# American Residential Services

> American Residential Services, better known as ARS/Rescue Rooter, is a privately held network of company-owned home-service businesses that repairs, maintains and replaces HVAC, plumbing, electrical and related home-comfort systems. Headquartered in Memphis, the company combines local service centers and regional brands with national training, purchasing, marketing and technology, completing about 1.2 million customer visits a year through more than 6,000 employees. Its scale, written service guarantee, maintenance plans, retailer relationships and technician-facing AI distinguish it in a market still crowded with independent contractors.

- **Founded:** 1975
- **Headquarters:** Memphis, United States
- **Founders:** C. Clifford Wright (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** More than 6,000 employees, including more than 2,500 skilled technicians, according to GI Partners.
- **Products:** Heating and air-conditioning services, Plumbing, drain and sewer services, Electrical services, Indoor air quality and energy-efficiency services, Pro Service Plans
- **Notable:** Built a network of more than 70 locally managed service centers across more than 20 states., Completes about 1.2 million customer visits per year, according to GI Partners., Employs more than 6,000 people, including more than 2,500 skilled technicians.

## Products & services

- **Heating and air-conditioning services** — Diagnosis, emergency repair, seasonal maintenance, installation and replacement for air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, ductless systems and ventilation.
- **Plumbing, drain and sewer services** — Plumbing repair and installation, drain cleaning, hydro-jetting, sewer and water-line work, gas-line service and water-heater repair or replacement.
- **Electrical services** — Available in selected markets, including wiring and panel upgrades, circuit breakers, lighting, ceiling fans, safety inspections and generator installation.
- **Indoor air quality and energy-efficiency services** — Air cleaners, UV purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, duct cleaning, attic insulation, radiant barriers and ventilation improvements.
- **Pro Service Plans** — Paid maintenance plans that may include seasonal tune-ups, preferred pricing, priority emergency service and warranties on repair parts and labor, with terms varying by market.
- **Smart-home comfort products** — Installation and support for connected thermostats and related home-comfort controls in participating markets.

## Achievements

- Built a network of more than 70 locally managed service centers across more than 20 states.
- Completes about 1.2 million customer visits per year, according to GI Partners.
- Employs more than 6,000 people, including more than 2,500 skilled technicians.
- Reached a reported annual revenue run rate above $1.5 billion by 2026.
- Integrated HVAC-specific equipment data and AI troubleshooting into its proprietary field-service workflow through Bluon.
- Was named Google Nest Pro HVAC Installer Partner of the Year in 2020, according to ARS media materials.
- Reported more than $6.7 million donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Reuters reported that majority owner GI Partners was exploring an early-stage sale of ARS that could value the company above $3.5 billion; ARS did not confirm a transaction.
- **2025-03** — ARS and Bluon announced an integration bringing equipment-data enrichment, OCR nameplate scanning and HVAC-specific AI troubleshooting into ARS's field-service platform.
- **2023-09** — The state of Tennessee announced an ARS headquarters expansion in Memphis, with plans for new jobs and continued investment in corporate operations.
- **2023-04** — ARS reported cumulative donations of more than $6.7 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since the partnership began in 2018.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ars.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-residential-services
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ARSRescueRooter
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCIbAJqbEIDGfaV7SsbLpA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ars_rescuerooter/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARSRescueRooter

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Last updated: 2026-08-13