HVAC & Mechanical Acquisitions in 2026

Tracked deals

31

31 tracked deals across 2026.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

22 strategic · 16 pe

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2022

158 tracked deals announced in 2022.

Buyer Snapshot

Top Buyers

Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.

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Buyer # Deals Focus Type
Impact Climate Technologies 3 HVAC holding company that acquires and partners with HVAC... Strategic (PE-backed)
Action Air Systems, LLC 1 Commercial HVAC provider growing via tuck-in acquisitions... Strategic
AirX Climate Solutions, Inc. 1 Independent full-service specialty HVAC solutions provide... Strategic (PE-backed)
Airo Mechanical 1 Regional HVAC and plumbing installation contractor servin... Strategic
Ally Services 1 Regional residential HVAC and plumbing services platform ... Strategic (PE-backed)
Andrew Nolan 1 President of MCS and co-leader of the management buyout a... Strategic
Ardian 1 Global private investment firm that manages and advises l... PE
Astra Service Partners 1 Nationwide network of premium commercial and industrial m... Strategic
Averon Group 1 National HVAC distribution platform partnering with indep... Strategic (PE-backed)
Bauer Investments 1 Denver-based family investment office that makes controll... PE

Acquisition Volume in HVAC & Mechanical in 2026 by Year

Last 9 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 9 years for HVAC & Mechanical Acquisitions in 2026. 4 2018 29 2019 56 2020 138 2021 158 2022 112 2023 122 2024 120 2025 ~43 est. 31 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Airo Mechanical, CCMP Growth
    Target
    Legrande's Enterprises
    Type
    Addon

    Airo Mechanical acquired Legrande's Enterprises, a specialty plumbing and HVAC contractor based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The transaction is Airo's first in partnership with CCMP Growth and marks Airo’s first location in the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area while deepening its plumbing expertise.

  • Buyer
    Systemair AB
    Target
    Temspec Incorporated
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Systemair AB has acquired Temspec Incorporated, a Canadian designer and manufacturer of decentralised HVAC equipment. The acquisition, completed on July 23, 2026, expands Systemair’s North American presence in multi-storey buildings and school ventilation applications.

  • Buyer
    Leap Partners
    Target
    Central Heat & Air
    Type
    Addon

    Leap Partners, a home services operator in the U.S. Southeast, announced the acquisition of Central Heat & Air, a leading HVAC provider in Cleveland, Tennessee. Central Heat & Air will continue operating under its existing brand while its leaders remain in place to guide the next phase of growth.

  • Buyer
    PremiStar
    Target
    Mechanical Service & Systems (MSS)
    Type
    Addon

    PremiStar announced that Mechanical Service & Systems (MSS), based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has joined PremiStar’s family of companies. The partnership extends PremiStar’s commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation capabilities into Utah and strengthens service to sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, education, aerospace, and commercial real estate.

  • Buyer
    Action Air Systems, LLC
    Target
    Air Comfort Systems, Inc.
    Seller
    John Hauser (founder and owner of Air Comfort Systems)
    Type
    Addon

    Action Air Systems, LLC completed a tuck-in acquisition of Air Comfort Systems, Inc., a commercial HVAC provider in Connecticut. The deal expands Action Air’s presence in southern Connecticut and adds preventative maintenance contracts and customer relationships to its platform.

  • Buyer
    Impact Climate Technologies
    Target
    Delta T Equipment
    Type
    Addon

    Impact Climate Technologies (ICT) announced the acquisition of Delta T Equipment, a Houston-based HVAC manufacturers’ representative. The deal is intended to strengthen ICT’s presence in Texas and expand its national network of specialized commercial HVAC businesses, with Delta T Equipment continuing under its existing leadership.

  • Buyer
    Rocket Group
    Target
    TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation of Southwest Florida
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Rocket Group acquired TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation of Southwest Florida as its 13th acquisition and first entry into Florida, targeting expansion of its national home services network. The deal converts TLS’s established insulation business into a full HVAC division, using TLS’s existing customer base across Southwest Florida to launch air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance.

  • Buyer
    Gardiner Service Company
    Target
    IntelliTech Fire and Security
    Seller
    Dan Sammon, Matt Andrews
    Type
    Addon

    Gardiner Service Company has acquired IntelliTech Fire and Security, a Medina, Ohio-based provider of fire protection and building safety systems. IntelliTech will operate as a Gardiner company through the remainder of 2026 before fully transitioning into Gardiner Fire and Security, including absorbing the Continental Fire and Security brand.

  • Buyer
    PremiStar, LLC
    Target
    Armistead Mechanical, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    PremiStar, LLC acquired Armistead Mechanical, Inc., expanding PremiStar’s commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building automation footprint into New Jersey and the Hudson Valley region of New York. PKF Investment Banking served as the exclusive financial advisor to Armistead Mechanical in the transaction.

