clear the air

What clear the air does

Clear the Air Cooling & Heating, LLC is a family-owned residential and light-commercial HVAC contractor headquartered in Pearland, Texas, founded in 1990 by Mike Stom, a former NASA engineer. The company installs, services, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for homeowners across approximately 40 cities in the South Houston metropolitan area, including Pearland, Friendswood, League City, Clear Lake, Galveston, and Kemah. It holds Texas HVAC contractor licensing (TACLA32678) and BBB A+ accreditation, and is now into its third generation of family operators—second-generation principal Jason Stom, joined by third-generation Liam and Holly Stom.

The service offering spans full-system replacements priced between approximately $4,800 and $12,500, diagnostic and repair work, and a recurring Clear Advantage membership at roughly $25 per month that bundles scheduled tune-ups, priority dispatch, and member discounts. Beyond conventional split systems, the company has expanded into geothermal heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, indoor air quality solutions, and the new R-454B low-GWP refrigerant platform mandated for 2025. A small commercial HVAC segment supplements the predominantly residential book.

The business model is operations-led rather than technology-led. Demand is generated primarily through Google search (where the company carries a 4.9-star rating across more than 1,968 reviews), local SEO, referral networks, and utility rebate partnerships such as the CenterPoint Energy program. Dispatch and routing are managed from a single Pearland-area shop serving a wide daily service radius. The company completed a bolt-on acquisition of Webers Air and Heat in 2017, signaling a measured approach to inorganic consolidation. No external funding, venture capital, or public-company disclosures are associated with the business.

Name

clear the air

Legal name

Clear the Air Cooling & Heating, LLC

Website

https://cleartheairac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned HVAC contractor founded in 1990 and headquartered in Pearland, Texas, serving approximately 40 cities across South Houston. Provides residential and light-commercial heating, cooling, geothermal, and indoor air quality services under TACLA licensing and BBB A+ accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC Services

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC System Cleaning & Coil Service (Indoor Units) (HSAOAHAK), Air Duct Cleaning & Sanitization (HSAOAIAA), Humidifier & Dehumidifier Installation & Service (HSAOAIAJ)

Keywords

• Residential HVAC services
• Air conditioning repair
• Heating installation
• Indoor air quality
• HVAC maintenance membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearland

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Repair Services: One-time service revenue from diagnostic visits, repairs, and troubleshooting. Flat diagnostic fee credited toward repair. Repair parts and labor priced per component: capacitors $180-$320, contactors $190-$280, condensate drain clears $150-$250, ECM blower motor modules $400-$900, R-410A leak search and recharge $350-$650. All repairs carry 1-year parts and labor warranty.
2. HVAC Installation and Replacement: One-time revenue from new HVAC system installations and full replacements. Full system replacements typically $4,800-$12,500. Heat pump systems from $7,500. Federal 25C tax credits (30% of qualifying costs for heat pumps) and 25D credits for geothermal (30%) offset customer costs. 5-year labor warranty on installations plus manufacturer pass-through.
3. Clear Advantage Membership (Recurring): Annual maintenance membership at $25/month ($300/year). Covers two seasonal tune-ups per year (AC spring, heating fall), free service calls, priority scheduling, 10% member discount on repairs, extended warranty, and 24-hour emergency response. Members jump to front of the dispatch queue.
4. Maintenance Tune-Up Services: Individual tune-up visits at $99 ($79 with coupon, free for members). 60-90 minute visits covering coil cleaning, condensate drain flush, refrigerant verification, capacitor/contactor testing, blower amp draw, thermostat calibration. Produces written report with photos and measurements.
5. Financing Partnerships: Company offers Wells Fargo financing and multiple lender options for system installations. Customers apply online; company earns revenue from completed installations enabled by financing. No stated kickback structure.
6. Indoor Air Quality Add-Ons: Revenue from duct cleaning ($400-$900), whole-home air purifiers, UV air purifiers, MERV-13 filtration, whole-home dehumidifiers, dryer vent cleaning, Aeroseal duct sealing, and air quality testing. Often bundled with tune-up or installation visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Clear the Air is a family-owned HVAC contractor that sells and delivers residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, heat pump, ductwork, geothermal, ductless mini-split, indoor air quality, and smart thermostat services across 40 South Houston cities. Revenue is generated through diagnostic and repair visits, full system installations across Choice, Priority, and Premier tiers, scheduled tune-ups, and a recurring Clear Advantage membership at $25/month or $300/year that bundles seasonal maintenance, priority scheduling, member discounts, and 24/7 emergency response.

