Our Customers
We have smart customers! They often prefer proactive maintain on their HVAC system to avoid a mid-winter furnace failure. As our customer, you can subscribe for annual maintenance and you’ll receive:
- Top priority service and 24-hour emergency service (exclusive to our customers)
- Annual “do-it-yourself” maintenance suggestions
- Reminders to schedule annual maintenance so small repairs can be done before they become an expensive crisis
- Promotions, rebates, and special financing offers to help you save money

Our Team
Haertel Heating and Cooling has never had high employee turnover. Instead, we aim to build relationships with our employees, guiding them and growing with them long-term. We watch our employees take pride in their work, always going the extra mile for the customer’s benefit. We value our team!
Proudly serving our Bay City community since 1938!
Because of our successful history as heating and cooling contractors in the Great Lakes Bay Region, a partnership was forged in 2012 between third generation Charles Haertel and long-time employees Dan Lijewski and Andy Burke to continue the success. While Dan’s focus is sales and service, Andy specializes in furnace and air conditioner installations. Continuing the strong legacy established by the Haertels, both men are honest and committed guys.
Together, we continue to lead Haertel Heating and Cooling as the small company that is truthful in our dealings, that stays current with technology and efficiency, and that builds long-lasting relationships with our customers. – Dan Lijewski

Our History
The name “Haertel” has been recognized in the heating and cooling industry for nearly a century. In his early days, Robert Haertel, Sr., would travel the midwest, establish a new heating/cooling franchise in one city, then move along to the next. In time, his growing family put down roots right here in Bay City when he established Haertel Heating Company of Bay City!