  • Buyer
    Founders Home Service Group of Overland Park, Kansas, Kompass Kapital
    Target
    Empire Heating 26 Air Conditioning of Decatur, Georgia
    Type
    Addon

    Calder Capital announced the acquisition of Empire Heating 26 Air Conditioning of Decatur, Georgia by Founders Home Service Group of Overland Park, Kansas. Empire Heating 26 Air Conditioning is a residential and light commercial HVAC services provider serving the Decatur and Metro Atlanta markets.

  • Buyer
    Fix-It Group
    Target
    Ballard Natural Gas Service
    Seller
    Neil Kappen
    Type
    Addon

    Fix-It Group announced the acquisition of Ballard Natural Gas Service, a Seattle-area provider of residential heating and air conditioning maintenance, repairs, and installations. The deal is intended to preserve Ballard’s locally led leadership while Fix-It brings marketing, operational support, and scale to help the business grow.

  • Buyer
    Astra Service Partners, Orion Group
    Target
    Air Comfort Service Group
    Type
    Addon

    Air Comfort Service Group partnered with Astra Service Partners, a nationwide network of commercial and industrial mechanical service providers backed by the Orion Group. The transaction closed on March 12, 2026, with Air Comfort’s senior leadership remaining in place to support continued growth and customer service.

  • Buyer
    NexCore
    Target
    Mechanical Systems Technology
    Type
    Addon

    NexCore, a commercial HVAC services platform backed by Trinity Hunt, acquired Mechanical Systems Technology. Hudson Avenue Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Trinity Hunt and NexCore and arranged financing to support the acquisition.

  • Buyer
    AirX Climate Solutions, Inc., Gryphon Investors
    Target
    Northern Air Systems, Inc.
    Seller
    Tim Confer
    Type
    Addon

    AirX Climate Solutions, Inc. acquired Northern Air Systems, Inc. to strengthen its mission-critical and specialty HVAC capabilities. Northern Air’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities for complex applications will be integrated into AirX’s HVAC portfolio, with Northern Air founder Tim Confer transitioning to a strategic advisor role and Will Rausch leading operations as general manager.

  • Buyer
    Oak Hill Capital
    Target
    Guild Garage Group
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Oak Hill Capital has agreed to buy Guild Garage Group, an alliance of residential garage door repair and replacement businesses, for more than $800 million. Guild launched in 2024 and has already completed close to 30 acquisitions, generating over $300 million in annual revenue and close to $50 million of EBITDA.

  • Buyer
    UrbanBuild, Bauer Investments
    Target
    We Cool LLC
    Type
    Addon

    Bauer Investments announced that its portfolio company, UrbanBuild, acquired a controlling interest in We Cool LLC, an Austin-based HVAC and plumbing services provider. The deal formally launches UrbanBuild’s integrated Services Division to build a multi-trade, vertically integrated home services operator across West Austin and the Texas Hill Country.

  • Buyer
    LO3 Capital
    Target
    Thermometer BAS Holdings LLC, Arizona-based commercial HVAC business (unnamed)
    Location
    United States

    LO3 Capital provided a senior debt investment to support the recapitalization of Thermometer BAS Holdings LLC and its acquisition of an Arizona-based commercial HVAC business. Thermometer Holdings is a founder-led provider of HVAC, controls, and energy efficiency services, focused on mission-critical customers across the Southeast and Southwest.

  • Buyer
    Ally Services
    Target
    J Hood Services, Tri-County Aire, Above & Beyond
    Type
    Addon

    Ally Services (backed by Watchtower Capital) completed three add-on acquisitions in 2025: J Hood Services (Manassas, VA), Tri-County Aire (Charlotte Hall, MD), and Above & Beyond (Laurel, DE). The deals expand Ally’s residential HVAC platform across Virginia and adjacent markets while preserving each acquired business’s local brand and employee base.

  • Buyer
    Precision Door Tri-State, Monogram Capital Partners
    Target
    Foris Solutions (Foris Solutions, LLC)
    Seller
    Foris Solutions selling shareholders (including founder Steve Freitas)
    Type
    Addon

    Precision Door Tri-State, a portfolio company of Monogram Capital Partners, has acquired Foris Solutions, a multi-territory Precision Garage Door Service franchisee. The deal creates one of the largest and most diversified operators within the Precision Garage Door Service system and expands the platform’s geographic footprint across nine states; founder Steve Freitas remains a minority shareholder and will join the combined board.

  • Buyer
    Averon Group, Trinity Hunt Partners
    Target
    Fenco Supply
    Type
    Addon

    Averon Group, a national HVAC distribution platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced an investment in Fenco Supply, adding the family-owned HVAC distributor to its platform. The move expands Averon Group’s footprint into the Southeast and strengthens its network of independent HVAC distributors serving contractors and facility managers.

  • Buyer
    Impact Climate Technologies, Ardian
    Target
    Larry Wunsch & Associates, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Impact Climate Technologies (ICT), a portfolio HVAC holding company of Ardian, has acquired Larry Wunsch & Associates (LWA), a San Antonio–based commercial HVAC and plumbing equipment representative and distributor. LWA will continue operating under its existing name and leadership while ICT provides strategic, operational, and sales resources to support growth and expand ICT's presence in Texas.

