Johnson's Refrigeration, Inc.

Name

Johnson's Refrigeration, Inc.

Legal name

Johnson's Refrigeration, Inc.

Website

https://calljri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Commercial refrigeration
• Heating and cooling
• Carrier dealer
• Air conditioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Service and Repair: Hourly or job-based service fees for HVAC repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting services. Includes emergency service calls.
2. Equipment Installation: New HVAC system installation including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps. Revenue from equipment sales combined with installation labor.
3. Preventive Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service agreements providing regular system maintenance with scheduled inspections to maintain equipment efficiency and prevent breakdowns.
4. Commercial Services: Commercial HVAC and refrigeration services including repair, maintenance, installation and replacement for business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Johnson's Refrigeration, Inc. is a Carrier factory-authorized HVAC and commercial refrigeration service provider selling, installing, and servicing residential and commercial heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment across the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. The company offers Carrier-brand air conditioners, heat pumps, gas furnaces, packaged units, ductless mini-splits, and indoor air quality products, paired with repair, preventive maintenance, service agreements, sheet metal fabrication, commercial refrigeration, and specialized coastal HVAC corrosion protection coating services.

Product overview

Johnson's Refrigeration, Inc. is a Carrier® dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial HVAC products and services across the Pee Dee region of South Carolina since 1977. The core product lineup centers on Carrier-brand air conditioners, heat pumps, and gas furnaces (ranging from 80% to 98%+ efficiency), supplemented by packaged units and hybrid heat dual-fuel systems. Add-on indoor comfort products include air handlers, thermostats (including Nest and Ecobee smart thermostats), zoning controls, air cleaners, humidifiers, UV lights, ventilators, dehumidifiers, carbon monoxide detectors, and surge protectors. The company also provides duct-free mini-split systems for homes without ductwork. Service offerings encompass repair, new installation, preventive maintenance, service agreements, extended warranties, commercial HVAC, commercial refrigeration, sheet metal fabrication, air duct sealing, and coastal HVAC corrosion protection coating. The product ecosystem emphasizes energy efficiency (SEER/SEER2 ratings), smart home connectivity (Wi-Fi, Alexa, Siri integration), and indoor air quality management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial HVAC Services Comprehensive commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services for businesses including installation, repair, and maintenance. Targeted at commercial facilities in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.
• Commercial Refrigeration Commercial refrigeration repair, maintenance, installation, and replacement services for businesses including restaurants, supermarkets, and healthcare facilities.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Custom sheet metal fabrication services for HVAC applications including ductwork and custom installations.
• Air Duct Sealing Professional air duct sealing services to improve HVAC system efficiency by reducing air leakage.
• Coastal HVAC Corrosion Protection Coating Specialized corrosion protection coating for HVAC systems in coastal environments to extend equipment life and prevent salt air damage.
• Preventive Maintenance Regular maintenance plans to keep HVAC systems running efficiently, maximize lifespan, and prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Service Agreements Extended service agreements offering ongoing maintenance coverage and priority scheduling for HVAC systems.
• Extended Warranties Extended warranty coverage on new equipment beyond standard manufacturer warranties.
• Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service and support for commercial kitchen equipment, complementing the company's commercial refrigeration and HVAC offerings for restaurants and food service businesses.
• Air Conditioners Central air conditioning systems for residential and commercial cooling, available in various SEER/SEER2 efficiency ratings from 14 to 24 SEER2, including single-stage, two-stage, and variable-speed compressor models.
• Heat Pumps Dual-function heating and cooling systems that work like an air conditioner in summer and reverse operation in winter to heat homes, featuring SEER/SEER2 and HSPF/HSPF2 efficiency ratings.
• Gas Furnaces High-efficiency gas furnaces ranging from 80% to 98%+ AFUE ratings, featuring variable-speed and multi-speed blower motors for enhanced comfort and reduced noise.
• Packaged Units Self-contained HVAC systems located outside the home, including packaged air conditioners, packaged gas furnace/air conditioner combos, packaged heat pumps, and packaged hybrid heat systems.
• Duct Free Systems Ductless mini-split air conditioning and heating systems for homes without ductwork or with hot/cold spots, offering flexible installation options including single room and wall mount configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• New high-efficiency furnaces can save up to 50% in operating costs over a ten-year-old furnace
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CarriercoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory-authorized Carrier dealer offering the complete line of Carrier heating and cooling products including air conditioners, heat pumps, gas furnaces, thermostats, air cleaners, humidifiers, ventilators, and zoning products. Products carry Carrier factory warranties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CoolSys: CoolSys is one of the largest commercial refrigeration and HVAC service providers in the U.S., serving retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Comparable to Johnson's Refrigeration's commercial HVAC and commercial refrigeration services, but at national scale and with a much broader geographic footprint.
• ServiceMaster Brands: ServiceMaster Brands operates franchise networks (including ServiceMaster Restore) providing residential and commercial facility services. Comparable as a national home services platform, though focused on disaster restoration rather than HVAC, illustrating the broader home-services consolidation opportunity.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global manufacturer of HVAC systems and a major competitor to Carrier, with an extensive authorized dealer network. Comparable as the parent of competing dealer networks offering similar products and service models to those of Johnson's Refrigeration.
• Limbach Holdings: Limbach Holdings provides HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers across the U.S. Comparable as a specialty mechanical services contractor with recurring maintenance contracts, though significantly larger and publicly traded.
• Carrier Corporation: Carrier is a global manufacturer of HVAC, refrigeration, and building automation systems and the OEM partner of Johnson's Refrigeration. Comparable as the broader industry incumbent whose products the subject company sells and services, but operating at vastly different scale as the equipment manufacturer.
• Lennox International: Lennox International is a major HVAC equipment manufacturer serving residential and commercial markets through its dealer network (including Service Experts). Comparable to the broader Carrier/Trane ecosystem in which Johnson's Refrigeration operates, and competes indirectly for the same residential service customer.

Direct peers

• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a national franchise network of residential HVAC service contractors offering installation, repair, and maintenance. Comparable to Johnson's Refrigeration as a residential-focused HVAC service operator with strong brand support and recurring service contracts.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a national franchise network providing residential plumbing services with a comparable on-demand, field-service business model. While not HVAC, it shares the same customer segment (homeowners), service delivery model, and recurring-maintenance positioning as Johnson's Refrigeration.
• RSC Mechanical & Service Group: RSC Mechanical provides HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical services to commercial customers across the Southeast, including South Carolina. Directly comparable as a regional commercial HVAC and refrigeration service contractor serving similar end markets.
• Aire Serv: Aire Serv is a Neighborly-branded franchise network of residential and light commercial HVAC service providers. Directly comparable as a field-service HVAC contractor serving homeowners and small businesses with installation, repair, and maintenance services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/johnsons.refrigeration
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/johnsons-refrigeration-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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