HVAC Experts with Long Roots in the Cleveland Region
The company’s roots go back to 1907, when the Hann family first entered the heating business. From the very beginning, the business was deeply connected to Cleveland Heights. In those early years, the company collaborated closely with architects during the new-construction boom throughout the Heights, gaining access to many home blueprints that remain in the company archives today.
In the early twentieth century, homeowners typically chose gas-powered steam or hot water heating systems, as warm-air systems were considered undesirable. Fuel was plentiful, homes lacked modern insulation, and heating systems were often oversized and far less efficient than those used today—highlighting just how much the industry has evolved.
Ellsworth Hann entered the family business in 1926. At that time, the company’s work primarily centered on new construction, but by around 1940, its focus shifted toward residential HVAC service and maintenance—a core specialty that endures today.
In 1952, the business moved to 2277 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, where it would remain for more than six decades. In 2015, the company relocated to its current home at 2026 Lee Road.
The next generation continued to grow and evolve the business beginning in 1973. During this period, the company expanded its offerings to include whole-house repiping and residential plumbing repairs. Verne & Ellsworth Hann also became one of the first Cleveland-area firms to enter the air-conditioning field and was an early pioneer of service contracts that provided homeowners with reliable, worry-free maintenance.
Successive generations grew up in the business and have remained dedicated to preserving the family’s commitment to exceptional service, craftsmanship, and customer care. As the company plans for the next century, it continues to explore advanced products, improved safety controls, and innovative solutions to help homeowners reduce energy costs.
Today, Verne & Ellsworth Hann carries only respected, brand-name products and continues to deliver unmatched customer service. The team proudly provides heating, cooling, HVAC, plumbing, and air-quality expertise throughout the Cleveland area—from its home base in Cleveland Heights to communities across Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties. The company looks forward to serving you next.
Sincerely,
The Verne & Ellsworth Hann Team
