Harris Family Celebrates 60 Years At Oil/AC Business

    “Sixty years. And I’ve been here for all of them.”
    Jim Harris was all smiles Friday, as Harris Oil and A/C celebrated 60 years of operation. Founded in downtown Mount Dora and making a stop along the way on Highland Street, the business has resided on US 441 in Mount Dora since 1988, serving the community with quality oil, gas, and self storage facilities.
    “We’re now fourth generation, “ said Nancy Harris on Friday, as the business was set to host a large customer appreciation event. “There has been a lot of growth, a lot of changes over the years.”
    The business’s roots in heating oil will be remembered by longtime residents, especially this time of year.
    Longtime residents remember whenever it would get cold this time of year calling Harris to make sure their heating oil tanks were ready for what was to come.
    Harris’s services over the years have grown to include the air conditioning business, as well as were among the early providers of quality, ethanol-free gasoline in the area. With so many needed services on offer, the company looks to set for a bright future with its many customers.
    “I’m still happy to be here,” Jim Harris said, “and we thank the customers for ever and ever. We really appreciate all of them.”