Premier Heating and Air was founded in 2001 by Nathan Slater with $5,000, a borrowed van, and a belief that the real work begins after the sale. Two decades later, that promise lives on in every home we serve across Middle Tennessee.
"I was twenty-one years old when I started my heating and air business in Glenwood, GA. I started with hope, prayer, and $5,000 that I borrowed from my grandfather."
I was eager to get started, so with the money, I purchased parts to repair heating and AC systems. I never considered finding customers. This is where the hope and prayer came in. I knew how to repair heating and air systems, but I knew nothing about running a business. The first few years were tough.
Eventually, I hired my first employee — my mom. She felt sorry for me, so she agreed to work for $50 per week. I tried to talk her down on the price, but she held firm.
After trial and error, we began to operate a successful heating and air business. Our business soon thrived.
One lesson we learned early on was that when a customer purchased a heating and air system, what they really wanted was a company that would take care of them after the sale. We built Premier Heating and Air on serving and being loyal to our customers in the best way possible.
We have continued to grow our business, opening new locations across Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, and Indiana. Each location holds the same standards, the same guarantee, and the same belief that comfort at home is one of the most personal things we can deliver.
I have since paid my grandfather back the $5,000 I borrowed — but I held on to the hope and prayer.
Thanks kindly,
Nathan Slater
In 1999, Ed Kuhn laid the foundation for what would become a trusted name in the Nashville HVAC industry: Kuhn Air Conditioning. As the city experienced significant growth, Ed recognized the opportunity to not just provide HVAC services, but to establish a personal connection with customers — addressing comfort needs with a unique touch.
Ed's commitment to integrity and quality set the standard across the Greater Nashville service area. Over the next two decades, Kuhn Air Conditioning solidified its place as a go-to provider, gaining a reputation for reliability and excellence.
Today, Kuhn Air Conditioning has evolved into its new identity: Premier Heating and Air. This transformation is more than a name change — it's a commitment to uphold the vision Ed Kuhn began, blending the legacy he built with the standards Nathan Slater established back in 2001.
If you aren't happy with the work we provide, you get your money back. No exceptions, no negotiation.
Every technician is EPA-certified, licensed, and insured. Tennessee HVAC Contractor License #80048.
Local Nashville warehouse stocked with equipment so we can show up fast, even on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Before-and-after photos and videos on every job — even in crawl spaces and attics. You see what we did.
A complaint means a customer isn't happy with our work, and we need to know about it. We can't offer better service or earn the next call if we don't learn from the mistakes we've already made.
That's why our customers come back year after year — because they know we'll listen, and we never stop trying to do better. And if we don't make it right, you don't pay for it.
"Stellar on all fronts. Our call was promptly answered and the most friendly folks were on the phone. Our service technician Angel was stellar. That's saying a lot considering our unit is 14 years old and this quickly turned into a system replacement. Not many days later a new unit arrived. Trouble free. Highly recommend."
"Great experience with Premier Heating & Air! Blake and Sam did an excellent job from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and worked efficiently to get everything installed quickly and correctly. The Premier Team responded the same day we called and had everything installed the very next day. Highly recommend!"
"Premier heating and cooling were fantastic! Very responsive, came to our home within 24 hrs after my call to assess our storm damaged HVAC and give me a quote on a new replacement Trane. The project manager, Dennis, couldn't have been nicer and more knowledgeable. His 2 man crew arrived next day, on time, and worked efficiently all day. Super polite, friendly and great communicators."
From our shop on Fesslers Lane, our trucks roll out across Middle Tennessee — from Brentwood and Franklin south, to Hendersonville and Gallatin north, and out to Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and Spring Hill.
Find out if we serve your neighborhoodSame-day appointments. Up-front pricing. EPA-certified technicians. And a money-back guarantee in writing.