Bill Kirkland Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

What Bill Kirkland Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. does

Bill Kirkland Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned HVAC mechanical contractor headquartered at 1089 Southport Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Established in 1995 by Bill Kirkland, who has 45+ years of HVAC industry experience and 5 years of design engineering experience at Lockwood Greene Engineers, the company provides heating and air conditioning installation, repair, preventative maintenance, and 24-hour emergency service for both residential and commercial customers across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. It holds Unlimited Contractor's Mechanical Licenses in all three states (SC M95643, NC 17335, GA CN208816) and is a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of South Carolina.

The company delivers a unified portfolio of HVAC services rather than a software or technology platform. Its core product lines include heating system installation (heat pumps, furnaces, package units), air conditioning installation (central AC, package units, mini-splits), repair and breakdown service, 24-hour emergency response, preventative maintenance contracts, and in-house design engineering services for complex installations. Field service delivery is performed by employed technicians and project managers using equipment sourced from multiple manufacturers including Trane, Lennox, Carrier, Mitsubishi, Goodman, and Ameristar. The firm reportedly has 8 employees with a combined installation team experience of 52 years.

The business model is predominantly local-services revenue split across three streams: one-time installation/change-out work, one-time repair and emergency service calls, and recurring preventative maintenance contracts (annual billing). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with free estimates offered during normal business hours for new installations. Sales motion is direct: project managers handle commercial accounts, service technicians handle residential customers, and inquiries flow through phone, website forms, and active Facebook/Instagram presence. Customer mix spans homeowners, retail and institutional buyers (e.g., Wofford College, Drayton Mills, Flock Shop), and subcontractor arrangements with general contractors such as H General Contractors.

Name

Bill Kirkland Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

Legal name

Bill Kirkland Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Website

https://billkirklandhvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bill Kirkland Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned HVAC contractor in Spartanburg, SC providing heating/AC installation, repair, preventative maintenance, and 24-hour emergency service for residential and commercial customers across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA), Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Furnace Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAE), Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD)

Keywords

• Residential HVAC services
• Commercial HVAC installation
• Heating system repair
• Air conditioning services
• Preventative maintenance contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Spartanburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Installation and Change Outs: New installation and replacement of heating and air conditioning systems for commercial and residential customers. One-time service revenue from equipment installation.
2. Service and Repair: Heating and air conditioning repair services including 24-hour emergency breakdown services. Revenue generated from service calls and repairs.
3. Preventative Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance service contracts for both residential and commercial customers, providing recurring revenue and customer retention.
4. Design Engineering Services: Custom design engineering services for HVAC system installations, particularly for complex commercial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bill Kirkland Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a local HVAC contractor that installs, repairs, and maintains heating and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial customers across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The company also offers preventative maintenance contracts, in-house design engineering for HVAC systems, and 24-hour emergency breakdown service.

Product overview

Bill Kirkland Heating & AC, Inc. is a local HVAC service company offering a unified portfolio of heating and air conditioning services rather than a software platform. The core service offering includes heating system installation, AC system installation, repair services, and 24-hour emergency breakdown services. The company offers add-on services including preventative maintenance contracts, design engineering services, and free estimates for new installations. The installation team works with multiple equipment manufacturers including Trane, Lennox, Carrier, Mitsubishi, Goodman, and Ameristar, installing various system types such as heat pumps, furnaces, package units, mini-splits, and air conditioners for both commercial and residential customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heating System Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• Repaired HVAC system for less than $300 that competitor quoted $6,000 for replacement
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mechanical Contractors Association of South Carolina (MCASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany is a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of South Carolina. Owner Bill Kirkland's father, Gary Kirkland, was a Lifelong Honorary Member of MCASC. Company supports the organization and its efforts in the mechanical contracting industry.
• H General ContractorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOngoing working relationship as HVAC subcontractor for multiple projects including 158 East Main St Apartments. Customer relationship spanning 13 years with positive feedback on professionalism and quality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC manufacturer and service provider. Equipment brand installed by Bill Kirkland and a broader services competitor with national commercial HVAC service capabilities.
• Comfort Systems USA: National mechanical contractor providing HVAC installation, service, and maintenance across commercial and industrial markets. Comparable in core service offering (HVAC contracting) but operates at much greater scale and geographic reach than Bill Kirkland.
• McKenney's: Mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and building automation for commercial and industrial facilities across the Southeast. Comparable in commercial HVAC contracting expertise and design-build capability, with similar Carolina/Georgia presence.
• Carrier Corporation: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer and service provider. Bill Kirkland installs and services Carrier equipment, making Carrier both a supplier and a broader competitor in the commercial HVAC services space.
• Lennox International: HVAC manufacturer and service provider across residential and commercial markets. Bill Kirkland services and installs Lennox systems; Lennox's dealer network represents both a partner channel and a structured competitor.
• HomeServe USA: Home warranty and emergency home repair service provider including HVAC coverage. Competes indirectly by aggregating residential HVAC service demand and routing jobs to contractors, potentially cutting out independents like Bill Kirkland.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: National residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service provider with 24-hour emergency service. Offers the same core residential HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance service as Bill Kirkland but at a national scale with significantly larger field force.

Direct peers

• Cool Today: Regional residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service company operating across the Southeast US. Direct comparable in service mix (cooling, heating, repair, maintenance) and customer base (homeowners), but with broader geographic coverage and larger technician fleet.

Emerging players

• ServiceTitan: Software platform purpose-built for residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service contractors. Represents a technology-driven emerging player that could either be adopted by Bill Kirkland to scale or by competitors to gain operational efficiency advantages.

Others

• Baker Distributing Company: HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing products distributor serving residential and commercial contractors. Acts as a supply chain ecosystem partner for Bill Kirkland's equipment purchases and a broader industry intermediary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/billkirklandhvac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bill-kirkland-heating-and-air-conditioning-inc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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