What One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning does

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a national HVAC franchise system founded in 1999 and operated under parent company Authority Brands, which is backed by private equity firm Apax Partners. The brand delivers residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services—including AC and heating repair, full-system replacement, preventative maintenance, duct cleaning, and indoor air quality solutions—through a network of more than 400 independently owned franchise locations spanning 31 states. In fiscal year 2024, the franchise system generated $330,087,067 in aggregate gross revenue across 86 franchisees operating 359 territories, with top-quartile franchisees averaging $3.3 million in gross revenue versus $150,164 for bottom-quartile operators, indicating substantial unit-level performance dispersion.

The company's go-to-market is exclusively franchise-based. New franchisees pay a $43,000 initial fee, and the system is monetized through a 6% royalty on franchisee gross revenue plus the initial investment range of $143,273 to $286,702 per franchise. Centralized support is provided by Authority Brands, including onboarding, training, and a ServiceTitan field service management platform deployed across locations to deliver real-time operational visibility, job cost monitoring, labor and materials tracking, and marketing ROI analytics. Technology partnerships extend the offering: SmartAC enables connected HVAC and IoT-driven predictive maintenance at select franchisees such as Simmons One Hour in North Carolina, and smart thermostat integration with ML-based geofencing and energy optimization rounds out the technology portfolio. The franchise system grew from 341 outlets in 2022 to 411 by end of 2024, and Authority Brands added 246 new franchise owners and 340 new territories in 2025, with the One Hour Heating & Air brand identified as the primary driver of that expansion.

Revenue mechanics for the franchisor entity consist of one-time franchise fees and recurring royalties, while system-level economics depend on local franchisee performance. Customer concentration is low given the residential SMB end-customer base, with only secondary exposure to light commercial clients in markets such as Charlotte. The brand maintains a 4.8-star average rating, ranks No. 286 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for 2026 (up from No. 398 in 2025), and received a 2026 Consumer Choice Award, signaling strengthening franchise unit economics and brand positioning.

Name

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Legal name

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Website

https://onehourheatingairconditioningoff.website3.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a national HVAC franchise system under Authority Brands (backed by Apax Partners), delivering residential and light commercial heating, cooling, and air quality services through 400-plus independently owned locations across 31 states, generating $330M in fiscal 2024 system-wide gross revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs (HSAOAGAB), Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Heating and cooling
• Air conditioning repair
• Franchise network
• Indoor air quality

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise Royalties: Franchisees pay a 6% royalty on gross revenue. The franchise system generated $330,087,067 in aggregate gross revenue in fiscal year 2024 across 86 franchisees operating 359 territories.
2. Franchise Fees: New franchisees pay an initial franchise fee of $43,000. Initial investment ranges from $143,273 to $286,702.
3. Franchise Territory Revenue: Revenue generated from local HVAC service delivery (repair, replacement, maintenance, duct cleaning, indoor air quality) across individual franchised territories. Performance varies significantly: top-quartile territories average $3.3 million in gross revenue while bottom-quartile averages $150,164.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a national HVAC franchise network operating more than 400 independently owned locations across the United States under parent company Authority Brands. The franchise system delivers residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services including AC repair, replacement, preventative maintenance, duct cleaning, and indoor air quality solutions, supported by ServiceTitan field service management software and SmartAC connected HVAC technology.

Product overview

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning operates as a national franchise network offering comprehensive HVAC services through over 400 independently owned locations across the United States. The company's core offering centers on the One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise system, which provides standardized HVAC repair, replacement, maintenance, duct cleaning, and indoor air quality services. The franchise model is enhanced through technology integrations including ServiceTitan for operational management and SmartAC for connected HVAC/predictive maintenance capabilities. Smart thermostat integration services round out the technology offerings, enabling homeowners to leverage machine learning and automation for energy optimization. The product portfolio is tied together through Authority Brands' centralized support infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Franchise System A national HVAC franchise brand offering licensing rights to independent franchisees who operate local HVAC service businesses under the One Hour brand, providing standardized service delivery, technology platforms, and centralized support.
• HVAC Repair Services Air conditioning and heating system repair services including troubleshooting, component replacement, and 24/7 emergency repair for residential homeowners.
• HVAC Maintenance Services Preventative maintenance programs including seasonal inspections, tune-ups, and system optimization to extend equipment lifespan and improve energy efficiency for homeowners.
• Duct Cleaning Services Professional duct cleaning services designed to improve indoor air quality and HVAC system efficiency for residential properties.
• Indoor Air Quality Services Air quality analysis and solutions to deliver cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable living spaces for homeowners.
• Connected HVAC Technology IoT-enabled HVAC systems integrated with smart sensors for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and proactive system management.
• Smart Thermostat Integration Smart thermostat installation and support services featuring machine learning, voice control, geofencing, and energy monitoring for optimized home comfort and utility cost savings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8-star average rating from customer reviews (Charlotte market)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ServiceTitancoreTechnology or Integration · 17 September 2024ServiceTitan, an industry-leading field service management software platform, announced a strategic partnership with Authority Brands on September 17, 2024, to deploy its platform across several of Authority Brands' home service franchise businesses including One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. The integration provides franchise owners with real-time visibility into profitability, integrated workflow management, job cost monitoring, labor and materials tracking, and marketing ROI analysis. Authority Brands supports franchisees through comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training to fully leverage the technology for scalable growth.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: Direct sibling brand under Authority Brands (same parent as One Hour), operating a national residential plumbing franchise network — sharing franchisor infrastructure, ServiceTitan deployment, and franchise unit economics.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Neighborly-owned residential and light-commercial plumbing and HVAC-adjacent franchise network with a similar locally-franchised, on-time-service model and brand-driven go-to-market.
• Aire Serv: Heating and air conditioning franchise system owned by Neighborly Inc., operating across the U.S. and Canada with a comparable service-based, locally-franchised model targeting residential HVAC repair, replacement, and maintenance.

Broad incumbents

• Roto-Rooter: Largest U.S. plumbing and drain-services franchise with growing HVAC service offerings; comparable in franchise-driven residential service delivery, but with a much broader and more established geographic footprint.
• Carrier Corporation: Major HVAC equipment OEM operating a captive U.S. dealer and service network that competes with One Hour for residential replacement and service revenue.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC manufacturer with a large independent dealer and service network providing direct competition in residential HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Neighborly Inc. Parent of competing HVAC/plumbing franchise brands (Aire Serv, Mr. Rooter, Mr. Sparky) — operates as a broader home-services franchise platform directly analogous to Authority Brands.
• ServiceMaster: National home-services franchise platform (Terminix, Merry Maids, etc.) offering broader residential services including HVAC-adjacent offerings via sub-brands.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: Large multi-brand residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services operator (American Residential Services) competing directly with One Hour franchisees in many U.S. metros — overlapping service mix and customer base.

Regional players

• Coolray Heating & Cooling: Large U.S. Southeast regional HVAC services company (heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical) competing with One Hour franchisees in overlapping Southeast markets with a corporate (non-franchise) operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OneHourHeatAir
• Facebookfacebook.com/onehourheatandair

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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