House of Heat

What House of Heat does

House of Heat is a family-owned and locally operated HVAC services company headquartered at 334 W Harrison Street, Oak Park, Illinois. Founded in 1955, it serves residential and commercial customers in Oak Park and the surrounding suburban Chicago communities with a full-spectrum offering organized around two pillars: cooling services (A/C repair, installation, maintenance, and small-duct high-velocity SDHVS systems) and heating services (heating repair, installation, maintenance, furnaces, water and steam boilers, water heaters, radiant floor heating, and snowmelt systems). The company supports this service catalog with a 24/7/365 emergency dispatch hotline, an in-house sheet metal shop for custom fitting fabrication, and EPA-certified, licensed, and bonded technicians, with co-owners Josh and Matt referenced in customer testimonials as direct points of contact.

The business is built around a Lennox Premier Dealer relationship, supplemented by equipment partnerships with Weil McLain, Fujitsu, and Triangle Tube, allowing House of Heat to specify, sell, and install branded HVAC equipment across standard and specialty applications including historic-building retrofits and premium residential jobs such as radiant and snowmelt systems. The operating technology stack is conventional for a local services firm: quote-based estimating, an Instant Quote web form, an Online Store, and third-party web analytics and retargeting via Google Analytics and LocaliQ — no proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

House of Heat generates revenue primarily through one-time professional services — installations and repairs billed per job at quote-based pricing — with a secondary recurring-revenue layer from an annual Maintenance Plan subscription ($275/year for bi-annual visits, plus per-unit fees and member discounts on parts, filters, and emergency services). Equipment margins from Lennox sales (with technicians earning 1% sales commission) and utility/manufacturer rebate processing (ComEd up to $470, Nicor up to $270, Lennox rebates up to $1,375) function as customer acquisition levers on installation jobs. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the website, phone, in-person estimates, and local reputation channels reinforced by Angie's List Super Service Awards, a Better Business Bureau A+ rating, and a 2021 Expertise.com Best HVAC recognition.

Name

House of Heat

Legal name

House of Heat

Website

https://houseofheat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

House of Heat is a family-owned HVAC services company in Oak Park, IL, founded in 1955, providing residential and commercial heating, cooling, boiler, water heater, radiant floor, and snowmelt installation, repair, and maintenance across the surrounding Chicago suburbs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

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

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs (HSAOAGAB), Radiant Floor Heating Installation (HSAOAGAG), Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD)

Keywords

• Residential HVAC services
• Commercial HVAC services
• Heating and cooling
• Furnace installation
• Boiler maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HVAC Repair Services: One-time service revenue from diagnosing and repairing residential and commercial A/C, heating, boiler, water heater, and ventilation systems, including 24/7 emergency service calls billed at premium rates.
2. HVAC Installation Services: One-time installation revenue from new A/C, furnace, boiler, water heater, radiant floor, snowmelt, and high-velocity HVAC system installations for residential and commercial properties.
3. HVAC Maintenance Plan Subscriptions: Recurring annual revenue from a comprehensive maintenance agreement: bi-annual HVAC maintenance for $275/year covering one A/C unit, furnace, and boiler, plus $95 per additional unit, with bundled discounts on parts and emergency services.
4. HVAC Equipment Sales (Lennox®): Hardware sales revenue from selling and installing Lennox® HVAC equipment as a Premier Dealer; technicians earn 1% sales commission on new equipment sales, indicating equipment margin contribution.
5. Utility Rebate Processing: Rebate-assisted equipment sales — ComEd rebates up to $470 and Nicor rebates up to $270 on high-efficiency furnace upgrades, plus up to $1,375 in Lennox® rebates, used as customer acquisition/retention levers on installation jobs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

House of Heat is a family-owned HVAC services company providing residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, boiler, water heater, radiant floor heating, snowmelt, and high-velocity HVAC system repair, installation, and maintenance. Service delivery is anchored by a 24/7/365 emergency response capability, an on-site custom sheet metal fabrication shop, Lennox® Premier Dealer equipment sales, and an annual Maintenance Plan subscription that includes bi-annual tune-ups and discounts on parts, filters, and emergency labor.

