What American Heating does

American Heating, Inc. is a privately held commercial and industrial mechanical contractor founded in 1974 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, serving the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington). The company operates a full design/build delivery model for heating, plumbing, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, with internal engineering, energy modeling, construction, and ongoing service & maintenance capabilities. Its workforce is sized at 251-500 employees, and it engages property developers, building owners, and general contractors through direct enterprise field sales supported by partnerships with architectural firms and industry associations.

The company's core technology portfolio centers on Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems—principally Mitsubishi City-Multi and Daikin—alongside Trane Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation, AAON rooftop units, and conventional wet-side hydronics (boilers, chillers, piping) and dry-side mechanical systems (ductwork, VAV terminals, air handlers). Project evidence spans 170+ fan coil installations in single multifamily projects (Saltwood), 580 indoor fan coils at Matisse, 343 fan coils across a 16-story dormitory (Portland State University College Station), and adaptive-reuse installations such as the 92-ton system at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Multiple projects have achieved LEED certification, including the first LEED Gold building at University of Portland.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services contracts (design/build construction, engineering and energy modeling, plumbing, building automation) with a recurring Service & Maintenance stream classified as subscription-like. The company does not publish pricing, maintains no public stock listing, and operates entirely as a regional contractor with no disclosed M&A, no external funding rounds, and no parent company. Notable enterprise customers include Intel, New Seasons Markets (10 of 11 Oregon stores), Mercy Corps, Les Schwab, and Providence Health, distributed across eight vertical segments: Office, Healthcare, High Tech, Civic/Cultural, Education, Mixed Use/Multifamily, Retail/Grocery, and Sports/Recreation.

Name

American Heating

Legal name

American Heating, Inc.

Website

https://americanheating.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

American Heating is a privately held commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and building-automation design/build contractor founded in 1974 in Portland, Oregon, serving property developers, building owners, and general contractors across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical Contracting

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD), Expansion Tank, Circulator Pump & Zone Valve Service (HSAOACAG), Boiler & Hydronic Heating System Installation (HSAOAGAF)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Mechanical contracting
• Building automation
• Design build construction
• Plumbing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design/Build Services: Full-service design and construction of HVAC systems for commercial and industrial buildings. Includes engineering, procurement, installation, and project management.
2. Service & Maintenance: Ongoing service, maintenance, and repair of installed HVAC systems for existing clients.
3. Construction Contracting: General mechanical construction work including wet-side hydronics, dry-side mechanical, ductwork installation, and piping systems.
4. Plumbing Services: Plumbing installation and services as part of comprehensive building mechanical systems.
5. Engineering & Energy Modeling: Engineering design services and energy modeling for building HVAC systems optimization.
6. Building Automation: Installation and programming of building management and control systems for HVAC integration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Heating provides commercial and industrial HVAC design, installation, plumbing, building automation, and ongoing service and maintenance for projects of all sizes. The firm operates as a design/build mechanical contractor delivering engineering, energy modeling, and field installation across Oregon and Washington. Core disciplines include dry-side mechanical (sheet metal) and wet-side hydronics, with capabilities spanning VRF systems, rooftop units, and integrated building controls.

