Office Staff
WAYNE ESTES
It’s hard to meet someone in the northeast Florida HVAC, home service, or construction industries who hasn’t met Wayne Estes. He has been in the field for over 45 years, 30 of them as the Owner of Estes Heating & Air and all of them in the Jacksonville area. Born in Orlando and raised in Jacksonville, he started in the trade as a teenage apprentice, helping his older brother install duct systems into Florida homes that were built well before the advent of residential central heating and cooling. With that kind of experience, it’s no surprise that Wayne is well-known amongst our customers for his unique problem-solving abilities. When a truly difficult problem arises, the customers always ask for the same thing: “When can Wayne come and look at it?”
When Wayne isn’t in the office planning a project or out in the field helping a customer, you can usually find him on his boat fishing the local waterways or out on a country road riding his motorcycle. Wayne also enjoys volunteering his time in support of local veteran and civic groups as he knows his role as a local business owner is to help give back to the community that has given him and his business so much support over the years. Wayne’s motto is “The customer is always right,” a creed that he expects all of his employees to embody every day of the week, in every interaction, with every customer.
CHRIS ESTES
Chris Estes is the Field Supervisor here. He spent 23 years in the field full-time working first as an apprentice, then moved into the roles of installer, service technician, system designer, and now field supervisor. Chris is the definition of a well-rounded technician with experience in residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC equipment. His passion is in new construction as he’s able to help design specific systems and solutions tailored to the needs of individual customers.
When Chris isn’t working, he is usually spending time with his family. He also likes to spend time outdoors, namely camping, grilling, and riding his motorcycle. Chris has words of wisdom for customers shopping around for AC companies which is, “quality over quantity” as he wants people to remember that the lowest prices often don’t guarantee the best results.
LARISSA
Larissa is the Bookkeeper and Office Assistant for Estes Heating & Air Conditioning and will be assisting with the scheduling of Residential Maintenance. Originally from Massachusetts, Larissa moved to Jacksonville in August 2023, bringing with her 9 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience. She is extremely organized and specializes in QuickBooks Online along with all other major computer programs. Larissa also enjoys dabbling in graphic design work when the opportunity presents itself!
When Larissa isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs; usually outdoors on walks exploring all that Florida provides or inside snuggled up watching TV. She also enjoys video games, all types of music, taking care of her houseplants, and solving puzzles (of any kind), but especially Escape Rooms! She is an avid problem solver, always needing to find a solution.
FRECKLES
Freckles is our Dogo Argentino, born October 24, 2023. She may be a little nervous and
protective when you first meet her, but once she decides you’re a part of the pack, she is the sweetest girl around!
Freckles takes her job as office security very seriously. You’ll often find her perched on the table
in our big front window, keeping a close eye on the parking lot for any suspicious “intruders” while soaking up as much sunshine as possible.
When she’s not on security duty, Freckles loves being outside and running around with her
brother, Tank. She is always happy to flop down for some belly scratches—and is very food motivated; treats are definitely the way to her heart!
TANK
Tank is our American Bully, born September 13, 2024. He can be a little wary of strangers at
first, but once he gets comfortable, he loves people—especially when his big sister, Freckles,
isn’t around. When Freckles is nearby, Tank takes his role as her number-one protector very seriously.
Tank is definitely more of an indoor dog. His favorite office activity is dragging his blankets
around so he can find the perfect spot to curl up and snuggle. He loves attention and will happily
paw at you when he thinks he’s being ignored. He also loves running around and chewing on
his sister’s legs—which is a habit Freckles taught him herself! Just like his sister, Tank is highly food motivated, and treats are definitely a great way to win him over.
Field Staff
JOSEPH (JO JO) B.
JoJo was born and raised in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and has been working in the HVAC-R industry for nearly a decade. He has experience in service, installation, and preventative maintenance, giving him a well-rounded background in the field. One of his strengths is explaining HVAC issues to customers in a way that is easy to understand and getting the problem taken care of.
What JoJo enjoys most about the job is troubleshooting. He likes figuring out what is causing a problem and working through it until he finds the right solution.
When he’s not working, JoJo enjoys watching and playing sports. His biggest piece of advice for homeowners is simple: “Replace your filters monthly.” He knows that keeping up with regular filter changes can help prevent many common HVAC problems.
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JOHN M
Jacksonville native, John has spent the past 8 years working in the HVAC industry, gaining experience in Myrtle Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. He’s a well-rounded HVAC professional who enjoys new construction installations, unit change-outs, and light service work.
John especially enjoys new installs and change-outs and takes pride in watching a project come together from start to finish. He enjoys the hands-on nature of the work and the satisfaction of seeing the finished result.
When he’s not at work, John enjoys spending time with his family and anything involving a motor — especially trucks, going fast, or being out on the water. He’s also a proud pet owner with a full house of 4 dogs and 7 cats!
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Christian has been in the HVAC trade for 6.5 years and primarily works in residential installation and new construction. He enjoys the hands-on side of the HVAC industry and takes pride in having a lifelong skill and career that allows him to help people every day.
Outside of work, Christian enjoys fishing and football. He is also a proud pet owner to his cat, Snickers, and his ball python, Steve.
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New construction heating and cooling
We work with area homebuilders to design and install the best residential HVAC systems for future homeowners. For a new home, it’s critical that you get the design process perfect so that you can hide equipment from view and so that the homeowner has no problems upon move in. Partner with us today.
Residential HVAC
Many people love to relax at home. After all, it’s the place you spend the most time next to work. You want to walk in the door and be enveloped in either warmth or cool air, depending on the time of year. Estes Heating & Air Conditioning offers the best residential HVAC services. Call today.
Commercial HVAC
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Refrigeration
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Emergency heating and cooling
Let’s face it, not everything happens on your time schedule. In fact, emergencies happen on a regular basis. With our Jacksonville heating and cooling company, you can rest assured that if you have a heating or AC problem, we’ll be there to repair your system to new every time.
