About Francis
Reliable Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Services Since 1933
At Francis Home Environment Heating and Air Conditioning, we’ve proudly served Ottawa homeowners with dependable HVAC and plumbing solutions for more than 90 years. Since the beginning, we’ve focused on delivering fast response, expert repair, and top-tier service that keeps your home comfortable and running efficiently.
Whether it’s a heating issue, AC malfunction, or plumbing emergency, our team is ready to help, any time, day or night. We offer same-day service, work with all major brands, and provide efficient, no-hassle solutions tailored to your home’s needs.
Modern Solutions Backed by Decades of Experience
Francis has grown alongside the evolution of home comfort, from early heating systems to today’s smart, energy-efficient HVAC technologies. Our licensed technicians and plumbers stay trained on the latest advancements to deliver innovative, practical recommendations that fit your home and your budget.
Whether you need a new air conditioner, a furnace tune-up, or help with drain issues, you’ll get experienced professionals who show up ready to solve the problem the right way.
Locally Based. Professionally Driven.
We’re proud to be part of the Ottawa community. Based right here in the city and serving neighbourhoods across the region, our team of HVAC and plumbing specialists is committed to delivering exceptional service from beginning to end.
With Francis, you’ll work with qualified, respectful experts who value your time and your space.
What Sets Francis Apart
Same-day repairs and next-day installations
24/7 emergency service available
Licensed, experienced technicians and plumbers
Clear communication and fair, upfront pricing
Solutions tailored to your home and comfort needs
All-in-one expertise: heating, cooling, plumbing & more
Serving Ottawa-area homeowners proudly since 1933
What Homeowners Are Saying
Homeowners across Ottawa count on Francis for fast, knowledgeable, and professional service. Whether it’s heating, cooling, or plumbing, we’re proud to deliver results that restore comfort and peace of mind, quickly and effectively.
The service was above and beyond. Eric M is knowledgeable and professional. He completed the annual maintenance and gave me a clear summary (which was the fantastic news that everything was working beautifully). I highly recommend Eric M. and Mustafa M. at Francis Home Environment.
Addition: Scott and Ryan M have also continuously provided amazing service and support. I've had my entire HVAC system replaced over the past few years (AC, Furnace and tankless water heater) and they've gone over and above to ensure everything is perfect.
Addition: Scott and Ryan M have also continuously provided amazing service and support. I've had my entire HVAC system replaced over the past few years (AC, Furnace and tankless water heater) and they've gone over and above to ensure everything is perfect.
Another excellent visit from Corey D. Always very detailed. Will always recommend
Our hot water tank suddenly broke, and Francis Home Environment came to the rescue! Their customer service was excellent from the first call — quick to respond, gave us a clear and competitive quote, and scheduled the installation for the very next day.
The technicians were professional, friendly, and extremely efficient — they arrived prepared, got everything done within about three hours, and left the space spotless. The whole process was smooth and stress-free.
If you ever need a new hot water tank, I highly recommend Francis Home Environment. They’re reliable, professional, and genuinely great people to work with!
The technicians were professional, friendly, and extremely efficient — they arrived prepared, got everything done within about three hours, and left the space spotless. The whole process was smooth and stress-free.
If you ever need a new hot water tank, I highly recommend Francis Home Environment. They’re reliable, professional, and genuinely great people to work with!
Outstanding Service and Integrity — Thank You, Tod A.
We recently had an exceptional experience with Francis Home Environment and would like to express our sincere appreciation to Tod A. for his professionalism, expertise, and honesty during our recent furnace maintenance and diagnostic visit.
During a previous routine maintenance appointment with another company, we were informed that our furnace was unsafe to operate due to cracked and corroded heating coils and excessive carbon monoxide emissions. We were advised to replace the furnace immediately, which caused significant concern and stress, particularly given the unexpected financial implications.
When we contacted Francis Home Environment, Tod A. conducted a thorough inspection and multiple diagnostic tests. His detailed assessment revealed that the furnace was functioning safely and efficiently, and there was no immediate need for replacement. His transparency, technical knowledge, and integrity provided us with tremendous relief and peace of mind.
