A.J. LeBlanc Heating History | Family-Owned HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Since 1928

Rooted in Bedford. Built Across Generations.

A.J. LeBlanc Heating was founded in 1928 by Abel J. LeBlanc. In November 1938, the business moved to Manchester, New Hampshire. Two years later, Abel built a new property in Bedford for both his residence and the business. That Bedford location remains the company’s home base today.

Over the decades, the company passed from one generation to the next while adapting to the changing needs of local homeowners. What began as a heating business later expanded into air conditioning, plumbing in 2013, and full-time electrical in 2017.

Today, A.J. LeBlanc Heating is led by the fourth generation and continues to serve Southern New Hampshire as a family-owned heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical contractor.

Historic view from the A.J. LeBlanc Heating Bedford office before surrounding development and before the highway came through Bedford

View from our Bedford office in 1940, before the surrounding land was developed and before the highway came through Bedford.

1928

Company Founded

1940

Bedford Headquarters

2013

Plumbing Added

2017

Electrical Expanded

Four Generations of the LeBlanc Family

Abel J. LeBlanc, founder of A.J. LeBlanc Heating

1928

Founding Generation

Abel J. LeBlanc

Abel founded LeBlanc Heating in 1928 in Medford, Massachusetts. In 1938, he moved the business to Manchester, and around 1940 established the Bedford property that still anchors the company today.

1946 - 1969

Second Generation

Armand, Ernest & Roland

Abel’s sons entered the business beginning in 1946. In 1969, Abel retired and passed the company on to the three brothers, continuing the family legacy.

1984

Third Generation

Joy LeBlanc

In 1984, Armand’s daughter, Joy LeBlanc, joined the company as the third generation. As president of A.J. LeBlanc Heating, she helped guide the business through a period of growth, expanding services while continuing the family tradition of quality workmanship and customer care.

2003 - Today

Fourth Generation

Bryan Savoie

Bryan Savoie began working seasonally in 2003 and joined full time in 2011 after graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology. Today, Bryan serves as Vice President as the fourth generation helps lead the company forward.

Company Timeline and Home Comfort Milestones

1902

Modern Air Conditioning Is Invented

Willis Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system, marking a major turning point in indoor comfort and climate control.

1928

A.J. LeBlanc Heating Is Founded

Abel J. LeBlanc founded the business in Medford, Massachusetts, beginning what would become four generations of family leadership.

1928

Home Air Conditioning Begins to Emerge

The same year A.J. LeBlanc Heating was founded, the first home air conditioner was introduced, hinting at how home comfort would evolve in the decades ahead.

1938

The Company Moves to New Hampshire

In November 1938, Abel moved the business to Manchester, New Hampshire.

1940

The Bedford Property Becomes Home Base

About two years later, Abel built a new Bedford property for both his residence and the business. Operations still remain at that location today.

1940s

Heating Was Still the Core of Home Comfort

In the 1940s, most homes still relied on traditional heating fuels and air conditioning was far from common, especially in northern climates like New Hampshire.

1946

The Second Generation Enters the Business

Armand entered first, followed by Ernest and Roland. The next generation was now part of the company’s daily work.

1960

Central Heating Becomes Common in American Homes

By the 1960s, central heating had become a normal expectation in many U.S. homes, reflecting a major shift in residential comfort systems.

1969

Leadership Passes to the Brothers

Abel retired and passed the business on to his sons, continuing the family tradition.

1970s

Heating Advertising Reflects a Growing Business

By the 1970s, A.J. LeBlanc Heating was advertising more visibly and had built a stronger local presence in Southern New Hampshire.

1980s

Home Air Conditioning Becomes Mainstream

As cooling became far more common in American homes, A.J. LeBlanc Heating was advertising on television and continuing to evolve with changing homeowner expectations.

1984

The Third Generation Joins

Joy LeBlanc joined the company and helped drive its evolution into the broader home services business it is today.

2003

The Fourth Generation Begins

Bryan Savoie began working seasonally with the company, continuing the family’s next chapter.

2011

Fourth Generation Full Time

After graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology, Bryan joined the company full time.

2013

Plumbing Is Added

The company expanded into plumbing, building on its long-standing home comfort expertise and serving customers more completely.

2017

Full-Time Electrical Launches

After years of handling electrical work related to HVAC projects, A.J. LeBlanc Heating launched full-time electrical services.

Today

Still Family-Owned, Still Focused on Cold-Weather Comfort

A.J. LeBlanc Heating remains family-owned, rooted in Bedford, and focused on quality workmanship, customer service, and the heating and cooling needs of Southern New Hampshire homeowners.

Watch Our 1980s TV Commercial

A Look Back at A.J. LeBlanc on TV

This vintage A.J. LeBlanc Heating television commercial offers a snapshot of how the company presented itself in the 1980s and reflects the long history of serving New Hampshire homeowners.

From old service trucks and showroom photos to print ads and television spots, these pieces help tell the story of how the company has grown across generations while staying rooted in the same values.

Then and Now

Historic A.J. LeBlanc Heating office in Bedford, New Hampshire

Historic Bedford office photo.

Modern A.J. LeBlanc Heating team in Bedford, New Hampshire

A family business still serving from Bedford.

From the Archives

A.J. LeBlanc Heating newspaper advertisement from the 1970s

A.J. LeBlanc Heating newspaper ad from the 1970s.

Historic A.J. LeBlanc Heating vacuum truck used to clean furnaces

A.J. LeBlanc vacuum truck used to clean furnaces.

Hand-painted A.J. LeBlanc Heating service sign.

A.J. LeBlanc Heating newspaper ad from the 1940s.

A look back at the old LeBlanc showroom.

A.J. LeBlanc Heating display at the Deerfield Fair

A.J. LeBlanc Heating at the Deerfield Fair.

Armand LeBlanc receiving a Lennox sales award.

Joy LeBlanc, third generation.

Historic A.J. LeBlanc Heating technicians with service van

A.J. LeBlanc Heating technicians with a service van.

1950s A.J. LeBlanc Heating installation truck.

1960s A.J. LeBlanc Heating service van.

1970s A.J. LeBlanc Heating installation box truck.

A.J. LeBlanc Heating at Clark's Bears in New Hampshire

A.J. LeBlanc Heating at Clark's Bears in NH.

A.J. LeBlanc Heating in local media on WMUR.

Still Family-Owned. Still Local. Still Looking Ahead.

Through every generation, A.J. LeBlanc Heating has continued to grow without losing sight of what made the company strong in the first place: quality workmanship, customer service, and taking care of local families.

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