Tragar

What Tragar does

Tragar Home Services is a third-generation, family-owned home services provider operating exclusively on Long Island, New York. Founded in 1956 by John Traina and currently owned by Vietnam veteran Dennis Traina, the company delivers HVAC, plumbing, and home heating oil services to residential customers across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Service offerings span four integrated divisions: cooling (A/C repair, installation, maintenance, mini-splits, humidifiers), heating (furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, oil-to-gas conversion, radiant flooring, smart thermostats), plumbing (repair, water heaters, sump pumps, gas lines, leak detection, water filtration), and heating oil delivery (automatic delivery, Bioheat, budget plans, Net Zero Hero). The company also operates Fueling Kindness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing emergency heating oil assistance to Long Island households in crisis.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer field service model, dispatching technicians from four physical locations (Wantagh HQ, Massapequa, Hicksville, Medford) with 24/7 availability and a stated 2-hour average emergency response time. Revenue is generated through professional services (HVAC and plumbing repair, installation, maintenance), transactional oil delivery, and recurring TRU-CARE maintenance memberships. Pricing is predominantly quote-based; the only disclosed unit pricing is a $99 promotional sump pump diagnostic (regularly $150). Customer acquisition relies on Long Island local presence, BBB A+ accreditation, Google reviews, and community reputation, supported by content marketing (long-running blog dating to 2007) and broad social media presence. The company holds 60+ employees per company commentary and is BBB A+ accredited, a Lennox Premier Dealer, a National Grid Value Plus Installer, and a member of Nexstar Network, NORA, and the New York State Energy Coalition.

Strategically, Tragar positions itself as a full-service comfort provider aligned with regional energy transition trends, layering electrification-adjacent offerings (heat pumps, mini-splits, smart thermostats, Bioheat) on top of its legacy oil-delivery base. The Fueling Kindness nonprofit, veteran-owned status, and 70-year brand history serve as differentiators in a fragmented local services market. No external funding, parent company, M&A activity, or public market signals are present in the available data; the company operates as an independent private enterprise with multi-generation family control.

Name

Tragar

Legal name

Tragar Home Services

Website

https://tragar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tragar Home Services is a third-generation, family-owned home services company serving residential customers across Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, NY. It provides HVAC, plumbing, and home heating oil delivery from four physical offices with 24/7 emergency response.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home HVAC and Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs (HSAOAGAB), Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD), HVAC Air Filtration & Air Purifier Installation (HSAOAIAC), Drain Cleaning (Residential) (HSAOABAA)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Home heating
• Plumbing services
• Oil delivery
• Residential services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wantagh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

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: Heating, cooling, and air conditioning repair, installation, and maintenance services for residential customers including furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and mini-split systems
2. Plumbing Services: Full-service plumbing including repair, water heaters, sump pumps, gas lines, leak detection, and water filtration installation
3. Oil Delivery: Home heating oil delivery including automatic delivery, Bioheat fuel, and budget plans for Long Island residential customers
4. Maintenance Plans: TRU-CARE Membership and service contracts providing ongoing maintenance for HVAC and heating systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tragar Home Services delivers residential HVAC (heating and cooling), plumbing, and heating oil delivery to homeowners on Long Island, NY. The company bundles installation, repair, and maintenance across these trades under a single family-run brand, and offers a TRU-CARE membership for planned maintenance and priority service.

Product overview

Tragar Home Services is a third-generation, family-owned home services company offering a comprehensive suite of comfort solutions for Long Island residents. The company operates as a unified service platform with four core divisions: Cooling Services (A/C repair, installation, maintenance, and mini-split systems), Heating Services (furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, oil-to-gas conversions, radiant floor heating, and smart thermostats), Plumbing Services (water heaters, sump pumps, gas lines, leak detection, water filtration), and Oil Delivery Services (Bioheat, automatic delivery, budget plans). The portfolio includes TRU-CARE Membership for preventive maintenance and the Fueling Kindness 501(c)(3) nonprofit program providing emergency heating oil assistance. The company also offers financing options and emphasizes energy-efficient solutions including smart thermostat installation and geothermal heating options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fueling Kindness: A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered by Tragar Home Services (EIN: 33-1551229) that provides emergency heating oil (up to 150 gallons) to Long Island households in crisis who don't qualify for other assistance programs.

