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Petro Home Services

Heating and Air Conditioning, Heating Oil, Generator,

About us

The East Hartford depot covers all of Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New London, Tolland and Windham counties. Petro also has depot locations in Brookfield, Canton, North Haven and Norwalk. We offer automatic heating oil delivery, propane, plumbing, air conditioner repair, installations and servicing, generators and heating system repairs and servicing.

Business highlights

122 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Heating oil and air conditioning installations, natural gas, plumbing, chimney, fuel oil, gasoline & propane delivery.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

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Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.5144 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
60%
4
30%
3
7%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.1
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6
Showing 26-50 of 144 reviews

03/2006
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW NEGATIVES (LIKE MY FEELING THAT THEY MAY RUSH THROUGH A JOB OR THAT THEY COULD HAVE BEEN MORE THOROUGH). ALL IN ALL, I HAVE HAD A FAIRLY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH THEM.
Description of Work: THEY CLEANED OUT THE CHIMNEY TO MY BOILER.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

03/2006
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
PETROL DOES A GOOD JOB. I FEEL THE CLEANING OF MY AIR DUCTS WAS EXCELLENT, AND THE HEATING SYSTEM WORKS WELL. THEY ARE GOOD ABOUT COMING OUT PROMPTLY WHEN I CALL THEM.
Description of Work: THE AIR DUCTS WERE CLEANED THROUGHOUT MY HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
THE SERVICE WAS ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT! THEY WERE QUICK TO RESPOND AND TO GET THE JOB DONE. THE SERVICE MEN WERE RELIABLE, HONEST AND POLITE. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS.
Description of Work: MAINTENANCE OF THE BOILER FOR MY HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

02/2006
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
PETROL'S SERVICE PEOPLE ARE RELIABLE. I HAVE HAD WORKMEN THAT ARE VERY RESPONSIBLE. WHEN THEY TELL ME THEY WILL DO SOMETHING, I KNOW IT WILL BE DONE.
Description of Work: THE BOILER WAS CLEANED AND THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE WAS COMPLETED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Sally Lou D.
02/2006
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
IT CAN TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE CALL BECAUSE THEY ARE BUSY. THE SERVICE PERSON GOES RIGHT TO WORK ONCE THEY ARRIVE AT MY HOME. I HAVE HAVE HAD PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE CONDUCT MY SERVICE CALLS.
Description of Work: AN INSPECTION OF THE CHIMNEY WAS CONDUCTED DURING THE SERVICE CALL FOR CHIMNEY CLEANING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
SINCE HAVING MY FURNACE CLEANED, THE HEAT SEEMS TO BE WARMER. THE STAFF MEMBER RECOMMENDED THAT I USE HEPA FILTER TO HELP WITH MY FAMILIES ALLERGIES. THE STAFF HAS ALWAYS RESPONDED PROMPTLY WHEN I CALL FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Description of Work: THEY VACUUMED OUT MY FURNACE, CHANGED FILTERS AND CHECKED THE PILOT LIGHT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS WORKING PROPERLY.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$156

JOE C.
02/2006
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
PETROL WILL COME OUT AT THE DROP OF A HAT. THEY HAD TO RETURN A SECOND TIME TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. THEY ARE FLEXIBLE IN DEALING WITH A CUSTOMER'S HEATING ISSUES, IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED.
Description of Work: THE FURNACE WAS NOT ABLE TO HEAT THE HOUSE SUFFICIENTLY. THEY CAME OUT TO CLEAN THE BOILER, AND TO MAKE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO INCREASE THE HEAT OUTPUT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

CHRISTINE Z.
02/2006
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY COURTEOUS AND EFFICIENT. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ABOUT TIME TO GET A NEW TANK AND AFTER THE INSPECTION IT WAS FOR SURE. THE NEW TANK IS WORKING GREAT AND DEFINITELY NOT LEAKING ANYMORE.
Description of Work: THEY CAME OUT TO MY HOUSE AND REPLACED MY TANK.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

