What Carolina Chillers does

Carolina Chillers, Inc. (CCI) is a commercial and industrial HVAC services provider founded in 2002 and headquartered in Ladson, South Carolina. The company delivers heating, ventilation, air conditioning, energy optimization, building automation, and indoor air quality solutions to commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, education, mission critical, and mixed-use/retail facilities across South Carolina and Georgia. CCI operates from four offices (Columbia, Ladson, and Florence in SC; Savannah/Pooler in GA) and is a member of the Service Logic national network of mechanical services companies.

CCI's core offerings span the full HVAC lifecycle: design/build retrofit, installation, planned maintenance agreements, 24/7 emergency repair, operational assessment, energy optimization, building controls, and indoor air quality. The company is a Tridium/Niagara Framework controls provider and holds OEM certifications with Liebert, ArctiChill, ABB/VFD, and IGSHPA (geothermal); its ThermaClear® offering is approved under ASHRAE, UL Solutions, and ASTM International. CCI also integrates GPS Air NPBI ionization for air quality. The company emphasizes in-house execution of design/build projects without subcontracting and maintains an Experience Modification Rate well below industry average.

CCI generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services (installation, repair, design/build) and recurring planned maintenance agreements, with emergency repair and energy optimization as additional streams. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is a GSA contractor on Federal Supply Schedule 03FAC and an ENERGY STAR partner, giving it direct access to federal procurement and utility rebate programs. As a Service Logic member, CCI can extend service delivery beyond its two-state footprint for national-account clients.

Name

Carolina Chillers

Legal name

Carolina Chillers, Inc.

Website

https://carolinachillers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Carolina Chillers, founded in 2002, provides commercial and industrial HVAC services—including installation, maintenance, repair, controls, and energy optimization—across South Carolina and Georgia. It operates from four offices and is part of the Service Logic national mechanical services network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Industrial HVAC Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ), Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Industrial chiller repair
• Building automation controls
• Geothermal HVAC systems
• Planned maintenance agreements

Headquarters

HQ city

Ladson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HVAC Services — Installation and Repair: Revenue generated from installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment including chillers, heat pumps, boilers, cooling towers, and packaged systems. This includes design/build, retrofit, and new construction projects.
2. Planned Maintenance Agreements: Recurring revenue from preventative and predictive maintenance contracts tailored to each client's facility. These agreements provide scheduled maintenance, priority response, and ongoing system optimization.
3. Emergency Repair Services: Revenue from 24/7 emergency HVAC repair services, including dispatch of technicians and provision of temporary equipment such as chillers, boilers, and packaged cooling units.
4. Energy Optimization Services: Fees for energy audits, benchmarking, efficiency improvements, and long-term energy sustainability planning. Also includes facilitation of rebates and incentives from utilities such as SCE&G.
5. Building Controls and Automation: Revenue from design, installation, and maintenance of building automation systems, including Tridium-based controls integration for HVAC and lighting.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carolina Chillers (CCI) provides commercial and industrial HVAC services across South Carolina and Georgia, including chiller repair, installation, planned and emergency maintenance, geothermal heat pump systems, building automation controls, energy optimization, and indoor air quality solutions. Services are delivered through design/build, retrofit, and new construction projects.

