Monkey Wrench Plumbing

What Monkey Wrench Plumbing does

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a family-owned, full-service residential home services company founded in 1999 by Yossi and headquartered at 595 Monterey Pass Rd., Monterey Park, California. Operating under the legal name "Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric" (DBA: Monkey Wrench Plumbing), the company holds California contractor license #922757 and serves residential homeowners across all of Los Angeles County (100+ cities) and all of Orange County (40+ cities) via direct field-service delivery from a fleet of uniformed, EPA-certified technicians.

The company delivers a comprehensive multi-trade service portfolio organized into three core product lines. Plumbing covers water heaters (tank and tankless), drain and sewer services (cleaning, repair, video inspection, hydrojetting, trenchless repair), water filtration (softeners, Flow-Tech anti-scale devices, carbon filters, reverse osmosis), leak detection, gas lines, and repiping. HVAC includes AC repair/installation/maintenance, furnace repair/replacement, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, ductwork, duct cleaning/sealing, indoor air quality, air scrubbers, and commercial HVAC. Electrical covers repairs, panel upgrades, EV charging station installation, generators, wiring, surge protection, outlets, ceiling fans, and lighting. The company is directly certified as an installer for Navien, Noritz, Takagi, and Rheem tankless water heaters, plus Lennox for HVAC, and offers the Flow-Tech whole-home anti-scale water treatment system based on 140 kHz low-frequency technology.

Monkey Wrench generates revenue primarily through one-time fee-for-service jobs across all three trades, supplemented by a $175/year Home Protection Plan membership that adds a recurring layer with priority service and maintenance benefits. Pricing is largely quote-based, anchored by a coupon program (e.g., $88 drain cleaning, $49 A/C tune-up, $50 off electrical, $99 camera inspection) and third-party financing through GoodLeap and GreenSky for larger tickets. Customers book via phone at (818) 213-1773, the website contact form, online instant-quote iframes, or city-specific landing pages. Marketing is driven by a 388-article/111-video Learning Center for SEO, actively managed reviews on Google/Yelp/Facebook, BBB accreditation, manufacturer co-branding, and a community 'Unclog for Dogs' charitable program. The company remains privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no M&A activity.

Name

Monkey Wrench Plumbing

Legal name

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric

Website

https://monkeywrenchplumbers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a family-owned, full-service home services company founded in 1999 serving residential homeowners across Los Angeles and Orange Counties with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services, plus a $175/year Home Protection Plan membership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD), Refrigerator/Ice Maker/Water Line Installation & Minor Repair (Non-Sealed System) (HSAGANAI)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• HVAC repair installation
• Home electrical services
• Water heater services
• Drain cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Services: Fee-for-service plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance including water heaters, drains, water filtration, gas lines, leak detection, and repiping. Revenue is earned on a per-job basis.
2. HVAC Services: Heating and cooling services including AC repair/installation, furnace services, heat pumps, ductwork, and indoor air quality solutions. Charged per service call or project.
3. Electrical Services: Electrical repairs, panel upgrades, EV charging station installation, wiring, surge protection, and lighting services billed per job.
4. Home Protection Plan Membership: Recurring membership program ($175/year) offering ongoing home protection benefits across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Includes priority service and regular maintenance benefits.
5. Financing Services (Third-Party): Company facilitates financing for customers through GoodLeap and GreenSky for large repairs and replacements. Monkey Wrench earns revenue from completed jobs financed through these partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a family-owned home services company providing plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repair, installation, and maintenance for residential properties across Los Angeles and Orange County. Service offerings span water heaters (tank and tankless), drain and sewer cleaning, water filtration and treatment (including the proprietary Flow-Tech anti-scale system), heating and cooling, and electrical work such as panel upgrades and EV charger installation. The company also sells an annual Home Protection Plan membership at $175/year and facilitates third-party financing through GoodLeap and GreenSky.

