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About Northern Heating
Northern Heating & Ventilation started in 1983 and have been installing and servicing WaterFurnace geothermal systems for 20 years. In 2000, we were purchased by Classical Gas, and although haven’t changed drastically, we have added changes that are sure to benefit us in the future. Our previous Markdale office has been moved to Berkeley, ON and now contains a fully-equipped sheet metal shop, service shop, warehouse and sales office. We have proven to be respected in the area as heating contractors. Northern Heating & Ventilation focuses on WaterFurnace Geothermal Service and Installation.

We are able to install Ground loops, Open well loops, and Lake/Pond loops, and are also experienced in HRV installation. Our staff is exceptionally well qualified. Our technicians are currently accredited with the following industry accreditations; HRAI certified for Residential Heat Loss/Heat Gain/ Radiant Design for 20 years, HRAI certified for Residential Air Systems design and installation for 20 years, and HRAI certified for Mechanical Ventilation and Installation Design for 15 years. We also have licensed refrigeration mechanics, licensed plumbers, licensed electricians, and are accredited with the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition for design and as an installer. Northern Heating & Ventilation also holds active memberships with the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition, the Local Mechanical Contractors Association with HRAI, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the Technical Standards & Safety Authority.

WaterFurnace Geothermal Products
WaterFurnace GeothermalWaterFurnace geothermal products are the most environmentally friendly heating and cooling products on the market. They are extremely efficient and reliable as for every one unit of energy that is being used; the WaterFurnace geothermal units will create up to five units of energy. With motivation from the government, homeowners are choosing geothermal heating and cooling for their space.

WaterFurnace Geothermal is the premium geothermal product and has been trusted in homes throughout Canada for the last 27 years.

WaterFurnace was founded in 1983 by Canadian entrepreneur Jim Shields. In 1990, WaterFurnace launched the first-variable speed, two-stage compressor unit - the most efficient, geothermal heat pump on the market at the time. In 2006, WaterFurnace debuted its Envision heat pump, a second-generation unit using non-ozone-depleting refrigerant. The product was named one of the "Top 10 Green Building Products" by Sustainable Industries Journal. WaterFurnace Geothermal products have been used in:

  • The 2008 Summer Olympic Games
  • The 2010 Winter Olympic Games
  • Buckingham Palace
  • The Greenest Home in Canada
  • Thousands of homes just like yours...

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Geothermal Facts

The first recorded geothermal system was in 1912

About 500,000 geothermal systems have been installed since 1980.

If 1 in 12 Ontario homes installed geothermal systems it would equal the output of three new power plants.

The ground absorbs 46% of the sun's energy which represents 500 times more than our energy needs

Geothermal saves more than 14 million barrels of crude oil per year.

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We are here to answer your questions about Geothermal and WaterFurnace. Email us or call us at 519-986-3307