Universal Climate Control

What Universal Climate Control does

Universal Climate Control is a privately held HVAC services company headquartered at 107 Tenth Avenue S, Coralville, Iowa, operating under that legal name with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or institutional investors. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and has provided residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and custom metal fabrication services for over 60 years. Its offering spans residential heating and cooling installation, commercial HVAC installation and repair, preventative maintenance contracts, annual inspections, and in-house custom metal fabrication for HVAC-related components.

The underlying technology is conventional HVAC equipment and tooling rather than proprietary software or platforms. Universal Climate Control installs and services equipment from six major OEMs — Carrier, Daikin, Lennox, Mitsubishi Electric, Trane, and York — and uses custom metal fabrication capabilities to engineer specialty components for individual jobs. The company holds no disclosed patents, certifications, or regulatory licenses in the source data, and operates without a mobile app, public API, or digital product surface beyond a company website and Facebook page.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time HVAC installation projects, recurring maintenance/repair services, and custom metal fabrication. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company offers up to 18-month interest-free financing and a 10-year warranty on equipment and labor. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer, relying on phone, website contact form, in-person inquiries, and referrals, with field service technicians delivering on-site estimates and work. The customer base is split across residential homeowners and commercial/institutional clients, with named project work concentrated at the University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College, Hilton Garden Inn, and Washington/Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. Utility rebate referral relationships with MidAmerican Energy, Alliant Energy, and Linn County REC round out the commercial footprint.

Name

Universal Climate Control

Legal name

Universal Climate Control

Website

https://ucchvac.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Universal Climate Control is a privately held, 11–50 employee HVAC services company in Coralville, Iowa, providing residential and commercial heating, cooling, maintenance, and custom metal fabrication services to homeowners and institutional customers in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor for over 60 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs (HSAOAGAB)

Keywords

• HVAC installation services
• Heating and cooling repair
• Preventative maintenance
• Custom metal fabrication
• Commercial HVAC contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Coralville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Installation Services: One-time installation of residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, including new equipment setup and custom fabrication of components.
2. HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing repair services, preventative maintenance contracts, and annual inspections for both residential and commercial customers.
3. Custom Metal Fabrication: Custom fabrication services for HVAC components and related metalwork, evaluated and produced based on customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Universal Climate Control installs, services, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial customers in the Coralville, Iowa area, including preventative maintenance, annual inspections, and emergency repairs. The company also performs custom metal fabrication for HVAC components and works with top-rated equipment brands such as Carrier, Daikin, Lennox, Mitsubishi Electric, Trane, and York.

Product overview

Universal Climate Control offers a suite of HVAC services including residential and commercial heating and cooling installation and repairs, preventative maintenance, annual inspections, and custom metal fabrication. The company operates as a service-based business rather than a product manufacturer, providing complete HVAC solutions with a focus on environmentally friendly and energy-efficient units. Services include standard home comfort system installation, commercial HVAC professional installation, and custom metal fabrication for specialized applications. The company also provides financing options and works with equipment from major brands including Carrier, Daikin, Lennox, Mitsubishi Electric, Trane, and York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Heating and Cooling Standard home comfort system installation that delivers a healthier indoor environment for homeowners in the Coralville / Iowa City area, using equipment from Carrier, Daikin, Lennox, Mitsubishi Electric, Trane, and York.
• Commercial Heating and Cooling Professional installation and repair services for commercial and institutional HVAC systems serving hospitals, hotels, educational institutions, and government buildings in the Iowa City / Cedar Rapids corridor.
• Preventative Maintenance and Repairs Scheduled preventative maintenance and repair services designed to keep residential and commercial HVAC systems running efficiently year-round and avoid seasonal breakdowns.
• Annual Inspections Annual HVAC inspections intended to prevent dead-of-winter and middle-of-summer emergencies for residential and commercial customers.
• Custom Metal Fabrication Custom metal fabrication services using high-quality materials for HVAC components, with each job evaluated for the appropriate material and design.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10-year warranty on equipment and labor

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MidAmericanminorOthersMidAmerican Energy Company is referenced as a utility rebate partner on Universal Climate Control's website. The company directs customers to MidAmerican for home rebates and programs related to energy efficiency upgrades.
• Alliant EnergyminorOthersAlliant Energy is referenced as a utility rebate partner. Universal Climate Control directs customers to their website for energy efficiency rebates and programs.
• Linn County RECminorOthersLinn County REC (Rural Electric Cooperative) is referenced as an energy solutions partner offering rebates for energy-efficient upgrades that may work with Universal Climate Control installations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer (Trane and American Standard brands) — UCC explicitly services and installs Trane equipment. A supplier to UCC and a broader competitor through its dealer/installer network.
• Roto-Rooter: Largest U.S. plumbing and drain services company, also providing HVAC repair services. Comparable to UCC as a residential/commercial HVAC and related-mechanical service provider, but at national scale.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: National HVAC, plumbing, and drain services brand owned by American Residential Properties. Operates a similar residential/commercial service model to UCC but at national scale and with heavier digital marketing.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC OEM (Carrier, Bryant, Payne brands). UCC is an authorized installer/servicer of Carrier equipment; Carrier competes broadly via its dealer network for the same commercial and residential jobs UCC targets.

Direct peers

• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National franchise network providing residential HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services. Directly comparable to UCC's residential service offering, with similar business model but a franchised, multi-location footprint.
• CoolToday: Regional HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service company operating across the U.S. Southeast. Closely matches UCC's business model of multi-brand residential and commercial HVAC installation, repair, and replacement services.

Regional players

• Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air: San Diego-based residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, and restoration services company. Similar full-service mechanical contractor model to UCC but focused on the Southern California market.

Others

• ServiceMaster: National facility services and disaster restoration franchisor (ServiceMaster Restore, Merry Maids). Adjacent to UCC's HVAC service business through commercial facility maintenance contracts but not a direct HVAC installation competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversalClimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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