Optimum HVAC
Optimum HVAC is Oxford County's TSSA-certified heating and cooling contractor, founded by G2-certified technician Dino to serve Woodstock, Tillsonburg and Southwestern Ontario. The company handles furnace and heat pump work with 24/7 emergency response and manages government rebate paperwork for clients switching to high-efficiency systems.
Strengths
- TSSA G2-certified, the credential covering most residential gas furnace and appliance work in Ontario.
- Manages government rebate applications in full for high-efficiency conversions, a service homeowners often struggle to navigate alone.
- Offers 24/7 emergency response for heating and cooling failures.
- Covers a full range of systems, from furnace repair to heat pump conversion to indoor air quality.
- Reviews specifically credit the company with a large rebate outcome and a smooth oil-to-heat-pump conversion.
Considerations
- Best suited to homeowners open to heat pump or high-efficiency upgrades; ask directly if you specifically want like-for-like furnace replacement only.
- Rebate program eligibility and amounts change over time and depend on your specific home and system, so confirm current rebate details before budgeting around them.
- Emergency response availability should be confirmed for your exact location within the Oxford County service area.
- Not a fit if you need large commercial HVAC systems; the business is positioned around residential heating and cooling.
Best for
- Homeowners with a broken furnace needing emergency repair
- Anyone converting from oil or electric baseboard heating to a heat pump
- Homeowners navigating government efficiency rebate applications
- Properties needing ductless mini-splits or indoor air quality upgrades
What they do
Optimum HVAC offers furnace repair and installation, air conditioner installation, heat pump installation, ductless mini-splits, indoor air quality systems, tankless water heaters, smart thermostats and HVAC maintenance plans. That breadth covers both emergency heating repair and longer-term efficiency projects like a full heat pump conversion.
How they work
The company was founded in 2019 by Dino, a TSSA G2-certified technician; TSSA is the Technical Standards and Safety Authority, the body that regulates gas fitting in Ontario, and G2 certification covers most residential gas appliance work. Optimum HVAC offers 24/7 emergency response and states it manages the full lifecycle of government rebate applications for clients moving to high-efficiency equipment, which can otherwise be a confusing paperwork process for homeowners.
What homeowners say
One reviewer described a new high-efficiency furnace installation as professional and on time, with a noticeable drop in heating bills afterward. Another described switching from oil heating to a heat pump, with Optimum handling installation, permits and rebate applications, and reported receiving over $12,000 back through the rebate process.
Where they work
The company is based in Woodstock and serves Oxford County and Southwestern Ontario, with the description specifically naming coverage from Woodstock to London. Homeowners in Tillsonburg, referenced in one review, are also within the service area.
Services
- Furnace Repair & Installation
- Air Conditioner Installation
- Heat Pump Installation
- Ductless Mini-Splits
- Indoor Air Quality
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Smart Thermostats
- HVAC Maintenance Plans
What customers say
“Optimum HVAC installed a new high-efficiency furnace last fall. The team was professional, on time, and cleaned up completely. We've noticed a big difference in our heating bills already.”
“We switched from oil heating to a heat pump. Optimum handled the installation, permits, and all the rebate applications. We received over $12,000 back. Highly recommend.”
Questions to ask before you hire
Tailored to what this business does. Bring them to the site visit.
- 1.Are you TSSA-certified for our specific system type, and can you provide your certification number?
- 2.Which government rebate programs are we currently eligible for, and do you handle the full application?
- 3.What is your response time for emergency no-heat calls in our area?
- 4.For a heat pump conversion, will our existing ductwork and electrical panel support the new system, or do they need upgrades?
About this award and business
What does the Service Excellence Award mean?
Optimum HVAC was selected through our independent editorial review for 2026 as the top heating and cooling contractor serving Woodstock, Ontario, based on public services, certification and reviews, with no fee for consideration or winning.
Are they certified to work on gas furnaces?
The company states its founder is TSSA G2-certified, the credential required for most residential gas heating work in Ontario.
Do they help with rebate applications for heat pumps?
Yes, the company describes managing the full lifecycle of government rebate applications for clients switching to high-efficiency equipment.
Is emergency service available?
The company states it offers 24/7 emergency response for heating and cooling issues.
Service area
Woodstock, ON
Award statement
Optimum HVAC is the 2026 Service Excellence Award winner for Best Heating and Cooling in Woodstock, ON.
Selected by editorial review. No fee was charged to be considered or listed. How winners are chosen.