Anctil History

We've been keeping Portland families and businesses comfortable since 1976, when Paul Anctil, a skilled metal worker taught by his own father, bought Lahodny Sheet Metal. Paul wanted the shop to be a family-run business, and saw no better way to demonstrate that than to give it the family name.

Anctil Heating and Cooling (then Anctil Sheet Metal) has been run the same way ever since, although the name itself has twisted a few tongues over the years. We've used the name's challenging pronunciation to our advantage, adopting the slogan "Hard to say, easy to work with" as our tagline.

In those first few years we mostly produced gutters, downspouts, flashings, and custom sheet metal products. In 1978, Paul expanded the business to include heating and air conditioning systems, while also bringing in his son Tom to learn the business from the ground up. Tom took over in 1989, running the business for 22 years before his nephew (Mark) purchased the company in 2011.

We've learned a lot since installing those first few furnaces. We’ve grown into one of Portland's most trusted heating and cooling specialists. We remain committed to ongoing education - ensuring that our technicians are always at the forefront of service quality and industry knowledge. We balance this know-how with a friendly, people-first approach that's been delighting customers since the day we opened.

CREDENTIALS

Factory-trained, NATE-certified technicians
Carrier factory-authorized dealer
Energy Trust of Oregon trade ally
NW Natural Preferred Contractor
Angie's List Super Service Award for seven years running
Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor
Carrier President's Award winner

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From our Customers

“ Anctil staff members I've met over more than 25 years, are always professional, courteous, and very good at what they do. Jose, James and Jose were no exception!

They arrived on time and got right to work, each one efficiently taking on part of the demolition of the old, and installation of the new system.

Something I watch for with any crew working on my property, is how they get along and work together. These three men seemed to be authentically friendly and respectful toward each other--always a good sign.

When the installation was complete, they left a very tidy worksite. I had no further cleanup to do. James even vacuumed the stairs!

Jose took the time to work with me to program the new thermostat and make sure I understood how to make any necessary adjustments. He was clear and concise in his instructions. Many thanks to him for that.

Thanks to you also Brian, for coordinating the job, sourcing the equipment and materials needed, and being savvy enough to hire and keep excellent employees.

Needless to say, I sing Anctil's praises at any opportunity, and will continue to be a loyal customer.

Kate