HVAC Service Companies - Market Report - USA
March 19, 2025
At A Glance
How many HVAC Services companies are around the US; Residential & Commercial
HOW WE DEFINE HVAC SERVICES
HVAC services companies install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) Systems for "residential, commercial, and industrial properties. They ensure indoor climate control, air quality, and energy efficiency through equipment servicing, system upgrades, and preventative maintenance contracts.
WHY PRIVATE EQUITY IS GOING ALL-IN ON HVAC SERVICES
Private equity is aggressively pouring capital into the HVAC sector. Why? Because it's a goldmine of stable cash flow, consolidation opportunities, and easy-to-scale returns. Here's the breakdown:
1. RECURRING REVENUE = PREDICTABLE CASH FLOW
HVAC services generate steady, contracted income through maintenance agreements and service plans. PE firms love businesses where revenue isn't a gamble-it's locked in.
2. A FRAGMENTED MARKET SCREAMING FOR CONSOLIDATION
The HVAC industry is highly fragmented, with small, independent businesses lacking scale. This creates an opportunity for PE firms to complete roll-ups, drive efficiency, and dominate regional and national markets.
3. MULTIPLE ARBITRAGE
USA Private Equity firms are focused on acquiring smaller HVAC Services companies at low valuations (2- 3x EBITDA, typically under $5M EBITDA) and then selling them at higher multiples (5x+ EBITDA once they reach a $20M+ EBITDA).
4. CAPITAL EFFICIENCY & LOWER RISK
Compared to the higher capital intensive requirements software companies, HVAC Services businesses require less upfront capital due to lower multiples and offer faster return on investment with lower capital entry, meaning PE firms can scale with less risk.
5. A PROFESSIONALIZATION PLAY WAITING TO HAPPEN
Many HVAC businesses lack systems, processes, and strong management. PE firms step in and implement structured operations, tech solutions, and professional leadership, driving higher profitability and better exit multiples.
Private equity is reshaping the industry by investing in HVAC. HVAC is the perfect target for value creation with recurring revenue, consolidation potential, and easy operational upgrades. Expect PE-backed HVAC giants to emerge rapidly.
THE NUMBERS
The number of HVAC services portfolio companies: 256
The number of HVAC services portfolio companies residential: 153
The number of HVAC services portfolio companies commercial: 106
The number of HVAC Services portfolio companies and add-on acquisitions: 552
The number of HVAC Services companies and add-on acquisitions with a residential focus: 417
The number of HVAC services companies and add-on acquisitions with a commercial focus: 169
*Some of these companies undertake both residential and commercial projects.
PROMINENT PLAYERS
The prominent players in the HVAC Services private equity-backed industry.
Residential: Apex Services Partners, TurnPoint Services, American Residential Services, Champions Group, Sila
Commercial: CoolSys, Service Logic, Nexcore, Flow Service Partners, AirX Climate Solutions (ACS)
TOP STATES FOR PE-BACKED PORTFOLIO COMPANIES & ADD-ONS
Residential: Texas, Florida, California
Commercial: Florida, North Carolina, Texas
CASE STUDIES OF COMPLETED SEARCHES
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