Air Controls Billings MT - HVAC, Plumbing & Metal Fabrication

Business Overview

Air Controls Billings MT is a licensed HVAC and plumbing company serving homes and businesses in Billings and nearby towns. Founded in 1972, the shop handles installations, repairs, maintenance, and custom metal work. Technicians are available around the clock for emergency calls, and the company staffs roughly 100 trained technicians across several states.

The team works on residential systems in older brick and wood-frame houses, new construction, and commercial properties. They respond to heating failures in Montana’s long winters and cooling needs in warm summer stretches, so local climate knowledge is part of the service.

Key Services

Services are grouped for clarity. Short bullets make it easy to scan.

HVAC

• HVAC installation or replacement
• HVAC system repair
• HVAC system maintenance and seasonal tune-ups
• Commercial refrigeration and design assist

Plumbing

• Plumbing inspection and repair
• Water heater installation and repair
• Bath and kitchen fixtures: bathtub, shower, sink, faucet, toilet installation and repair
• Drain, water pipe, and gas line installation and repair

Metal Fabrication

• Custom metal fabrication and rolling for ductwork and specialty parts
• Project work for contractors and businesses

Areas Served

Air Controls serves Billings MT and the surrounding communities. Regular service areas include:

• Billings, MT
• Lockwood, Laurel, Hardin
• Colstrip, Red Lodge, Lame Deer
• Lewistown, Columbus, Crow Agency
• Forsyth, Roundup, Park City

Company History

Air Controls began in 1972 when Al Schaff left a furnace repair shop in Colorado to start his own business in Billings. The first operations ran out of a small garage. Over the years the company expanded services and territory, keeping a core customer base that has returned for decades.

Growth included added refrigeration work, more technicians, and expansion into neighboring states. The Billings location remains committed to practical solutions for local homes and businesses.

Leadership

Chris Schaff runs daily operations in Billings. He joined refrigeration school after serving in the U.S. Navy, then worked as a service technician in Bozeman before moving to Billings in 2002 as General Manager. Chris handles estimating, design assist, and commercial and residential project oversight.

Owner and founder Al Schaff set the practical tone for the business. Leadership stays involved with customers and the local trades community.

Specialties & Highlights

• Experienced crew: about 100 technicians across the company with trade training.
• 24/7 emergency response for heating, plumbing, and gas line issues.
• Custom metal fabrication to support unusual HVAC or commercial needs.
• Longstanding local relationships and retained customers from early years.

Why Locals Choose Air Controls

People in Billings lean on practical experience. Air Controls Billings MT keeps service local, with crews who know Montana weather and housing types. The mix of plumbing, HVAC, and metal fabricating in one company makes scheduling and repairs simpler for homeowners and businesses. Reliability is shown by decades of steady work and repeat customers.

For a local team that handles emergency calls any hour and works across a wide service area, Air Controls Billings MT is a steady option for heating, cooling, plumbing, and metal work.