Super smooth experience from the initial quote to the final city permit inspection. Great communication from the office staff the entire time.
About North Wind Heating & Air Conditioning
North Wind HVAC is a Barrie and Innisfil-based HVAC company serving the GTA, installing and repairing furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and gas equipment for homes and businesses.
Family-Owned Since 2017
A Family HVAC Company Built in Barrie & Innisfil
North Wind Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned HVAC contractor that installs, repairs and maintains heating, cooling and gas equipment for homes and businesses across Simcoe County and the GTA. Founded in 2017 in Barrie and Innisfil, the company started with residential heating and cooling service.
Since then, North Wind has grown into a full HVAC operation covering heat pumps, boilers, water heaters, gas lines, ventilation and commercial rooftop units. The company now runs offices in Barrie and Innisfil and completes more than 400 jobs a year.
The way North Wind works has stayed the same through that growth: straightforward advice, transparent pricing and clean workmanship on every job, with the goal of keeping customers for the long term.
3,000+ Jobs
Completed since 2017
30+ Years
Combined HVAC field experience
TSSA Registered
Contractor #000281788
7 Days a Week
Same-day or next-day service
Meet the Owner
Oleksii “Alex” Sitalo, Founder & Owner
Alex founded North Wind Heating & Air Conditioning in 2017 and runs the company day to day. He is a licensed G2 gas technician with an ODP licence, and he works in the field as well as the office.
His role covers:
- Estimates for new furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps
- Technical oversight on installations and gas work
- Project management on commercial jobs
- Customer service from the first call to the final walkthrough
Meet the Team
Ahmed, Licensed G2 Gas Technician
Ahmed holds G2 and ODP licences and works on installations, service calls, maintenance and field work for furnaces, air conditioners and other gas equipment.
Alex, Installation Assistant
In the HVAC trade since 2005, Alex brings two decades of hands-on installation experience. He works alongside our licensed technicians, under their supervision whenever gas equipment is involved.
Homes & Businesses
Residential & Commercial HVAC Services
About 80% of our work is in homes: furnace and air conditioning repair and replacement, heat pumps, ductless AC, tank and tankless water heaters, gas lines, generators, hydronic heated floors and driveways, red tag corrections, and indoor air quality upgrades. As an authorized Mitsubishi Electric dealer, we also install single and multi-zone heat pump systems.
The rest is commercial HVAC work, usually larger projects such as:
- Rooftop HVAC replacements for daycare and dental facilities
- Large ventilation and exhaust projects
- Hydronic boiler and snow-melt systems
- Preventative maintenance for commercial properties
Our own crew does the HVAC and gas work. We bring in licensed specialty trades only for jobs outside that scope, such as crane lifts or electrical.
Our Locations
Barrie & Innisfil Offices
Barrie: 87 Goodwin Dr #5, Barrie, ON
Innisfil: 2223 Willard Ave, Innisfil, ON L9S 2C1
North Wind HVAC
How We Work: Our Process
01 Get in Touch
Call, email or request a quote online. We talk through the problem or project and book a visit.
02 Diagnosis & Estimate
Repairs are diagnosed on site and explained before we start. New installations get a free on-site estimate.
03 The Work
Our technicians complete the repair or installation and keep your home or business clean while they work.
04 Test & Walkthrough
We test and commission the system, clean up, and show you the finished work.
Our Warranties
Warranty Coverage on Every Job
Terms vary by equipment and manufacturer. Read our full warranty policy.
2 YEARS
Labour on New Installations
Every new HVAC installation includes a 2-year North Wind labour warranty, on top of the manufacturer’s equipment coverage.
30 DAYS
Labour on Repair Work
Repair work carries a 30-day labour warranty, and replacement parts generally come with a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
UP TO 10 YEARS
Manufacturer Equipment Warranty
Most furnaces and air conditioners carry a 5-year manufacturer warranty, typically extended to 10 years once you register the equipment.
Recent HVAC Projects
Real jobs from our team across Simcoe County and the GTA, from a Mitsubishi heat pump install in Innisfil to furnace red tag repairs in Newmarket and Vaughan.
Quality Brands We Trust
Brands We Service
About North Wind HVAC: FAQs
North Wind was founded in 2017 and is owned by Oleksii “Alex” Sitalo, a licensed G2 gas technician. Alex is involved in the business every day, from estimates to technical oversight.
Yes. North Wind is a TSSA-registered contractor, registration #000281788.
Gas work is done by licensed G2 gas technicians, and both of our G2 technicians also hold ODP licences for refrigerant handling.
North Wind has served homeowners and businesses since 2017. In that time the team has completed more than 3,000 HVAC service calls, repairs, installations and projects.
We serve Barrie, Innisfil and all of Simcoe County, plus the GTA, Muskoka, Durham and Halton.
Our offices are at 87 Goodwin Dr #5, Barrie, and 2223 Willard Ave, Innisfil.
Yes. About 20% of our work is commercial, including:
- Rooftop units and packaged equipment
- Ventilation and exhaust systems
- Equipment replacement and preventative maintenance
Past projects include rooftop replacements for daycare and dental facilities.
Yes, North Wind is an authorized Mitsubishi Electric dealer. We also install and service equipment from Lennox, KeepRite, Goodman, Ruud, Carrier, Trane, Daikin, Rheem, Bryant, York, LG, Noritz, Bradford White and John Wood.
- New installations: 2-year North Wind labour warranty
- Repairs: 30-day labour warranty; replacement parts generally carry a 1-year manufacturer warranty
- Equipment: typically 5 years from the manufacturer, up to 10 years when registered
Terms vary by equipment and manufacturer.
On-site estimates are free for new equipment installations and replacements. Repair and service calls are chargeable, and we confirm the rate when you book.
Yes. We work seven days a week, including weekend appointments and urgent heating and cooling calls. Same-day or next-day service is available when scheduling permits.
HVAC and gas service, repairs and installations are done by our own team. We bring in licensed specialty trades only for work outside our scope, such as certain electrical or crane work.
North Wind is a member of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the Central York Chamber of Commerce. Since about 2020 we have also provided HVAC service and installations for customers of Home Service Club of Canada.