Product overview

House of Heat is a locally owned and operated HVAC services provider in Oak Park, IL — not a software platform. Its offering is a unified residential and commercial HVAC service catalog organized into two main pillars (Cooling/A/C Services and Heating Services) with a shared 24/7 Emergency Service backbone. The Cooling pillar covers A/C Repairs, A/C Installation, A/C Maintenance, and High Velocity Systems (small-duct high-velocity SDHVS installations). The Heating pillar covers Heating Repairs, Heating Installation, Heating Maintenance, Furnaces, Boilers (Water and Steam), Water Heaters, Radiant Floor Heating, and Snowmelt Systems. These services are supported by an annual Maintenance Plan subscription ($275/year for bi-annual visits, with discounts on parts, filters, and emergency services), a 24/7 Emergency Service hotline, a Lennox® Premier Dealer product line for new equipment, an Our Specials promotions page (e.g., the Spring/Summer 2026 Lennox $1,800 rebate), an Instant Quote tool, and an Online Store — all wrapped around a single operations, scheduling, and customer service workflow rather than a multi-module software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A/C Services Diagnostic, repair, replacement/new installation, and yearly tune-up service for residential and commercial air conditioning systems across all brands, makes, and models, including weak airflow, refrigerant leaks, thermostat faults, and unusual noise remediation.
• Heating Services Diagnostic, repair, new installation, and yearly maintenance service for residential and commercial heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, water heaters, radiant floor heating, and snowmelt systems.
• Furnaces Repair, installation, and maintenance service for residential and commercial furnaces, with focus on Lennox® furnace lines and rebate-eligible high-efficiency upgrades.
• Boilers (Water and Steam) Repair, installation, inspection, diagnosis, and maintenance for water and steam boilers in small- and large-scale residential and commercial applications.
• Water Heaters Repair, installation, and maintenance service for residential and commercial water heaters, addressing issues such as no hot water, scalding water, and slow heating.
• Radiant Floor Heating Installation, maintenance, and repair of under-floor heating grate systems that provide even, silent warmth for residential and commercial properties.
• Snowmelt Systems Installation of electric cable or hydronic tube snowmelt systems beneath walkways, driveways, and parking lots that automatically melt snow and ice on concrete, asphalt, and pavement surfaces.
• High Velocity Systems Installation of small-duct high-velocity (SDHVS) HVAC systems for new construction, retrofits, and historic buildings, providing high airflow over 1,000 fpm through compact ducts.
• Maintenance Plan Annual service agreement at $275/year covering bi-annual HVAC maintenance for one A/C unit, furnace, and boiler, with $95 per additional heating/cooling unit, 10% discount on parts and filters, 10% discount on emergency services, and a $135 regular-hour service rate.
• 24/7 Emergency Service Around-the-clock (24 hours, 365 days a year) emergency HVAC response for heating and cooling breakdowns via a dedicated phone hotline (708-848-3291).
• Lennox® Equipment Sales and Service Premier Lennox® dealer offering installation, repair, and maintenance for Lennox® air conditioners, heating systems, heat pumps, furnaces, boilers, and ventilation equipment, with technicians earning 1% sales commission on new equipment sales.

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lennox International: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer whose products House of Heat sells and installs as a Premier Dealer. Comparable as the parent brand and primary equipment supplier relationship, and a broad incumbent in the same industry space.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC manufacturer and service provider serving residential and commercial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping equipment categories and competing for the same installation and replacement demand.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National residential and commercial services franchise network. Comparable as a broad services industry incumbent with overlapping home services categories and potential competitive overlap on HVAC-adjacent work.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC manufacturer and one of the largest incumbents in residential and commercial heating and cooling. Comparable as a broad industry player whose equipment is installed in similar customer settings, and as a competitor for premium equipment lines.

Regional players

• Service Champions Heating & Cooling: Midwest-based residential HVAC services company offering heating, cooling, and air quality services. Comparable in service mix and customer type but operates in a different regional market than Oak Park, IL.
• Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical: Chicagoland HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services company serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable as a multi-trade local services contractor with overlapping HVAC service offerings in a similar suburban market.

Others

• HomeServe USA: Home warranty and home services company offering HVAC repair coverage and dispatch services. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that could partner with or compete against local HVAC contractors for service revenue and customer relationships.

Direct peers

• Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing: Chicagoland residential and commercial HVAC services company offering heating, cooling, and plumbing repair, installation, and maintenance. Directly comparable as a full-service HVAC contractor serving the same metropolitan market with overlapping service categories.
• All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning: Chicagoland HVAC services company offering residential and commercial heating and cooling repair, installation, and maintenance. Comparable as a regional full-service HVAC contractor with similar service catalog and customer base.
• American Weathermakers: Chicago-area HVAC services company providing residential and commercial heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services. Directly comparable in service mix, geographic market, and small-to-mid-size local contractor profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61552005003981
• Instagraminstagram.com/houseofheat_oakpark
• Xx.com/houseofheatop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/house-of-heat

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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