Truly Local Since 1968.
At Bates Mechanical, Heating and Cooling isn’t just a business—it’s a family legacy. For three generations, we’ve proudly served homeowners across Bloomington, Freedom, Spencer, Linton, and Ellettsville with reliable comfort solutions grounded in integrity, quality, and care.
As a locally owned and operated company since 1968, we’ve earned a reputation for doing things the right way—with a focus on personal service and professional results.
Our Rule Is the Golden Rule.
That’s not just a saying—it’s how we operate.
Proudly Serving Our Neighbors
Bloomington - Freedom - Linton - Spencer - Ellettsville - Monroe County - Owen County - Greene County - Morgan County - Brown county - Lawrence county
We’re more than a service provider—we’re part of the community. With locations in both Bloomington and Freedom, we serve a wide area with local technicians who know the homes, the climate, and the people we work for.
Why Families Trust Bates Mechanical
Qualifications
We are heating and cooling professionals! We maintain a high level of quality among our staff. All of our installers and technicians are trained on a regular, on-going basis. We, and they, are certified by the following industry organizations:
North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is an independent, third-party organization that develops and promotes excellence in the installation and service of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment by recognizing high-quality industry technicians through voluntary testing and certification. Our technicians have passed the rigorous testing necessary to qualify as NATE Certified Technicians.
Owen County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women and private individuals working in partnership to make Owen County a better place in which to live and work.
NFIB
The National Federation of Business is 350,000 small and independent business owners united by one clear mission: to promote and protect your right to own, operate and grow your business.
Bates Mechanical Inc is a member of the NFIB.
Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer
What makes a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer stand out is the unparalleled performance the company offers -- true excellence in every aspect of operations, product solutions and technical know-how.
Look for the Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer emblem which indicates your dealer has met our high standards for superior skills... superior service... superior products... superior comfort... and a superior promise -- in writing -- of 100% satisfaction, guaranteed. This is what our Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer and the dealership emblem stand for.
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) system in the U.S. extends across the nation; coast-to-coast, and in Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Since the founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB system has proven that the majority of marketplace problems can be solved fairly through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education.