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About The Way Companies
The Way Companies has operated from Houston since 1918, when a modest refrigeration business first opened its doors. Now entering their fourth generation of family leadership, they rank among the nation's most experienced commercial and industrial HVAC service providers, specializing in system design, maintenance, and building automation across Texas and Louisiana. The company holds a 4.9-star rating from nine homeowner and property manager reviews, with technicians noted for thorough diagnostics and consistent follow-up communication. Their 24/7 availability ensures facilities never face unplanned downtime.
The Way Companies pioneered ice-based thermal storage systems in the 1930s to cool churches and movie theaters, and by the 1980s became among the earliest contractors implementing performance contracting to track energy savings and reinvest them into building improvements. Their building automation division integrates HVAC, lighting, and security systems to optimize energy efficiency across commercial properties. This dual focus on legacy innovation and modern smart-building technology differentiates their approach from standard HVAC contractors serving the Houston market.
Customer reviews name specific technicians who delivered exceptional service. Angie Pounders, Senior Property Manager at Belvoir Asset Management, praised Chris and his team for investigating HVAC issues thoroughly even when causes were not immediately apparent, and for following up regularly without being chased. Gloria Cuenod noted their techs consistently checked in upon arrival to explain problems. Brian Ellis highlighted responsive service and reasonable pricing through Chris Cummings, emphasizing the company's commercial expertise.
What Customers Say
Five of nine reviewers awarded five stars, with three specifically naming technicians Chris or Chris Cummings and praising their responsiveness and diagnostic thoroughness. Negative feedback is absent from posted reviews, though one four-star reviewer noted reasonable but not lowest pricing.
Working Hours
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| SaturdayToday | Open 24 hours |
Services
Commercial HVAC Services
Emergency repairs and building automation systems maximizing uptime while minimizing operational costs, available 24/7.
Industrial HVAC Services
Process cooling and environmental control solutions tailored for manufacturing, petrochemical, and processing facilities.
Building Automation Services
Smart building controls integrating HVAC, lighting, and security systems to optimize energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Preventative Maintenance
Systematic building performance optimization through data-driven processes that identify inefficiencies before failures occur.
HVAC Asset Management
Comprehensive management of building HVAC investments, coordinating repairs, maintenance, and equipment lifecycle planning.
Capital Equipment Replacement
In-house design and build capability ensuring single-source responsibility fornew HVAC system installations.