Our Story

In 1992, Steve Schmidt made a pivotal decision. He left his job after working as a technician for six years and helping customers choose new systems in sales for six more. These years in Montgomery County, Maryland taught Steve the technical skills to fix systems, diagnose problems, and help customers. More importantly, though, he realized there was a better way to serve those customers and the community. Steve knew that a different approach was needed, and despite the risk, he made that decision. He gave his notice, bought a service truck, and launched a new company in Frederick County, where he and his family called home. His decade of industry experience equipped him with critical insight into how to run a successful HVAC business. Frederick Air was to be professional, organized, and make integrity its founding principle from the first moment it was founded. In the early days, Frederick Air shared expenses with other small businesses to maintain an office space and reception staff. Steve did everything else - from maintenance calls and installs to sales, marketing, and accounting. His friends provided extra pairs of hands when needed, but Steve was committed to getting the job done, even if it meant doing it on his own. The professionalism and dedication to honesty and integrity proved to be a breath of fresh air to customers in Frederick County. Having launched Frederick Air in April of 1992, Steve had five weeks of work by July. Shortly after, a second technician was hired and the rest, as they say, is history.