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"My technician was very friendly and passed on great information. I would definitely recommend using Hartman Brothers for all your Heating and Cooling needs."
— Tim M.
(Google Review)
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"My hot water heater stopped working.
I called Hartman Brothers and had a Plumber out the same day. once the part came in from the manufacturer, the plumber was back out within a couple hours!
How wonderful it is to have hot water again!!!!"
— Holly H.
(Facebook Review)
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"I would recommend anybody that needs an air conditioning and furnace go to Hartman brothers very friendly, good service and will do you a good job. they have my business for now on!"
— Richard W.
(Google Review)
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"Every thing went well, even though he had bad news that the unit needed to be replaced due to the fact that the unit was 18 years old and the refrigerant used in the day was R22 that it cant be purchased because of government regulations, now we will see what the estimate will be. The technician seems to be knowledgeable and was very professional about his work."
— Harold Breames
(Google Review)
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"I had an excellent experience with Hartman Brothers from start to finish. After dealing with an incomplete and frustrating repair from Peterman Brothers, Hartman Brothers was a breath of fresh air. Their technician spent several hours thoroughly troubleshooting my tankless water heater, walking through the issues clearly and professionally. There was no upselling, no pressure, and no shortcuts—just honest, methodical work.
Based on their findings, I chose to upgrade to a new tankless water heater, and the decision was entirely mine. At no point did they try to push a sale or steer me toward anything unnecessary. The installation was clean, the communication was excellent, and the entire process felt transparent and trustworthy.
It’s clear why they have such a strong reputation in the Fort Wayne area. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine customer‑first approach really stand out. I’m very happy with the new system and with the service I received.
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— Cory T.
(Google Review)
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"Great first impression with the receptionist who answered my call after the first ring! She was friendly, professional, and genuine... The service repair technician was professional and took time to explain the repair that he recommended to the A/C unit. He fixed the unit on the spot. Not only great service, but great people too. Thank you, Hartman Brothers!"
— Stephen Vachon
(Facebook Review)
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"Very thorough with my furnace and very knowledgeable."
— Ruth P.
(Google Review)
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"Always great services. Highly recommend"
— Robert B.
(Google Review)
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