Family-Owned & Operated in Central Illinois

Heating & Air Conditioning in Peoria, IL

About Standard Heating & Cooling

Standard Heating & Cooling, a trusted name in HVAC services located in Peoria and Pekin, IL, was founded in 1939 by the Harms Family. In 2018, when John Harms retired, the torch was passed to the Ewalt Family. Today, under the diligent leadership of Heather and Britt Ewalt, the company continues its legacy of prioritizing customer satisfaction and valuing the power of customer referrals. Reach out to us today for an estimate on your residential or commercial heating or cooling system.

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Customer-Focused with a Positive Attitude

As Peoria’s premier HVAC contractor, SHC is dedicated to providing top-quality heating and cooling solutions for both residential and commercial settings. Our comprehensive services range from meticulous design and engineering to the professional installation of heating and air conditioning systems. The core of our business integrity lies in our team — composed of highly qualified office staff, estimators, and technicians — who are committed to professionalism and bring a positive attitude daily.

Eco-Friendly

Our green initiatives are designed to minimize waste and reduce energy costs, benefiting both our customers and the planet. Key actions include dismantling and recycling components from old furnaces, air conditioners, and boilers, using eco-friendly refrigerants if possible in our air conditioners, and installing high-efficiency furnaces with a minimum of 95% AFUE. Additionally, we offer advanced programmable thermostats with WiFi capabilities, allowing customers to manage their HVAC systems conveniently via smartphones.

Check with Ameren Illinois to see if you qualify for a free wifi thermostat – and we can install it for you!

Our Team

Heather L. Ewalt
President

Heather oversees the overall operation of the company, which includes administrative, business, and marketing.

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Britton T. Ewalt
Vice President / Estimator

Britt originally started at SHC as a service technician, moved into the service manager position, and worked his way into Residential and Commercial Estimating and Sales.

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Adriane Ewing
Office Manager

Adriane handles many of the daily operations, which include accounting, contract billing, and payroll.

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Matt Winkler
Project Superintendent

Matt oversees all commercial projects and coordinates the scheduling for installation.

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Mike Hamilton
Service Manager / Commercial Sales

Mike has extensive experience in commercial sales and service. He works on pricing for replacement equipment and maintenance programs.

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Alex Ewalt
Residential Sales

Alex assists clients in residential sales and service. He works on pricing for equipment and maintenance programs.

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Brooke Potter
Service Coordinator

Brooke works with both residential and commercial customers to schedule the installation of their new HVAC systems. She also sets up and renews commercial maintenance agreements and schedules the visits with the customer.

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Mallory Van Wassenhove
Service Billing

Mallory schedules and bills out the day-to-day service calls. She also files the warranty claims for residential and commercial customers.

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Christine Foil
Accounts Payable

Christine handles all areas of Accounts Payable.
She also registers your new equipment, files for rebates for the customer and puts together a complete packet of information for the customer. Additionally, she sets up and renews residential maintenance agreements along with scheduling them.

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