Harrington Air Conditioning
HVAC · St. Petersburg, Pinellas County · Founded 1979
About the company
Residential HVAC provider founded in 1979 serving St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Pinellas County. Acquired in April 2025 by Cascade Services, a Trive Capital and LP First Capital-backed residential services platform, as Cascade's 12th acquisition overall and 9th in Florida.
Ownership history
What changed after the sale
Cascade said Harrington 'will operate under its established name and brand while leveraging Cascade's resources, technology and operational expertise.' CEO Ty Johnson cited Harrington's 'long-standing reputation for excellence.' Cascade's public brand roster is otherwise concentrated on Florida's east coast and Space Coast, making Harrington its Tampa Bay beachhead.
Only sourced observations are listed. Customers and employees can add what they saw.
Who really profits
Money paid to Harrington Air Conditioning now flows to Cascade Services (Tampa, FL), and from there to its investors — Trive Capital, LP First Capital — whose funds are ultimately owed returns by their limited partners. Multi-region residential home-services acquirer active in Florida, buying Sun Plumbing (Florida) and Smith & Keene Home Services (Virginia) in August 2024 and East Coast Mechanical in South Florida in October 2025. Its disclosed Florida activity to date is Space Coast and South Florida rather than Tampa Bay.
Capital events at the platform level: 2022-12-15 recap — Cascade Services, with Trive Capital and LP First Capital, acquired Mid-Florida Heating and Air, Aztil Air Conditioning, Extreme Air & Electric and Air Boca, forming a statewide Florida platform..
Read more: why prices rise after a sale · debt, exits and the 5-year clock.
Frequently asked
Who owns Harrington Air Conditioning?
Harrington Air Conditioning is owned by Cascade Services, a private-equity platform headquartered in Tampa, FL, whose capital has come from Trive Capital and LP First Capital. The sale was announced April 8, 2025; the company still operates under its original name.
Is Harrington Air Conditioning private equity owned?
Yes. Harrington Air Conditioning is part of Cascade Services, which is backed by Trive Capital and LP First Capital. See the buyer profile for the capital structure.
Is Harrington Air Conditioning locally owned?
Not in the sense most homeowners mean. Control sits with Cascade Services in Tampa, FL, although the local brand name is still used.
When was Harrington Air Conditioning sold?
April 8, 2025 (announcement date).
Did Harrington Air Conditioning change its name after the sale?
No. Keeping the acquired brand name is standard practice for platforms; it preserves customer trust and reviews while ownership changes behind it.
Sources Verified — primary document
- Cascade Services (2025-04-08) — press release. Date, 1979 founding, Pinellas service area, brand retention, quote, 12th/9th acquisition
- PR Newswire (2025-04-08) — press release. Wire version
- Cascade Services (2026-09-09) — platform site. Brand roster listing Harrington in St. Petersburg/Clearwater/Pinellas
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