NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of service plans, repair and installation services for the home, today announced the acquisition of Birmingham, Alabama-based Worry Free Comfort Systems, Inc., known locally as Freedom Heating and Cooling (Freedom). Freedom is HomeServe’s first HVAC acquisition in Alabama.
Freedom, which has an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, has been serving residential customers in northern Alabama since 2003. Started with his Dad, John Johnson, and currently operated by Don Johnson, the Freedom team, and the superior leadership of Quintin Lundy, Freedom excels at meeting its customers’ heating, cooling and plumbing installation, maintenance and repair needs.
“Freedom’s impressive commitment to high-quality service is among the many things that led us to bring them into the HomeServe family. Currently they serve customers throughout Jefferson County, the most populous county in the state, as well as neighboring counties, and we are excited to partner with them to help them accelerate their growth,” commented HomeServe North America CEO John Kitzie.
This is HomeServe’s first acquisition in the southeastern U.S., second overall in 2020, and HomeServe’s eighth acquisition in the trades since 2017. HomeServe’s locally branded companies now operate in Alabama, Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.
“I’m excited that Don, his wife Bonnie, and the entire Freedom team of more than 50 employees are now part of HomeServe. Working with them, we look forward to continuing their track record of exceptional customer service their customers have come to expect,” said Rob DiPietro, Managing Director, HVAC at HomeServe.
Leading HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses interested in exploring the opportunity to join HomeServe should visit www.HomeServeTransition.com or contact Rob DiPietro, Managing Director, HVAC, at Rob.Dipietro@HomeServeUSA.com.
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About HomeServe
HomeServe USA Corp. (HomeServe) is a leading provider of home repair solutions serving more than 4.4 million customers across the US and Canada under the HomeServe, Home Emergency Insurance Solutions, Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) and Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) names.
Since 2003, HomeServe has been protecting homeowners against the expense and inconvenience of water, sewer, electrical, HVAC and other home repair emergencies by providing affordable repair coverage, installations and quality local service.
As an A+ rated Better Business Bureau Accredited Business, HomeServe is dedicated to being a customer-focused company supplying best-in-class repair plans and other services to consumers directly and through over 950 leading municipal, utility and association partners.
HomeServe has teamed up with executive producer, host, and best-selling author Mike Rowe, best known as the creator and host of the hit TV series Dirty Jobs, to work together to provide homeowners expert advice on maintaining, enhancing and protecting their homes. For more information about HomeServe, a Great Place To Work certified winner and recipient of thirty 2020 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, or to learn more about HomeServe’s affordable repair plans, please go to www.homeserve.com. Connect with HomeServe on Facebook and Twitter @HomeServeUSA. For news and information follow on Twitter @HomeServeUSNews.
Contacts
Myles Meehan
HomeServe USA
Phone: 203-356-4259
Email: Myles.Meehan@homeserveusa.com
Claire Deneen
Hill+Knowlton Strategies for HomeServe
Phone: 312-255-3134
Email: homeserve@hkstrategies.com
