The Bertie Air team outside their service vans

About Bertie Heating & Air

Family-owned comfort you can feel good about

For 35+ years, Jim Bertie and the Bertie Air team have kept Gainesville and North Central Florida comfortable — one honest job at a time.

Family Owned

Locally owned and operated with pride.

Trusted Service

Honest, dependable HVAC solutions.

Quality Work

We treat your home like our own.

Community First

Committed to the people we serve.

Our Story

A neighbor, not a call center

Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned and operated HVAC contractor that has served Gainesville and North Central Florida for over 35 years. We have installed hundreds of thousands of systems across the region — and we have kept customers for decades by doing the simple things right: showing up on time, being transparent, and standing behind our work with integrity.

We sell reassurance and competence, not pressure. Owner Jim Bertie personally reviews every job, because the Bertie name is on the truck and on the line. Whether it is a midnight breakdown or a planned high-efficiency upgrade, you get a team that treats you and your home like family.

Credentials

  • Florida Certified AC Contractor #CAC058522
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Certified Factory Trained Technicians
  • NATE-Certified Technicians
  • Background Check Certified
  • Drug-Free Workforce

Family Owned

Three generations of comfort you can trust

The Bertie family team standing in front of the Bertie Heating & Air building in Gainesville

For three generations, the Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning name has been built on quality workmanship, dependable service, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Today, the family tradition continues as the third generation proudly carries on the values and dedication that have earned the trust of our community for decades.

Jim, Founder & Owner at Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning

Jim

Founder & Owner

With over three decades of hands-on experience, Jim founded Bertie Air on a commitment to honest service and community values, and personally reviews every job.

Jessica, Office Manager at Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning

Jessica

Office Manager

Jessica keeps our team organized and our customers taken care of. She is the friendly voice behind every great experience.

Nick, Service Technician at Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning

Nick

Service Technician

Nick leads our team in the field with expertise and professionalism. He makes sure every job is done right the first time.

Braeden, Installation Apprentice at Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning

Braeden

Installation Apprentice

Braeden brings energy and dedication to every job, focused on delivering quality service and building lasting relationships.

Colten, Office Assistant at Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning

Colten

Office Assistant

Colten is learning the trade and gaining hands-on experience every day. He is an important part of our growing team.

What We Stand For

Values that show up on every job

Integrity, Fairness & Honesty

We tell you the truth about your system — repair when it makes sense, replace only when it really is time.

100% Satisfaction

We are not done until you are comfortable. Owner Jim Bertie personally reviews every job.

Untiring Improvement

NATE-certified, manufacturer-trained technicians who keep learning as systems evolve.

Contribution to Community

A family-owned neighbor invested in the comfort and trust of North Central Florida homes.

How We're Different

We do the math most contractors skip

A full load calculation on every job

On every replacement we start over as if it were a brand-new home and run a load calculation — whole-house, and room-by-room when it matters — to find the exact capacity your home needs in BTUs, not a rule-of-thumb "ton" guess. Homes change: additions, remodels, new insulation and windows all change the size of system a house needs, and sometimes the ductwork has to be resized to match. A load calculation is actually required by the state of Florida, yet almost nobody does it. We do it before we do anything else.

We're educators first

Most people think of an air conditioner as simply "the thing on the wall that makes a hot house cold." But there is much more to your comfort system than that, and we believe you deserve to understand your options before making a decision. Rather than pushing a sale, we will walk you through the factors that matter: proper system sizing, SEER ratings (which measure a system's energy efficiency over a cooling season), and the features and choices that can help lower your energy bills. Our goal is to educate you so you can confidently choose the system that best fits your home, comfort needs, and budget.

Equipment built for Florida

In Florida, air conditioning is not just about lowering the temperature, it is about controlling humidity. Inverter-driven systems excel in our climate because they continuously adjust their output to maintain a consistent temperature and remove moisture more effectively. Unlike traditional systems that repeatedly turn on and off at full power, inverter systems run at lower speeds for longer periods, keeping your home comfortable year-round while using significantly less electricity. The result is better humidity control, more consistent temperatures, quieter operation, and lower energy bills. In many Florida homes, an inverter system can provide superior comfort while using only a fraction of the energy of older, single-stage equipment.

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Hundreds of Thousands Systems Installed
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After-Hrs Emergency Service

Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Bertie Heating & Air Conditioning is committed to providing an accessible and user-friendly experience for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. We continually strive to improve the accessibility and usability of our website to ensure equal access to information and services.

Our Commitment. We endeavor to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards wherever reasonably achievable. This includes implementing accessibility best practices such as semantic HTML structure, keyboard-friendly navigation, adequate color contrast, descriptive alternative text for images, and support for users who prefer reduced-motion settings.

Assistance and Feedback. If you experience difficulty accessing any content on this website, encounter an accessibility barrier, or require information in an alternative format, we encourage you to contact us. Our team is committed to providing assistance and addressing accessibility concerns promptly.

Last updated May 2026.

Smart Comfort. Smart Savings.

Comfort backed by 35+ years and the Bertie name.

Free estimates on new systems, honest repairs on any brand, and after-hours emergency service. Family-owned for 35+ years.

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