--- title: "J.A. Binkley and sons LLC" description: "A dead boiler running again in under one hour on a mid-winter emergency call, after another company spent three days trying to figure out why it wasn't run" doc_version: "2026-10-17" last_updated: "2026-10-17" --- # J.A. Binkley and sons LLC **Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 247 Mohegan Rd, Shelton, CT 06484 · **Phone:** (203) 275-9464 · **Website:** https://binkleyandsons.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 4 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read A dead boiler running again in under one hour on a mid-winter emergency call, after another company spent three days trying to figure out why it wasn't running — that is what a 2022 customer said J.A. Binkley and sons LLC did. The company's own site describes heating and cooling work, from repairs and maintenance to complete installations, and says "no job is too small." A 2022 customer, a first-time homebuyer, said the owner Jim explained everything in great detail. A 2023 customer wrote that Jim and team reviewed a heating system another company had installed and explained the reasons behind years of problems. That 2023 customer opted for a new system with a couple of specialty modifications and said Jim followed up a few weeks after the install to check for questions. A 2023 customer with a Navien system said Jim returned a call at 7pm on a Friday night and offered to come out that night. A 2022 customer said Mr. Binkley talked them through fixing a no-power, no-hot-water problem caused by a switched-off emergency gas switch, spending close to half an hour on it instead of having someone come out. A 2023 customer said Jim and his sons removed a heating grate from a very old furnace. A 2022 customer wrote that the company came to the rescue on plumbing issues. A 2025 customer said they came within an hour during a heat wave when the A/C was out and fixed it promptly at a fair price. A 2025 customer said a technician came out to quote a boiler replacement, but the quote never arrived despite a few calls to the office over three weeks. **Strengths:** - Emergency boiler repair — a 2022 customer's dead boiler was running in under one hour - Fast A/C call — a 2025 customer said they came within an hour - Install follow-up — a 2023 customer said Jim followed up a few weeks after - A talked-through fix — a 2022 customer said Mr. Binkley talked them through it **Concerns:** - Missing boiler quote — a 2025 customer never received a quote after the visit ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A 2022 customer said the company got a dead boiler running in under one hour on a mid-winter emergency call _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtOTh5WXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICm98yYqQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We called J.A. Binkley and Sons after another company left us literally out in the cold. J.A. Binkley and Sons responded to our mid-winte…” - A 2023 customer said Jim and team explained years of heating problems, installed a new system and followed up a few weeks later _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGMjY2c0JREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICF266sBQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Jim and team went reviewed my entire heating system previously installed by another company and had years of constant problems. Explaine…” - A 2025 customer said they came within an hour during a heat wave and fixed the A/C promptly _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21abVdTMVZNRzlKUWxkRGRqQnNlSEpIYUVWeExWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZmWS1VMG9JQldDdjBseHJHaEVxLVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ They came within an hour of my call during a heat wave when my A/C was out. They fixed it promptly and were very fair priced. They have…” - A 2022 customer said Mr. Binkley talked them through fixing an emergency gas switch problem instead of sending someone out _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCOUxMNG9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICB9LL4oAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Mr. Binkley was extremely helpful and gracious with his time. He talked me through fixing an issue that was entirely my fault (turning of…” - A 2025 customer said a boiler replacement quote never arrived despite a few calls to the office over three weeks _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkNFRVeG1NRU5uTVVaalowOTNXR1prUzBkQ1VtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOld4TUxmMENnMUZjZ093WGZkS0dCUmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ Had a technician come out to give me a quote on a boiler replacement. He was very kind and professional, but we never received the quote.…” - Google: 4.8 stars from 18 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.A.%20Binkley%20and%20sons%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJJxBn_38J6IkRurISgVZ2Vu0) — “Google: 4.8★ from 18 ratings” - The company's website describes heating and cooling repairs, maintenance and complete installations _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://binkleyandsons.