JOHN Z.
02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
PETROL'S SERVICES ARE RELIABLE. IT HAS BEEN EASY TO GET SERVICE FOR MY BOILER. THEY HAVE BEEN QUICK TO RESPOND WHEN I HAVE CONTACTED THEM. THE SERVICE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS NICE, AND THEY ARE POLITE WHILE IN MY HOME.
Description of Work: THE BOILER WAS LEAKING WATER. THE SERVICE PERSON CLEANED THE BOILER AND REPAIRED THE LEAK.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

02/2006
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I HAVE USED PETROL FOR YEARS AND HAVE BEEN HAPPY WITH THEIR SERVICE. I FIND IT HELPFUL TO KNOW PETROL WILL INSPECT MY COMPLETE HEATING SYSTEM. THEY MAKE SURE I WILL NOT HAVE A PROBLEM AT A LATER TIME.
Description of Work: BOILER MAINTENANCE

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

ABRAM H.
02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I HAVE FOUND THE SERVICE FROM PETROL TO BE EXCELLENT. I HAVE HAD NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY BOILER, BUT WHEN PETROL HAS COME TO CONDUCT MAINTENANCE THEY HAVE BEEN VERY PROMPT.
Description of Work: BOILER MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
ANYTIME I NEED SERVICE FROM THIS COMPANY. THEY ARE MORE THAN WILLING TO COME. THE PRICE IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. I AM HAPPY WITH THE GREAT SERVICE I HAVE RECEIVED FROM PETROL.
Description of Work: MAINTENANCE THE FURNACE AND PROVIDED THE OIL

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
WHEN I CALL AND NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE THEY SEND A SERVICE MAN OUT RIGHT AWAY. THEY TALK ME THROUGH EVERYTHING THAT IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE FURNACE. THE FURNACE IS RUNNING GOOD, THANKS TO PETROL AND THEIR EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE SKILLS.
Description of Work: THE FURNACE WAS RUNNING FINE. I JUST LIKE TO HAVE IT CHECKED ONCE A YEAR TO MAINTIAN IT AND REPLACE FILTERS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

JANICE T.
02/2006
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I REALLY LIKED THEM UNTIL THE PRICES SHOT UP SO HIGH. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME ALMOST FOUR DOLLARS A GALLON. IT WAS UNREAL! I CHANGED COMPANIES SINCE THEN AND I AM MUCH HAPPIER.
Description of Work: THEY CAME IN AND DID SERVICING ON THE BOILER AND FILLED MY TANK WITH FUEL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$500

02/2006
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I LOVE THIS COMPANY AND THE SERVICES THAT THEY HAVE PROVIDED FOR ME. THEY ARE ALWAYS HONEST WHEN IT COMES TO THE COST OR THE SERVICE WORK. THEY ALWAYS REPAIR THE FURNACE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE FURNACE HAS BEEN RUNNING JUST GREAT.
Description of Work: I HAD A YEARLY MAINTENANCE CHECK DONE AND FILTERS REPLACED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

02/2006
4.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
THEY DID A WONDERFUL JOB CLEANING MY CHIMNEY. I HAVE USED THEM A NUMBER OF YEARS AND I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH PETROL. THIS IS A GREAT COMPANY.
Description of Work: CLEANED MY CHIMNEY.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

DONALD G.
02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
MY FURNACE IS RUNNING MORE EFFICIENTLY AND THE HEAT SEEMS TO BE WARMER SINCE HAVING MY FURNACE CLEANED. THE STAFF MEMBER SUGGESTED THAT I HAVE THE IGNITER REPLACED IN THE NEXT YEAR OR TWO. HE DID NOT PRESSURE ME INTO GETTING IT REPLACED AT THAT TIME.
Description of Work: THEY CLEANED MY FURNACE AND CHECKED IT TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS WORKING PROPERLY.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