It is reassuring to know that professionals like Tod and companies like Francis Home Environment continue to prioritize customer safety, trust, and satisfaction over profit. Their honest evaluation not only restored our confidence but also reinforced our belief that genuine customer care still exists in this industry.
We have also used Francis Home Environment for the installation of our heat pump water heater and EV charging station, and based on the consistently high quality of their service, we look forward to continuing our relationship for future heating and cooling needs.
Additionally, their comprehensive maintenance plan—covering heating, cooling, and water heating systems for only $24.99 per month plus tax—offers excellent value compared to competitors that charge separately for each service.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tod A. for his exceptional service and commitment to customer satisfaction. His honesty and professionalism truly stand out.
We recently had an exceptional experience with Francis Home Environment and would like to express our sincere appreciation to Tod A. for his professionalism, expertise, and honesty during our recent furnace maintenance and diagnostic visit.
During a previous routine maintenance appointment with another company, we were informed that our furnace was unsafe to operate due to cracked and corroded heating coils and excessive carbon monoxide emissions. We were advised to replace the furnace immediately, which caused significant concern and stress, particularly given the unexpected financial implications.
When we contacted Francis Home Environment, Tod A. conducted a thorough inspection and multiple diagnostic tests. His detailed assessment revealed that the furnace was functioning safely and efficiently, and there was no immediate need for replacement. His transparency, technical knowledge, and integrity provided us with tremendous relief and peace of mind.
It is reassuring to know that professionals like Tod and companies like Francis Home Environment continue to prioritize customer safety, trust, and satisfaction over profit. Their honest evaluation not only restored our confidence but also reinforced our belief that genuine customer care still exists in this industry.
We have also used Francis Home Environment for the installation of our heat pump water heater and EV charging station, and based on the consistently high quality of their service, we look forward to continuing our relationship for future heating and cooling needs.
Additionally, their comprehensive maintenance plan—covering heating, cooling, and water heating systems for only $24.99 per month plus tax—offers excellent value compared to competitors that charge separately for each service.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tod A. for his exceptional service and commitment to customer satisfaction. His honesty and professionalism truly stand out.
⭐️ Exceptional Experience — Thank You, Tod A.! ⭐️
We recently had an amazing experience and can’t thank Tod A. enough for helping us regain peace of mind after completing our furnace maintenance and diagnosis.
A technician from another company, Reliance, had told us that our furnace was unsafe — claiming it was shutting down on its own, had cracked and corroded heating coils, and was emitting carbon monoxide beyond safe levels. We were extremely worried, couldn’t sleep, and were told we needed an urgent furnace replacement — something we weren’t financially prepared for on such short notice.
Then came Francis and especially Tod A., whose experience and honesty made all the difference. Tod ran several detailed diagnostic tests, and the results were completely different — the furnace was safe, operating properly, and did not need immediate replacement.
Thanks to his professionalism and integrity, we can now sleep soundly knowing our furnace is safe and reliable, without facing unnecessary financial stress.
It’s refreshing to see that honest, knowledgeable, and customer-focused professionals still exist — those who prioritize safety and truth over profit.
We’ve also had our heat pump water heater and EV charging station installed by Francis, and based on our experience, we’ll definitely continue trusting them for all our future heating and cooling needs.
Another great thing — Francis offers complete heating, cooling, and water heater maintenance for only $24.99/month + tax, while Reliance charges separately for each service. The value and peace of mind are unmatched.
Huge thanks once again to Tod A. for his outstanding service, honesty, and care. We truly appreciate everything you’ve done for us.
We recently had an amazing experience and can’t thank Tod A. enough for helping us regain peace of mind after completing our furnace maintenance and diagnosis.
A technician from another company, Reliance, had told us that our furnace was unsafe — claiming it was shutting down on its own, had cracked and corroded heating coils, and was emitting carbon monoxide beyond safe levels. We were extremely worried, couldn’t sleep, and were told we needed an urgent furnace replacement — something we weren’t financially prepared for on such short notice.
