Mountain Electric Company

What Mountain Electric Company does

Mountain Electric Company is a privately held, local HVAC, electrical, and solar services contractor headquartered in La Crescenta, California, with 5 employees. The company provides installation, repair, and maintenance services for air conditioning systems, heating systems, electrical infrastructure, and solar systems to residential and commercial property owners across 11+ cities in the Southern California / Los Angeles metropolitan area, including La Crescenta, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and surrounding communities. The company holds California State Licensed Contractor status under License No. 326950, with C10 (Electrical) and C20 (HVAC/Refrigeration) classifications, and all electricians have completed a four-year state-approved apprenticeship.

The company's core product offering is complete Carrier HVAC system installations ranging from $5,410 to $8,450 across 2.0 to 5.0 ton capacities, complemented by 13 SEER coil replacements ($1,310-$1,840), forced-air furnace replacements ($1,840-$2,940), and individual AC unit replacements ($2,050-$2,940). Additional services include electrical service upgrades, attic and ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, security systems, and smoke and fire alarms. The company sells and services multiple brands including Carrier, Day & Night, Payne, Goodman, and York. Maintenance revenue is generated through the Peak Performance Service Agreement Program, a recurring service agreement designed to reduce customer utility costs. Diagnostic service calls are billed at $75 (refundable if estimate is accepted) and new work estimates are $25, with 24-hour emergency service availability.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, sales-led go-to-market model based on phone inquiries, on-site estimates, and field service delivery. There is no digital marketing or sales automation infrastructure; the company website is a static HTML site (last updated 10/3/19) with publicly listed pricing, FAQ, and contact information. The company is independently owned and operated by Michael Olson as the primary contact, with no institutional investors, parent company, or external funding. The competitive position relies on multi-trade licensure, local reputation built over 43 years, transparent pricing, and a free second-opinion service on competitor estimates.

Name

Mountain Electric Company

Legal name

Mountain Electric Company

Website

https://mountainelectriccompany.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mountain Electric Company is a privately held, 5-employee HVAC, electrical, and solar services contractor headquartered in La Crescenta, California, serving residential and commercial property owners across 11+ cities in the Southern California metropolitan area under California State Contractor License No. 326950.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Electrical Panel Upgrades & Service Changes (HSAOADAB)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Heating installation
• Air conditioning repair
• Electrical contracting
• Solar installation

Headquarters

HQ city

La Crescenta

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales and Installation: One-time sales of complete HVAC systems including air conditioning units, heaters, coils, programmable thermostats, and filtration systems. Pricing varies by tonnage capacity from 2.0 to 5.0 tons, with complete system installations ranging from $5,410 to $8,450.
2. Replacement Parts and Components: Sales of replacement air conditioning coils, forced-air furnaces, and individual AC units. Coil replacements range from $1,310 to $1,840; furnace replacements from $1,840 to $2,940; individual AC units from $2,050 to $2,940.
3. Service Calls and Diagnostics: Charges $75 diagnostic fee for service calls (refundable upon acceptance of estimate) and $25 for new work estimates. 24-hour emergency service available.
4. Maintenance Contracts: Peak Performance Service Agreement Program offering ongoing maintenance contracts for utility cost reduction. Provides inspection reports and service agreements as part of the program.
5. Home Repair Services: Additional services including electrical service upgrades, attic fans, ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, security systems, and smoke/fire alarms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Mountain Electric Company installs, repairs, and services heating, air conditioning, electrical, and solar systems for residential and commercial property owners in Southern California. It sells complete Carrier HVAC systems and individual replacement components (coils, furnaces, AC units) at publicly disclosed prices, plus offers 24-hour emergency diagnostic service and recurring maintenance contracts through the Peak Performance Service Agreement Program.

