Kohles & Bach Heating and Cooling

What Kohles & Bach Heating and Cooling does

Kohles & Bach Heating and Cooling is a privately held, family-owned HVAC service contractor headquartered at 5185 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, Iowa, operating continuously since 1945. The company delivers residential and commercial heating, cooling, ventilation, and indoor air quality services — repair, maintenance, and installation — across approximately 30 communities in the Des Moines metropolitan area, including Ankeny, West Des Moines, Waukee, Urbandale, and Grimes, with 24/7 emergency dispatch. Its core technical offering is built on Lennox equipment (air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, boilers, mini-splits, packaged systems, thermostats, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, air filtration, the Lennox Ultimate Comfort System, and zoning systems), distributed and installed under a Lennox Premier Dealer relationship.

The business model combines transactional professional-services revenue (per-job repair and installation), recurring subscription revenue from annual maintenance plans and service agreements, and hardware resale of Lennox equipment. Revenue is also diversified across adjacent service lines: geothermal installation and repair, fireplace installation and repair, water heater services, indoor air quality solutions, commercial HVAC, and boat/RV/camper storage. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; promotional financing (0% APR for 60 months on Lennox systems, with high-efficiency furnaces advertised from $67/month) and rebate programs are used to drive system-replacement demand. Marketing is primarily local, anchored by a service-area-page website optimized for organic search, Google review integration, and direct phone intake.

The customer base is dominated by individual homeowners in the Des Moines metro, with a secondary commercial segment; no anchor enterprise accounts are disclosed. The company carries BBB Accreditation and a BBB Integrity Award, ACCA membership, and Heatilator Preferred Brand status. There are no institutional investors, parent entities, subsidiaries, or M&A activity disclosed, and the company has not raised external funding.

Name

Kohles & Bach Heating and Cooling

Legal name

Kohles & Bach Heating & Cooling

Website

https://kohlesandbach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kohles & Bach Heating and Cooling is a privately held, family-owned HVAC service contractor founded in 1945, serving residential and commercial customers across 30 communities in the Des Moines, Iowa metro as a Lennox Premier Dealer offering repair, installation, and maintenance of heating, cooling, and indoor air quality systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Heating cooling repair
• HVAC installation
• Indoor air quality
• Commercial HVAC

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnston

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Repair Services: On-site repair services for heating and cooling systems including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and other HVAC equipment. Charged per service call or job.
2. HVAC Installation: Installation of new HVAC systems including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, and complete system replacements. One-time installation revenue.
3. Preventive Maintenance Plans: Annual maintenance agreements providing regular inspections and tune-ups to keep HVAC systems running efficiently. Recurring revenue stream.
4. HVAC Products and Equipment: Sale of Lennox HVAC equipment including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, thermostats, and indoor air quality products.
5. Commercial HVAC Services: HVAC services for commercial properties including repair, maintenance, and installation.
6. Water Heater Services: Repair and replacement services for water heaters.
7. Fireplace Services: Installation and repair services for fireplaces.
8. Geothermal Systems: Installation and repair of geothermal heating and cooling systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kohles & Bach Heating and Cooling is a local HVAC service contractor that sells, installs, repairs, and maintains heating and cooling systems (primarily Lennox brand) for residential and commercial customers in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area. They also offer indoor air quality solutions, water heater services, fireplace installation/repair, geothermal systems, and HVAC service agreements, plus ancillary boat/RV/camper storage.

