Our Story
The Meaning Behind the Name
The Heart Behind Cooley’s Comfort “We’re Not Comfortable Until YOU Are.”
Our beloved mascot, Cooley the Bear, who reminds us We Make Arizona “BEARable” one home and business at a time. We honor our roots in everything we do.
At Cooley’s Comfort, our story begins with something deeper than tools and thermostats—it begins with communities, family, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Founded with a vision to bring genuine comfort, honesty, and top-quality workmanship to Arizona homeowners and businesses, Cooley’s Comfort was built from the ground up by professionals who believed that home service should feel less like a transaction—and more like a trusted partnership or part of the Cooley’s Comfort Family.
What started as a small operation has grown into a locally respected HVAC and home performance company, proudly serving families and businesses across the Valley in 32 cities across Maricopa and parts of Pinal County communities. We’ve earned a reputation not just for doing excellent work, but for treating people right—from first call to final walkthrough.
Built On Trust. Backed By Expertise.
Founder, Steven Dougherty, is a seasoned business professional who started out in the food industry owning a restaurant straight out of college. With all the equipment in a restaurant I quickly learned the importance of maintaining your HVAC & HVACR equipment and the reliability and peace of mind it can give you is beyond comforting. I have also worked for different HVAC companies. I experienced both good and bad practices driven by corporate priorities. Some companies focus on their customers, some focus on their employees, and others prioritize single transactions – just get the sale. I, we at Cooley’s Comfort focuses on our customers, employees, and giving back to the communities we serve!
Why We Do What We Do
We don’t sell HVAC services and products we sell Comfort and Peace of Mind. We know that cooling, heating and indoor air quality systems don’t just impact temperature—they affect families, health, energy savings, peace of mind, and quality of life or we like to say your Comfort. That’s why our mission has always been to go beyond the basics.
With every service call, we aim to:
- Extend the life of your equipment
- Improve energy efficiency
- Improve the envelope, footprint, BTU load of your home and business
- Improve Home and business Performance and Comfort so equipment works better, last longer
- Increase the safety and comfort of your home and business
- Improve any IAQ – indoor air quality issues and concerns
- And most importantly, earn your trust and peace of mind