Then came Francis and especially Tod A., whose experience and honesty made all the difference. Tod ran several detailed diagnostic tests, and the results were completely different — the furnace was safe, operating properly, and did not need immediate replacement.
Thanks to his professionalism and integrity, we can now sleep soundly knowing our furnace is safe and reliable, without facing unnecessary financial stress.
It’s refreshing to see that honest, knowledgeable, and customer-focused professionals still exist — those who prioritize safety and truth over profit.
We’ve also had our heat pump water heater and EV charging station installed by Francis, and based on our experience, we’ll definitely continue trusting them for all our future heating and cooling needs.
Another great thing — Francis offers complete heating, cooling, and water heater maintenance for only $24.99/month + tax, while Reliance charges separately for each service. The value and peace of mind are unmatched.
Huge thanks once again to Tod A. for his outstanding service, honesty, and care. We truly appreciate everything you’ve done for us.
Recently had a new AC and furnace installed by Francis Home, and I’m extremely pleased with the experience. After receiving several quotes from different companies, I chose Francis Home for their competitive pricing, professional approach, and excellent reputation—and they truly delivered.
The installation team, led by Dylan B., was professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Dylan took the time to answer all my questions and made sure everything was done to a very high standard. The team worked efficiently, maintained a clean and tidy workspace, and the installation quality was outstanding.
I’m very happy with both the product and the service. I strongly recommend Francis Home and especially Dylan B. and his team for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality HVAC work.
The installation team, led by Dylan B., was professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Dylan took the time to answer all my questions and made sure everything was done to a very high standard. The team worked efficiently, maintained a clean and tidy workspace, and the installation quality was outstanding.
I’m very happy with both the product and the service. I strongly recommend Francis Home and especially Dylan B. and his team for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality HVAC work.
Patrick was knowledgeable, courteous and efficient. He offered some good suggestions to ensure our equipment remains in good condition. Thx.
Just had a great service call from Phuong Chen at Francis Home Environment. He was terrific! Very knowledgeable and professional, and took the time to ensure I understood what was happening with the maintenance for the three appliances. I highly recommend this company!
Our gas furnace and central AC were still working fine however being 22+ years old, it was time to change them. I contacted Francis and was promptly called back and scheduled a in home consult. Our sales person Zach was a pleasure to deal with and provided us with the package that suited our needs. The price point was good and we had our install done the following week. Imad and his install team were fantastic. Good team, great attitudes, and most importantly, a quality install.
I would not hesitate to recommend Francis Home Environment for your next HVAC job.
I would not hesitate to recommend Francis Home Environment for your next HVAC job.
Nicole was a knowledgeable and through technician when she looked after both my furnace and my air conditioning. She is a credit to Francis Home Environment.
2025/04/21 Again very happy with your service. The technician, Jerry C. was excellent. He made sure to address any questions we had and provided a great summary of the maintenance work.
2024/11/14 The technician, Bradley Boudreau, was thorough and meticulous. Another excellent maintenance visit. Thank you.
2024/07/29 Very happy with todays installation of our new tank water heater by Dylan, Dan and a third gentleman (did not get his name). They were able to, despite the very narrow access, get the new tank in place and installed.
2024/07/11 Another excellent maintenance visit by Francis for our AC unit. The technician, Phuong Lu (Chan), was personable and very informative. He showed me all the diagnostic information after his work and provided a copy, via e-mail, afterwards. Overall, we are very happy with Chan and the Francis team.
2023/11/30 The tech, Duy (see photo), recalled when he was last at our house to do the furnace and AC installation back 2018. He addressed all our questions and made sure we were completely happy prior to his departure.
2024/11/14 The technician, Bradley Boudreau, was thorough and meticulous. Another excellent maintenance visit. Thank you.
2024/07/29 Very happy with todays installation of our new tank water heater by Dylan, Dan and a third gentleman (did not get his name). They were able to, despite the very narrow access, get the new tank in place and installed.
2024/07/11 Another excellent maintenance visit by Francis for our AC unit. The technician, Phuong Lu (Chan), was personable and very informative. He showed me all the diagnostic information after his work and provided a copy, via e-mail, afterwards. Overall, we are very happy with Chan and the Francis team.
