SUN-FLOW

What SUN-FLOW does

Sun Glow Inc., doing business as Sun Glow and Sun Glow Heating & Cooling, is a family-owned HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration services company founded in 1972 in Portland, Oregon by Ed and Sharon Golobay and currently led by second-generation owners David and Dawn Golobay. The company provides installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement services for residential and commercial customers across the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding Oregon communities, with a service footprint that spans Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, Tualatin, Tigard, Lake Oswego-area suburbs, Sandy, Oregon City, Clackamas County, and Vancouver, Washington. As a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and multi-year Carrier President's Award recipient, Sun Glow sells and services the full Carrier residential and commercial HVAC product line including air conditioners (up to 24 SEER2), heat pumps, gas and oil furnaces, ductless mini-splits, air handlers, packaged systems, and water source heat pumps, alongside Carrier smart thermostats, indoor air quality products, and Honeywell standby generators.

The business operates on a multi-stream revenue model that combines one-time installation and service fees, hardware sales of HVAC equipment, a monthly Maintenance Membership subscription for recurring service revenue, and equipment financing partnerships that offer credit to homeowners across credit tiers. Distribution is field-service based, with technicians dispatched to customer locations following phone or online request scheduling, and a 24/7 emergency service offering for commercial clients. The go-to-market relies on a strong local digital presence (Google Business Profile with a 4.95/5 rating across 474 reviews), community sponsorships including a $12,000 annual student-athlete scholarship program, and a dedicated referral channel.

Operationally, Sun Glow has executed two significant mergers — Garoken Energy in 2022 and Trantel Services in 2023 — to consolidate HVACR capabilities under a single brand, while expanding its service lines into home electrification (heat pumps, EV charging) and lawn irrigation. The company holds Oregon CCB license 48131 and Washington contractor license SUNGLI*088RB, employs NATE-certified technicians supported by a state-certified apprenticeship program, and runs lean with 11–50 employees. No external funding, private equity ownership, or public listing is in evidence; the company remains privately held by the Golobay family.

Name

SUN-FLOW

Legal name

Sun Glow Inc.

Website

https://sunglowinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sun Glow Inc. is a family-owned Portland-based HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration services provider serving residential and commercial customers across the Portland metro and Vancouver, WA region since 1972, operating as a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer with NATE-certified technicians and a maintenance membership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Installation Services: Installation of heating and cooling systems including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, ductless systems for residential and commercial customers
2. HVAC Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair and maintenance services for HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical with one-time service fees
3. Plumbing Services: Full plumbing services including drain cleaning, pipe repairs, water heater services, sewer line work
4. Electrical Services: Electrical services including panel upgrades, EV charging stations, wiring, lighting installation
5. Maintenance Membership Program: Recurring subscription-based maintenance program offering priority scheduling and discounts on services
6. Equipment Sales: Sales of HVAC equipment, water heaters, and related products as Carrier dealer
7. Equipment Financing: Financing partnerships offering competitive interest rates for equipment purchases, spreading costs over months or years

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sun Glow provides residential and commercial HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance (heating, cooling, air quality, ductless systems, heat pumps, furnaces), full plumbing services (drain cleaning, water heaters, sewer line work, hydro jetting, water treatment), electrical services (panel upgrades, EV charging, generators, lighting), and commercial refrigeration across the Portland metro region. As a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, it sells and installs Carrier HVAC equipment and Honeywell generators, complemented by a recurring Maintenance Membership Program and equipment financing partnerships.

