John Palmer Electric

What John Palmer Electric does

John Palmer Electric is a privately held, family-owned service contractor headquartered at 5 S Prospect Ave, Avon Park, Florida (founded 1970), providing integrated residential and commercial HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, generator, and appliance services across Florida's Heartland — specifically Highlands County, Hardee County, Arcadia (DeSoto County), South Polk County, and surrounding communities (Sebring, Lake Placid, Frostproof, Lake Wales). The business holds Florida state licenses for both electrical contracting (EC13007136) and air conditioning contracting (CAC1814866) and is a long-standing member of three local chambers of commerce plus the NFIB. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers request free estimates via phone, email, and an online contact form, with 24-hour emergency service availability and Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm office hours.

The company operates four core service lines — air conditioning, electrical services, generators (home standby systems and portable hookups with transfer-switch installation), and ice machines and commercial refrigeration — supplemented by maintenance programs (planned HVAC service schedules), whole-house surge protection, UV air purification (Fresh-Aire UV), and project financing. As an authorized dealer for seven OEMs (Lennox, Mitsubishi, Comfortmaker, Goodman, and Broan for HVAC; Hoshizaki and Manitowoc for ice machines), John Palmer Electric both resells equipment and performs installation, service, and warranty work for those brands. The commercial refrigeration offering extends to walk-in coolers/freezers, reach-in coolers, range hoods, and major appliance brands including Whirlpool, GE, KitchenAid, Maytag, Sub-Zero/Wolf, True, and Beverage Air.

Revenue mechanics combine professional-services billing for install/repair work, hardware sales of HVAC and ice-machine equipment, and a subscription/recurring-revenue stream via the ice machine lease program (which includes full maintenance with a production guarantee) and HVAC planned-maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; financing is offered for repairs, additions, and equipment purchases. Headcount is reported as 1-10 and the company's revenue is not publicly disclosed. The business uses a mix of digital channels (website, Facebook, X, Instagram) and traditional channels (phone, contact form, chamber memberships) for customer acquisition and is actively operating with no known M&A, funding events, or restructuring activity in the source material.

Name

John Palmer Electric

Legal name

John Palmer Electric

Website

https://johnpalmerelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

John Palmer Electric is a family-owned, Florida-licensed contractor (HVAC license CAC1814866, electrical license EC13007136) providing residential and commercial HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, generator, and appliance services — including an ice-machine lease program — across Florida's Heartland (Highlands, Hardee, Arcadia, and South Polk counties).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency HVAC Repair (24/7) (HSAOAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Appliance Hookup & Utility Connection (Water/Gas/Electric) (HSAGANAD), Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)

Keywords

• Residential HVAC services
• Commercial electrical services
• Generator installation
• Commercial refrigeration
• Appliance repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon Park

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, Others

Revenue model

1. HVAC Services: Air conditioning sales, service, maintenance and installation for residential and commercial customers. Includes planned maintenance programs and repair services.
2. Equipment Sales: Sales of HVAC units (as authorized dealer for Lennox, Mitsubishi, Comfortmaker, Goodman, Broan), ice machines (Hoshizaki, Manitowac), and commercial refrigeration equipment with installation.
3. Equipment Leasing: Ice machine leases covering all maintenance with production guarantee. Leasing options for refrigeration equipment.
4. Generator Services: Home standby generator systems, portable generator hookups, installation and maintenance services.
5. Electrical Services: Full electrical services including troubleshooting, wiring, new service installation, panel upgrades, lighting, pump and sign maintenance for residential and commercial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

John Palmer Electric provides HVAC (air conditioning sales, service, installation, and maintenance), electrical services (troubleshooting, wiring, panel upgrades, lighting, pump and sign maintenance), generator installation and service (home standby and portable), and ice machine and commercial refrigeration sales, service, and leasing to residential and commercial customers. The company functions as an "All In One Servicer" combining these trades under one roof, with 24-hour emergency service availability and free estimates.

