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About Us

Founded in 1998 — the same year our youngest son Luke was born — Briarwood Heating & Cooling has always been a family-first kind of business. We’re Lee and Renee Deel, and we started Briarwood with a simple mission: do right by people, fix what needs fixing, and treat every customer like they’re our neighbor.

Lee began working in HVAC and plumbing at age 18. A natural problem-solver with a passion for mechanical systems, he worked his way up to service manager at a growing HVAC company. But when that company was bought out by a private equity firm, the personal touch started to disappear — and we knew it was time to build something of our own. With Lee’s hands-on experience and Renee’s background in office management, Briarwood Heating & Cooling was born in our hometown of Rochester, MI.

Today, we’re proud to serve customers all over Oakland and Macomb counties, from Troy to Shelby Township to Royal Oak and beyond. Whether we’re fixing a furnace in Birmingham or installing an AC system in Clinton Township, our team of licensed, NATE-certified technicians is known for showing up on time, solving the problem right, and standing by our work.

We offer a full range of services: AC and furnace repair, maintenance and installation, boiler service, water heater installs, duct cleaning, air quality solutions, and smart thermostat installs. We serve both residential and commercial customers, and we’re proud to be a Trane Comfort Specialist and multiple-time Top Performance Dealer award winner. Lee also holds a State of Michigan mechanical and boiler license.

But what truly sets us apart? Our people. We have 11 skilled techs and installers and a 4-person office team who care deeply about our customers and each other. When something goes wrong, we make it right — fast. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t walk away from tough jobs.



After more than 25 years, we’re still proudly family-owned and operated. We believe in doing the right thing, treating people fairly, and making sure your home stays safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient.

Thanks for trusting Briarwood Heating & Cooling. We’re honored to serve your home or business — and we’re always just a call away.