JR Perkins Heating & Cooling

Specialties

Over 100 years ago, Trane made the decision to stand out from the crowd. To build a comfort system like no other, using uncompromising quality, innovation and reliability. Today their legacy is found in everything Trane makes, from our premium materials to industry leading technology to extensive product testing under the harshest conditions. No detail is overlooked in our quest for a system that lasts longer and does more. That’s why Trane is a trusted name in keeping families comfortable. When you choose Trane, you’re making a choice for a heating and cooling system manufactured by one of the nation’s leading specialists in the most reliable home comfort. Independent Trane dealers value reliability as much as we do. Your independent Trane dealer knows their reputation is made at every sale, and with every installation. Therefore they are as personally invested in your comfort as you are, and take great pride in creating your perfect indoor environment. Trane dealers are some of the most highly-​trained in the business, with advanced technical skills to optimize every installation and solve any issue. They have an extensive understanding of the movement and conditioning of air, and the expertise to create a perfectly balanced, ultra-​efficient system for every home. So when you buy a Trane, you’re getting a commitment from us to you. A commitment to service year after year, a commitment based on more than 100 years of heating and cooling expertise. It’s hard to stop a Trane.

History

Established in 1960.

John R. Perkins, known as Jack to many long time customers or Papa to those who know him best, served in the U.S. Navy as a Refrigerations Mate from 1951 until 1955.

He then worked for Murphy Miller Air Conditioning in Chicago from 1955 until 1959, when he was then hired by Johnson Brothers here in Phoenix as a refrigeration foreman.

The J.R. Perkins Company was officially open for business on April 1, 1960 when Jack was duly licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and by the city of Scottsdale. At that time, Scottsdale Rd was only paved up to Shea Blvd and above that was only desert!

In 1988, Rich retired from the Army National Guard as a LtCol. While working for Motorola and living in Maryland, Rich and his wife Sue, were asked to take over the family air conditioning business and did so in January of 1994. Rich is a certified technician, designs ductwork, and does heat load calculations. and is currently expanding company to be successful for another 50 years.

Meet the Business Owner

Rich L.

Business Owner

Raised on Long Island, NY, Rich later moved to Phoenix when he got accepted to Arizona State University (ASU) in 1972 getting his degree in history. Entering the USMC as a 2^nd LT in 1977, he became a CH53 helicopter pilot. He then left the Marines to enter the private sector in 1983 where he worked for Colt Aerospace, Motorola, and the National Guard where he once again flew helicopters.

In 1988, Rich retired from the Guard as a LtCol. While working for Motorola and living in Maryland, Rich and his wife Sue, were asked to take over the family air conditioning business and did so in January of 1994.

Rich is a certified technician, designs ductwork, and does heat load calculations. He was the President of the Blue Energy Institute for two terms and is currently expanding The J.R. Perkins Company to be successful for another 50 yrs for the 3^rd generation of family to take over when Rich decides to retire.