Celebrate 67 years of “Keeping Cool” with Krauss & Crane
By DENISE BELIZAR
On the Treasure Coast, one company has been helping its customers keep cool for 67 years: Krauss & Crane. To celebrate its 67th anniversary, Martin County’s oldest air conditioning contractor is offering rst-time residential customers a present: Just call 772-261-9AIR(9247) and mention this article, and you’ll receive your choice of a one-time A/C tune-up (usually $121) or a diagnostic ($95) for just $67.
Krauss & Crane has installed and maintained thousands of cooling and heating systems in Martin and St. Lucie counties since the business was founded in 1957. Back then, the company was also an electrical contractor – and air conditioners were primarily small window units.
Times and technology have certainly changed, yet throughout the decades, Krauss & Crane has remained at the forefront of its industry. The company carries Trane Air Conditioning Systems as its premier brand, and is the oldest Trane Comfort Specialist™ dealer in Florida. They also offer a range of reliable Trane systems, designed to t any application and budget, and will help you choose the equipment that’s right for you. If you’re looking for air conditioning repair, then Krauss & Crane also services all makes and models.
You’ll be glad to know that today’s “smart” systems give you more control than ever over your environment – and your electric bill. Krauss & Crane carries a selection of digital, programmable controls and thermostats that allow you to achieve optimal comfort while maximizing your system’s ef ciency. You can even control your unit remotely from your smart phone.
A Commitment to Excellence
The Krauss & Crane team is committed to excellence in every aspect of the business, from equipment installation through ongoing service and support. Their NATE (National American Technician
Excellence) certi ed technicians are factory trained to install, service, and repair all makes and models of HVAC equipment, including Trane, Rheem, Amana and Goodman. You can also be sure that all installation and repair work is done by the book, with proper documentation and permitting.
Current customer Charlie DiToro was impressed with the technical expertise of everyone at Krauss & Crane, from his sales representative to his installation crew. DiToro, who owns several residences on the Treasure Coast, had purchased an older home and was remodeling it before moving in. He interviewed four companies prior to choosing Krauss & Crane to replace the home’s two A/C units and aging duct work.
“I was totally impressed with their sales person,” he says. “He was extremely knowledgeable and did a detailed study on the home’s air ow. The service crew was spectacular. They kept me informed and kept the job site clean. I’ve had a lot of experience with other companies, and I can tell you that Krauss & Crane will be doing all of my work from now on.”
The Leader in Reliability since 1957
While Krauss & Crane offers the latest in residential and commercial HVAC technology, it is decidedly old school when it comes to maintaining the highest standards in service and quality. The company has been the leader in reliability since 1957, and continues this commitment today.
“We’re a trusted name in the community,” says owner Timothy Wojcieszak, who leads the family-owned business, working alongside his mother Kathy.
Wojcieszak is justi ably proud of his family’s legacy, and values
their long-term relationships with their clients. Just ask Betty Wallen, who has been an enthusiastic customer since she relocated here from Kentucky in 1966. “I’ve been very pleased with their service, and haven’t had the need to call anyone else,” she says. “They are all professional and extremely competent. I recently got a maintenance agreement with them, and I’ve found that it’s really worth it.”
Maintenance agreements are a great way to ensure your equipment is running ef ciently – and they can help you to avoid costly problems in the future. For just $172/year, Krauss and Crane will conduct two check-up visits (which include an equipment inspection and cleaning of drain lines and lters) on your HVAC unit. This preventive maintenance is particularly helpful here in South Florida, where seasonal residents are away from their homes for months at a time.
“It’s similar to getting an oil change and check-up on your car,” advises Wojcieszak.
Here Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Customers aren’t the only long-term relationships at Krauss & Crane. Four employees in their staff of 20+ have been with the company for two to three decades and more. The growing business is always looking for enthusiastic, conscientious employees who want to build a career in the industry. They prefer some experience in HVAC, but will train the right people to join their team.
“Krauss and Crane are always a joy to work with. I am a facilities manager that helps to manage a 100 acre campus. Krauss and Crane ll an important role for the campus I work with. When a call comes in for air conditioning issues, I can con dently send the work order to Krauss and Crane knowing that the issue will be xed, my property respected, the request of my residence honored, and a fair price invoiced. Krauss and Crane are full-service company. Everything from planning out new systems, to installs, to service. That is a tall order for any company. When an air conditioning system must be replaced, everything is inspected. This includes wiring, ductwork, sizing, placement, and condensate lines. In other words, they don’t just throw in a new unit and drive down the road with my check. As a facilities manager, I must focus on the value of work I get more than just the price. That is why Krauss and Crane offer an amazing value proposition for residential or commercial air condition work. They have helped me offer my clients long-term air-conditioning solutions. I am proud to have Krauss and Crane as part of my team and couldn’t imagine doing my job without them. “ – B. Thompson Facilities Manager
In today’s rapidly changing business climate, it speaks volumes when a company has stood the test of time for over six decades. Krauss & Crane has built a longstanding reputation for friendly, reliable service; fair and honest pricing; responsive, 24-hour availability for emergency service; certi ed, factory trained technicians; and the nest HVAC equipment available. They were here yesterday, are here today, and will be here tomorrow.
We were born and raised here,” says Wojcieszak. “We’re a part of this community, and we take pride in that. We really enjoy taking care of our customers and our employees.”
Krauss & Crane serves Martin and St. Lucie Counties and is headquartered in its original building, located at 904 SE Dixie Highway in Stuart. To take advantage of their 67th anniversary offer, learn more about their services, or arrange for a free estimate or second opinion on your air conditioning or heating system, call 772-261-9AIR(9247), or visit their website at kciac.com. You can also click on “Contact” to submit a service request online. They look forward to serving you!
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Okay, I really don’t like recommending movies, because inevitably, I get lot of emails reminding me that I have no taste in lms, but i can’t help but recommend this one! If you’re a dog lover, and even if you’re not, this is a must-see movie that will not leave your mind for a long time. It is e Art of Racing in the Rain. Spoiler alert, the dog and master do not come to a terrible death, so wipe that from your mind. e dog narrates the movies for the most part (Kevin Costner) and who doesn’t love his voice! It is poignant, thought provoking, sensitive, and everything you could ever want to entertain you for an evening. I saw it on FX, if you happen to get that channel, and it was free.
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necessarily animal lovers, but by the end of the night, everyone agreed that the canine species should be able to speak in people language, so we could know their feelings about nearly every subject. One particular sentence stayed with me, probably forever. e dog, Enzo, said, referring to his inability to speak, “Sometimes I hate what I am.” at sentence, at that particular scene in the movie, was a tear-jerker so have tissues available from the outset.
I have always had dogs as pets until the past ten years or more, when it just was no longer feasible, nor would it have been fair to the animal, but it was all I could do not to immediately plunk down some money to nd the perfect animal. I didn’t care, at that point, if it wasn’t potty-trained, chewed up my good shoes,
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