South Florida Air Conditioning

What South Florida Air Conditioning does

South Florida Air Conditioning, Inc. is a family-owned HVAC service company founded in 1972 by John Lavelle and now operated by his sons Jason, John, and Michael Lavelle in its second generation. The company delivers residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services — including repair, installation, and preventive maintenance — across Palm Beach and Broward Counties from its Boca Raton headquarters. Service coverage spans 25+ cities including Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Wellington, and Pompano Beach, with 24/7 emergency availability and same-day service.

The underlying technology portfolio centers on conventional HVAC equipment (central split systems, ductless mini-splits, heat pumps, gas and electric furnaces, pool heaters, and Carrier systems sold under its Factory Authorized Dealer status), supplemented by indoor air quality solutions such as the HALO-LED whole-home in-duct air purifier, UV germicidal lights, dehumidification equipment, duct sealing/repair, and WiFi thermostat installations integrating with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. Service delivery is direct-to-customer: technicians are dispatched from the Boca Raton office with no third-party resellers or intermediaries, and the company maintains a wholly-owned commercial division, Integrated Building Technologies, Inc., for light commercial projects under 25,000 square feet.

Revenue is generated across four primary streams: transactional HVAC repair and installation services (one-time project revenue), recurring preventative maintenance contracts via the Energy Savings Agreement (annual subscription including two tune-ups, 15% parts/labor discount, and priority status), pool heater and ductwork services, and indoor air quality hardware installations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with financing options offered and service coupons used for customer acquisition. Customers are individual homeowners and small commercial accounts acquired primarily through website/SEO, Google Business reviews, phone-based direct sales, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

South Florida Air Conditioning

Legal name

South Florida Air Conditioning, Inc.

Website

https://southfloridaair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South Florida Air Conditioning is a family-owned HVAC service company founded in 1972, providing residential and light commercial air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, and pool heater repair, installation, and maintenance across Palm Beach and Broward Counties from Boca Raton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF), Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD), Thermostat Repair, Calibration & Controls Service (HSAOAHAI)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Air conditioning repair
• Heating installation
• Ductless mini-split systems
• Indoor air quality

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Repair Services: On-demand repair services for air conditioning and heating systems, including refrigerant repairs, compressor replacement, electrical component repair, and emergency service calls. Revenue generated per service visit with pricing based on repair type and parts needed.
2. AC and Heating Installation: New system installation including central split systems, ductless mini-splits, heat pumps, and commercial HVAC equipment. One-time revenue per installation project with equipment sales and labor components.
3. Preventative Maintenance Contracts: Recurring maintenance agreements offering two precision tune-ups per year, priority customer status, and 15% discount on parts and labor. Generates recurring subscription revenue from contract holders.
4. Pool Heater Services: Installation, repair, and maintenance of pool heaters including heat pump, gas, and solar pool heaters for residential customers.
5. Indoor Air Quality Solutions: Sale and installation of air purification systems, UV germicidal lights, dehumidification equipment, and ventilation improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

South Florida Air Conditioning is a family-owned HVAC company that installs, repairs, and maintains residential and light commercial air conditioning, heating, ductless, ductwork, indoor air quality, and pool heater systems across Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Services are delivered by NATE-certified, Carrier Factory Authorized technicians with 24/7 emergency availability and preventative maintenance agreements.

Product overview

South Florida Air Conditioning is a family-owned HVAC service company operating since 1972, offering a comprehensive portfolio of heating and cooling services rather than a unified software platform. The core service offerings include air conditioning repair, service, and installation; heating repair, service, and installation; and preventative maintenance plans. These services are supplemented by specialized offerings including WiFi thermostat installation, ductless HVAC systems, indoor air quality solutions (featuring the HALO-LED air purifier), duct repair and maintenance, light commercial HVAC services, pool heater services, and heat pump systems (as a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer). The company operates as a traditional service business where products are either installed/maintained equipment or service deliverables, rather than a software platform with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioner Repair

Quantifiable outcome

• Preventive maintenance can reduce HVAC energy consumption by 15 to 25 percent
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CarriercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarrier Factory Authorized Dealer status indicates a certified reseller and installer of Carrier HVAC equipment. Company offers Carrier heating systems and air conditioning products as part of their installation services. Factory authorization ensures access to genuine parts, specialized training, and manufacturer support.
• Florida Power & Light (FPL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating FPL Contractor status indicates partnership with utility company for energy efficiency programs. May involve FPL rebate programs for energy-efficient HVAC upgrades. Alignment with utility energy conservation initiatives.
• Integrated Building Technologies, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial division of South Florida Air Conditioning, Inc. handles commercial HVAC projects under this separate entity. Toll Free: (800) 883-4422. Operates as distinct commercial brand while sharing ownership with residential services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning: Large multi-brand residential and light commercial HVAC services platform owned by Lennox; comparable service offerings but with national scale, call-center infrastructure, and broader geographic coverage than the anchor.
• Wrench Group: PE-backed roll-up platform of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services brands; comparable as a buyer of family-run HVAC shops and as a structural consolidator with multi-truck dispatch and call-center scale the anchor cannot match.
• Lennox International: HVAC equipment manufacturer (Lennox, Allied Air) and owner of Service Experts; comparable as a competing equipment brand whose dealer programs create an alternative authorized-installer structure for residential HVAC work.
• Carrier Global Corporation: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer and the brand South Florida Air Conditioning is authorized to install and service; comparable because Carrier's product roadmap and dealer program directly drive the anchor's install pipeline and competitive positioning.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer with residential and light commercial product lines competing directly with Carrier; comparable as a brand and equipment supplier whose dealer programs shape the addressable install market for the anchor.

Direct peers

• CoolToday: Florida-based residential HVAC services company serving markets including Palm Beach and Broward counties; directly comparable in service mix, geographic footprint, and Carrier-dealer-style positioning.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National residential HVAC services franchise offering installation, repair, and maintenance under a single brand; comparable service model and customer profile even though scale is far larger.
• Goettl Air Conditioning: Family-founded residential and light commercial HVAC services company operating across multiple Sun Belt markets; directly comparable in service mix, family-ownership structure, and regional focus.
• ABC Plumbing, Heating & Cooling: Regional multi-trade home services company offering residential HVAC alongside plumbing and electrical; comparable in service breadth and SMB customer base, particularly in Sun Belt markets where it competes for the same replacement-cycle jobs.

Others

• Florida Power & Light (FPL): Investor-owned utility that operates energy-efficiency rebate programs through participating contractors including the anchor; included as an ecosystem participant because FPL partnerships drive rebate-eligible upgrade demand into the anchor's install pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-florida-air-conditioning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 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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