LINS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, L.L.C.

What LINS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, L.L.C. does

LINS Heating & Air Conditioning, L.L.C. is a family-owned HVAC contractor headquartered at 4540 J Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, founded in 1981 by Donald "Bill" Lins and owned since 1991 by his son Marc Lins. The company provides residential and commercial heating, cooling, ventilation, and indoor air quality services — including equipment sales, installation, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance — across the Eastern Iowa counties of Benton, Linn, and Johnson. Its product portfolio spans gas and electric furnaces, central air conditioners, heat pumps (air-source and geothermal), boilers, radiant floor heating, mini splits, PTAC units, water heaters, fireplaces, and air purification equipment, sourced primarily from Rheem (Pro Partner) and York, with complementary lines from Navien, Weil-McLain, Fujitsu, Comfort-Aire, Uponor, Century, and multiple fireplace manufacturers.

The business is structured around four revenue streams: HVAC repair and 24/7 emergency service, equipment sales and installation (facilitated by Synchrony financing), recurring preventive maintenance, and commercial HVAC design-build and service work. Technicians hold NCI, NATE, and PHCC credentials and the company operates an in-house sheet metal fabrication shop. Distribution is purely direct: customers initiate contact via phone (319-362-6435) or website forms, and field technicians are dispatched for on-site service across the three-county region. Marketing relies on local reputation, content marketing via the company blog, Google and Facebook reviews, and Rheem Pro Partner co-branding rather than paid digital acquisition.

The company employs 11-50 people and operates as a privately held Iowa LLC with no external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or public listing. It also operates under the trade name "LINS Heating and Plumbing." With 45 years of continuous operation under family ownership, LINS is positioned as a stable, mature regional contractor rather than a growth-stage or venture-backed business.

Name

LINS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, L.L.C.

Legal name

LINS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, L.L.C.

Website

https://linsheatingandair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LINS Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned HVAC contractor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, founded in 1981, providing residential and commercial heating, cooling, ventilation, and indoor air quality installation, repair, and maintenance services across Eastern Iowa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Services

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC System Cleaning & Coil Service (Indoor Units) (HSAOAHAK), Smart Climate & Air Quality (Thermostats, HVAC, Purifiers, IAQ Sensors) (HSAPAQAD), HVAC Zoning, Smart Dampers & Ventilation Control (HSAOANAB), HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

Keywords

• HVAC installation services
• Residential HVAC repair
• Commercial HVAC services
• Heating and cooling
• Indoor air quality

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HVAC Repair and Service: Ongoing repair and service work for existing HVAC systems, including 24/7 emergency services. Revenue generated through service calls, labor, and parts.
2. Equipment Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of new HVAC equipment including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, geothermal systems, boilers, water heaters, fireplaces, and related products. Offers financing options through Synchrony.
3. Preventive Maintenance: Routine maintenance services including seasonal tune-ups, inspections, cleaning, and system optimization to maintain HVAC equipment performance and extend equipment lifespan.
4. Commercial HVAC Services: Design, installation, and service of HVAC systems for commercial and industrial properties including churches, offices, restaurants, retail spaces, manufacturing facilities, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LINS Heating & Air Conditioning provides residential and commercial HVAC installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance services across heating, cooling, water heating, and indoor air quality systems. The company sells and services equipment from Rheem, York, and other manufacturers, dispatches licensed technicians for service calls and 24/7 emergency response, and supports its customers with in-house sheet metal fabrication and Synchrony financing options.

