What Knight Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning does

Knight Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. is a privately held, independently owned residential services company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and operating continuously since 1970. The company delivers a unified suite of HVAC (heating, cooling, air quality), plumbing, and electrical services to homeowners across Calgary and nine surrounding communities, including Airdrie, Cochrane, Langdon, Chestermere, Okotoks, Willow Park, Bragg Creek, De Winton, and Deer Ridge. Core offerings span boiler, furnace, and heat pump installation and repair; central and ductless air conditioning; water heater (tank and tankless) services; drain and sewer cleaning with camera inspection; plumbing fixture and leak work; and electrical panel upgrades, EV charger installation, and generator setup. Add-on product lines include UV air purifiers, humidifiers, and water quality systems (carbon filters, reverse osmosis, softeners). Preventive maintenance plans provide recurring revenue. The company differentiates on 24/7/365 emergency availability with a four-hour arrival guarantee, certified background-checked technicians averaging 10+ years of experience, upfront transparent pricing, and a satisfaction guarantee. As a Lennox authorized dealer with BBB A+ accreditation and a 4.8/5.0 Google rating across 5,337 reviews, the business derives substantial equity from long-standing local brand trust.

The revenue model blends professional services (per-call HVAC, plumbing, and electrical diagnostics and repairs), hardware sales (new equipment installations financed via monthly payments starting at $43 for furnaces, $48 for AC, and $16.99–$19.99 for water heaters), and subscription-style recurring maintenance plans. Promotional levers include 0% interest 12-month financing, deferred-payment "Don't Pay Til Next Year" offers, and bundled equipment packages up to $3,000 off, all designed to drive equipment replacement volume. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, leveraged through local SEO, service-area landing pages, Google Guaranteed badge, organic reviews, social media (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), and a content blog. Distribution is exclusively direct field service — no retail, e-commerce, or third-party channels — with certified technicians dispatched in fully equipped vehicles from the Calgary headquarters. The customer base is overwhelmingly residential (single-family homeowners), with a minor light-commercial segment (restaurants, retail, offices) addressed. No parent company, private equity backing, or institutional capital is disclosed, and the company is bootstrapped and founder-owned.

Name

Knight Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Legal name

Knight Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd.

Website

https://knightplumbing.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Knight Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is a Calgary-based, founder-owned residential services company founded in 1970 providing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water quality services to homeowners across Calgary and nine surrounding Alberta communities, with 24/7 emergency response and Lennox dealer authorization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC & Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Plumbing Fixture Installation & Repair (HSAOAAAA)

Keywords

• Residential HVAC services
• Plumbing repair services
• Furnace installation
• Air conditioning service
• Drain cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Service & Repair: Revenue generated from diagnostic, repair, and maintenance services for furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, and HVAC systems. Billed per service call or repair job; pricing disclosed per specific service (e.g., $93 main drain clearing).
2. Equipment Installation: Revenue from installing new HVAC systems, water heaters, air conditioners, and other equipment. Equipment sold alongside installation with financing options (monthly payment plans starting at $43/mo for furnaces, $48/mo for AC, $16.99–$19.99/mo for water heaters).
3. Plumbing & Electrical Services: Revenue from plumbing repairs, fixture installations, drain cleaning, sump pumps, water filtration, electrical panel upgrades, EV charger installation, and generator setup. Billed per service call or project.
4. Maintenance Plans: Recurring maintenance plan subscriptions offering scheduled HVAC and plumbing upkeep, inspections, and priority emergency service. Annual or multi-year subscription cadence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Knight Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning provides residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services across Calgary and surrounding Alberta communities, including installation, repair, and maintenance of furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, heat pumps, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, drains, water quality systems, electrical panels, and indoor air quality equipment. Certified technicians dispatched from fully equipped service vehicles deliver same-day service on a 24/7 emergency basis with a 4-hour response commitment, supported by upfront transparent pricing and promotional financing options.

Product overview

Knight Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is a residential service company offering a unified suite of HVAC (heating, cooling, air quality), plumbing, and electrical services for Calgary homeowners. The core offerings center on heating services (boilers, furnaces, heat pumps), air conditioning services, plumbing services (drains, fixtures, water heaters), and electrical services (panel upgrades, wiring, EV chargers). Add-on products include UV air purifiers, humidifiers, and water quality systems (filters, softeners) that integrate with the core HVAC and plumbing systems. The company also offers preventive maintenance plans to support long-term system performance. The portfolio is structured as service-based offerings rather than a software platform, with products being equipment installations and associated maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8/5.0 Google rating based on 5,337 reviews — demonstrates high customer satisfaction and service quality consistency
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LennoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationKnight Plumbing is a Lennox authorized dealer, enabling the company to sell, install, and service Lennox HVAC equipment including furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. Being an authorized dealer provides access to premium equipment lines, manufacturer warranty support, and factory training for technicians. This partnership positions the company as a trusted, certified installer for a leading HVAC equipment brand.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Home Comfort: One of Canada's largest residential HVAC, plumbing, and water-heating providers with a national service network. Comparable in offering but at a much larger scale and geographic breadth than Knight.
• Enercare: Major Canadian home and commercial services provider offering HVAC, plumbing, water heating, and electrical protection plans with a subscription-led recurring revenue model.
• HomeServe Canada: Canadian home services and home warranty provider serving residential customers with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repair coverage, comparable in customer-facing service positioning.
• Direct Energy: Canadian residential energy and home services company providing HVAC equipment, water heaters, and home protection plans at a national scale overlapping with Knight's HVAC/plumbing stack.

Direct peers

• Furnace Factory Direct: Calgary-area HVAC retailer and installer offering direct-to-consumer furnace and AC sales with financing options, competing on similar price-led equipment installation revenue.
• Action Furnace: Calgary-based residential heating and air conditioning company selling furnaces, ACs, and water heaters with comparable financing-driven GTM and promotional pricing.
• Wilson's Plumbing & Heating: Calgary-area residential plumbing and heating contractor offering similar HVAC, plumbing, and equipment installation services to local homeowners.
• ClimateCare Co-operative: Canadian network of independent HVAC and water heater dealers offering residential heating, cooling, and water-heating services with comparable trade-based service delivery.
• Plumbing Paramedics: Calgary-focused residential plumbing and HVAC service company with 24/7 emergency response and similar direct-to-consumer field-service delivery model.
• Boonstra Heating and Air Conditioning: Calgary-based residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service company with a similar multi-trade service model and head-to-head market overlap in the same service-area communities as Knight Plumbing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@knightplumbingheatingandhv1235
• Instagraminstagram.com/knightinstalls
• Facebookfacebook.com/KnightPlumbingHeatingandAirConditioning
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knight-plumbing-heating

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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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