ESI Heating: Your Portland, MI HVAC Partner for Over 40 Years

When your home or business in mid-Michigan needs heating, cooling, or hot water service, ESI Heating in Portland, MI has been the reliable local choice since 1979. Operating 24 hours a day for emergencies, their team of highly certified technicians handles both residential and commercial jobs across the Greater Lansing region. They focus on delivering lasting comfort and efficiency.

Business Overview

ESI Heating provides full-service HVAC and water heater solutions. They are available around the clock, understanding that a furnace failure on a cold Portland night or an AC outage during a humid Michigan summer can’t wait. Their trained employees work directly with homeowners and business owners to diagnose issues and recommend practical solutions.

Key Services

ESI Heating covers all the essential systems that keep local properties comfortable and functional:

• Heating & Cooling: Installation, repair, and maintenance for furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps, including energy-efficient and geothermal models.
• Water Heaters: Expert installation and repair for both traditional and tankless water heaters.
• Indoor Air Quality & Ducts: Professional air duct cleaning services to help manage dust, allergens, and system efficiency.

Areas Served

ESI Heating proudly serves Portland and many surrounding communities. Their service area includes Boston, Bloomer, Castleton, Danby, Dallas, Roxand, Keene, Bushnell, and townships like Lyons, Eagle, Westphalia, and Sunfield. Having worked in the area for decades, their technicians know the common HVAC setups in local ranch homes, older farmhouses, and commercial buildings, which helps them provide faster, more informed service.

Company History

The business started in 1979 as Dan's Solar Supply, founded by Dan Bengel and his wife Joann. They initially specialized in solar heating installations. To meet growing customer needs, they became an authorized heating and cooling dealer. The company was renamed Enercon Systems, Incorporated as it expanded.

In the 1990s, Dan and Joann's son, Nick, joined the business after gaining experience and earning a degree from Ferris State University's HVAC program. On January 1, 1998, Nick purchased the company and renamed it ESI. The business has now been serving Portland and the region for over four decades.

Leadership

Nick Bengel leads ESI Heating with deep roots in the community and formal HVAC training from Ferris State. His hands-on experience, growing up in the family business, gives him a practical understanding of what local customers need. The company maintains a strong local presence, building personal relationships with clients over many years.

Specialties & Highlights

• Long-Term Family Operation: A locally owned business with over 40 years of history, now in its second generation.
• Advanced Technical Training: Technicians are highly certified and continuously trained, with leadership holding a specialized HVAC degree.
• Broad Product Expertise: Experience with geothermal heat pumps, high-efficiency systems, and solar-derived technology from their origins.
• Focus on Air Quality: Emphasizes indoor air quality management through services like duct cleaning and proper system maintenance.

Why Locals Choose ESI Heating

Residents and business owners in Portland, MI return to ESI Heating because of their proven reliability and deep local knowledge. They aren't a national chain; they're neighbors who understand Michigan's climate challenges. Their long-standing presence means they've installed and maintained systems in hundreds of area homes. They combine formal education with decades of hands-on experience, ensuring work is done correctly. For heating, cooling, or water heater needs, ESI Heating in Portland, MI provides trusted, quality service built on lasting community relationships.