Product overview

Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a family-owned home services company offering a comprehensive suite of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across Los Angeles and Orange County. The company provides plumbing solutions (repairs, installations, water heaters including tankless systems, drains/sewers, water filtration with softeners and Flow-Tech devices, and gas lines), HVAC services (air conditioning, heating, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, ductwork, and indoor air quality), electrical services (repairs, panel upgrades, EV charging stations, generators, wiring, surge protection), plus a Home Protection Plan membership. The core offerings center on residential plumbing, HVAC, and electrical maintenance and installation, with water filtration and tankless water heaters as specialized service areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Services Comprehensive plumbing solutions including repairs, installations, and maintenance covering water heaters, drains, sewers, water filtration, toilets, sinks, faucets, leak detection, water lines, piping/repiping, and gas lines for residential properties.
• Water Heater Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Scale buildup of 1/4 inch can reduce water heater efficiency by 40%, costing ~$140/month for $100 worth of water

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NaviencoreTechnology or IntegrationMonkey Wrench is directly certified with Navien for tankless water heater installation and servicing. The company installs and services Navien tankless models including NPE-180A2, NPE-210A2, NPE-240A2 (qualifying for $1,000 rebates) and NPE-150S2 ($800 rebate tier).
• NoritzcoreTechnology or IntegrationMonkey Wrench is directly certified with Noritz for tankless water heater installation and servicing. Multiple Noritz models qualify for rebates including EZ98DV, EZ111DV, NRCR92DV ($1,000 tier) and NRC71DV, NRC98DV, NRC66DV ($800 tier).
• TakagicoreTechnology or IntegrationMonkey Wrench is directly certified with Takagi for tankless water heater installation and servicing. Takagi models including TK-540X3-NEH, TK-340X3-NIH, TK-240X3-NEH qualify for $1,000 rebate tier.
• RheemcoreTechnology or IntegrationMonkey Wrench installs and services Rheem tankless water heaters including IKONIC Super High-Efficiency models ($1,000 rebate), Performance Platinum series ($800 rebate), and Professional Prestige series models.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: Authority Brands franchise providing residential plumbing services (water heaters, drains, leak repair, water filtration) with an on-time guarantee and direct-to-consumer marketing model. Closely comparable to Monkey Wrench's plumbing-focused service menu.
• Roto-Rooter: Largest residential plumbing and drain cleaning franchise in North America, offering plumbing repair, water heater service, sewer cleaning, and HVAC-adjacent services to homeowners via company-owned and franchised technicians. Direct competitor to Monkey Wrench on core plumbing and drain service lines.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter) is a large multi-trade residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service provider operating across multiple U.S. metros. Direct competitor offering the same plumbing-HVAC-electrical trifecta under a single brand.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Neighborly-owned national residential plumbing franchise offering plumbing repair, drain cleaning, water heater installation, and HVAC services. Operates on a similar multi-trade home services model to Monkey Wrench with a comparable residential customer base.

Emerging players

• HomeServe USA: Home repair and maintenance membership-based service provider offering plumbing, electrical, and HVAC coverage plans to homeowners. Comparable to Monkey Wrench's recurring Home Protection Plan model, though HomeServe operates more as a network/marketing layer than direct technician.
• HomeX Services: Tech-enabled residential home services platform offering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repair across multiple U.S. metros. Represents the emerging digital-first competitive threat to traditional family-owned operators like Monkey Wrench.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore: Nationally branded residential services franchise covering restoration, cleaning, and home maintenance. Broader portfolio than Monkey Wrench but comparable in targeting residential homeowners seeking on-demand repair services.
• Neighborly (formerly Dwyer Group): Private-equity-backed multi-brand home services franchisor encompassing Mr. Rooter, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Aire Serv, Mr. Electric, and other trade brands. Represents the consolidator archetype competing with independent multi-trade operators like Monkey Wrench.

Regional players

• Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing: Residential HVAC and plumbing service provider operating in the Southwestern U.S. (Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Southern California). Similar multi-trade residential service model with strong regional brand recognition, comparable to Monkey Wrench's positioning in the LA basin.
• Horizon Services: Mid-Atlantic residential plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service company serving Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Comparable multi-trade home services business with similar scale and direct-to-consumer delivery model to Monkey Wrench.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MonkeyWrenchPlumbing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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