The Villeneuves use these occasions to introduce to their Home Comfort Specialists who are on hand to answer questions and provide expert advice on everything you would need to know about plumbing, heating and air-conditioning.

IT ALL BEGAN IN APRIL 2000

In April 2000 Rick decided to leave his 11-year position as Service Inspector at Union Energy (formerly Union Gas) to start up a Residential Plumbing and Heating business. With the support of his wife, Jody (nee Connors), Rick worked from the basement of his home in Valley East with 2-5 employees.

In 2001, Rick bid on his first Commercial job at the Club D’Age D’Or in Hanmer. The Board of Directors was pleased with his presentation and awarded him the job. This large renovation quickly grew into a large mechanical project and allowed Rick to increase his workforce. The experience was a success and helped set the foundation to pursue work in the commercial market.   

In September 2004 Rick relocated the business to the Valley East Industrial Park at 2869 White Street where Independent Energy Services, provides Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning equipment and services to both the Residential and Commercial markets.

Rick makes it very clear that he is in this business for the long term. “I believe that I have formed a sound foundation for this business and, I intend to pass it on to my sons, Justin and Joel. I am hopeful that it will be passed on for generations and that it will continue to employ and support many families within the Sudbury region as well as continue to serve our customers’ needs”.

Rick and Jody invite you to make arrangements to meet their Home Comfort Specialists in person and, find out what is meant by “clean air, the best air and, Total Home Comfort - the Independent Way with Trane products.