Alton Combustion Fort Wayne IN — Boilers, HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

Business Overview

Alton Combustion Fort Wayne IN is a family-owned licensed boiler and mechanical service company founded in 1971. The company handles commercial and municipal projects as well as residential work tied to boilers, burners, pressure piping, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical inspections.

Emergency service is available; the shop operates weekdays and has on-call technicians for urgent failures. The team works from a 12,000 sq ft facility and brings decades of combined experience to each job.

Key Services

Alton Combustion focuses on durable, code-compliant work. Main services include:

• Boiler and burner installation, replacement, and routine maintenance
• HVAC system installation, repair, and scheduled maintenance
• Plumbing inspection, pipe repair, and water pipe replacement
• Electric inspections and related field testing
• Pressure piping and fire protection sprinkler service for commercial properties

Areas Served

The company is based in Fort Wayne and serves a broad local area: Fort Wayne IN, New Haven IN, Lake Township IN, and points within roughly a 100-mile radius. Typical clients include schools, churches, municipalities, and industrial sites across northeastern Indiana.

Company History

Alton Combustion began in March 1971 in a two-car garage on a farm north of Ossian. Ray and Ed Herman started the business, working in that garage for about nine months while building a client base.

Growth led to a move into a 2,400 sq ft shop in Fort Wayne, and in January 1988 the company relocated again to its present 12,000 sq ft shop with a 6,400 sq ft storage building. The firm has stayed family-run and steady through decades of local projects.

Leadership

The company grew from the work of Ray Herman and later from his sons. Terry and Tony Herman began with the company while in high school and developed their trade under their father’s guidance.

Today the Herman family continues to run local operations, passing practical knowledge to the next generation. That long local presence builds working relationships with facilities managers, school districts, and municipal maintenance teams.

Specialties & Highlights

• Licensed boiler and burner service since 1971 with experienced technicians.
• Large shop footprint (12,000 sq ft) for fabrication, repairs, and equipment staging.
• Services for municipalities, schools, churches, and commercial clients.
• Pressure piping and fire protection sprinkler work backed by field experience.
• On-call emergency response for urgent system failures.

Why Locals Choose Alton Combustion

Fort Wayne building owners pick Alton Combustion for steady workmanship and local knowledge of Indiana winters and older building systems. The team understands the heating needs of large schools, older downtown properties, and suburban buildings that make up much of Fort Wayne and nearby towns.

Alton Combustion Fort Wayne IN keeps projects practical and focused on long-term operation. For municipal, commercial, or residential boiler, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work, the company offers a hands-on, multi-generational crew familiar with local codes and common regional issues.

Hours

Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Sat–Sun: Closed. Emergency service available by calling the office.