Lake Tahoe Sierra Nevada mountains
Who We Are

Not a Franchise. Not a Call Center. Just Us.

Reno Tahoe Heating & Air is a family-built business serving the people and places we actually call home — from the valley floor to the mountain passes.

Who We Are

We Know This Climate. We Live In It.

Northern Nevada doesn't mess around. Summers hit 105° in Reno while Tahoe stays cool at elevation. Winters flip that script fast. Most HVAC companies treat this region like any other market — Tim Whitlock knew that was wrong.

After years in the trade watching big-box contractors overcharge neighbors and disappear after the install, Tim and Ryan started Reno Tahoe Heating & Air with a different playbook: show up on time, do the job right, charge a fair price, and actually answer the phone.

That's still the whole plan. We serve Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Incline Village, and everywhere in between — and every call still gets a real person who knows your name.

Reno Nevada aerial view community

Serving Reno Tahoe Since Day One

Reno · Sparks · Carson City · Lake Tahoe

Meet the Team

The People Behind the Work

Timothy Whitlock, Founder & COO of Reno Tahoe Heating and Air

Timothy Whitlock

Founder & COO

"I got into this trade because I genuinely love solving problems and helping people. When your heat goes out in January, that's not just an inconvenience — it's stressful. We take that seriously, and we make sure every job is done right so you can get back to your day with one less thing to worry about."

— Timothy Whitlock

Ryan Otte, Founder & CEO/CFO, CPA of Reno Tahoe Heating and Air

Ryan Otte

Founder & CEO/CFO, CPA

"The best compliment we could receive is, 'I'm glad I called you.' That's what Tim and I want to earn with every customer. We've been best friends since childhood, and we started this company to give back to the Reno–Tahoe community that helped raise us. To us, that means taking the time to listen, helping you understand your options, and doing work we're proud to stand behind. We want you to feel taken care of today and know who you can count on tomorrow."

— Ryan Otte

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Homegrown

Tim and Ryan live here. They work here. Your money stays here. Not a franchise with a 1-800 number — just your neighbor, doing honest work for the community we call home.

No Surprises

You get a real quote before we touch anything. No hidden fees, no upsell pressure, no invoice that looks nothing like the estimate.

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed and insured in Nevada — so you can trust the work and the person doing it.

All In on Reno Tahoe

Ryan and Tim live here, work here, and give back here. Not through a corporate giving program — through showing up, pitching in, and being part of the community they serve.

Community Service

This Is Our Backyard. We Take Care of It.

Ryan and Tim show up — not just for service calls, but for the community itself. Whether it's lending a hand at a local event or helping a neighbor in need, we believe good business means being good neighbors.

  • Hands-on community service — we show up and pitch in
  • Discounts for veterans, seniors, and first responders — always
  • We buy local and hire local whenever we can
  • When this community needs us, we're here
Ryan Otte and his son at the Grand Sierra bowling alley, both wearing Reno Tahoe Heating and Air gear
Aerial view of Reno Nevada community

Talk to a Real Person. Get a Real Answer.

No hold music. No call centers. Just us, ready to help.