MacDow Mechanical Ltd

HVAC contractor in Halifax, NS.

In MacDow Mechanical Ltd's own words

We provide expert services in HVAC, commercial refrigeration, heat pumps, and gas installations for residential and commercial clients

Trade

HVAC contractor

Business address

Halifax, NS

Telephone

(902) 880-1239

Website

macdowmechanical.com

Hours

Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

From the business's Google listing, checked Oct 2026

Register

NS register

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Google Reviews

4.9 (36)

Had my oil furnace converted to propane boiler. They did a great job, arrived on time, and the quote was accurate and same as the final price. There were no surprises. Jamie was very knowledgeable and installed the Navien combi boiler. The boiler is so quiet and efficient now, and no smell of oil. It doesn’t take up much space either. They removed the old oil furnace and oil tank. I am glad we used them for the conversion. I highly recommend this company for any conversion from oil to propane.

Tom
Absolutely love this company. When they first quoted us for a heat pump, they provided their professional opinion that would work best for our space and existing setup. We had other companies come out and give differing opinions that costed more and didn't utilize what our home already had. Macdows customer service is exceptional. Their team that works at the properties are also very knowledgeable and really care about what they are doing. Few years later we had an issue arise and their team came out and evaluated the machine and provided prompt solutions. The ease of communicating with their team and troubleshooting has been very comforting. This company does not leave you hanging after day 1, they will continue to provide you support for any and all concerns you may have.

Kearah D.
I was originally referred to Macdow Mechanical by another local HVAC shop in order to maintain a commercial building. Our experience has been nothing but superb. They are always reasonable, friendly, competent, prompt and professional. I ended up hiring them to replace a dead 12 year old mini split at my own home. From the initial sales contact to installation and support they were great. Excellent company all around.

Z. R.
I had a great experience. Everything was handled quickly and professionally, communication was clear, and the quality of work was excellent. The price for heat pump was very reasonable as well. I would definitely recommend this company.

Julia S.
I love the service very fast convient , on time …really thanks John to help and explain us properly and do good work

Guriqbal S.
We've had a ducted Moovair heat pump installed by MacDow. We are very happy both with the service and with the product.

Dirk A.
Another great service response by Marc Hoskins who expertly mans the MacDow front desk and client phone inquiries. I was looking for advice on how to find a replacement hand control for my heat pumps thinking he would tell me where to go. What happened? In 36-hours Marc had located the devices and arranged for my same day pickup. Incredible service and support! As always! Thanks Marc and MacDow!

Hugh B.
Zach and team did an excellent job on installing the heatpump, hot water heater and electrical panel/upgrade. Any questions I had after the fact were answered extremely quickly and I was always satisfied with the response. I would recommend them to anyone looking to have their house upgrades done!

Jeff S.
For commercial needs of refrigeration and air conditioning service and advice, Shaun and his team are incredible. Say hi to Mark when he answers the phone, he is the best.

John G.
Very happy with their heat pump service. They helped me out when another company closed down part way through my job. They completed the work and charged me a reasonable amount. Thanks Marc.

Marco L.
I highly recommend MacDow Mechanical. They installed our heat pump and were a delight to deal with. Their pricing seemed reasonable when compared to the other quotes. I liked how they kept me in the loop at all times whether it was Zach mapping out the project step-by-step before we started or the install team regularly checking in with updates. Everyone was very friendly. The install went smoothly and there was minimal disruption to our property. A small post-install issue was also dealt with quickly. We definitely made the right choice going with MacDow.

