History – Verne & Ellsworth Hann

History

My great-grandfather, William F. Hann, started in the heating business in 1907. From the very beginning, the company was deeply rooted in Cleveland Heights. In those early years, my great-grandfather worked closely with architects during the new construction boom in the Heights. Because of this, he obtained many blueprints of area homes which are still in our archives today.

Early in the twentieth century, people usually purchased a gas-powered steam or hot water heating system for their homes because warm air heating systems were frowned upon. Fuel was plentiful and homes were not well insulated, so heating systems were often oversized and inefficient by today’s standards. How times have changed!

Ellsworth Hann, my grandfather, entered the family business in 1926. The company still worked mainly in new construction at that time, but around 1940 our business focus switched to residential HVAC service and maintenance. This remains one of our main specialties today.

Then in 1952, the business moved to 2277 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, where we were located for over six decades. In 2015, we moved to our current home, 2026 Lee Road.

William A. Hann, my father, took over the family business in 1973.  During his tenure, the family business continued to grow. We expanded our services to include complete house re-piping and residential plumbing repairs. Verne & Ellsworth Hann was among the first Cleveland firms to enter the air conditioning field. The Hann family also pioneered service contracts to provide our customers with trouble free maintenance for their homes.

My brother Bill and I grew up in the business and are dedicated to preserving our family’s commitment to the highest quality service and experience for our valued customers. As we make plans for the next 100 years, we continue to research new products, safety controls, and innovative ways to reduce energy costs.

Today Verne & Ellsworth Hann carries only brand name, respected products and continues to provide unbeatable customer service. We share our heating, cooling, HVAC, plumbing, and air quality expertise throughout the Cleveland area, from our home in Cleveland Heights to many communities in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. We look forward to serving you too!

Sincerely,

Chris Hann

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Discover the Verne & Ellsworth Hann Difference

Fully Licensed & Insured

Our licensed and insured experts have the knowledge and training to deliver the highest quality services every time.

5 Generations of Hann Family Experience

No other family has such a rich history in the heating, cooling, and plumbing needs of Northeast Ohio homeowners.

Financing Available

We offer various financing options to customers, so our HVAC and plumbing services are always accessible.

Highest Quality Services at an Honest Price

We provide unmatched repair, replacement, and maintenance with only the highest quality parts and equipment.

Commitment to Integrity & Professionalism

The Verne & Ellsworth Hann team is dedicated to ensuring honest and expert service every time.

Leader in Residential Heating & Cooling Since 1952

We have served the Cleveland area since 1952 and understand the community's HVAC and plumbing needs.

Fully Licensed & Insured

Our licensed and insured experts have the knowledge and training to deliver the highest quality services every time.

5 Generations of Hann Family Experience

No other family has such a rich history in the heating, cooling, and plumbing needs of Northeast Ohio homeowners.

Financing Available

We offer various financing options to customers, so our HVAC and plumbing services are always accessible.

Highest Quality Services at an Honest Price

We provide unmatched repair, replacement, and maintenance with only the highest quality parts and equipment.

Commitment to Integrity & Professionalism

The Verne & Ellsworth Hann team is dedicated to ensuring honest and expert service every time.

Leader in Residential Heating & Cooling Since 1952

We have served the Cleveland area since 1952 and understand the community's HVAC and plumbing needs.

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Verne & Ellsworth Hann, Inc installed a new boiler in our 100 year old home with expertise and craftsmanship. From the quote to the final instructions our experience was excellent! We highly recommend them! BILL R, MATT, KEITH, ADAM and GRAHAM were knowledgable, professional, friendly, punctual…

Laurie L.

Laurie L.

Hann installed central air in our nearly 100-year old home and did such a good job. They were communicative, prompt, and professional... and worked very hard to get the job done when they said it would be done. Would recommend them without hesitation.

Margaret F.

Margaret F.

We replaced our furnace/AC, updated our thermostat and replaced our water heater. It was an overall fantastic experience with Barry and Jayson; they showed up exactly when they said they would, worked steadily through both days, made sure we knew where they were on the installation…

Sarah H.

Sarah H.

We had them replace our old AC unit. They had the best price and were very professional in all aspects, from sales thru installation and payment. The installers were right on time and checked with me before doing anything that would result in a change from…

John R.

John R.

Really got us out of a bind. Completely replaced all of the plumbing - supply, drains, and waste - in one of our bathrooms. The shower had been leaking and was unusable, the pipes were 100 years old and half rotten. They were done in just…

Rob R.

Rob R.