Air Engineering Service

What Air Engineering Service does

Air Engineering Service (AESAIR inc.) is a privately held HVAC service contractor founded in 1983 and headquartered at 12111 Branford St., Unit F2, Sun Valley, California. The company provides heating, air conditioning, ducting, air balancing, and building automation controls services to residential and commercial customers across the greater Los Angeles area, with a stated focus on the San Fernando Valley region. Its service scope spans installations from 1-ton mini-split systems (used for server rooms) through 50-ton rooftop build-up and package units, and includes custom duct fabrication with stainless steel hoods and Type 1 & 2 restaurant hoods. The firm also offers on-site compressor rebuilds, unit refurbishment, preventive maintenance contracts, and a niche pneumatic-to-DDC control conversion practice that handles legacy systems more than a century old.

The company's technology stack is operational rather than digital: it deploys state-of-the-art electronic air flow hoods for precision air balancing, custom duct design and fabrication tools, and Direct Digital Control systems alongside legacy pneumatic controls. AES services equipment across major OEM brands including Carrier, Trane, York, and Johnson Controls, and integrates controls from Honeywell, Venstar, and Nest. There is no proprietary software platform, no mobile application, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Commercially, AES operates a direct sales and field-service delivery model with no intermediaries. Pricing is quote-based across all engagements, billing is pay-as-you-go, and customer acquisition relies primarily on the company website, local reputation as "San Fernando Valley's premier AC provider," and inbound phone and email contact. Revenue mixes one-time installation project work with recurring maintenance contracts and on-demand repair services. The business is independently owned by founder Greg Swanson, with 1-10 employees, no institutional investment, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A or funding history.

Name

Air Engineering Service

Legal name

AESAIR inc.

Website

https://aesair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems) (HSAOAGAH), Ventilation System Installation (Exhaust Fans, ERV/HRV, Make-Up Air) (HSAOAGAI), Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Commercial air conditioning
• Custom duct fabrication
• Building automation controls
• HVAC maintenance contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Sun Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Installation Services: Design-build and installation services for HVAC units ranging from 1-ton mini-split systems to 50-ton build-up systems and package units. One-time service revenue generated per installation project.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Recurring maintenance contracts to service ongoing HVAC needs. Provides regular servicing to maintain system performance and longevity.
3. Repair and Service: On-site compressor rebuilds, unit refurbishment, and component replacement services including coils, insulation, drain pans, and other parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Air Engineering Service is a privately held HVAC service provider offering design-build installation, maintenance contracts, repair, custom duct design and fabrication, air balancing, and building automation controls (including pneumatic-to-DDC conversions) for commercial and residential customers in the greater Los Angeles area. Work spans systems from 1-ton mini-splits to 50-ton commercial rooftop units, with in-house stainless steel restaurant hood fabrication.

Product overview

Air Engineering Service is a heating and air conditioning service company serving the greater Los Angeles area since 1983. The company operates as a single-service business offering multiple interconnected HVAC services rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core offerings include HVAC services (heating, air conditioning, cooling towers, air compressors, variable frequency drives, air dryers, boilers, and chillers), custom duct design and installation (including restaurant hoods and stainless steel fabrication), system installation ranging from 1-ton mini-splits to 50-ton rooftop units, air balancing services, maintenance contracts, and control systems including DDC controls, pneumatics, and pneumatic-to-DDC conversions. The company works with equipment brands including Carrier, Trane, York, and Johnson Controls, and services smart thermostat systems including Nest and Venstar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HVAC Installation Services Design-build and installation services for HVAC units ranging from 1-ton mini-split systems for server rooms to 50-ton rooftop build-up systems and package units, for commercial and residential customers in the greater Los Angeles area.
• HVAC Maintenance Contracts Preventive maintenance contracts to service ongoing HVAC needs on a recurring basis, covering heating, air conditioning, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, air dryers, and other equipment.
• HVAC Repair and Refurbishment On-site compressor rebuilds, unit refurbishment, and component replacement services including new coils, insulation, drain pans, and other parts to extend the life of existing HVAC equipment.
• Custom Duct Design and Installation Specialized custom duct design and installation services for HVAC systems, including Type 1 and Type 2 restaurant hoods and in-house stainless steel hood fabrication for commercial facilities.
• Air Balancing Services Air balancing services using state-of-the-art electronic air flow hoods to ensure optimal HVAC performance and airflow distribution across commercial and residential systems.
• Pneumatic to DDC Control Conversion Specialized conversion services from legacy pneumatic control systems to modern Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, including handling century-old installations with obsolete components and cross-referencing to current manufacturer equivalents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Refurbishment of 40-year-old 50-ton commercial units with new coils, insulation, and drain pans

Segments2 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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Regional players

• Cooltoday: Cooltoday is a regional residential and commercial HVAC service provider in the Southeastern U.S. Similar to AES in offering HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance across major equipment brands, though geographically concentrated outside California.
• Goettl Air Conditioning: Goettl is a residential and commercial HVAC service company primarily serving the Southwestern U.S. Like AES, it offers installation, maintenance, and repair across multiple equipment brands, though it operates in different (Phoenix/Las Vegas) geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Corporation: Carrier is one of the world's largest HVAC equipment manufacturers and also operates a global service network. It is a major equipment vendor that AES services and installs, and is comparable as the broader incumbent ecosystem player that defines the channel AES participates in.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls is a global building controls and HVAC systems manufacturer with a major building automation (DDC/BMS) franchise. Directly relevant as AES's controls partner and the broader incumbent whose building automation platforms AES integrates during pneumatic-to-DDC conversions.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: ARS (American Residential Services) is a national residential HVAC, plumbing, and home services provider. It is comparable to AES as a broader, multi-trade incumbent with overlapping HVAC service capabilities but far greater scale and geographic reach.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a leading global HVAC manufacturer (Trane and American Standard brands) with a substantial service and controls business. Comparable as the broader industry incumbent whose equipment AES installs and services in the Los Angeles market.

Direct peers

• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: One Hour is a national franchise network of residential HVAC service and installation providers. Comparable to AES in core service offering (heating, cooling, installation, maintenance) but operating through a franchise model with national brand backing.
• Service Champions: Service Champions is a residential HVAC service and installation company serving Southern California. Directly comparable to AES as a SoCal HVAC contractor competing for the same residential and light-commercial customer base with installation, repair, and maintenance offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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