  • Buyer
    Sundream
    Target
    Atlantic Plumbing Services (APS)
    Type
    Addon

    Sundream, a platform of plumbing and HVAC service businesses, acquired Atlantic Plumbing Services (APS), a St. Augustine–based plumbing company serving residential, commercial, and new construction customers in Florida. APS founder Kyle Jones will remain with the business to support employees, customers, and continuity as the company transitions to Sundream’s platform support.

  • Buyer
    SPS PoolCare, Storr Group
    Target
    Marathon Pool Care
    Seller
    James Mezzenga
    Type
    Addon

    SPS PoolCare, the U.S. swimming-pool services platform backed by Storr Group, has acquired Marathon Pool Care, a pool maintenance and repair provider serving Lee County (Fort Myers/Cape Coral/Bonita Springs), Florida. The deal is an add-on to SPS PoolCare’s Florida expansion as the company continues to scale its Sun Belt platform.

  • Buyer
    PMC Energy Limited
    Target
    Metro Commercial Heating & Cooling Limited, Active Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.
    Seller
    Chris Tucker (owner of Metro), Brian Campbell (owner of Active)
    Location
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Type
    Addon

    PMC Energy Limited has completed acquisitions of Metro Commercial Heating & Cooling Limited and Active Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd., two Halifax-based commercial HVAC service providers. The deals expand PMC’s commercial HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS) footprint in the Halifax Regional Municipality and strengthen its recurring maintenance and service platform.

  • Buyer
    Champions Group Holdings
    Target
    Lex Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical
    Type
    Buyout

    Champions Group Holdings, a national provider of residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services, has acquired Lex Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, a North Texas residential service provider. Lex will retain its brand and leadership as Champions Group expands its presence in the Texas market.

  • Buyer
    Impact Climate Technologies
    Target
    Heat Transfer Systems of Georgia
    Type
    Addon

    Impact Climate Technologies (ICT), an Ardian-backed HVAC holding company, has acquired Heat Transfer Systems of Georgia, an Alpharetta, Georgia-based provider of cooling towers, heat exchangers, boilers, water filtration and related HVAC equipment and services. The acquisition expands ICT’s presence in the Southeast and adds specialized thermal expertise to its platform; Heat Transfer Systems of Georgia will continue operating under its existing name and leadership.

  • Buyer
    Sila Services, LLC
    Target
    NEOH (platform), Simpson Heating & Air, LLC, Bonsky Heating & Cooling, Best Heating & Air Solutions, Ultra Clean Duct Cleaning, Coblentz Plumbing Solutions, Trade Masters Academy
    Seller
    Chad Simpson, Steve VanHorn
    Type
    Addon

    Sila Services has acquired NEOH, an Ohio-based home services platform that comprises five operating brands (Simpson Heating & Air; Bonsky Heating & Cooling; Best Heating & Air Solutions; Ultra Clean Duct Cleaning; Coblentz Plumbing Solutions) and Trade Masters Academy. The add-on expands Sila’s Midwest/Ohio footprint and builds out its multi-trade capabilities across HVAC, plumbing and indoor air-quality services; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Blackstone, Brad Hobbs and family
    Target
    AIR Control Concepts
    Seller
    Madison Dearborn Partners

    Blackstone has acquired Madison Dearborn Partners' remaining equity stake in AIR Control Concepts, making Blackstone the sole institutional investor after an initial investment in July 2024. AIR founder and CEO Brad Hobbs and his family are reinvesting alongside Blackstone as the company pursues continued expansion—including opportunities in data centers and adjacent service areas—across 35 U.S. states and Canada with more than 38 operating companies and roughly 1,900 associates.

  • Buyer
    Broadtree Partners
    Target
    ACME Plumbing Company
    Seller
    Larry Tilley (Tilley family)
    Type
    Buyout

    Broadtree Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm, has acquired ACME Plumbing Company, a fourth-generation commercial and residential plumbing services business headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. ACME will serve as Broadtree's platform for its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services strategy while founder Larry Tilley stays on in an advisory capacity.

  • Buyer
    Kelvin Group, Southfield Capital
    Target
    PermaCold Engineering
    Seller
    Steve Jackson, Randy Cieloha
    Type
    Addon

    Kelvin Group, a national provider of industrial and commercial mechanical refrigeration services backed by Southfield Capital, has acquired PermaCold Engineering, a Portland-based industrial refrigeration firm. The add-on deal expands Kelvin's geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest and brings PermaCold's expertise in ammonia and CO2 refrigeration to Kelvin's platform; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Craig Torrance, Andrew Nolan, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
    Target
    MCS
    Type
    Buyout

    MCS, the national property services provider based in Lewisville, Texas, has been sold in a management buyout to current CEO Craig Torrance and President Andrew Nolan with financial backing from J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The relaunched MCS will retain its brand and narrow focus to commercial, residential and government property services across the United States.

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