Product overview

Mountain Electric Company is a local HVAC and electrical service company offering a unified portfolio of heating, air conditioning, electrical, and solar services. Their core products include complete Carrier HVAC systems (2.0-5.0 Ton capacities) with integrated coils, heaters, programmable thermostats, and filtration, along with standalone 13 SEER coil replacements, forced-air furnace replacements (45,000-100,000 BTU), and individual AC unit replacements. They also sell and service multiple air conditioning brands (Carrier, Day & Night, Payne, Goodman, York). The Peak Performance Service Agreement Program provides ongoing maintenance. Services extend to electrical upgrades, solar installations, attic/ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, and security/smoke alarm systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complete Carrier HVAC System Installation Replacement of existing air conditioning unit, coil, and heater with a complete Carrier energy-efficient system, including the AC, heater, coil, programmable thermostat, filtration system, and installation. Available in 2.0–5.0 Ton capacities (upflow only) at $5,410–$8,450. For residential and commercial property owners in Southern California.
• 13 SEER Coil Replacement Replacement of existing air conditioning coil (upflow only) with a new regulated 13 SEER coil. Available for 2.0–3.0 Ton ($1,310) and 4.0–5.0 Ton ($1,840) capacities.
• Forced-Air Furnace Replacement Replacement of existing forced-air furnace. Available in 45,000 BTU ($1,840), 70,000 BTU ($2,310), 90,000 BTU ($2,520), and 100,000 BTU ($2,940) capacities.
• 13 SEER Air Conditioning Unit Replacement Replacement of existing air conditioning unit with a new regulated 13 SEER unit. Available in 2.0 Ton ($2,050), 3.0 Ton ($2,360), 3.5 Ton ($2,570), 4.0 Ton ($2,840), and 5.0 Ton ($2,940) capacities. Compatible with Carrier, Day & Night, Payne, Goodman, and York brands, with all major brands serviced.
• Air Conditioning Services Installation, repair, and maintenance services for air conditioning systems, including 24-hour emergency service and $75 diagnostic service calls (refundable if estimate is accepted).
• Heating Services Installation, repair, and maintenance services for heating systems, including 24-hour emergency service.
• Electrical Services Electrical installation, repair, and upgrade services, including electrical service upgrades. Performed by state-licensed (C10) electricians who have completed a four-year state-approved apprenticeship, with all work guaranteed to pass inspection.
• Solar System Installation Installation of solar systems for residential and commercial property owners, provided as part of the company's licensed C10/C20 contracting services.
• Peak Performance Service Agreement Program A recurring maintenance service program offering HVAC inspection reports and service agreements designed to reduce customer utility costs through ongoing preventive maintenance of air conditioning and heating systems.
• Home Repair and Safety Installations Installation services for attic fans, ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, security systems, and smoke/fire alarms, provided as part of the company's broader home repair services for residential property owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free second opinions on competitor estimates to help customers make informed decisions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore: ServiceMaster is a national franchise network offering home-services including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical through regional operators. Represents the franchise/roll-up model that competes with independent operators like Mountain Electric for brand-aware homeowners.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a major global manufacturer of HVAC systems and a broad incumbent in residential cooling/heating. While not a direct service competitor, it sets the equipment standards and dealer-network economics that shape what local contractors like Mountain Electric install.
• HomeServe: HomeServe operates home warranty and repair service programs (including HVAC) through a national contractor network. Competes for the maintenance-contract and emergency-service relationship with homeowners that Mountain Electric also pursues through its Peak Performance Service Agreement.
• Roto-Rooter: Roto-Rooter is a national residential services brand spanning plumbing, drain, and (in select markets) HVAC/water heating. Adjacent incumbent that competes for the same homeowner-call-out demand in the LA metro through multi-trade marketing.
• Carrier Global: Carrier is the manufacturer of the equipment Mountain Electric primarily installs and the largest residential HVAC brand on its price sheet. Operates broadly across HVAC manufacturing, while Mountain Electric is a downstream service-and-install partner/customer.

Direct peers

• Mike Diamond Services: Mike Diamond is a Southern California home services company offering plumbing, HVAC, drain, and electrical services across the LA metro. Directly competes with Mountain Electric on multi-trade residential service calls and same-day diagnostics.
• Synergy Companies: Synergy Companies is a Southern California HVAC, solar, and home-performance contractor. Directly overlaps on residential system replacement, solar installation, and maintenance programs in overlapping SoCal markets.
• Service Champions: Service Champions is a larger SoCal residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service provider with overlapping service territory (LA, Orange County, Inland Empire). Direct competitor for residential AC/heater installation, repair, and maintenance contracts in the same geography.
• Bob Berry Plumbing, Heating & Cooling: Bob Berry is a SoCal-based residential plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractor. Comparable service offering and customer profile (homeowners needing AC, heater, and service diagnostics) in the LA metro area.
• ASI Hastings Heating, Air & Solar: ASI Hastings is a SoCal residential HVAC, plumbing, and solar contractor serving the Inland Empire and surrounding areas. Closely comparable service mix (heating, AC, solar, electrical) and similar residential replacement-and-maintenance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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