R.H. Witt

What R.H. Witt does

R.H. Witt Heating & Sheet Metal is a family-owned HVAC, electrical, and water heater services company founded in 1966 in Glenview, Illinois, and currently co-owned by the second generation of the Witt family (Rick and Mike Witt). The company serves residential and a smaller commercial customer base across seven affluent North Shore and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago — Glenview, Northbrook, Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka, Wilmette, and Evanston — via a direct field-service model with 24/7 emergency dispatch, NATE- and EPA-certified technicians, and fully-stocked service vehicles designed for single-visit resolution. Service lines span heating (furnaces, boilers, radiant floor heating, geothermal), cooling (central AC, ductless mini-splits), electrical work, water heaters (Bradford White), generators, indoor air quality, and snowmelt systems, with differentiated offerings in on-site custom sheet metal ductwork fabrication and licensed Aeroseal duct sealing.

The business is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and recipient of the Carrier Presidents Award and Distinguished Dealer recognition, which governs equipment sourcing, technician training, and brand positioning. Revenue is generated from a mix of one-time installation and replacement jobs, professional services repairs (including 24/7 emergency), and a smaller recurring layer via annual preventative maintenance agreements that bundle seasonal tune-ups, priority scheduling, and a 15% repair discount. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with third-party financing through Peoples Gas and NorthShore Gas available on equipment purchases. Marketing is referral-led with supporting investment in local SEO, community involvement (Feed My Starving Children, Glenview Youth Baseball), BBB A+ accreditation, and educational "Straight Talk" video content.

The operating model is constrained to a single regional geography in northern Illinois with a headcount in the 11-50 range. There are no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investors, and the company has remained privately held under family control since inception. The core strategic emphasis is on extending the local trade franchise — wider service mix, recurring maintenance contracts, and trusted-brand customer acquisition — rather than geographic expansion, digital platform development, or AI-enabled service delivery.

Name

R.H. Witt

Legal name

R.H. Witt Heating & Sheet Metal

Website

https://rhwitt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R.H. Witt Heating & Sheet Metal is a family-owned HVAC, electrical, and water heater services company founded in 1966, serving residential and commercial customers across seven North Shore and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago municipalities via a direct, NATE-certified field-service model as a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenview

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HVAC Installation Services: New installation and replacement of heating and cooling systems including furnaces, air conditioners, boilers, geothermal systems, and ductless mini-splits. One-time service revenue from equipment sales and installation labor.
2. HVAC Repair Services: Repair and maintenance services for heating and cooling systems. Includes 24/7 emergency repair service. Revenue generated through service calls with flat-rate pricing.
3. Preventative Maintenance Agreements: Annual maintenance agreements providing seasonal tune-ups, inspections, priority scheduling, and discounts on repairs. Designed to generate recurring revenue and prevent costly breakdowns.
4. Electrical Services: Comprehensive electrical services including diagnosis, repair, installation, upgrades, panel replacements, and standby generator services for residential and commercial properties.
5. Indoor Air Quality Products: Air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, HEPA air cleaners, UV lamps, and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) along with installation services.
6. Aeroseal Duct Sealing: Specialized duct sealing service using Aeroseal technology to eliminate duct leaks. Includes 10-year warranty on the seal.
7. Water Heater Systems: Installation, maintenance, and repair of Bradford White residential water heaters. Includes traditional storage-style and tankless models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

R.H. Witt Heating & Sheet Metal sells and installs heating, air conditioning, water heater, generator, and electrical systems, and provides repair, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency service for residential and commercial customers in the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. As a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, it pairs HVAC equipment sales with NATE-certified service labor, in-house custom sheet metal ductwork fabrication, and Aeroseal duct sealing technology.