Product overview

American Heating is a commercial and industrial HVAC services company offering a unified portfolio of design, build, and service solutions. The core offerings include Engineering & Energy Modeling, Building Automation, Construction, Plumbing, and Service & Maintenance. Key technologies and products they install include Mitsubishi City-Multi VRF systems (featuring outdoor heat pumps, indoor fan coils, and BC controllers), Daikin VRF systems, Trane Building Management Systems (DDC controls), AAON rooftop units, and comprehensive wet-side hydronic systems (boilers, chillers, piping) and dry-side mechanical components (ductwork, fans, VAV units). Projects span office buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, mixed-use multifamily housing, retail, and civic/cultural buildings throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design/Build Mechanical Construction Turnkey design and construction of HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings, integrating engineering, fabrication, and installation under a single contract.
• Engineering and Energy Modeling Pre-construction mechanical engineering design, load calculations, and energy modeling services used to size systems, optimize efficiency, and support owner design decisions.
• Building Automation Design, installation, and integration of building automation and controls platforms (including Trane BMS and Mitsubishi systems) to monitor and operate HVAC equipment.
• VRF Systems Installation Design, installation, and commissioning of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, including Mitsubishi City-Multi platforms, for commercial and multifamily applications.
• Plumbing Commercial plumbing design and installation services for new construction, tenant improvements, and institutional projects.
• HVAC Service and Maintenance Ongoing preventive maintenance, repair, and service of HVAC, hydronic, and building automation systems for commercial and institutional customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficient systems installed in LEED certified buildings including Fields & Schoenfeldt Hall (first LEED Gold on University of Portland campus) and Gilbert Hall (one of five LEED certified buildings on Pacific University campus)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Energy Trust of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon for energy efficiency projects. American Heating works with Energy Trust on projects like Les Schwab HQ to incorporate energy conservation features and access Energy Trust incentives and case study recognition.
• Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership and partnership with ABC's Pacific Northwest chapter for industry networking, training, and potential project referrals.
• ASHRAE OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ASHRAE Oregon chapter, the professional organization for HVAC engineers, demonstrating technical expertise and commitment to industry standards.
• ASPE PortlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with American Society of Plumbing Engineers Portland chapter for professional development and industry collaboration.
• AGC OregonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Associated General Contractors of Oregon for industry representation and project opportunities.
• Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAmerican Heating is an authorized installer of Mitsubishi City-Multi VRF systems. Multiple case studies featured on Mitsubishi's website including Mercy Corps, Gilbert Hall, and The Matisse projects. Installed over 580 indoor fan coils in single projects.
• Trane (Ingersoll Rand)coreTechnology or IntegrationAmerican Heating installs and programs Trane DDC control systems and building management systems. Installed Trane systems in Les Schwab HQ and Resource Access Center projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety and specialty services conglomerate with a building services / HVAC services arm that competes for similar commercial mechanical contracting and service accounts.
• EMCOR Group: Largest publicly traded U.S. mechanical & electrical services contractor with a broad commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building services portfolio that includes the same design-build delivery model as American Heating.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global building automation and HVAC services provider whose U.S. Smart Infrastructure division competes for commercial building automation, controls integration, and HVAC services contracts in the same enterprise customer base.
• Johnson Controls: Global building HVAC equipment, controls, and services conglomerate whose services arm performs commercial HVAC installation, automation, and after-sales service — competing for similar accounts at the enterprise building level.
• Comfort Systems USA: National commercial HVAC and mechanical services contractor consolidator with multiple regional operating subsidiaries performing design-build HVAC, plumbing, and service work analogous to American Heating.

Direct peers

• McKinstry: Largest Pacific Northwest mechanical/electrical design-build contractor. Direct overlap: full-service commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation delivered through design/build to enterprise customers across Oregon and Washington.
• Long Building Technologies: Regional commercial mechanical/building automation contractor with design-build HVAC and controls delivery across the Western U.S., directly overlapping on service mix and go-to-market.
• ACCO Engineered Systems: West Coast (CA/AZ) commercial mechanical and plumbing design-build contractor with comparable scale (~250-500 employee band) and an integrated HVAC + plumbing + automation service portfolio.
• Kirberg Company: Long-standing Pacific Northwest mechanical contractor providing commercial HVAC, plumbing, and service similar to American Heating, serving the same regional enterprise and institutional clients.

Emerging players

• Henderson Engineers / Henderson Building Solutions: Building systems design and engineering firm specializing in MEP/HVAC engineering that increasingly bundles construction-phase services — a directly comparable technical peer in the integrated design-build HVAC model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/American-Heating-Inc-123528607708514

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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