Product overview

Clear the Air Cooling & Heating is a family-owned HVAC service company (founded 1990) offering a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial heating and cooling services across South Houston. The core offering centers on AC and heating services (repair, installation, replacement, maintenance), supplemented by indoor air quality products (whole-house purifiers, UV systems, MERV-13 filtration, dehumidifiers, duct cleaning), smart thermostat installation, ductwork services, geothermal systems, and commercial HVAC. The company operates on a three-tier pricing structure (Choice/Priority/Premier) and offers value-added programs including a Clear Advantage membership ($25/month with tune-ups, priority scheduling, and discounts), free quote review service, high bill diagnostic calculator, financing through multiple lenders, and a referral program. They service over 40 cities including Pearland, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Friendswood, League City, Alvin, and Houston.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clear Advantage: Monthly membership program offering 2 seasonal tune-ups, free service calls, priority scheduling, 10% member discount, extended warranty, and 24-hour emergency response for $25/month or $300/year.

Products and services

• Air Conditioning Services (Repair, Installation, Replacement, Maintenance) Full-service residential and light commercial air conditioning offering: diagnostic visits, repair of capacitors, contactors, condensate drains, blower motors, refrigerant leaks, full system replacements in Choice/Priority/Premier tiers, and seasonal maintenance tune-ups across South Houston.
• Heating Services (Furnace and Heat Pump Repair, Installation, Maintenance) Furnace and heat pump repair, installation, and maintenance coverage for the short November-February Texas heating season, including CO combustion testing on every gas furnace repair and installation.
• Heat Pumps (including Dual-Fuel) Heat pump installation, repair, and maintenance including dual-fuel systems with gas backup; ships with R-454B equipment as of the 2025 manufacturer transition and qualifies for federal 25C tax credits (30% of qualifying costs, up to $2,000).
• Ductless Mini-Splits (Mitsubishi M-Series and P-Series) Ductless heat pump systems as Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor for older homes without central ductwork, additions, and garages. Installations carry a 12-year warranty versus the 7-10 year standard.
• Geothermal and Water-Source Heat Pumps Bosch-authorized high-efficiency geothermal and water-source heat pump installations for multi-million-dollar homes in Greatwood, higher-end Riverpark builds in Sugar Land, and West End Galveston properties, qualifying for federal 25D tax credit at 30%.
• Indoor Air Quality (Whole-House Purifiers, UV, MERV-13, Dehumidifiers, Duct Cleaning, Testing, Ventilation) Whole-house air purifiers, UV air purifiers, MERV-13 filtration, whole-home dehumidifiers, duct cleaning, air quality testing, and whole-home ventilation services to address allergens, dust, humidity, and other air quality concerns.
• Ductwork Services (Custom Ductwork, Repair, Aeroseal Duct Sealing) Custom ductwork fabrication, duct repair, Aeroseal duct sealing, and sheet metal fabrication to address airflow problems and undersized or leaking duct systems in master-planned homes, quoted separately at $7-$11 per square foot.
• Smart Thermostat Installation (Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell) Professional installation and pairing of smart thermostats including Nest, Ecobee, and Honeywell with existing HVAC equipment for year-round energy savings.
• Commercial HVAC Services HVAC services for commercial properties across the South Houston service area, including system design, installation, and maintenance for buildings and small businesses in Pearland, Sugar Land, Missouri City, and other served cities.
• Clear Advantage Maintenance Membership Annual maintenance membership at $25/month or $300/year covering two seasonal tune-ups (spring AC, fall heating), free service calls, front-of-line priority scheduling, 10% member discount on repairs, extended warranty, and 24-hour emergency response.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 out of 5 average on Google across 1,968+ verified reviews
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CenterPoint EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCenterPoint Energy runs seasonal rebate programs for high-efficiency AC and heat pump installs in their service area. Clear the Air tracks active CenterPoint programs and applies eligible rebate amounts directly to customer quotes, eliminating paperwork hassle for customers.
• Joyrides RescueminorOthersAll-volunteer, foster-based dog and cat rescue based in Houston. No shelter, no payroll. Company donates a portion of every job to cover the gap between adoption fees and real cost of veterinary care. Free HVAC service provided when a partner family needs it.
• Cole Gordon Helping Hand FoundationminorOthersFoundation in Alvin, TX honoring Cole Gordon, a 17-year-old Friendswood teenager known for volunteer work. Supports FFA students with livestock projects and runs the Helping Hand Ranch in Alvin. Company backs this foundation as part of local community giving.
• Lighthouse Charity TeamminorOthersFounded in Friendswood in 1984. Mobile food trailers and volunteer cooks feed first responders and disaster victims after hurricanes. Also cook fundraising meals for other Galveston County nonprofits at no cost. 'Red trucks' crew known for 'People Helping People.' Company backs LCT with donations and free HVAC service for partner families.
• Webers Air and Heat (Acquired 2017)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWebers Air and Heat, a longtime Pearland fixture from the 1980s, was purchased by Clear the Air in 2017. Webers customer base, warranties, and old phone line (281-485-4357) all rolled into Clear the Air's service. Marked as a key acquisition expanding the company's customer base in Pearland, Friendswood, and South Houston market.
• TranecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClear the Air has been a Trane Comfort Specialist since the 1990s — the highest dealer designation Trane grants. Leads installations with Trane equipment. Comfort Specialist status extends labor coverage on installations. Also install Trane for conventional above-ground equipment in Sugar Land and Missouri City markets.
• MitsubishicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMitsubishi Diamond Contractor — the highest dealer designation Mitsubishi grants. 12-year warranty (vs. 7-10 standard) for qualifying ductless mini-split installations. Covers Mitsubishi M-Series single-zone and P-Series multi-zone systems. Used for older homes without central ductwork, additions, and garages.
• BoschminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBosch Authorized installer covering geothermal and water-source heat pump line. Used for multi-million-dollar homes in Greatwood and higher-end Riverpark builds in Sugar Land, and West End Galveston builds. Qualifies for federal 25D credit at 30%.
• GoodmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodman Authorized installer. Quoted as the value tier option on installations. Goodman GSXC18 two-stage and value-tier single-stage equipment. 10-year parts and labor warranty is strongest value-tier coverage in residential market.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• John Moore Services: Houston-headquartered multi-trade home services company (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) serving the Greater Houston area. Comparable in residential HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance across overlapping South Houston geographies; Clear the Air differentiates on HVAC specialization and family ownership versus John Moore's broader service portfolio.
• Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric: Dallas-based multi-trade home services company with HVAC offerings, serving North Texas primarily but with Texas-wide marketing reach. Comparable in HVAC repair/install business model but broader geographic and service-line scope than Clear the Air's focused residential HVAC model.

