About the Founder
Ayad Hermez
I am the founder of VirHaac. I grew up in Metro Detroit, primarily in Oak Park and Farmington Hills. My father worked in refrigeration for store owners and restaurateurs throughout our community. My older brother eventually joined him, and I followed shortly afterward, becoming a plumber and HVAC installer. Those early years gave me firsthand experience with the equipment, installation practices, and real-world challenges found in Michigan homes.
Professional Bio
I began in our family business as an installer and quickly advanced into foreman and operations roles. After leaving the family business, I joined Sears Home Improvements in residential sales. I received several promotions and eventually became general manager for the Detroit market. Throughout my career, I have worked with thousands of homeowners and trained dozens of high-performing sales professionals. These experiences taught me to listen carefully, explain options clearly, and help homeowners make decisions that fit their homes, families, and budgets.
Experience and Credentials
My background includes:
More than 20 years of HVAC sales and installation experience
Hands-on experience as a plumber and HVAC installer
Foreman and operations leadership experience
Residential HVAC sales experience
General manager experience in the Detroit market
Training and developing high-performing sales professionals
Customer service and top-performance awards
Experience with many types of HVAC systems and homes
Why I Created VirHaac
VirHaac grew from years of observing the traditional HVAC replacement process. Homeowners were often expected to schedule multiple 60- to 90-minute sales appointments just to receive prices. These meetings frequently took place during evenings, weekends, or family time. Many homeowners had already researched their options and did not want another lengthy sales presentation.
Online research usually provided broad price ranges and national averages—not an actual installed price for their home. I believed homeowners needed a faster and more transparent option. After approximately six to eight months of development, meetings with other founders, and participation in an Ann Arbor accelerator program, I launched VirHaac.com.
What Makes VirHaac Different?
Approximately 95% of the quote requests VirHaac receives are for typical HVAC system swap-outs. For these projects, I use equipment photos, property data, and my industry experience to prepare fixed installed options without requiring an in-home sales appointment.
VirHaac gives homeowners:
Human evaluation backed by more than 20 years of experience
Fixed installed replacement options
No in-home sales appointment
No high-pressure presentation or unnecessary upselling
Clear information presented in straightforward language
Installation coordination through one trusted local partner
VirHaac will not be the right fit for every project. When a replacement requires a different approach or further evaluation, I will say so. The goal is to provide an honest service—not to oversell or overcomplicate the decision.
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