Product overview

LINS Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned HVAC service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of heating, cooling, and indoor air quality products and services for residential and commercial customers. Their core product portfolio includes furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps (air-source and geothermal), boilers, radiant floor heating systems, water heaters, air handlers, mini splits, PTAC units, fireplaces, and indoor air quality products. The company primarily offers products from Rheem and York as a Pro Partner, while also carrying complementary products from Weil-McLain (boilers), Navien (water heaters), Fujitsu (mini splits), Comfort-Aire (PTAC units and mini splits), Uponor (radiant flooring), Century (geothermal), and fireplace manufacturers including Superior, Napoleon, Heatilator, and Heat N Glo. Services include installation, repair, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency service for both new construction and existing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Furnaces High-efficiency gas and electric furnaces providing consistent warmth during cold weather, sold and installed by LINS using products from York and Rheem for residential and light commercial applications.
• Air Conditioners Residential and commercial air conditioning systems providing reliable cooling during warmer months, sold and installed by LINS using products from York and Rheem.
• Air Handlers Air circulation units featuring GE ECM blower motors for energy savings, performance, and quiet operation that work with heat pumps and air conditioning systems from York and Rheem.
• Mini Splits Ductless mini-split systems offering flexible, energy-efficient heating and cooling for individual rooms or zones, with ratings up to 23-SEER, sourced from Mars Comfort-Aire, Fujitsu, and Rheem.
• PTAC Units Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner and heating units providing year-round comfort on a room-by-room basis for hotels, apartments, offices, and commercial properties without requiring ductwork, offered from Comfort-Aire.
• Heat Pumps All-in-one efficient solution for both heating and cooling that extracts heat from air, ground, or water, offered from York and Rheem with heat output up to four times larger than energy input.
• Boilers Steady, comfortable heat for homes and businesses using heated water circulation, with Weil-McLain gas-fired boilers recommended as the ideal heat source for radiant systems.
• Geothermal Systems Heating and cooling technology using the Earth's natural renewable energy found just below the surface to efficiently heat and cool homes and commercial buildings through underground loop systems, offered from Century.
• Radiant Flooring Radiant floor heating delivering warmth evenly from the floor upward using warm water circulated through tubing beneath the floor or electric heating elements, providing comfort without drafts or noise, offered from Uponor.
• Water Heaters Traditional tank water heaters (20–80 gallons) and tankless water heaters providing continuous hot water for residential and commercial customers, offered from Rheem and Navien.
• Indoor Air Quality Products Air filtration and purification solutions including highest efficiency in-line cartridge media filters (HC16), duct-mounted electronic air cleaners, iWave home purifiers, REME HALO in-duct purifiers, and humidifiers (Honeywell True Steam, Generalaire).
• Fireplaces Fireplace and supplemental heating solutions including gas fireplaces, gas stoves, fireplace inserts, outdoor fireplaces, patio heaters, and electric options, offered from Superior Fireplaces, Napoleon Fireplaces, Heatilator, and Heat N Glo.
• Residential HVAC Services Complete residential heating and cooling services including sales, installation, and service of gas furnaces, air conditioners, geothermal systems, hybrid heat solutions, indoor air quality products, fireplaces, boilers, and water heaters, including ENERGY STAR rated equipment for homeowners in Eastern Iowa.
• Commercial HVAC Services Design and service of HVAC systems for commercial and industrial properties including churches, office buildings, restaurants, retail centers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and other business facilities, with services covering rooftop unit installations, ground-mounted package units, sheet metal fabrication, and kitchen ventilation.
• HVAC Preventive Maintenance Routine maintenance services including seasonal tune-ups, inspections, cleaning, and system optimization designed to maintain HVAC equipment performance, reduce energy bills, and extend equipment lifespan for residential and commercial customers.
• 24/7 Emergency HVAC Repair Service 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service for residential and commercial customers across Eastern Iowa, providing rapid response via the 319-362-6435 emergency line for heating and cooling system failures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment lifespan of 12-20 years with proper maintenance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary, minor and supporting.

• RheemcoreTechnology or IntegrationRheem Pro Partner - LINS is an authorized Rheem dealer meeting strict standards for technical expertise, customer satisfaction, and ongoing training. Offers Rheem furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, water heaters, and air handlers. Rheem celebrates 100 years in 2025.
• YorksecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer offering York brand furnaces, air conditioners, air handlers, and heat pumps.
• National Comfort Institute (NCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationNCI Certified HVAC Contractor. NCI certification ensures technicians meet standards for technical expertise and combustion safety, including Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Analyst certification.
• NATE (North American Technician Excellence)coreTechnology or IntegrationNATE certification support for technicians, the leading certification organization for HVAC/R professionals ensuring knowledge and expertise standards.
• PHCC (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association)minorOthersMember of PHCC trade association, connecting with industry peers and maintaining professional standards.
• NaviensecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOffers Navien tankless water heaters as an alternative product option alongside Rheem.
• Weil-McLainsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRecommends Weil-McLain gas-fired boilers as the ideal heat source for radiant systems, known for durability, efficiency, and reliable performance.
• FujitsusecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOffers Fujitsu mini split systems as an alternative to Rheem and Mars Comfort-Aire products.
• Mars Comfort-AiresecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOffers Mars Comfort-Aire mini splits and PTAC units for residential and commercial applications.
• Synchrony FinancialsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing partner providing payment plan options for customers purchasing new HVAC equipment and installations through LINS.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer with extensive dealer/service network including Service Champions. Comparable to LINS via its Dealer network and influences both equipment supply and competitive dynamics for independent HVAC firms.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC manufacturer with commercial and residential lines and a broad dealer network. Comparable to LINS at the equipment level (LINS services Trane units) and competes via its dealer/service partners in Eastern Iowa.
• Lennox International: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer whose dealer network directly competes with independent contractors like LINS. Comparable in product category (furnaces, A/C, heat pumps) and influences the equipment economics LINS depends on.

Direct peers

• Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning: Residential HVAC service company serving homeowners across multiple U.S. markets with installation, repair, and maintenance. Comparable in service scope, target customer (homeowners), and product breadth to LINS.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National residential HVAC service franchise delivering heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services to homeowners. Directly comparable to LINS as a customer-facing HVAC service business with 24/7 service and multiple brand partnerships.
• Coolray Heating & Cooling: Multi-market residential HVAC service provider covering installation, repair, and maintenance. Comparable to LINS in residential customer focus, breadth of HVAC services, and technician-based service delivery model.
• Jon Wayne Heating and Cooling: Regional HVAC service company providing residential heating and cooling installation, repair, and maintenance. Comparable to LINS as a multi-truck local HVAC service operation with broad product offerings.
• Bob Hamilton Air Conditioning & Heating: Midwest-based residential HVAC contractor offering heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services. Comparable to LINS in local-market focus, residential orientation, and full-service HVAC offering.
• Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning: Family-operated HVAC service company serving residential and light commercial customers. Closely comparable to LINS in family ownership, regional service orientation, and broad product portfolio including geothermal and IAQ.

Regional players

• Paitson Bros. Heating & Cooling: Long-standing Midwest family-owned HVAC contractor serving Indiana and surrounding markets. Comparable to LINS in family-run heritage, regional focus, residential/commercial mix, and brand partnerships.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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