Brian G.
Had a great experience with MacDow Mechanical! Highly recommend to anyone looking for repairs - their technician is probably the best in the business. Punctual, polite and professional.

ardalan B.
By far the best service for all thing refrigeration

Jen G.
I called MacDow for a second opinion on our heat pump that had been acting up.. and I’m SO glad I did! We had the original company come look at our heat pump that was not working well (big popular well known company) but I was never happy with them right from installation. This OG company quoted us $2200 to fix the issues and turned off the system from outside (& didn’t tell me that part). When MacDow came, I explained everything from the issues we experienced and what the other company had said and quoted us. The gentleman from MacDow basically said no error codes came up and everything seemed to be running well… but he took the time to actually wait to see the issues, and then very thoroughly explained everything to me - none of which the OG company did. It turns out our backup heat didn’t engage so when it defrosted we were getting cold air coming in. I’m so glad we didn’t move forward with the other company paying $2200 for ‘repairs’ that weren’t even necessary!! Everything’s been running great . I would highly recommend them as your company to deal with right from the beginning and avoid the “Big Name” heat pump guys. I wish we did.

Becky M.
Great service and advice. Hoping for a full OHPA grant with their help.

Catherine S.
Great service !!

Lisa
Thank You to the whole team at MacDow that made the job of converting my house from oil to ducted heat pump so stress free! Professional, great product, awesome team. I couldn't have made a better choice!

Julie G.
Highly recommend, great service, on time, they go over and above! Will do business again.

Bill H.
Zach arrived for initial visit re heat pumps. Within 2 weeks Justin and Liam arrived to do installation. Sooo Impressive! Both were so polite , engaging and didn't waste a minute in their work. Both these young men are an asset to any company!!! Amd neat!! Love the heat pumps!!

janet M.
They did install my 4 Ton heat pump, they showed professionalism from the very beginning till the end. Their invoice is exactly the same of their quote, no hidden cost. Responsive sales team, and knowledgeable and friendly installation team.

Majed M.
Very good repair and maintenance service for ducted system, excellent communication, great workmanship.

Youji C.
Had an appointment scheduled, they came about 5 hours late. Didn't bother letting me know that they couldn't get the part needed. Finally called back after over a week was told they were still looking called back again after several days, they were still looking. I finally found the part in stock but was told again they couldn't get part. So 85 $ for nothing given I already knew what the issue was.

Moj S.
I recently called MacDow for diagnostic of heat pump problem. They are very easy to reach, and provided very fast service (2 days after my call). The technicians are very friendly and knowledgeable, I got the bill today and the price is very fair. I am very satisfied with their service, highly recommend!

Haibo N.
Great service, knowledgeable, professional & pleasant

Cori J.
I hadn't heard tell of these guys until Breathe Clean (the ones who clean my working heat pump) suggested I call them to get my broken heat pump fixed. It had been broken for over a year, not for my lack of trying to get any company to come fix it. The other companies I had called or emailed didn't respond. MacDow Mechanical responded right away. They are professional, prompt, courteous and their price is reasonable. I highly recommend them.

Märit B.

About MacDow Mechanical Ltd

Commercial refrigeration and air conditioning work

MacDow Mechanical Ltd began in 2004 with commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning work for Halifax food-service companies. The company also describes residential HVAC work alongside commercial projects, with maintenance, air conditioning, heat pumps, gas installations, and refrigeration among its named services.

Its website names walk-in cooler and freezer work for commercial customers. It also offers new heat-pump and air-conditioning installations, service for ductless mini-split systems, and 24/7 emergency help for HVAC and refrigeration needs.

Heat pumps and HVAC service in Halifax

MacDow Mechanical Ltd has a 4.9 rating based on 36 Google reviews. Reviewers often mention heat-pump installations, clear communication, prompt responses, technicians’ knowledge, and follow-up help; several also describe commercial refrigeration or air-conditioning work.

Posted hours run from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The company’s services span both residential HVAC needs and commercial equipment, including cooling systems used in food-service settings.

Halifax temperature conditions

Halifax has Environment Canada normals of 6.4°C mean temperature, 11.9°C average high, and 0.8°C average low for 1981-2010.

Services, brands and warranty details come from the company's own website. Ratings, hours and reviews come from Google. Town figures come from Statistics Canada and Environment Canada.