Star Air HVAC in Jarrell purchased Georgetown-based Bowien Heating and Air, resulting in the creation of a new company called Bowien Heating & Star Air Home Services effective Jan. 1.

The combined company provides commercial and residential services, including repairing, replacing and maintaining air conditioners, furnaces, boilers and air purification systems.

Bowien Heating and Air was founded by Gary Bowien in January 2004. Star Air began operations in 2003 and was bought by Barbara and Barry Cryer in 2018.