About Bell Heating & Air

It all started at a factory job.

Hi, I’m Steve Cunningham, owner of Bell Heating and Air. For me, third shift just wasn’t cutting it. The hours were tough, the work wasn’t for me, and I was tired of it! One day a friend asked me, “Why don’t you check out this heating company?” What did I have to lose? I gave it a shot, applied, and got my first job in the world of HVAC.

They hired me on as service but quickly found that my true skills were with the install work. Any technician can complete an install, but there’s an art to completing the perfect install that makes it a clean fit. I loved making the system look awesome for the homeowner.

I spent a few years there before a new opportunity came about where I was really able to broaden my horizons. At this new company we worked in everything from trailers to multimillion dollar houses, commercial, and everything in between. No two customers were alike and it opened up my eyes to the scope of many different types of projects.

Fast forward a few years and another job later I found myself at a turning point: I had no where else to grow. For years I had been doing installs and service for all types of customers, but I still craved more. The business side of these companies intrigued me but I wasn’t able to be involved in it. Finally I made the decision to quit this job without any real foresight on what would come next. Some deep thinking and life-changing conversations opened my eyes to taking the big leap: Bell Heating and Air was born! I applied for an LLC and got my state license. My first few deals were with friends and family but I still wanted to look professional. I chiseled the rust off my ‘08 Grand Cherokee and applied some Bondo to make her look brand new.

That first week in business? I had so many calls, I couldn’t even handle the work. The word spread like wildfire, and it lasted a whole two weeks.

You see, everyone hears about your business when you first start and they all want to help out. Eventually reality set in; that early business dried up, and the second guessing began. “Was this the right move?”

When there’s a will, there’s a way. There was one other tool in my toolbox - appliance work. People needed appliances fixed, and those refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers kept Bell going for months and months.

After enough time the referrals began to come in and business naturally picked up. We finally reached a point where I was able to pitch not just my wife, but also another technician to come on full-time. Finally we had our first crew. My wife, Tarah, handled the calls while Titus and I spent time in the field.

Today, Bell continues to grow and we’re always looking to expand the crew. If you know anyone who might be interested in a career opportunity, have them reach out.

For now, we look forward to continuing to keep homes comfortable, one place at a time!

  • "100% recommend! Steve helped us with a boiler that suddenly conked out on us. He was quick, efficient, and professional. The price he quoted is what he charged. I know a few other people who have all used his services and they were so appreciative of his skills. In this day and age when you can't rely on people to show up when they say they will, Steve far surpassed my expectations. Thank you!!!"

    David Daniels

  • "After a very hot Sunday, I called Bell Heating and Air first thing Monday morning. I asked how soon someone could take a look at our AC and was told the next day at 1, which was perfect for my schedule. Titus arrived on time and went right to work trying to figure out what was going on with our AC. He discussed all possible options, including replacement because our system is 20 years old. No pressure about what decision to make, just all the facts we needed to make the right one for us. We opted to wait on replacing and had the system charged. Couldn't be happier with the service we received."

    Cindy Maples

  • "Steve and Titus do great work, installed a new air conditioner for us, fit and finish are complete, put down floor runners to keep carpets clean while they worked, and addressed a small natural gas leak on a connection on our furnace, tidy workmanship and personable people."

    Keith Paul

  • "We received an estimate for a future service. The technician was very knowledgeable and thorough. In addition, the technician was professional in appearance, and provided detailed education on the components in our home to help us make the best decisions going forward as needs arise. We plan to use Bell Heating and Air for the future project, and to switch all regular maintenance services over to them."

    Sarah Lynch

  • "Steven did an excellent job with our clothes dryer repair. He got us back up in running in short order. I never realize how much we use a particular appliance until it is not functioning. I look forward to the next time I can count on Bell Heating and Air, LLC for help!"

    Bradley Teige

  • "Found Bell Heating and Air LLC when looking for companies local to the Wausau, WI vicinity. Contacted Steve, and has been great to work with so far. Steve arrived on schedule, no lack of communication, and was knowledgeable enough to match the best replacement just from a image sent via text. Currently replacing our HRV that had a dead motor. I will provide a quality review upon completion."

    Travis Mills

  • "Great customer service!!! These guys know what they are doing!!"

    Tarah Cunningham