Direct peers

• Estes Comfort Systems: Houston-area residential and light-commercial HVAC contractor focused on repair, replacement, and maintenance. Overlapping geographic service territory, similar homeowner-targeted offerings, and comparable flat-rate pricing model.
• HomeWerks HVAC: Pearland- and Houston-area residential HVAC contractor offering AC repair, installation, and maintenance. Direct local competitor in Clear the Air's primary service area with comparable homeowner customer base and business model.
• Custom Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating: Houston-area residential HVAC contractor with comparable service offerings (repair, replacement, maintenance, indoor air quality). Competes directly for homeowners across the Greater Houston market.
• Cool Care Heating & Air: Houston-area residential HVAC service company providing AC and heating repair, installation, and maintenance. Comparable local-market positioning and similar technician-dispatched service model.
• Patriot Heating & Cooling: Houston residential HVAC contractor providing AC, heating, and indoor air quality services. Competes directly with Clear the Air for homeowners in Pearland, Friendswood, League City, and surrounding South Houston communities.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Corporation: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer and brand whose products Clear the Air likely services and sells. Comparable in that Carrier operates the broader HVAC ecosystem (equipment, dealer networks, service standards) in which Clear the Air competes as an independent local dealer.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National franchised residential HVAC service brand with strong Texas presence. Comparable in service offering (AC repair, replacement, maintenance) but operates under franchise marketing scale and standardized brand rather than independent family ownership.

Others

• Aeroseal (duct sealing): Provider of duct-sealing technology that Clear the Air deploys as part of its ductwork and indoor air quality services. Adjacent ecosystem partner — enables a premium IAQ offering without being a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cleartheairac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clear-the-air

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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