One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Franchise
Join the #1 HVAC franchise brand! Become a part of the essential services industry driven by consumer demand and support by a nationally-recognized name in HVAC.
$150,000
$43,000
439
2003
Columbia,MD
Jay Caiafa
About One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is the #1 HVAC Franchise!
Franchise with the best! One Hour is recognized as the top HVAC franchise opportunity by Entrepreneur. With more than 400 units nationwide, we offer a unique opportunity to achieve your personal and professional goals while benefiting from the backing of a well-established brand.
- Essential Business: HVAC services are driven by consumer demand, regardless of economic conditions.
- No Prior HVAC Experience Required: Our training and support equips you to run your business effectively.
- Established Systems: Benefit from our established processes that eliminate guesswork.
- Awards: #282 on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 in 2024
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
439
37
$919,463
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$43,000
Veteran's Fee: $30,100
6.0%
Gross Revenues
0.0% - 1.5%
Gross Revenues
Why Choose One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning?
Why Invest in One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning?
Support & Training:
Our franchise owners have access to unparalleled support and resources to help their businesses thrive. From the moment you sign on, our team is committed to you.
- Success Academy: 24/7 online training, workshops, webinars, and instructor-led classes.
- SureStart Onboarding Program: Intensive orientation that covers all aspects of running your business and a dedicated team to guide you through launch.
- Franchise Business Consultant: One-on-one support tailored specifically for your business and your goals.
Integrated Technology & Marketing Support:
Our technology and marketing support systems give you the tools needed to manage and grow your business efficiently.
- Industry-Specific Software: Manage every aspect of your business, from calls to inventory.
- Mobile App: Simplifies scheduling, upselling, and customer interactions.
- Full-Service Marketing Toolbox: Customizable marketing materials with on-demand access.
- Marketing Support: Personalized assistance from industry professionals to optimize your marketing strategies.
Operational Tools & Support:
As a One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise owner, you'll benefit from a wide range of tools, resources, and personalized support to help you operate and grow your business.
- BuyMax Membership: Access discounts, product training, fleet service solutions, and more.
- Private Label Products: Gain a competitive edge with wholesale pricing and exclusive access to private label products.
- Hiring & Retention Tools: Specialized resources to help you find and retain the best technicians and employees.
- Nationwide Franchisee Network: Leverage the experience and insights of other franchise owners who are always ready to help.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$84,570 - $286,702
$150,000
$150,000
Training & Support
Franchisees have access to Success Academy™ an award-winning affiliate company of Clockwork, Inc., which provides on-demand business management and technical training for HVACR, plumbing and electrical service professionals.
- BOOT Week (Branded Operations Orientation Training) for new franchisees
- Webinars, online registration
- Interactive online modules – more than 5,000 people actively taking courses in 2018; 150,000+ course completions in last two years
- In-person, Instructor-led Classes – offered at a variety of US locations, topics include increasing average tickets, add-on sales, more
- Technical Learning, combines online, homework and on-the-job training
New franchisees receive hands-on support from a franchise business consultant. Our OpX manual numbers nearly 1,500 pages and covers all the operational aspects of running a successful skilled trade business, including conversion to the Clockwork brand.
- Putting your business plan together and opening your business
- Re-branding procedures and customer communications
- Human resources, safety and administrative procedures
- Customer service
- Business planning, inventory management and financial reporting
- Marketing, promotion and networking through professional organizations
- Marketing Field Support provides franchisees with one-on-one expert assistance to maximize their local market presence and stretch advertising dollars
- Giving back to the community
History
Founded in 2003, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is the largest HVAC service provider in the United States.
In April 2019, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and its parent company became a subsidiary brand of Authority Brands, a premier home services provider and parent company of several leading home service companies. Together, these companies operate more than 1,900 locations throughout the United States and the world.
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning started with a simple premise: take care of the comfort of customers, and they’ll trust your business for as long as they live near it. Our teams are known for showing up on time, doing quality work, and always treating customers with the best possible service. As experts in the HVAC industry, we know that people call us to make their homes comfortable once again. So, we earn their trust by always considering their needs, preferences, and budget before doing any work. We then reinforce their trust with a 100% satisfaction guarantee that lets them know we’re doing the job right the first time.
Ideal Candidate
Who Makes a High-Performing HVAC Franchise Owner?
Whether you're an existing HVAC business owner looking to grow, a professional aiming to own your first business, or an investor seeking a stable opportunity, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning offers a franchise model that fits your needs.
- Does any of the following sound like you?
- Home service business owner looking to diversify.
- HVAC professional who dreams of owning your own service business.
- Existing HVAC business owner ready to scale to the next level.
- Investor or entrepreneur looking for a solid business opportunity.
You have what it takes to be a One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise owner!
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only.
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