In April of 1961, Erv started doing business from a small garage in Redford, and the Erv Ehlers Company was born. Years of refrigeration experience and a vibrant personality set the new enterprise on a path to rapid success; soon, the growing business operated a storefront in Livonia and a custom sheet metal fabrication facility. Today’s thriving 8 Mile Road location features an expansive showroom, featuring the most advanced HVAC products available today, as well as a warehouse, extensive parts department, and sheet metal fabrication shop.
Larry Ehlers, Erv Ehlers’ son, joined the family business after college. Larry learned the HVAC business from the ground up, first working at his father’s side as an installation assistant, and later working in all aspects of the business. Having touched many lives, inspired many people, and sharing his vast knowledge with countless technicians over the years, Erv passed away in 2010. Today, Larry leads the firm as its president and CEO, maintaining an exceptional staff of certified technicians and treating all team members like family.