Product overview

Carolina Chillers (CCI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and industrial HVAC services across South Carolina and Georgia. The company provides a unified suite of services centered around HVAC system installation, maintenance, and repair, complemented by specialized offerings including ThermaClear® air purification technology, geothermal HVAC systems, and building automation controls. The core service offerings work together as an integrated building management approach: HVAC Services and Emergency Repair provide the foundational installation and response capability; Planned Maintenance and Operational Assessment ensure ongoing system reliability and performance optimization; Energy Optimization and Building Controls deliver efficiency improvements and automation; and ThermaClear® and Indoor Air Quality address air quality and system longevity. The company also offers Design Build Retrofit for new construction and major renovations. Services are delivered through a network of four offices (Columbia, SC; Ladson, SC; Savannah, GA; Florence, SC) and backed by manufacturer certifications across major HVAC equipment brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HVAC Services Comprehensive HVAC services including chiller repair (process, medical, modular, and comfort), maintenance agreements, turn-key/design build projects, geothermal heat pump installation and service, package and split system repair, variable frequency drive repair and replacement, and testing and analysis services for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Planned Maintenance Planned Equipment Maintenance Program including preventative and predictive maintenance services designed to avert potential failures and extend equipment life, with scheduled maintenance and priority response.
• Emergency Repair 24/7 emergency HVAC repair services with rapid response, temporary chillers and boilers, packaged cooling units, and pumping systems.
• Operational Assessment System evaluations including non-destructive testing, systems analysis, utility cost analysis, energy consumption review, equipment performance assessment, and single-point-of-failure analysis.
• Indoor Air Quality Indoor air quality solutions including system design review, equipment installation verification, maintenance assessment, operations optimization, and filtration solutions including GPS Air NPBI technology.
• Energy Optimization Energy efficiency programs including building performance benchmarking, no-cost/low-cost savings opportunities, energy management, capital planning, return on investment analysis, and facilitation of utility rebates. ENERGY STAR partner.
• Building Controls Building automation and HVAC controls solutions including Tridium Controls, BACnet, Distech Controls, Niagara Framework, and remote monitoring for building optimization and energy management.
• Design Build Retrofit Custom HVAC design, build, and retrofit solutions including mechanical services design, unitary or built-up systems, controls and building automation systems, and boiler and cooling plant installations.
• ThermaClear® HVAC preventative maintenance solution that eliminates oil-fouling with one treatment, restoring optimal performance and reducing operational costs. Certified ThermaClear® Advanced Purification Technology Provider approved under ASHRAE, UL Solutions, and ASTM International standards.
• Geothermal HVAC Geothermal heat pump installation and service, including vertical ground loop systems and IGSHPA-certified installation for heating and cooling applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• $125,000 energy savings rebate from SCE&G achieved by Bishop Gadsden through chiller replacement with York variable speed drive units
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Service LogiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarolina Chillers is a member of the Service Logic family, a national network of mechanical services companies. Through this relationship, CCI can provide streamlined mechanical services from coast to coast. Service Logic also provides access to resources, shared best practices, and national account capabilities.
• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCI is a GSA contractor holder on Federal Supply Schedule 03FAC (Facilities Maintenance and Management), enabling the company to serve federal government clients under pre-negotiated contract terms.
• TridiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationCCI is a Tridium controls provider and a leading provider of Tridium's Niagara Framework — an open protocol, web-based building automation system. The company provides design, installation, and maintenance of Tridium-based systems across its client base.
• ThermaClear® / ECM TechnologiesminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCCI is a Certified ThermaClear® Advanced Purification Technology Provider. ThermaClear® is an HVAC preventative maintenance solution developed by ECM Technologies that CCI offers to its clients to eliminate oil-fouling and restore HVAC efficiency.
• ENERGY STAR® (U.S. EPA & DOE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI is an ENERGY STAR® partner, a joint program of the U.S. EPA and DOE focused on energy efficiency. Being an ENERGY STAR partner provides access to tools and resources for benchmarking building performance and accessing energy rebates.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lee Company: Large regional mechanical services and HVAC contractor based in Tennessee serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and government clients across the Southeast — similar service mix, geographic adjacency, and customer verticals to Carolina Chillers.
• Comfort Systems USA: Publicly traded national HVAC and mechanical services provider for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers, with similar install/maintenance/retrofit capabilities and a comparable enterprise sales motion.
• Limbach Holdings: Publicly traded specialty mechanical contractor offering HVAC design/build, maintenance, and building automation services to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers — overlapping closely with Carolina Chillers' integrated HVAC services and controls (Tridium) offerings.
• Piedmont Mechanical: Regional commercial HVAC and mechanical services contractor based in the Carolinas/Charlotte area, directly overlapping Carolina Chillers' geography, service offering, and target verticals.
• The Brandt Companies: Mid-sized commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services provider with a comparable integrated install/maintenance/controls model serving similar commercial and institutional customer segments.
• TDG Facilities: Smaller facilities services competitor previously co-founded by Carolina Chillers' current Chief Sales Officer Paul Jostworth; directly comparable in size and multi-site facilities service offering.
• IES Holdings: Publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical infrastructure services, including commercial/industrial HVAC installation and building automation, directly comparable to Carolina Chillers' mechanical services portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded mechanical and electrical services contractor with national reach across commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, and mission critical facilities — competes with Carolina Chillers on enterprise accounts but at substantially larger scale and broader scope.
• APi Group: Publicly traded safety, specialty, and industrial services conglomerate with HVAC-related mechanical services exposure; broader portfolio than Carolina Chillers but overlaps on facilities maintenance and government contracting.

Regional players

• Hill York: Florida-based commercial HVAC services contractor offering installation, maintenance, and energy solutions across the Southeast — similar service portfolio and vertical mix but anchored to a different geography than Carolina Chillers' SC/GA focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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