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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had Custom Head come and fit air conditioning in our house on what turned out to be the hottest days of the year so far. Isaac, Caleb and their colleagues were a lovely bunch who did a great job d... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New boiler installation. Booked through the Worcester Bosch FastTrack service on a Thursday for the following Monday. William did a great job and left the place tidied than when he arrived.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently had to have Worcester Combi Boiler replaced.All arranged and work carried out very quickly. Heating Surveyor arranged site visit for quotation and work carried out the following day. Instal... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and trustworthy service I filled in a form online and a staff contacted me and came to have a survey the next day. They have 6 teams of installers so we have our air conditioners ins... See more

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  1. #43 of 76 best companies in Central Heating Service
  2. #12 of 20 best companies in Air Conditioning Contractor
  3. #13 of 38 best companies in Electrician
  4. #38 of 60 best companies in Gas engineer
  5. #6 of 12 best companies in HVAC Contractor
  6. #47 of 97 best companies in Plumber

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Custom Heat & Cool is a family run business with modern values. Since opening our first office in 1980 in Rugby, we've grown into the trusted name people turn to for heating and cooling comfort — for today and for generations to come.

Custom Heat Ltd

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Established in 1980
At Custom Heat we have worked hard to establish ourselves as Warwickshire’s most trusted family-run heating and plumbing company. We’ve had a physical presence in Rugby town centre ever since our foundation in 1980, and in that time we’ve encountered every problem that can occur with central heating and domestic appliances. We specialise in all aspects of plumbing and boiler maintenance, including installation and repair. We can also install gas fires and full bathroom suites. When you contact Custom Heat you’ll be calling on one of the most experienced heating and plumbing companies in the county, but you’ll be getting more than just our decades of know-how. We pride ourselves on only using manufacturer approved parts, while we always keep our vans well stocked to give us the best chance of fixing your problem on the first call out. What’s more, all of the work we do represents fantastic value for money, and when you ask us for a quote you’ll get our best price first time.

The only company to guarantee same day call out!

We guarantee same day call out on all Care Plans and boiler guarantees

If you lets us know before 10 we will be out with you the same day guaranteed!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Company.

They always treat you with first class service.

12 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It's wonderful to know that our first class service approach consistently meets your expectations. Your continued trust in us means a great deal.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, kept me informed, polite, tidy. Outstanding.

5 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you posting this review. It's wonderful to hear that our team kept you well informed throughout and left everything tidy - that attention to detail really matters to us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Boiler Service

Boiler Service - EXCELLENT.
Thia was done about 2 weeks ago and everything is working well.
The very helpful engineer came on time, cleaned the magnetic filter did a full boiler Service and bled the Main Punp which now works silently TEN out of TEN

2 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It's fantastic to hear the engineer arrived promptly and that the main pump is now running silently after the service and bleeding. A well-maintained boiler makes all the difference to your heating system's performance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

12 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback! We're really pleased you found our service excellent and appreciate you recommending us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A few genuine thoughts as a customer

A reliable and trustworthy company who give good communication and service. I never feel the need or have the excuse to consider anyone else to provide the work for me that Custom Heat currently do.

11 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback. It's brilliant to hear that our communication and reliability have earned your complete trust over the years. Knowing that you feel confident choosing us for all your heating and plumbing needs means the world to us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had the boiler service done by Custom…

Had the boiler service done by Custom heat for years now.
I'm very happy with the services.

4 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It's wonderful to know you've been happy with our boiler servicing over the years - that kind of long-term trust means everything to us. Thank you for your continued loyalty.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The engineer was efficient and friendly

The engineer was efficient and friendly

8 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It's wonderful to hear our engineer provided exactly the kind of efficient and friendly service we aim for. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Workman arrived on time .Job explained…

Workman arrived on time .Job explained to me,and no mess everything cleaned up.Very efficient service all round.

2 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It's wonderful to hear our workman arrived punctually and took the time to explain everything clearly to you. Leaving everything spotless afterwards is something we always aim for, so we're delighted you noticed that attention to detail.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent reliable service

Excellent reliable service. Friendly helpful staff from start to finish. The engineer, Ruby,who did the boiler service was very professional, polite and helpful

3 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this review. It's wonderful to hear that Ruby provided such professional and helpful service during your boiler service, and that you felt well looked after by our team throughout. Your kind words about our reliable service mean a great deal to us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On time, friendly and efficient

On time, polite, friendly. Annual check/service on boiler.
Left everything clean and tidy.

10 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It's great to hear our engineer arrived punctually for your annual boiler service and left everything spotless. That attention to detail and professionalism is exactly what we aim for with every visit.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Prompt telephone response & engineer…

Prompt telephone response & engineer arrived on time.
However he seemed to find it difficult to understand the problem & had little or no suggestion as to how it could be resolved.
All in all a waste of his time & my money.

29 May 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad our team responded promptly and arrived on time. We're sorry to hear the visit didn't meet your expectations. We will pass your comments on to our Operations Manager for review as we are always looking for ways to improve our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This Company has over years provided excellent support

This Company provides excellent customer service with friendly staff and easy to arrange servicing.

10 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you found our staff friendly and the servicing arrangements straightforward. Your kind words about our customer service mean a great deal to us.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Thanks gor the great service

Am happy for the service Thanks for the great service

3 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. It's great to hear you're happy with the service we provided.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend Custom Heat to anyone…

The cost and the engineers do a great job with the annual service.

