574-498-7556 History 24/7 Emergency Service! Schedule Your Service HISTORY Serving Michiana For Over 50 Years! From our early beginnings in 1957 Great Lakes Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving the Michiana area with HVAC services. From designing and choosing the correct furnace or air conditioner unit, to cleaning and maintaining your duct work, we are here to serve you with all your home comfort needs. Select any of the highlighted years from our history time line below to learn about our growth and commitment to the South Bend, Mishawaka and surrounding communities. 1957 – Russ and Dorothy Falan, along with Donald Maynard, open Great Lakes Heating & Air Conditioning @ 2029 South Michigan St, South Bend In 46614 and begin serving Michiana’s home comfort needs 1969 – Mike Ritter starts working for Russ & Dorothy Falan @ Great Lakes while he was a freshman co-op student @ Mish. High School 1978 – Mike Ritter acquires his IN heating license 1981 – At the end of the year Russ Falan retires from Great Lakes Heating while staying on as a consultant for 3 years 1982 – With 12 plus years under his belt, Mike Ritter buys Great Lakes Heating 1982 – Great Lakes Heating is the first in Michiana to offer Preventative Maintenance (PS), now known as Discount Club 1986 – Mike Ritter acquires his MI state class A mechanical, heating license 1989 – In the first 7 years Great Lakes serviced and installed more than 10,000 household systems under the guidance of Mike Ritter 1989 – Great Lakes Heating is the first HVAC contractor in Michiana to offer duct cleaning 1990 – On summer break from Laville High School, Mike Ritter Jr. begins working for Great Lakes Heating 1994 – Bruce Thompson hires in @ Great Lakes, in July 1994 – Great Lakes Heating purchases old Sears building in Plymouth and opens 2nd store 1995 – To become more diversified, Mike Ritter purchased TDH from Tim Hancz and renames it Temperature Designed Heating. Great Lakes via this new company now offers one of the largest varieties of HVAC equipment to the Michiana area and expands into the custom new house market 1997 – Mike Ritter sees the need to expand the facilities and acquires land from his late friend Wayne Blad 1998 – Nov. Ground breaking begins for the new facility at 22189 State Rd 23. The Plymouth store closes and combines at the new South Bend location 1999 – June the move to 22189 State Rd 23 is complete. The new location allows Great Lakes to serve more customers on a much more timely fashion. The extra storage allows larger purchases of equipment. This helps Great Lakes negotiate volume purchases from suppliers and manufacturers reducing endless price increases. Volume purchasing enables Great Lakes to provide better pricing without reducing quality. Bringing an enhanced value to the customers we serve without price increases. 2000 – Great Lakes Heating is the 1st, and currently the ONLY HVAC contractor in Michiana with an operational showroom. There are over 20 pieces of HVAC equipment for you to see, hear and feel in operation. 2005 – In February we received the (NATE) certification. “North American Trade of Excellence” — Great Lakes Heating and Air Conditioning has received this award 4x more than any of its competitors. 2005 – Mike Ritter, Jr. becomes a licensed electrician for the South Bend/Michiana area. 2010 – 3 additional vans are added to our fleet as well as a full time master electrician to increase our ability to meet the needs of residential clients 2015 & beyond – With our deep ties to the community and our rich heritage we will be here to continue serving your needs and perhaps some day even the home comfort desires of your children. ABOUT US Covid 19 Update History Meet The Team Merger & Growth Opportunities Careers Financing FAQ Blog Virtual Diagnostics Videos Filter Program Community FREE Whole Home Electrical Inspection Cannot be combined with other offers. Valid from Jan 11, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021 Print Want to Try to DIY? Check Out Our Free Troubleshooting Guide. DIY GUIDE WE'RE A PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY Your Causes Are Our Causes How We Help Interested In Joining Our Team? Apply Online Donate To Mari'S Smile Campaign Make A Donation SERVING MICHIANA WITH TRADITIONAL VALUES Honesty & Honor Code Ensures Safe & Worry-Free Environment Free Estimates, Upfront Pricing & Deals 24/7 Emergency Availability for Your Convenience Factory-Trained NATE Certified Techs Family Owned and Locally Operated Since 1957 HAVING TROUBLE? WE CAN HELP! 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE First Name Last Name Phone Email Address Text Call Email Other How do you prefer we contact you? Yes, I am a potential new customer No, I'm a current existing customer I'm neither. Are you a new customer? Message Send Information 574-498-7556 Local Office 22189 State Road 23 South Bend, IN 46614 Map & Directions [+] Quick Links Home Services Contact Us Privacy Policy Site Map Follow Us Mechanical Contractor License #3417 Electrical License © 2021 All Rights Reserved.