Product overview

Kohles & Bach Heating and Cooling is an HVAC service company that operates as a Lennox Premier Dealer, offering a comprehensive portfolio of heating and cooling products and services. Their product lineup includes Lennox-brand air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, boilers, garage heaters, mini-split systems, packaged systems, thermostats, indoor air quality products (humidifiers, dehumidifiers, ventilation, air filtration), and integrated systems like the Lennox Ultimate Comfort System and zoning systems. The company provides related services including repair, maintenance, and installation for HVAC systems, water heaters, fireplaces, and geothermal systems. They serve residential and commercial customers across central Iowa with 24/7 emergency support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lennox Air Conditioners Central air conditioning units from Lennox sold and installed by Kohles & Bach for residential and commercial cooling applications.
• Lennox Furnaces Gas and electric furnaces from Lennox sold and installed by Kohles & Bach for residential and commercial heating.
• Lennox Heat Pumps Heat pump systems from Lennox that provide both heating and cooling, sold and installed by Kohles & Bach.
• Lennox Mini-Split Systems Ductless mini-split systems from Lennox for zoned heating and cooling, sold and installed by Kohles & Bach.
• Lennox Ultimate Comfort System Premium integrated Lennox system combining heating, cooling, and air quality components for whole-home comfort, sold and installed by Kohles & Bach.
• Lennox Healthy Climate Solutions / Indoor Air Quality Products Indoor air quality solutions from Lennox including humidifiers, dehumidifiers, ventilation, and Pure Air filtration systems for residential and commercial spaces.
• Lennox Thermostats Thermostat controls for HVAC systems including smart thermostat options from Lennox, sold by Kohles & Bach.
• Furnace Repair Service Repair services for gas and electric furnaces performed by certified field technicians dispatched to customer homes and businesses.
• Furnace Installation Service New furnace installation services for residential and commercial properties, including system sizing, equipment, and labor.
• Air Conditioning Repair Service Repair services for central air conditioning systems, including emergency AC repair performed by certified technicians dispatched on-site.
• Air Conditioner Installation Service New air conditioning system installation services for residential and commercial customers, including system replacement when aging units fail repeatedly.
• HVAC Service Agreements Annual maintenance plans and service agreements providing recurring inspections and tune-ups to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Commercial HVAC Services Commercial HVAC services for businesses and non-residential properties including repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Water Heater Services Water heater repair and replacement services for residential customers.
• Geothermal Installation and Repair Installation and repair of geothermal heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial customers.
• Fireplace Installation and Repair Installation and repair services for fireplaces, supported by Heatilator Preferred Brand dealer status.
• Indoor Air Quality Services Testing and solution services for improving indoor air quality in homes and businesses, including installation of filtration, ventilation, and humidity control products.

Quantifiable outcome

• High efficiency furnaces can reduce energy costs

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lennox InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKohles & Bach is a Lennox Premier Dealer, meaning they are authorized to sell and install Lennox HVAC products including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, and other comfort systems. As a Premier Dealer, they have access to Lennox's full product line and training support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lennox International: HVAC equipment manufacturer whose full product line (furnaces, ACs, heat pumps, Ultimate Comfort System) is distributed and installed by Kohles & Bach as a Premier Dealer. Comparable as the OEM anchor of the offering.
• Carrier Global: Major HVAC manufacturer offering residential and commercial heating/cooling equipment through dealer networks analogous to Lennox's Premier Dealer program that Kohles & Bach participates in.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC OEM with a residential dealer network; comparable as an alternative equipment brand that competes for the same dealer/installer relationship and end-customer equipment purchase.
• Rheem Manufacturing: HVAC and water heating manufacturer with a strong residential dealer channel, directly comparable as an OEM alternative to Lennox for Kohles & Bach's installed equipment mix.

Others

• Watsco: Largest HVAC distributor in North America, operating the largest network of HVAC/R distribution branches. Comparable as the upstream distribution layer in the same equipment-and-service value chain.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Major distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and related supplies to contractors. Comparable as a wholesale supplier relationship type analogous to Kohles & Bach's Lennox Premier Dealer channel position.
• Johnstone Supply: Cooperative HVACR parts and equipment distributor serving independent contractors. Comparable as a supply-channel counterpart to the Lennox dealer relationship.
• ServiceTitan: Field service management software platform purpose-built for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Comparable as the typical operational technology stack for contractors of Kohles & Bach's profile.

Direct peers

• ARS / American Residential Services: Large multi-state residential HVAC/plumbing/electrical service consolidator. Comparable as a scaled residential HVAC service provider with similar installation, repair, and maintenance offerings across multiple markets.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: Franchised residential HVAC service brand operating through local owner-operators. Comparable as a similarly branded direct-to-consumer HVAC service provider with emergency repair, installation, and maintenance plans.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kohlesbach
• Facebookfacebook.com/KohlesAndBach

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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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