A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical

What A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical does

A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical Co. Inc. is a privately held, employee-owned HVAC and electrical services company headquartered at 4972 F Street in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1975. The company serves residential homeowners and commercial businesses across the greater Omaha metropolitan area and surrounding communities in Nebraska and Iowa, including Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Fremont, Blair, Yutan, Wahoo, Waterloo, Valley, Springfield, and Plattsmouth. Its service scope covers heating and cooling repair, installation, and maintenance for residential properties, alongside a commercial HVAC division handling new construction, replacement, and ongoing service. Electrical services include generator installation, EV charger installation, lighting, ceiling fan and electric panel repair, doorbell repair, and whole-home wiring.

The company operates as a Lennox Premier Dealer — described as one of the largest Lennox dealers in the Midwest — and resells the full Lennox product portfolio across the Signature Collection, Elite Series, Merit Series, and Mini-Split lines, supplemented by LG Mini-Splits, Lennox and Honeywell thermostats, air purification systems, home generators, and garage and unit heaters. Service delivery is supported by technicians holding NATE, EPA, and Unlimited Masters certifications, with a Service Manager (Richard Hayes) holding over 20 years of HVAC experience. There is no proprietary technology platform; the company embeds a third-party broccoli.com scheduling widget, operates an online equipment shop, and accepts direct phone/text intake via 402.593.7500.

The business model is a per-job professional services model supplemented by hardware sales. Revenue is generated from HVAC and electrical service fees and from equipment sales and installation, with quote-based pricing, free estimates for installations, financing for qualified customers, and periodic promotional offers. The company is differentiated by 24/7 emergency availability including weekends and holidays, free post-installation follow-up visits, and recognition including Best of Omaha (Omaha Magazine), 2022 Readers' Choice Award, Lennox Centurion, Circle of Excellence, and Dave Lennox 2020 awards, and BBB accreditation. It markets primarily through its own website with service-area landing pages, a referral program, the Feel the Love community initiative, and local earned media, with no disclosed revenue, funding events, or M&A activity.

Name

A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical

Legal name

A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical Co. Inc.

Website

https://a1united.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical is an employee-owned HVAC and electrical services company in Omaha, NE, serving residential and commercial customers across Nebraska and Iowa since 1975 with repair, installation, and maintenance offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF)

Keywords

• HVAC repair services
• Residential heating cooling
• Commercial HVAC installation
• Electrical contracting services
• Indoor air quality

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Services: Revenue is generated through service and repair fees for heating, cooling, and electrical systems in residential and commercial properties. The company provides repair, installation, and maintenance services, with 24/7 emergency service availability. Service revenue is earned on a per-job basis, with free estimates provided to drive conversions.
2. Equipment Sales and Installation: Revenue is generated from the sale and installation of HVAC equipment including air conditioners, furnaces, mini-split systems, thermostats, air purification systems, generators, and garage/unit heaters. The company is a Lennox Premier Dealer and carries Lennox products across multiple tiers (Signature Collection, Elite Series, Merit Series) as well as LG Mini-Splits and Honeywell Thermostats. Financing options are available for qualified customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical provides residential and commercial HVAC repair, installation, and maintenance services (air conditioning, furnaces, mini-splits, indoor air quality systems), complemented by a full range of electrical services including generator, lighting, EV charger, electric panel, ceiling fan, and whole-home wiring work. As a Lennox Premier Dealer, the company sells and installs Lennox and LG HVAC equipment alongside its service offerings. The company serves homeowners and businesses in the greater Omaha, NE metro area and surrounding communities in Nebraska and Iowa, with 24/7 emergency availability.

Product overview

A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical is a service company offering residential and commercial HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) and electrical services in the Omaha, NE area since 1975. The company sells and installs HVAC equipment from Lennox (Signature Collection, Elite Series, Merit Series) and LG, along with indoor air quality products, thermostats (Lennox and Honeywell), home generators, and garage/unit heaters. Core services include AC repair, installation and maintenance, furnace repair, installation and maintenance, and comprehensive electrical services. The company operates as an employee-owned organization and is a Lennox Premier Dealer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feel The Love: A community initiative program allowing customers to nominate local heroes for recognition and HVAC services.

Products and services

• Residential HVAC Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency service availability ensures comfort disruptions are resolved quickly, day or night, weekends and holidays included.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LennoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA-1 United is a Lennox Premier Dealer, offering the full range of Lennox HVAC products including the Signature Collection, Elite Series, Merit Series, Mini-Split Systems, and Lennox thermostats. The company is one of the largest Lennox dealers in the Midwest. This partnership provides access to Lennox's product portfolio, brand recognition, dealer support, and manufacturer warranties. The company also displays multiple Lennox awards including the Dave Lennox Award, Circle of Excellence Award, and Centurion Award.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Petro Home Services: Multi-state residential HVAC, plumbing, and fuel services provider. Comparable integrated home services model with technician-driven service delivery and HVAC equipment installation.
• Cool Today (Legacy Heating & Air): Regional residential HVAC services operator with similar multi-trade services and premium dealer partnerships. Comparable business model though operating in different geographies (e.g., Southeast/Mid-Atlantic).

Others

• Carrier Corporation: Major HVAC equipment manufacturer and brand. Suppliers like Carrier compete with Lennox for dealer mind-share; competing dealers in Omaha may be Carrier-authorized, making it a relevant ecosystem comparator.
• Lennox International: Manufacturer of HVAC equipment and A-1 United's primary supplier (Lennox Premier Dealer). Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem partner whose product roadmap and dealer economics directly shape A-1 United's business model.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore / American Heating & Cooling: ServiceMaster and similar national residential services platforms offer HVAC, plumbing, and electrical under multi-brand umbrellas. Comparable residential service offering but with broader geographic footprint and corporate backing.
• Neighborly (Home Brands): Parent of multiple home-service franchise brands (Mr. Sparky, One Hour, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing). Functions as both a competitor and a roll-up acquirer of regional HVAC/electrical services companies like A-1 United.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National franchised residential HVAC service brand with strong local-dealer presence across the Midwest. Competes on 24/7 availability, brand recognition, and standardized service delivery.

Direct peers

• Mr. Sparky Electric: National electrical services franchise with local operators. Directly competes with A-1 United's electrical services line (panels, EV chargers, generators, wiring) in the same residential/commercial segments.
• John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical: Midwest-based residential HVAC and electrical services provider with comparable 24/7 service model and combined mechanical/electrical offerings. Comparable multi-trade service profile.
• Frey Service Company: Long-standing Omaha-area HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service company with similar residential/commercial mix and locally owned model. Direct competitor for the same Omaha metro service territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/A1UNITED

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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