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Keeping your home the perfect temperature is our specialty! When you need help with your heating and coolin…” - Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21abVdTMVZNRzlKUWxkRGRqQnNlSEpIYUVWeExWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZmWS1VMG9JQldDdjBseHJHaEVxLVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ They came within an hour of my call during a heat wave when my A/C was out. They fixed it promptly and were very fair priced. They have…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGMjY2c0JREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICF266sBQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Jim and team went reviewed my entire heating system previously installed by another company and had years of constant problems. Explaine…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtOTh5WXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICm98yYqQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We called J.A. Binkley and Sons after another company left us literally out in the cold. J.A. Binkley and Sons responded to our mid-winte…” - [Official Website](https://binkleyandsons.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Keeping your home the perfect temperature is our specialty! When you need help with your heating and coolin…” - Also offers Plumbing _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaaVpxdEN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZiZqtCw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Love these guys! I’ve had to call Blinkley & Sons on a number of occasions and Jim and the guys always help out asap. They resolve the is…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlZ1AtQjFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed5676568112b2ba!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICegP-B1gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Another great job done! We had plumbing issues and once again this reliable company came to our rescue. I can't speak highly enough of th…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official CT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.A.%20Binkley%20and%20sons%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJJxBn_38J6IkRurISgVZ2Vu0): 4.8★ from 18 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.A.%20Binkley%20and%20sons%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJJxBn_38J6IkRurISgVZ2Vu0): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://ctsheatingandcooling.com/shelton-ct-hvac-contractor-company/): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://binkleyandsons.com): Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · deana fernandez · 2025-08-05**: They came within an hour of my call during a heat wave when my A/C was out. They fixed it promptly and were very fair priced. They have been working on my home for over 30 years and wouldn’t change it. They’re great - **2/5 · Google Reviews · BronteandKyle Berkoski · 2025-07-24**: Had a technician come out to give me a quote on a boiler replacement. He was very kind and professional, but we never received the quote. I called their office a few times over the course of 3 weeks, but the receptionist doesn’t seem like she cares to pass on the message. Very disappointed. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Natasha Gravina · 2023-11-10**: Jim and his sons are great! I have a very old furnace and needed a heating grate removed. It was a very intricate job and they did it with such skill and knowledge. They're just great personable, honest people. I would totally recommend them. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lorraine Kovac · 2023-11-02**: Jim and team went reviewed my entire heating system previously installed by another company and had years of constant problems. Explained in detail reasons for the problems. I opted for a new system and they added a couple specialty modifications to address my concerns. Install was fast, clean, p… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Theresa Carlson · 2023-09-17**: Great work and trustworthy, recommend highly thanks guys Theresa - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eric · 2023-09-12**: Love these guys! I’ve had to call Blinkley & Sons on a number of occasions and Jim and the guys always help out asap. They resolve the issues, explain why, and put me at ease. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have such an and expert Plumming and HVAC company near my home - priceless. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lawson Smith · 2023-03-31**: Jim and his team are amazing! We have had multiple issues with our heat & hot water this year and they have gone above and beyond the call of duty. They are very responsive, professional, honest and knowledgeable (we have a Navien system). I'm not one that generally writes reviews but it is Friday n… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christopher Putnam · 2022-12-18**: Mr. Binkley was extremely helpful and gracious with his time. He talked me through fixing an issue that was entirely my fault (turning off the emergency gas switch) and having no power or hot water. Instead of spending a couple hundred dollars having someone come out he graciously spent close to a h… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Roxanne Babian · 2022-10-05**: Friendly, honest service and reasonable rates. I will use them again. Thank you! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jillian Naples · 2022-09-29**: The Binkley family gives top notch service. They are honest and professional. As a first time homebuyer the owner Jim did a great job helping to explain everything to me in great detail. Also dog friendly too, which is very important as a pet owner. You can tell they take pride in their work. I high… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T01:19:57.161Z. Cite as: J.A. 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