Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar

What Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar does

Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar is a privately held, family-owned home services company headquartered at 1171 North 4th Street, San Jose, California, founded in 1962 by Jeff Faulkner and currently led by Cindy Faulkner as owner and President. The company delivers HVAC, electrical, solar, and water heater services to residential and light commercial customers across a 26-city territory spanning San Jose, the broader South Bay, Silicon Valley, and the Peninsula. Service lines include AC and furnace repair and installation, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, ductwork, indoor air quality solutions, QuietCool whole-house fans, electrical repairs, EV chargers, generators, panel upgrades, solar PV installation with battery backup, and tank/tankless/heat-pump water heaters. All work is performed by NATE-certified field technicians dispatched directly to customer sites; technicians are required to obtain NATE certification within their first year, and the company holds California Contractor License #258540 with bonding and insurance.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer, sales-led model with no third-party retail or e-commerce channel. Customer acquisition is driven by a 24/7 live answering service, a service-area-website with dedicated service pages and specials, Google Business profile, Trustindex-verified reviews (4.8 stars), and relationships with Diamond Certified, Angie's List, and Trustindex for third-party credibility. Revenue streams are professional-services in nature — labor and equipment markup from installation jobs, repair service calls, and maintenance — supplemented by Service Finance installment plans that enable larger-ticket purchases (HVAC, solar, electrical panels, EV chargers). Quote-based pricing is the norm; free estimates are offered for new installations and a 15% off repair promotion is currently advertised. Manufacturing partnerships include Mitsubishi Electric (Certified Installer), Lennox (Premier Dealer), QuietCool (Authorized), and T3 (Certified Installer for heat pump water heaters). The company has been recognized with Diamond Certified status, the Angie's List Super Service Award (2020), and Mercury News Best of the Peninsula (2026).

Strategically, the company has methodically broadened from a 1962 heating-only origin into an integrated multi-trade home energy platform — adding air conditioning, electrical, solar, and water heating — while preserving a single geographic footprint in the South Bay and Peninsula. Capital structure is conservative: privately held since founding with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no public-listing plans. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, consistent with a founder/family-controlled regional services operator rather than a PE-backed roll-up.

Name

Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar

Legal name

Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar

Website

https://valleyheating.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar is a family-owned home services company founded in 1962 in San Jose, California, providing HVAC, electrical, solar, and water heater installation, repair, and maintenance to residential and light commercial customers across 26 cities in the Silicon Valley, South Bay, and Peninsula region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems) (HSAOAGAH), HVAC Air Filtration & Air Purifier Installation (HSAOAIAC), Humidifier & Dehumidifier Installation & Service (HSAOAIAJ), Thermostat Repair, Calibration & Controls Service (HSAOAHAI)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Heating installation
• Cooling services
• Solar installation
• Electrical services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HVAC Services: Installation, repair, and maintenance services for air conditioning, heating, heat pumps, and ductless systems. Revenue generated through service fees, labor charges, and equipment markup.
2. Electrical Services: Electrical repairs, panel upgrades, EV charger installation, lighting, generator installation, and safety inspections. Revenue from labor and equipment sales.
3. Solar Installation: Solar panel installation, maintenance, battery backup systems, and solar attic fans. Revenue from installation services and equipment sales, with financing options available.
4. Water Heater Services: Tank, tankless, and heat pump water heater installation and repair. Revenue generated through equipment sales and installation labor.
5. Financing Services: Financing options through Service Finance for customers to spread payments over time. Company benefits from enabling larger ticket purchases.
6. Indoor Air Quality Services: Air filter replacement, duct cleaning, QuietCool whole house fans, air scrubbers, humidifiers, and dryer vent cleaning services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar installs, repairs, and maintains residential heating, air conditioning, electrical, solar, water heater, and indoor air quality systems for homeowners and select commercial properties across Silicon Valley, the South Bay, and the Peninsula. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, the company dispatches its own service fleet and certified technicians across 26 cities and operates under California contractor's license #258540.

Product overview

Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar is a comprehensive home services company offering HVAC (heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning), electrical services, and solar installations as a unified service offering. The company provides repair, installation, maintenance, and replacement services across multiple home systems for residential and commercial customers in the San Jose and Silicon Valley area. The product portfolio includes six core service areas: Air Conditioning Services (with sub-products for AC repair, AC installation, heat pumps, ductless mini splits, HVAC maintenance, ductwork, insulation, QuietCool whole house fans, and commercial HVAC), Heating Services (furnace repair, furnace installation, fireplace installation), Indoor Air Quality (air filter replacement, dryer vent cleaning), Water Heaters (tank, tankless, and heat pump water heaters), Electrical Services, and Solar Services. All services are delivered by NATE-certified technicians with a focus on honest care, quality workmanship, and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee backed by Diamond Certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential HVAC Services Installation, repair, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems for homeowners across Silicon Valley, the South Bay, and the Peninsula, delivered by NATE-certified technicians under CA contractor license #258540.
• Commercial HVAC Services HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance for offices, retail, and other light-commercial properties in the same 26-city service area.
• Electrical Services Licensed electrical work for residential and light-commercial customers, performed under CA license #258540 as part of the company's multi-trade offering.
• Solar Installation Solar energy system installation delivered by T3 Energy Certified Installers for homeowners and small commercial customers in the Silicon Valley service area.
• Water Heater Services Installation and service of residential water heating systems as part of the company's plumbing-adjacent HVAC/plumbing offering.
• Indoor Air Quality Solutions Whole-house ventilation and indoor air quality products, including QuietCool authorized-installer solutions, designed to improve comfort and air quality for homeowners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% reduction in monthly heating and cooling costs with fiberglass insulation (AttiCat blown-in)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi Electric certified installer providing installation, repair, and maintenance services for Mitsubishi heat pumps and HVAC systems. Company displays Mitsubishi Electric logo prominently on homepage and certification pages.
• Diamond CertifiedcoreOthersDiamond Certified company indicating quality certification, customer satisfaction standards, and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee backing. Diamond Certified requires ongoing customer satisfaction verification.
• LennoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationLennox Premier Dealer providing sales, installation, and service for Lennox heating and cooling equipment. Company offers Lennox rebates and financing options to customers.
• Angie's ListminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform through which company received Super Service Award and maintains customer review presence.
• TrustindexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReview verification platform providing Top Rated Certificate based on Google review scores (4.5+ stars). Trustindex badge displayed on website to verify customer review ratings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/valleyheating

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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