Products and services

• Heating Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-hour average emergency response time - fastest in Long Island area
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered community partner, sponsor, regional partner and industry partner.

• Island Harvestcommunity partnerOthersCommunity partner organization helping identify and serve Long Island families in crisis who need emergency heating oil assistance through the Fueling Kindness program.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul Long Islandcommunity partnerOthersCommunity partner organization committed to protecting vulnerable families, extending reach of emergency heating assistance program to more families in need.
• United Waycommunity partnerOthersCommunity partner organization helping identify Long Island families in hardship who need emergency heating oil assistance through Fueling Kindness program.
• Long Island Cares Inc. (The Harry Chapin Food Bank)community partnerOthersCommunity partner organization (food bank) helping identify and serve Long Island families experiencing hardship who need emergency heating assistance.
• SpraguesponsorOthersCorporate sponsor of Fueling Kindness nonprofit initiative, supporting emergency heating oil deliveries to Long Island families in crisis.
• Global PartnerssponsorOthersCorporate sponsor of Fueling Kindness nonprofit initiative, supporting emergency heating oil deliveries to Long Island families in crisis.
• United Metro EnergysponsorOthersCorporate sponsor of Fueling Kindness nonprofit initiative, supporting emergency heating oil deliveries to Long Island families in crisis.
• PaycomsponsorOthersCorporate sponsor of Fueling Kindness nonprofit initiative, supporting emergency heating oil deliveries to Long Island families in crisis.
• National Grid (Value Plus Installer)regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerValue Plus Installer partnership with National Grid for natural gas installations and energy efficiency programs in Long Island region.
• Nexstar Networkregional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Nexstar Network, a network of HVAC contractors for industry collaboration and best practices.
• National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA)industry partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of NORA, the National Oilheat Research Alliance supporting research and development in oilheat technology.
• New York State Energy Coalitionregional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of New York State Energy Coalition supporting state energy initiatives and programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Petro Home Services: Large East Coast provider of home heating oil, propane, HVAC, and plumbing services across multiple states. Comparable to Tragar on the fuel delivery + HVAC service bundle but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Roto-Rooter: Nationally franchised plumbing and drain service company. Comparable to Tragar on the plumbing service line; competes for the same Long Island residential plumbing demand with broader brand recognition and larger scale.
• HomeServe: National home services platform offering HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service contracts and warranties to homeowners. Comparable to Tragar on the recurring maintenance/subscription model and residential services focus, but at much larger scale.
• ServiceMaster (Residental): Nationally branded home services franchise network spanning HVAC, plumbing, and other residential trades. Comparable to Tragar on residential home services scope; competes for the same Long Island homeowner customers with broader brand leverage.

Direct peers

• Cool Cat Air Conditioning & Heating: Long Island HVAC contractor providing residential heating, cooling, and air quality services. Comparable to Tragar in regional focus, residential customer segment, and HVAC-only service orientation.
• Hughes Heating & Air Conditioning: Long Island HVAC contractor offering residential heating and cooling services. Comparable to Tragar on geographic market (Long Island), residential customer segment, and core service mix.
• Coolmax Heating & Cooling: Long Island-based HVAC service and installation provider competing for the same residential customer base across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Comparable product offering and regional positioning to Tragar.
• Ranshaw Plumbing & Heating: Long Island plumbing and heating contractor serving residential customers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Directly comparable to Tragar on the plumbing and heating service lines and regional footprint.
• T.F. O'Brien Heating & Cooling: Long Island-based HVAC and plumbing company serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Directly comparable to Tragar on geography, service mix (heating, cooling, plumbing), and target customer base of Long Island homeowners.

Emerging players

• Meridian Home Services: Regional home services consolidator acquiring and operating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses in the Northeast. Comparable to Tragar as a potential roll-up target or consolidator peer in the Long Island/Northeast market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tragarhomeservices
• Facebookfacebook.com/TragarHomeServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tragar-oil-your-green-energy-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/tragarhomeservices
• TikToktiktok.com/@tragarhomeservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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