ABOUT AIRACE
Heating & Air Conditioning Repairs and Services
AirAce Heating & Cooling is a veteran owned and operated company serving the Central Illinois area since 2014. We specialize in heating and cooling systems for residential and light commercial applications. We’re a full-service HVAC company providing quality heating and cooling products. At AirAce Heating & Cooling we believe in bringing you “Comfort with Integrity”
We provide our services to the following areas: Washington, Canton, East Peoria, West Peoria, Pekin, Morton, Creve Coeur, Bartonville, Marquette Heights, and more!
Joel Nieman Owner
Hi, my name is Joel Nieman. I’m the owner of AirAce Heating & Cooling. I grew up in Pekin Illinois. I joined the Navy after I graduated from Pekin Community High School. I spent 10 years in the Navy as a Hull Maintenance Technician.
In 1998, I came back to Central, Illinois where I worked as a Welding Supervisor for Parsons Company Inc. for 17 years. In 2014, I founded AirAce Heating & Cooling to meet the needs of the growing HVAC service industry in the Greater Peoria Area.
- International Code Council Master Mechanical License,2016
- Building Performance Institute certified in Building Science Principles
- Residential Installation, HVAC/R Residential Technician
- EPA (Universal) Certification
- Employment Ready Certified in: System Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Procedures, Electrical, Refrigeration Charging Procedures, Gas Furnaces, Heat-pumps, and Electric Heat
- R-410A Certified
- System Performance Certified in: Air Flow & Combustion
- Skills USA National Bronze Medalist for Sheet metal Fabrication, 2016
Chris Johnson HVAC Technician
Hi, my name is Chris Johnson. I’m an HVAC Technician for AirAce Heating & Cooling. I grew up in Manito, Illinois. After graduating from High School I served in the Army. That service included 2 combat deployments to Iraq. I received the Purple Heart in 2009 due to gunshot wounds.
I have an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science (HVAC/R Technology) from ICC and am currently working on my Bachelor’s Degree in HVAC/R System Design from Ferris University.
- Residential Installation, HVAC/R Residential Technician, & HVAC/R Commercial Refrigeration-ICC
- EPA (Universal) Certification
- Employment Ready Certified in: System Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Procedures, Electrical, Refrigeration
- Charging Procedures, Gas Furnaces, Heat-pumps, Commercial Refrigeration, Boilers, and Electric Heat R-410A Certified
- System Performance Certified in: Air Flow & Combustion
Kaleb Nieman Social Media Manager
Hi, my name is Kaleb Nieman. I am the Social Media Manager for AirAce, and will be serving our customers by providing up-to-date information and posts on our social media platforms. I grew up in Peoria, Illinois and currently reside in Grand Forks, ND where I’m a student at the University of North Dakota.
I always love coming back home to Central Illinois. And, have found social media is a powerful way to stay connected while I’m away at college. It’s my hope to use social media to build and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with our customers across the greater Peoria area.