Product overview

R.H. Witt Heating & Sheet Metal is a family-owned HVAC service company offering a comprehensive suite of heating, cooling, and electrical services for residential and commercial customers. As a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, their core offerings include heating system services (furnaces, boilers, radiant floor heating, geothermal), air conditioning (central AC, ductless mini-splits), indoor air quality solutions, water heaters, generators, and electrical services. They differentiate through in-house sheet metal fabrication for custom ductwork and specialized Aeroseal duct sealing technology. The company operates a full-service sheet metal shop enabling complete customization of metal ductwork, and offers 24/7 emergency service across the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R.H. Witt Heating & Sheet Metal: Full-service heating and air conditioning contractor offering HVAC installation, repair, maintenance, electrical services, and indoor air quality solutions for residential and commercial customers

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30% of conditioned air is lost through duct leaks in average homes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CarriercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR.H. Witt is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, Presidents Award winner, and Carrier Distinguished Dealer recipient. This partnership provides access to Carrier's full product line including furnaces, air conditioners, geothermal systems, and ductless mini-splits. Technicians receive ongoing factory training and the company is held to exacting standards of business practices and technical knowledge.
• Peoples GasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing partnership offering customers access to financing options for HVAC purchases and installations through an online application process.
• NorthShore GasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing partnership offering customers access to natural gas-related financing options for HVAC equipment through an online application process.
• AerosealcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed specialists certified to perform Aeroseal duct sealing - a UL tested, approved, and patented process for eliminating duct leaks from the inside. The technology uses polymer particles to seal leaks up to one inch in diameter with a 10-year warranty.
• Feed My Starving ChildrenminorOthersNon-profit Christian organization committed to feeding hungry children. R.H. Witt team participates by helping pack meals for malnourished children in nearly 70 countries.
• Glenview Youth BaseballminorOthersLocal youth sports league. R.H. Witt has supported a team in the Glenview Youth Baseball league for over 10 years, supporting the young generation in the community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Authority Brands: Franchisor of home-services brands including OneHour Heating & Air Conditioning and Mr. Sparky. Comparable residential HVAC service model with planned territories, recurring maintenance agreements, and franchise-style brand standards - the franchised counterpart to R.H. Witt's authorized-dealer model.
• Wrench Group: Residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services platform operating multiple regional brands across the U.S. Directly comparable business model: local multi-trade home services with HVAC at the core, similar install/service/maint revenue mix, and reliance on OEM partnerships.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: Franchise brand under Authority Brands providing residential HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance with strong local marketing. Directly comparable operating model: local-brand residential HVAC with emphasis on service, maintenance agreements, and time-sensitive repairs.
• Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning: Neighborly franchise specializing in residential and light commercial HVAC. Comparable as a franchise-based residential HVAC service operating under a national brand with similar install/repair/maint mix.

Broad incumbents

• HomeServe USA: Home repair and HVAC service plan provider with national contractor network. Comparable as a recurring-revenue home-services model, though it acts as a referral source and partner for local contractors like R.H. Witt rather than a direct competitor.
• Carrier Global Corporation: Global HVAC manufacturer and parent brand of Carrier. R.H. Witt is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, making Carrier their primary OEM partner and the most direct strategic comparable for equipment sourcing, dealer program structure, and brand-led go-to-market.
• Neighborly Inc. Holding company for home-services franchises including Aire Serv (HVAC) and Mr. Rooter. Comparable residential HVAC and home-comfort positioning across multiple service lines via franchise model.
• Trane Technologies: Major HVAC equipment manufacturer and direct competitor to Carrier. Comparable as an OEM whose dealers compete with R.H. Witt for equipment line installations and service contracts in the same residential HVAC category.
• Lennox International: Residential and commercial HVAC equipment manufacturer with a strong dealer network. Comparable as a competing OEM whose dealer network competes head-to-head with Carrier-aligned shops like R.H. Witt on premium replacement installations.
• ServiceMaster Brands: Provider of residential and commercial services including restoration and home-comfort services. Comparable as a multi-trade home services brand leveraging a national footprint and recurring customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rhwitthvac
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/witt-air-conditioning

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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