Commercial HVAC Service & Maintenance
Service and maintain commercial HVAC systems and equipment
Overview
Commercial HVAC service companies generate $400,000-$2,500,000 annually with 35-60% margins.
In 2025, commercial buildings need reliable climate control.
Revenue from maintenance contracts ($200-$2,000 monthly per building), service calls ($150-$400), equipment repairs, replacement parts and supplies (30-50% margins), system installations and replacements, and 24/7 emergency service.
Services include commercial rooftop unit service, chiller and boiler maintenance, building automation and controls, air quality and ventilation, refrigeration system service, and preventive maintenance contracts.
Successful companies sell maintenance agreements for recurring revenue, respond quickly to breakdowns, employ EPA-certified technicians, maintain parts inventory, and provide energy efficiency recommendations.
Commercial property owners as clients.
Marketing through property management, facility managers, commercial real estate, building engineers, and direct sales.
Required Skills
- Commercial HVAC
- EPA Certification
- Refrigeration
- Controls & Automation
- Diagnostics
- Customer Service
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring maintenance contract revenue
- Year-round demand for commercial HVAC
- Emergency calls premium pricing
- Parts and refrigerant sales margins
- Growing building automation market
Cons
- Need EPA-certified HVAC technicians
- Service vehicles and tools investment
- After-hours emergency calls
- Competitive commercial HVAC market
- Seasonal demand spikes
How to Get Started
- Get HVAC licenses and EPA certifications
- Hire certified HVAC service technicians
- Invest in service vehicles and equipment
- Market to commercial property managers
- Sell preventive maintenance agreements
- Provide service and emergency response
- Build commercial building customer base
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