs to not muddy them up entering and leaving for parts and such. I have no issues with Reliance, I just hate playing the wait game and having call centre associates that are sometime hard to understand but, that's just the way it is. Thanks gang, I can finally have a shower today!

I had a great experience working with Daniel Rose. He was professional, knowledgeable and took the time to explain all my options before helping me choose the right furnace. The whole process was smooth and stress free. I really appreciate his honesty and excellent customer service. Highly recommended!!

We paid for Reliance’s service plan for 9 years and the first and only time we needed service in those years was when our furnace broke down during an extended -30 degree cold snap. We called around 9:00 A.M. for emergency service and it went to a call centre far away and were told it would be at least 24 hours just to get someone to look at it. In -30 degrees, that is too long. We called multiple times to plead to get it looked at sooner since -30 is emergency kind of conditions. It took actually visiting the local Reliance office in-person to get them to send someone sooner. The technician came at the end of the that day and without actually taking anything apart to inspect it, he somehow declared that we had a cracked burner and likely a cracked heat exchanger and that the furnace needed to be replaced asap. He said a salesperson would come by the following day to give us some options.
We then called a reputable local HVAC company for a 2nd opinion and they came much sooner than Reliance and did a THOROUGH inspection of all the burners and found no evidence whatsoever of the Reliance technician’s claims of cracking. No cracks on visual inspection and no flame flicker. Instead he found a bit of water in the ventilator fan assembly which was correctly causing the furnace to go into failsafe mode. He cleared the water out and continued his inspection of other components to make sure everything else was working well - which it was. Furnace is running perfectly fine now and did not need to be replaced. It did not even need a new part!! Do not rely on Reliance if you need timely service. Do not rely on Reliance if you want honest service. I will be cancelling my plan as it is utterly worthless.

This past Wednesday January 21st I awoke to a cold house and my furnace only kicking in once before completely shutting down. My first call was to Reliance and unfortunately I don’t remember who the woman I spoke to was but she was very helpful and told me she could have a technician come by to check it out shortly, immense relief to me. Braydon came and discovered my furnace was 29 years old and the part if available to order was pricey and to be honest with me the furnace was at end stage and I’d only be throwing good money away with trying to get anymore life out of it. He made a quick call to Jamie Kazminski a Home Comfort Advisor who responded quickly and provided me with several options and went over each one throughly and answered all my questions and helped me reach the option best suited for me. He also provided me with space heaters as the new furnace installation wouldn’t be until Friday. Jamie told me at any time that if I had any concerns or further questions to reach out to him. Being a senior on my own it was so reassuring to have him extend himself so completely to what was at that time complete stranger, thank you Jamie.
Friday Morning Jamie, Kyle and Joe arrived to install the furnace and although Jamie had another client to see assured me I could call him at any time if needed. Kyle and Joe did an amazing job of getting the new furnace up and running as we were in the grip of the coldest Polar Vortex I can remember. My experience with Reliance from start to finish made what had started as the traumatic morning of furnace dying to a completely 100% satisfaction. I’d say they went far beyond a 5 out of 5 rating!

Excellent experience. Jamie explained everything in detail. He was easy to talk with and went above and beyond. He took his time and covered every detail clearly, and even followed up after installation to ensure that everything worked out smoothly. Bernie, who installed the system, was also excellent. A friendly guy, he was professional and did a great job. He walked us through how everything works. We highly recommend both Jamie and Bernie for anyone considering a system.


Special Offers

Emergency Service

Emergency service may be available for urgent issues.


Frequently Asked Questions

They can help with common household plumbing needs such as leaks, running toilets, slow drains, and fixture replacements. Support for water heaters and general maintenance is also available.

Call the main number or use the Thunder Bay page on their website to request an appointment. A representative will confirm details, available time windows, and next steps.

You can discuss the issue in advance and request an estimate range based on the description. Final pricing depends on the on-site assessment and agreed scope of work.

Yes, they assist with water heater diagnostics and service, including basic troubleshooting and replacement guidance. Availability and options can be reviewed during scheduling.

If safe to do so, turn off the nearest shut-off valve or the main water supply to reduce damage. Then contact the service line to describe the situation and arrange prompt assistance.
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Opening Hours


  • Monday Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday Open 24 hours
  • Thursday Open 24 hours
  • Friday Open 24 hours
  • Saturday Open 24 hours
  • Sunday Open 24 hours

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Business Details


Business Rating
4.60 (1663 reviews) FeaturedPro Business
Address
285 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6H4, Canada, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6H4, CA
Business Type
service

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