About Us

Gunn & Pegelow

About Gunn & Pegelow

Since 1954, Gunn & Pegelow has represented HVAC manufacturers with industry-leading equipment tailored to meet unique project needs. From showrooms to laboratories, growth facilities, outdoor dining patios, industrial spaces, municipalities, and more, our recommended HVAC solutions are utilized across key sectors with challenging demands or unique requirements.

The applicational knowledge our team has about the HVAC products we represent remains key to our success. A key partner to both our customers and our manufacturers, we provide simple and reliable HVAC solutions and unparalleled service you can trust. With our unique start-up and educational approach, our team ensures your HVAC needs — and expectations — are met efficiently and sustainably.

To learn how we can serve your project needs, be sure to get in touch with our team, and read on to learn more about our team and why we’re best equipped to help you.

Our History

Originally representing Reznor products in Chicago, Illinois, Gunn & Pegelow has since expanded our operations to include HVAC products from a wide range of industry-leading manufacturers to customers across the United States. We’re committed to continuous innovation and improvement, constantly striving to deliver more value to our customers and partner manufacturers.

1954 – 1973

Jan Gunn & Ed Pegelow (founders)

Gunn & Pegelow

First sales engineer was Bob Baues who worked for Jan, Ed, Ray, Jim, and Lee (entire career at Gunn & Pegelow)

1958

Wisconsin Sheet Metal

1963

Hydrotherm, Inc. – New York City

1973 — 1979

Ray Totten (3rd Owner)

1973

Reznor Product Marketing Seminar

1970’s

1979 — 1996

Jim Scott (4th owner)

1980’s & 90’s

1996 — 2017

Lee McLaughlin (5th Owner) with Wife, Kathy

1990’s & 2000’s

2017

Kevin McLaughlin (6th Owner)

2010’s – 20’s

2022

BTU Acquisition

A Team You Can Trust

Our Approach

When you partner with us, you can expect a tailored approach along with our high-quality solutions. Our versatile group of HVAC experts explores and understands your unique challenges and requirements, identifies the best approach, matches you with the best HVAC equipment and solution, and provides quality service until your project needs are met. Learn more about the unique approach our team takes, and how we can support you from initial education and installation instruction to part repair and replacement.

Connect with Our HVAC Manufacturers Representatives Today

At Gunn & Pegelow, our vision is to serve as key partners to our manufacturers and our customers. We meet the needs of our customers with simple solutions — and with the highest service levels possible. With extensive applicational knowledge about the products we represent, we are able to pair projects and their unique needs with top-of-the-line HVAC equipment and strategic solutions.

While we have strategic strongholds in Illinois, Wisconsin, upper Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, and Texas, our team’s capabilities and network extends across the United States, and enables us to seamlessly support projects on a national scale.

Our experience, knowledge, and commitment to above-and-beyond service make us an ideal partner for a wide range of project types. Whether you require restaurant patio heating, laboratory ventilation, or another specialized solution, our HVAC manufacturers representatives will provide the expertise and tailored support you need to discover your ideal equipment.

Learn more about our approach and our solutions by connecting with our experienced team of HVAC representatives today.