Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

OVERVIEW

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing plumbing, heating and air-conditioning equipment. Contractors in this industry may provide both parts and labour when performing work.

The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Example Activities:
Air conditioning systems (except window), installation
Cooling tower erection
Duct work (e.g., cooling, dust collection, exhaust, heating, ventilation), installation
Furnace conversion (i.e., from one fuel to another)
Heating contractors
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractors
Natural gas piping, installation
Plumbers
Process piping installation
Sprinkler systems, lawn and garden, installation
Water heater installation

The information on the number, size and location of establishments can be used to assess the existing level of competition within the industry in your province/territory.
The table below shows the breakdown between employer and non-employer or indeterminate establishments for each province and territory as well as at the national level. For this industry, 5 of establishments are non-employers or indeterminate and 11 have one or more employees.