SUZANNE L.
02/2006
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
PETROL DOES REALLY GOOD WORK, I'VE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM. THEIR OIL PRICES HAVE REALLY GONE UP THIS YEAR. THEY HAVE ALSO RAISED THE PRICES FOR THEIR SERVICES. I THINK I'M GOING TO LOOK ELSEWHERE.
Description of Work: THEY CLEANED MY OIL BURNER.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$150

02/2006
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I HAVE USED PETROL FOR YEARS AND THEY ALWAYS PROVIDE EXCELLENT QUALITY OF WORK FOR MY HOME. I FIND THEM EASY TO CONTACT. SCHEDULING A MAINTENANCE CALL CAN BE MADE TO FIT INTO THE CONVENIENCE OF MY SCHEDULE.
Description of Work: CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF CHIMNEY

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
THIS COMPANY IS WONDERFUL. THEY KEEP MY BOILER RUNNING THE WAY IT SHOULD. IN THE PAST WHEN I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY BOILER SOMEONE CAME TO FIX IT RIGHT AWAY. THE WORKERS ARE ALWAYS ON TIME AND CLEAN IN THEIR WORK HABITS.
Description of Work: CLEANED THE BOILER AND VENTS IN PREPARATION FOR THE WINTER SEASON.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$186

AMY C.
02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I AM GLAD THEY HAULED THE OLD BOILER AWAY AFTER INSTALLING MY NEW ONE. NOW, THE HOUSE IS WARM AND TOASTY. I AM GLAD THE BOILER NO LONGER MAKES THE LOUD NOISES WHEN IT COMES ON.
Description of Work: THE OLD BOILER WAS REMOVED BEFORE INSTALLING A NEW BOILER. THE DUCTS WERE CHECKED AND CLEANED TO IMPROVE FUNCTION.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

SUSAN B.
02/2006
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I HAVE USED THEM FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS. THEY JUST RECENTLY CHANGED THEIR NAME FROM GIFFORD TO PETROL BUT THE SERVICE IS STILL WONDERFUL. I REALLY HOPE THEY STAY AROUND.
Description of Work: THEY FILLED THE TANK AND DID AN INSPECTION.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

LAURA S.
02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
PETROL IS A GOOD HEATING AND OIL COMPANY. I NEVER HAD TO WAIT AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO GET SERVICED. WHEN THE SERVICEMAN ARRIVED HE WAS HAPPY, RESPECTFUL AND ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION IN DETAIL.
Description of Work: ANNUAL CHECK ON BOILER REPLACED FILTER THROUGHOUT HOME

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

02/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I BELIEVE PETROL OIL DID A FANTASTIC JOB OF CLEANING MY FURNACE. SINCE HAVING MY FURNACE CLEANED, THE AIR SEEMS TO BE WARM AND NOT AS DUSTY. I FEEL MORE SECURE KNOWING THAT MY FURNACE WILL NOT CATCH FIRE FROM ALL THE DUST BEING IN IT.
Description of Work: THEY VACUUMED OUT MY FURNACE, CHANGED FILTERS AND TESTED MY FURNACE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

STACY M.
02/2006
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I AM PLEASED WITH PETROL'S SERVICE. THEY COME OUT EVERY YEAR AROUND THE SAME TIME TO DO AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ON MY FURNACE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME SERVICEMAN FOR MANY YEARS. I WOULD NOT TRUST ANYONE ELSE TO DO THE JOB.
Description of Work: ANNUAL INSPECTION, AND CHANGING OF THE OIL FOR THE HOME FURNACE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Contact information

340 Tolland St, EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108

https://www.petro.com/a/east-hartford-ct

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Heating Oil,
Generator,
Propane Sales Services

FAQ

Petro Home Services is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Petro Home Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Petro Home Services does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Petro Home Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Petro Home Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Petro Home Services offers emergency services.
Yes, Petro Home Services offers warranties.
Petro Home Services offers the following services: Heating oil and air conditioning installations, natural gas, plumbing, chimney, fuel oil, gasoline & propane delivery.

Contact information

340 Tolland St, EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108

https://www.petro.com/a/east-hartford-ct

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day