Air Conditioning Solutions

What Air Conditioning Solutions does

Air Conditioning Solutions (ACS) is a full-service commercial, industrial, and medical HVAC contractor headquartered in Altadena, California, with a second office in Anaheim serving the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County markets. Founded in 2005 (per firmographic data), the company operates through five integrated departments: Construction, Retrofit, Maintenance, Engineering, and Controls, delivering a complete project lifecycle from design-build and tenant improvements through ongoing service and emergency response. Its customer base spans marquee enterprise accounts across entertainment (Disney, Netflix, NBC, Paramount, Dreamworks), technology (Riot Games, Snapchat), healthcare (Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, Casa Colina), real estate (CBRE, Equity Office, The Ruth Group), and academia (UCLA), with services performed by union-certified technicians from Local 250 and Sheet Metal Local 105.

ACS's technology stack centers on commercial HVAC systems, including chiller plants, boiler plants, central plants, and building automation controls, with proprietary technology branded as MagStack for unique building requirements. The company integrates with major controls platforms (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Automated Logic Corporation, Delta Controls) and protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, Tridium Niagara), and offers custom DDC programming, energy modeling with Title 24 compliance expertise, and fan grid upgrade solutions. In-house ASHRAE-certified engineers handle MEP design, with a stated ~85% of jobs requiring engineering design and over 100 years of combined pipefitting experience in the field team.

The business model is project-based plus recurring service: construction and retrofit work is delivered as one-time engagements, while maintenance is sold through multi-year service contracts with 24/7 emergency response and a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty for contract customers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, but the company assists clients in securing federal, state, county, and utility rebates. Distribution is direct field service through a fully kitted service fleet, supported by a regional two-office footprint and digital presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, and a website portfolio. The company operates as a private, founder-/management-owned California corporation with no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity.

Name

Air Conditioning Solutions

Legal name

Air Conditioning Solutions Inc.

Website

https://acs.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Conditioning Solutions is a private, unionized commercial HVAC contractor serving commercial, industrial, and medical buildings across Greater Los Angeles and Orange County through five integrated departments (Construction, Retrofit, Maintenance, Engineering, Controls), with a blue-chip enterprise client base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA), Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Industrial HVAC systems
• Building automation controls
• HVAC retrofit construction
• Mechanical engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Altadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Full-service construction including piping and sheet metal fabrication, tenant improvements, with on-time on-budget delivery. Covers mechanical installation for new HVAC systems and tenant improvement projects.
2. Retrofit Services: Full design-build retrofit capabilities for chiller, boiler, and central plants. Innovative solutions and system upgrades for existing buildings.
3. Maintenance and Service: 24/7 emergency response, preventive maintenance, factory certified union technicians. Ongoing service contracts with 1-year warranty for contract customers.
4. Engineering Services: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering, energy modeling, Title 24 expertise for compliance and efficiency.
5. Controls Services: Energy optimization and rebates assistance, custom programming, design and installation of building automation controls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Air Conditioning Solutions provides full-service commercial, industrial, and medical HVAC contracting through five integrated departments: Construction (piping, sheet metal fabrication, tenant improvements), Retrofit (chiller, boiler, and central plant design-build upgrades), Maintenance (preventive and 24/7 emergency service), Engineering (MEP design, energy modeling, Title 24 compliance), and Controls (custom building automation programming). Services are delivered by union-certified technicians across Greater Los Angeles and Orange County.

Product overview

Air Conditioning Solutions is a full-service commercial, industrial, and medical HVAC company that provides a comprehensive suite of services delivered through five integrated departments. The core offerings include Construction Services (piping, sheet metal, tenant improvements), Retrofit Services (chiller/boiler plants, design-build), Maintenance Services (24/7 preventive maintenance), Engineering Services (MEP, energy modeling, Title 24), and Controls Services (automation, custom programming, optimization). Specialized services for Medical Facilities and Fan Grid Upgrades complement the portfolio. All services are delivered by union-certified technicians using advanced HVAC technologies, with in-house engineering capabilities enabling seamless project execution from design through installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magstack: Custom HVAC technology products and tools invented by ACS to meet unique building requirements. Learn more at www.magstack.us

Products and services

• Construction Services Full-service HVAC construction including piping, sheet metal fabrication, and tenant improvements for commercial, industrial, medical, Class A, and academic buildings, delivered on time and on budget.
• Retrofit Services Retrofit services providing full design-build capabilities for chiller, boiler, and central plant upgrades with innovative solutions for existing buildings.
• Maintenance Services Preventive maintenance and 24/7 emergency HVAC service ensuring equipment longevity and peak performance, delivered by factory-certified union technicians.
• Engineering Services In-house mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering with energy modeling, Title 24 compliance expertise, and precision planning for HVAC system design.
• Controls Services HVAC automation and controls including custom programming, energy optimization, and 24/7 monitoring capable of reducing HVAC energy costs up to 40%.
• Medical Facilities HVAC Specialized 24/7 HVAC services for hospitals and medical facilities, ensuring reliable operation for healthcare customers such as Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, and Casa Colina Medical.
• Fan Grid Upgrades Smart fan grid technology replacing obsolete radial fans with modern efficient fan technology for rooftop plants and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% reduction in HVAC energy costs after upgrading with advanced controls
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Southland Industries: Large full-mechanical contractor with deep California presence providing HVAC, plumbing, and building automation design-build and service across commercial, healthcare, and industrial markets — same service portfolio as ACS at greater scale.
• ACCO Engineered Systems: California-headquartered full-service mechanical contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, and building automation for commercial, industrial, and healthcare projects — directly overlapping ACS's service mix, customer verticals, and SoCal geography.
• Murray Company: California commercial mechanical and HVAC contractor delivering construction, service, and controls for healthcare, education, and entertainment facilities — comparable service breadth and customer vertical mix to ACS.
• Pan-Pacific Mechanical: Southern California-based commercial HVAC and mechanical contractor serving healthcare, education, and entertainment clients — closely mirroring ACS's LA/Orange County focus, union labor model, and design-build capability.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Public national facilities services and mechanical contractor with HVAC, controls, and energy services divisions serving commercial, industrial, and healthcare end markets — vastly larger but overlapping core capability set.
• Carrier: Global HVAC and refrigeration OEM with an installed-base service business performing commercial HVAC maintenance, retrofit, and controls — competitive with ACS in commercial service contracts and controls retrofits.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building automation OEM with a commercial service business performing retrofits, energy upgrades, and controls for healthcare, education, and commercial real estate — overlapping ACS's controls and retrofit work.
• Comfort Systems USA: Public national HVAC and mechanical installation/services contractor with regional operating companies across the U.S. — overlapping commercial mechanical construction, retrofit, and service activities with ACS at far greater scale.
• Johnson Controls: Global HVAC, building automation, and controls OEM with a substantial services arm performing installation, retrofit, and controls work across healthcare, commercial, and industrial facilities — broader portfolio but directly competitive in BAS and controls.

Others

• Siemens (Smart Infrastructure): Building automation and HVAC controls platform provider whose systems (referenced in ACS's integration list) underpin competing controls solutions in healthcare, entertainment, and Class A commercial facilities where ACS operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hvac_acs?s=21
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/HVACACSLOSANGELES/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Air-Conditioning-Solutions-ACS/61553790480639
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-conditioning-solutions-consulting-engineers
• Instagraminstagram.com/hvac_acs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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