10 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you posting this review. It's wonderful to hear that both the value and quality of our annual service work have met your expectations. We're pleased our engineers continue to deliver the professional standard you deserve.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. It's wonderful to hear you were pleased with how clean and tidy our work was - we always take pride in leaving your home exactly as we found it. Really appreciate you recommending us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timely resolution.

Tom and his colleague called to let us know they were on their way, arrived on time and got the job done in a couple of hours.
What's not to like apart from the bill!

9 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you sharing this feedback. It's great to hear that Tom and his colleague kept you informed and completed the work efficiently within a couple of hours. We understand nobody enjoys the bill part, but we're glad the service itself met your expectations!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Professional and friendly staff.

2 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you posting this review. It's wonderful to hear that you found our team both professional and friendly - that's exactly what we aim for on every job.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great friendly service

Great, friendly service

1 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you posting this review. It's wonderful to hear you found our service both great and friendly - that's exactly what we aim for with every customer. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service as usual

Excellent service as usual
The Serviceman was very polite and we were very impressed with him

3 June 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It's wonderful to hear that our serviceman made such a positive impression with his polite and professional approach. Thanks for your continued trust in Custom Heat!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You Asked For A Review: Two Years of Broken Promises & Excuses

I am writing this review because Custom Heat automatically sent me a request for one.

The engineers who came to my house have been good. However, the product is not fit for purpose, the management service has been bad, and my issues are still not fixed after two years.

Broken Promises to Remove the System
Chris Knowles, who is a director, originally promised to remove the system if I was not happy. On 24 April 2024 at 08:13, he emailed me and wrote:

"I can assure you that we will get all your issues addressed but ultimately if you are not happy with the work we have done then we can remove it if you wish."

However, he completely went back on his word. On 23 February 2026 at 12:01, he sent an email flatly refusing to honor his promise, writing:

"We will not be removing these units."

Wrong Installation and Electrical Problems
The installation and the electrics have been a constant problem because they did the work wrong. Custom Heat has even accepted these mistakes in writing. On 23 February 2026 at 12:01, Chris Knowles admitted that their electrical work was so bad he asked me to hire my own person to fix it, which I have not yet done.

He also admitted that they had:

"offered for our team to do any electrical work needed".

Further proving the installation was wrong, he admitted on 11 February 2026 at 08:37 that their work was still not finished, stating:

"we just want to get our electrician there to check the external switches."

I actually asked them to go ahead and do this electrical work to fix their mistakes. On 2 March 2026 at 10:54, I emailed Chris telling him:

"I am happy for you to proceed with the following electrical fixes"

I listed the exact work that was required to fix their mess. When I got no reply, I emailed him again on 4 March 2026 at 18:20, providing more information and hoping to "move forward with the resolution following my last email." Still receiving no answer, I sent another email on 10 April 2026 at 13:21 giving him options to resolve the matter. He has completely ignored every single one of these emails and has not replied at all.

A Product Not Fit For Purpose
The product does not work as it should, and they are fully aware of this. On 13 November 2025, Chris Knowles admitted in writing that the units were flawed, stating:

"The problem is the product/app/software side"

Despite knowing this, they later tried to make excuses and pass the buck. On 11 February 2026 at 08:37, Chris Knowles tried to wash his hands of the problem, writing:

"we see this as a warranty issue not related to our work"

He even tried to claim the Wi-Fi feature did not matter, writing on 23 February 2026 at 12:01:

"The wifi dongles were actually an ad on and did not form part of the quoted works."

This is completely unacceptable. I chose these units specifically for the Wi-Fi. Even the manufacturer, Worcester Bosch, admitted the product is a failure on 18 February 2026, writing:

"We acknowledge that this is not the functionality you expected. Therefore... we would like to cover the cost of your Custom Heat invoice... with the understanding that the dongles will not connect to the internet in the future."

Hiding Call Recordings and Demanding Money
They told me before that they would hold off on chasing money until things were resolved, but they keep demanding payment. On 13 February 2026 at 08:27, Chris emailed demanding:

"The installation has only been partly paid for and there is an outstanding balance of £2000.48 which I would like to be settled once these dongles are installed."

They also refuse to hand over call recordings from when I complained. On 16 April 2026 at 12:51, Lisa Knowles, who is related to Chris, emailed me to say:

"our calls are recorded for the purposes of quality assurance, training, and dispute resolution".

However, when I asked for them for this exact dispute, she refused, claiming:

"We do not hold the technical capability to redact third-party personal data from audio recordings".

Avoid this company. The engineers are good, but the directors break their contracts, do bad electrical work, install systems that are not fit for purpose, and hide behind silence and excuses when they fail.

27 May 2026
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Reply from Custom Heat & Cool

Thank you for your feedback. We understand that this review, along with another recently posted review, relates to the same installation and longstanding dispute that has been the subject of ongoing correspondence.

We are disappointed that you remain dissatisfied, as we aim to provide excellent customer service and care, and to resolve any complaints or disputes as quickly and professionally as possible. We take all customer feedback seriously and are committed to continually improving our service while delivering high-quality heating and cooling solutions.

We acknowledge your comments and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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