2023/11/30 The tech, Duy (see photo), recalled when he was last at our house to do the furnace and AC installation back 2018. He addressed all our questions and made sure we were completely happy prior to his departure.
Andrew and his crew from Francis Home did a great job of installing my furnace during one of the craziest weather weekends this winter. It was installed as an emergency and I was very pleased that they completed the work over the weekend and that they were very courteous about it as well! They also did a great job with the a/c instal. Happy to be back with Francis!
Our furnace has decided to stop working completely and we lived without heat for about five days. We’ve talked to number of companies and contractors as we were told we had to replace both furnace and the A/C. From the time I called the Francis Home Environment, everyone who we encountered were all very professional and genuinely kind. Zach, the advisor was very insightful and was able to get the best price for us, and the technician Dylan B. and his team were so great. After they had completed the job, when we went downstairs to check our furnace, we were amazed as the furnace and the surrounding area were so neatly cleaned and tidied-up. In addition, Dylan answered my questions sincerely and explained everything very clearly and professionally as well.
We were devastated when we found out we had to replace our furnace and A/C but Francis Home made every steps and decisions so seamless and easy for us, and we are very happy with the decisions we made.
We were devastated when we found out we had to replace our furnace and A/C but Francis Home made every steps and decisions so seamless and easy for us, and we are very happy with the decisions we made.
Fall 2024 We found out the 14 year old furnace in the house we had just purchased needed a new motor plus as it was the original furnace put in by the builder when the house was built, and wasn’t of great quality, we made the decision to buy a new furnace and to buy it from Francis Home Heating. In less then 24 hours, installation was complete, the old furnace was removed, the excellent cleanup done and our house was warm again. The two technicians, Ahmad and John were excellent- worked well together, quickly and thoroughly. Very knowledgeable as well. Overall, one of the best repair experiences we had ever had. Highly recommend this company.
Feb 2025
Reno’s had just been finished in our house so we booked Duct Cleaning with Francis Home Environment. Another great job from this company and both Scott and Abdul were excellent - very professional, polite and pleasant. They got to work and had it done quite quickly. We expect the air quality in our home to be much improved and again, highly recommend Francis Home Environment!
Feb 2025
Reno’s had just been finished in our house so we booked Duct Cleaning with Francis Home Environment. Another great job from this company and both Scott and Abdul were excellent - very professional, polite and pleasant. They got to work and had it done quite quickly. We expect the air quality in our home to be much improved and again, highly recommend Francis Home Environment!
We needed a replacement for our over 30 year old furnace and AC. Our salesman Patrick was excellent, informative and understanding of our budget. He was able to get us a fantastic deal on furnace/AC BOGO.
Our technicians, Dylan and his team did a fantastic job installing our furnace and AC. Very professional, careful, timely and clean work. We are so happy with our new furnace, no more cold spots in the house, and it gives great comfort to an old house.
We would recommend the team at Francis to anyone, and already have!
Our technicians, Dylan and his team did a fantastic job installing our furnace and AC. Very professional, careful, timely and clean work. We are so happy with our new furnace, no more cold spots in the house, and it gives great comfort to an old house.
We would recommend the team at Francis to anyone, and already have!
Andrew and Josh did a great job on our HVAC install. They got to work immediately upon arriving, protecting our floors and stairs with fabric, and cleaning up really well after they had finished. We asked that the HVAC be relocated from the original position to a better spot in our storage/furnace room and they did a beautiful job tucking it away and back closer to the wall. Highly recommend Francis Home Environment.
Areas We Serve
Francis proudly delivers heating, cooling, plumbing, and air quality services in:
- Ottawa
- Nepean
- Gloucester
- Vanier
- Kanata
- Orleans
- Cumberland
- Stittsville
- Barrhaven
- Rockcliffe Park
Let’s Get Your Home Back on Track
When your home’s comfort systems need attention, Francis is here to help. With 24/7 availability, same-day service, and flexible scheduling, we’re ready when you are, because your comfort shouldn’t be delayed.
Call us at (613) 317-2303 or book your service online today.
