Your happiness is our goal
Many homeowners in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina struggle to find a professional HVAC company to respond quickly to service calls and provide quality work. After 26 years of working in the heating and cooling industry, Chris Newell founded Blue Ridge Heating and Cooling on a mission to provide homeowners the quality craftsmanship they deserve at a fair price.
At Blue Ridge Heating and Cooling, we provide HVAC repair and replacement on any manufacturer and can arrive within 24 hours of your first call. We’re a passionate, dedicated team of professionals driven to keep you and your loved ones safe and comfy every day. We stand behind our work, and your happiness is our goal. We can’t wait to work with you.
Meet Our Team
Christopher Newell
President / Sales Manager
Chris has over 26 years of HVAC experience, is BPI Certified, and holds both a North Carolina and South Carolina Mechanical License. He received his training from Spartanburg Technical College and York Technical College. Chris has been married to his beautiful wife, Terri, for over five years, has three children Payton, Logan, and Riggs, and two adopted dogs, Bella and Grey. When Chris isn’t helping homeowners at Blue Ridge Heating and Cooling, he enjoys outdoor activities like off-roading and gardening.
James Dean Harrington
Installation Manager
James has over 15 years of experience and specializes in high-efficiency communication and zoning systems to give homeowners the best degree of comfort. He’s gained his technical expertise having worked on all manufacturers of equipment. James believes esthetics is almost as important as functionality.
James was born in Fletcher and has lived in Polk County for over 22 years. When he’s not fixing or installing a system, he enjoys riding dirt bikes, playing with his two dogs, and spending time with his friends and family.
Cary Littlejohn
Installation Technician
Cary graduated from Catawba College with a degree in Accounting and continued his education at Isothermal Community College, where he received a degree in Building and Construction Technology. He has worked in carpentry for over four years and concrete for two years.
Cary is from Polk County and played football in high school and college. During his free time, Cary likes to stay active by exercising and playing football.
Lori Whitt
Office Manager
Lori is a graduate of Pikes Peak Institute of Medical Technology in Colorado Springs, CO. She is from Colorado Springs, CO, but has been a resident of Polk County for over 30 years. She has two daughters, Bethany and Sarah. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with her friends.
Marty Rice
HVAC Tech
Marty is a resident of Henderson County. He and his wife Roxana have been married for 38 Years. They have 2 sons and 2 grandchildren. Marty has over 12 years experience of medical maintenance and preventative maintenance. During his free time he likes spending time with his family, fishing, working on old cars, and doing yard work with his wife.
Daishaun Thorne
HVAC Tech
Daishaun is 23 years old and is from Rock Hill, SC. He graduated from North Western High School in 2016. He and his girlfriend have recently moved to Polk County to be close to family. In his free time he likes to take trips, play video games, and do work around the house.
Our professional technicians can arrive within 24 hours of your first call
schedule your service appointment now and don’t waste time and money on repairs that aren’t going to last. You’ll save money and get peace of mind knowing it’s fixed right the first time.
Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm