ERNST HEATING & COOLING - Key Persons


Al Ernst

Al Ernst started Ernst Hardware in 1951. The store was filled with tools, nails, and screws until Al installed his first furnace in 1954. The rest is history. After installing his first of many air conditioners, heat pumps, and geothermal systems, Ernst Hardware officially became known as Ernst Heating and Cooling. These days, the company also offers zoning and mini-splits to residential customers. Ernst's top services include: Precision Heating & Cooling Tune-Ups Heating & Cooling System Replacements Geothermal Experts Ductless Installations Free Replacement Estimates Emergency Service & Repair Now managed by Al's grandson, Dusty, Ernst Heating and Cooling continues to be an industry leader with a genuine focus on customer satisfaction. They pride themselves on being transparent, openly communicating with customers about ways to lower their monthly utilities, providing whole-house problem diagnoses, and thinking outside the box for comfort solutions. With a third-generation Ernst now at the helm, you can remain assured of that same level of service you've relied on from Ernst Heating and Cooling for years to come.

Dusty Ernst

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
General Manager Dusty Ernst has spent his entire life in the heating and cooling industry. He is the son of Roger Ernst, the second-generation proprietor of Ernst Heating and Cooling. Dusty is the grandson of original owner Al Ernst. He began working with his father, Roger, some years after Al's retirement in 1991. With a family legacy filled with industry knowledge, Dusty Ernst brings nearly 20 years of experience to Ernst Heating and Cooling.