Product overview

John Palmer Electric operates as an 'All In One Servicer' providing integrated HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, and appliance services to residential and commercial customers in Florida's heartland. The company offers four core service lines: Generators (home standby systems and portable hookups), Electrical Services (troubleshooting, wiring, panel upgrades, lighting), Air Conditioning (HVAC sales, service, installation with authorized dealer status for Lennox, Mitsubishi, Comfortmaker, Goodman, and Broan), and Ice Machines & Refrigeration (leasing, sales, service for Hoshizaki and Manitowac equipment). These services are supported by ancillary offerings including planned maintenance programs, whole-house surge protection, UV air purification systems, and financing options. The company functions as a traditional service contractor rather than a software platform, with no product integrations, APIs, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Generators Home standby generator systems that provide hands-free power during outages, plus portable generator hookup services including installation of automatic or manual transfer switches. Targeted at Florida homeowners preparing for hurricane season and at commercial sites needing backup power.
• Electrical Services Award-winning electrical services covering troubleshooting, wiring, new service installation and upgrades, panel replacement and upgrades, lighting, pumps, and sign maintenance. Offered to residential and commercial customers in Florida's Heartland.
• Air Conditioning HVAC sales, service, and installation for residential and commercial properties. The company is an authorized dealer for Lennox, Mitsubishi, Comfortmaker, Goodman, Broan, and Gree, and offers Fresh-Aire UV whole-house air purification add-ons. Includes planned service maintenance programs.
• Ice Machines & Refrigeration Ice machine sales, leases, service, and installation as an authorized dealer for Hoshizaki and Manitowoc. Lease program includes all maintenance with a production guarantee. Also covers commercial and residential refrigeration appliance service across multiple OEMs.

Named customers4 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

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LennoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Lennox HVAC equipment including air conditioning units. Partnership allows John Palmer Electric to offer Lennox products with competitive pricing to residential and commercial customers.
• MitsubishicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Mitsubishi HVAC systems, enabling sales, service and installation of Mitsubishi air conditioning products.
• ComfortmakercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Comfortmaker air conditioning units and HVAC equipment.
• GoodmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Goodman HVAC products and air conditioning systems.
• BroancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Broan ventilation and air quality products including range hoods and air purifiers.
• HoshizakicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Hoshizaki ice machines and refrigeration equipment. Partnership enables offering of commercial and residential ice machines with sales, service, installation and leasing options.
• ManitowoccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Manitowoc ice machines and refrigeration products. Provides wide selection of ice machines for commercial applications.
• Fresh-Aire UVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers whole-house UV light and activated carbon air purifiers as add-on products for HVAC systems. Products installed inside central air systems to eliminate microbes and odors.
• GreeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Gree air conditioning and heat pump products, featuring logo on website as partner.
• Avon Park Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMember of local business chamber for networking and community engagement.
• Sebring Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMember of local business chamber for networking and community engagement.
• Hardee County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMember of local business chamber for networking and community engagement.
• NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)minorOthersMember of NFIB advocacy organization for small business owners.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• HomeServe USA: National home services network partnering with utilities and municipalities to deliver repair and maintenance plans. Comparable in the recurring-service-contract model and residential HVAC/electrical/plumbing service delivery.
• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing and drain services company that has expanded into HVAC-adjacent home services. Comparable in the residential services contractor category with similar 24/7 emergency positioning, but at significantly larger scale.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC manufacturer with a dealer and service network that includes small authorized contractors. Comparable through shared HVAC product ecosystem and dealer-driven service delivery model.
• Carrier Corporation: Global HVAC manufacturer and service provider whose equipment John Palmer Electric installs and services as a dealer. Comparable through shared HVAC product ecosystem and brand-aligned service expectations, though Carrier operates at vastly larger scale.
• ABC Home & Commercial Services: Large multi-service residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractor operating across Texas and Florida. Comparable service mix and cross-trade bundling, but materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Mr. Sparky Electric: National electrical services franchise offering residential and commercial electrical repair and installation. Directly comparable on the electrical services line, with similar 24/7 emergency positioning but franchise-backed scale.
• Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Florida-based residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration service company, also authorized dealer for leading HVAC brands and serving a multi-county Florida territory. Highly comparable in service mix, dealer model, and Florida operating geography.
• Cool Today: Regional Florida HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services company serving Tampa Bay, Sarasota, and surrounding areas. Directly comparable as a multi-trade residential services provider in Florida with 24/7 service and planned maintenance programs.
• Horizon Services: Mid-Atlantic residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services company bundling multiple trades under one brand. Closely mirrors John Palmer's 'All In One Servicer' positioning with comparable planned maintenance programs.

Regional players

• Coolray Heating & Cooling: Regional HVAC services provider in the Southeastern US operating in Georgia and nearby states. Comparable residential HVAC sales, service, and planned maintenance offering, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/johnpalmerelectric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/john-palmer-electric

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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