About Us

Michigan’s
Most Trusted
HVAC Family

Since 1970, about Stratz Heating & Cooling has been keeping Big Rapids homes warm in winter and cool in summer. We’re not a franchise or a call center — we’re your neighbors, and we treat every home like our own.

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Who We Are

55 Years of
Keeping Families Comfortable

About Stratz Heating & Cooling was founded in Big Rapids, Michigan in 1970 with a simple promise: show up, do the job right, and treat customers like family.

What started as a small local operation has grown into one of the most trusted HVAC companies in Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola Counties — but our values haven’t changed. We’re still family-owned and operated. Our technicians still live in the communities we serve. And we still answer the phone at 2am when your furnace goes out in January. For more than five decades, we’ve helped homeowners and businesses stay comfortable through every Michigan season. Our team has invested in ongoing training, advanced equipment, and the latest technology to provide dependable heating, cooling, indoor air quality, and geothermal solutions across all major brands. But technology is only part of the story. The reason families call Stratz generation after generation is simple: we do what we say, we price fairly, and we stand behind our work.

Honest, Transparent Pricing

We quote before we work, and the price you’re given is the price you pay. No surprise fees, no unnecessary upsells — just straightforward work at fair rates.

Local, Family-Owned

We’re not a national franchise or a private equity-owned chain. Stratz is family-owned and operated — our reputation is personal, and we protect it on every call.

24/7 Emergency Response

HVAC emergencies don’t care about business hours. We answer calls at any time — real technicians, not call centers — because Michigan winters don’t wait.

Continuous Training

The industry changes. Our technicians train regularly to stay current on new systems, refrigerants, and efficiency technologies — so you get the best advice, not yesterday’s knowledge.

Work Guaranteed

We stand behind every repair, installation, and service call. If something isn’t right, we make it right — period. That’s been our standard since 1970.

Energy Efficiency Focus

From recommending high-efficiency systems to geothermal installations, we help customers lower their energy bills and their environmental footprint — not just fix what’s broken.

What We Stand For

The Principles That
Guide Everything We Do

Credentials & Certifications

Qualified to Handle
Any HVAC System

Our certifications aren’t just credentials on a wall — they represent hundreds of hours of training, passing rigorous exams, and committing to a higher standard of workmanship. When a Stratz technician shows up, you know you’re getting someone qualified to do the job right.

WaterFurnace / Trane Geothermal Certified

One of few MI contractors certified for ground-source heat pump installation

EPA 608 Refrigerant Certified

All technicians licensed to handle and recover refrigerants

Michigan HVAC Contractor License

Fully licensed by the State of Michigan — licensed, bonded & insured

Background-Checked Technicians

Every technician undergoes background screening before entering your home

Factory-Authorized · Highest Dealer Designation

Geothermal Certified

WaterFurnace & Trane

MI Licensed

Bonded & Fully Insured

55+ Years of Trust

Serving Big Rapids Since 1970

More Than Business

Rooted in the
Big Rapids Community

We don’t just work in Big Rapids — we live here. Our technicians coach youth sports, attend local churches, shop at the same stores you do, and send our kids to the same schools. That connection matters to us.

When you call Stratz, you’re not funding a distant corporation. Your money stays local, supporting families and jobs right here in Mecosta County. And when a neighbor is struggling — an elderly homeowner without heat, a family that needs help — we show up for our community, because that’s what neighbors do.

Ready to Experience the Stratz Difference?

Let’s Get Your
HOME Comfortable

Whether you need emergency service at midnight or want to schedule a seasonal tune-up, our team is ready. Call now or request service online.