Product overview

Sun Glow Inc. is a family-owned HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services company serving the Portland metro region since 1972. As a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services for both residential and commercial customers. Their product lineup centers on Carrier HVAC equipment including air conditioners (up to 24 SEER2), heat pumps (up to 22 SEER2/10.5 HSPF2), gas furnaces (up to 98.5% AFUE), oil furnaces, air handlers, ductless mini splits (up to 42.5 SEER), and packaged systems. They also carry Carrier indoor air quality products (air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, UV lamps, HRV/ERV ventilators), smart thermostats, and Honeywell generators. The company's service offerings complement their product sales with installation, repair, maintenance, replacement, and specialization in electrification services transitioning homes from fossil fuels to electric alternatives. Additional services include residential and commercial plumbing, electrical work, and lawn irrigation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential HVAC Services Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement services for homeowners, including air conditioning, gas and oil furnaces, heat pumps, ductless systems, air handlers, indoor air quality, and zone control systems.
• Residential Plumbing Services Full residential plumbing services including drain cleaning, water heaters, faucet repairs, garbage disposals, pipe repairs, sewer line installation/maintenance/replacement, sewer repairs, hydro jetting, water filters, water softeners, water treatment, waterline replacement, toilet repairs, and drinking water solutions.
• Residential Electrical Services Residential electrical services including panel upgrades, EV charging stations, ceiling fans, surge protection, indoor and outdoor lighting, light switches and fixtures, smoke/CO alarms, and whole-house generator installations.
• Commercial HVACR Services Commercial heating, cooling, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical services for businesses with 24/7 emergency support available.
• Electrification Services Replacement of fossil fuel-powered technologies with electric alternatives for residential properties, including heat pump conversions and EV charging installations.
• Lawn Irrigation Services Design, installation, repair, and maintenance of in-ground irrigation systems for residential and commercial properties.
• Maintenance Membership Program Recurring monthly subscription program offering priority scheduling, discounted rates on maintenance services, and proactive HVAC, plumbing, and electrical checkups for residential customers.
• Carrier HVAC Equipment Line Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer sales and installation of Carrier air conditioners, heat pumps, gas and oil furnaces, air handlers, ductless mini splits, packaged products, water source heat pumps, and Carrier thermostats across Comfort, Performance, and Infinity series tiers.
• Honeywell Generators Sales and installation of Honeywell home standby generators for residential backup power supply.
• Carrier Indoor Air Quality Products Whole-home indoor air quality equipment including HEPA and MERV 15 air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, UV lamps, HRV/ERV ventilators, and carbon monoxide alarms.
• Equipment Financing Financing partnership program offering competitive interest rates to spread equipment purchase costs over months or years, available to homeowners across all credit types.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.95/5 Google rating from 474 reviews demonstrates high customer satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Trantel ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Trantel Services (founded ~1998 by US Army Veteran Scott Trantel) joined with Sun Glow. Scott Trantel works with commercial clients for both companies. Combined experience exceeds 110 years. Sun Glow's customer service representatives have handled all inbound calls since July 2023.
• Garoken EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Garoken Energy (founded 1980 by Donna Jordan in Beaverton) merged with Sun Glow in May 2022. Combined experience of over 92 years. Sun Glow's customer service representatives handle all inbound calls since May 2022. Both companies known for quality installations and customer service.
• Carrier CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSun Glow is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, providing installation, service, and maintenance for Carrier products across the Portland metro region. Products include air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, ductless systems, and indoor air quality equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: A national residential and commercial plumbing services franchise. Overlaps with Sun Glow's plumbing service line and offers a comparable field-service model with national marketing and franchise infrastructure.
• Roto-Rooter: The largest North American plumbing and drain cleaning services franchise. Comparable plumbing service offering and 24/7 field-service model, though operating at vastly larger national scale.
• Mr. Electric: A national residential and commercial electrical services franchise. Directly overlaps with Sun Glow's residential electrical service line and shares the multi-trade home services positioning.
• Comfort Systems USA: A large publicly traded national commercial HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services provider. Comparable service breadth (HVAC + plumbing + electrical) but operating at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: A national franchise network providing residential HVAC installation, service, and repair. Comparable residential HVAC service model to Sun Glow but operating at national brand scale with franchisee-driven market coverage.
• ServiceMaster: A large national home services platform with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical offerings through franchise brands. Comparable multi-trade services model though focused on disaster restoration and broader home services.

Regional players

• Harts Services: A Portland-area plumbing, drain, sewer, and HVAC service provider. Direct regional overlap with Sun Glow, offering comparable home services to Portland metro residents.
• Roth Heating & Cooling: A Portland-based residential HVAC services provider offering heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions. Operates in the same geographic market as Sun Glow with directly overlapping residential service offerings.

Others

• Carrier: HVAC equipment manufacturer and Sun Glow's primary equipment partner. Included as an adjacent peer because Carrier's brand, products, and dealer economics directly shape Sun Glow's service offering and competitive positioning.

Direct peers

• Aire Serv: A Neighborly franchise brand focused on residential and light commercial HVAC service and installation. Closely comparable business model to Sun Glow with similar residential HVAC service offerings and field-service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SunGlowInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/sunglowinc/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunglowinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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