HVAC work is seasonal, equipment-heavy, and cash-intensive. Between $30K mini-split inventory, $80K commercial rooftop units, and payroll that doesn't stop in the off-season — HVAC contractors need flexible funding year-round.
This Is Why You're Here
Summer hit early and you're booking $15K residential installs back-to-back. But you need $60K in Carrier and Daikin inventory upfront and your distributor cut your credit terms.
You won a $350K commercial HVAC contract for a new office building. Mobilization and equipment cost $90K before the first progress payment. Your bank wants to see the signed contract — which you already have.
It's January, installations are slow, but your 6 techs still need paychecks. You need $40K to bridge to spring when service calls pick back up.
Your refrigerant recovery machine failed inspection. EPA compliance means a $12K replacement plus $3K in reclaim equipment — and you can't legally work without it. Your supply house doesn't offer financing.
A school district awarded you a $280K HVAC replacement contract for 3 buildings. Payment is net-90 through the district's procurement office. You need $65K in rooftop units and ductwork before you touch the first building.
Scored a $350K commercial HVAC job but needed $90K to mobilize. Got three offers in 24 hours and picked the best rate. Couldn't believe how fast it moved.
Brian T., HVAC Contractor, Denver, CO
HVAC Financing
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Built for Your Business
You need $60K in Carrier and Daikin mini-splits before summer hits but your distributor just cut your credit terms. We fund inventory purchases in 24-48 hours so you're stocked before peak season.
A single commercial rooftop unit costs $30K-$80K. Your customer won't prepay and the supply house wants COD. Equipment financing with the unit as collateral gets you installed on schedule.
January is dead but your 6 techs still need paychecks. A line of credit drawn in November and repaid by April costs about $2K in interest — way cheaper than rehiring a trained team in spring.
EPA compliance means $8K-$15K in recovery machines and refrigerant management tools. Finance the compliance gear and keep your cash for the installs that actually make money.
What You're Up Against
| Challenge | What It Looks Like | Funding Solution | Amount | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal inventory pre-buy | $60K in mini-splits/condensers needed before summer rush | Working Capital | $30K–$150K | 1–3 days |
| Commercial rooftop unit install | $90K mobilization before first progress payment | Working Capital or LOC | $50K–$250K | 1–5 days |
| Winter payroll bridge | 6 techs need paychecks, installs are slow until spring | Working Capital | $25K–$80K | 1–3 days |
| EPA compliance upgrade | Recovery machine failed inspection, can't work without it | Equipment Financing | $10K–$25K | 3–5 days |
| School district net-90 float | District pays 90 days after completion, need materials now | Invoice Factoring | $30K–$150K | 1–2 days |
Pricing Transparency
| Product | Amount | Term | Rate | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 6mo-10yr | 8-20% APR | 1-3 days |
| Equipment Financing | $10K–$5M | 2yr-7yr | 5-15% APR | 3-5 days |
| Business LOC | $10K–$5M | Revolving | 8-24% APR | 1-5 days |
| Invoice Factoring | $10K–$5M | Per Invoice | 1-4% per invoice | 1-2 days |
| SBA Loans | $50K–$5M | 5yr-25yr | 6-10% APR | 30-60 days |
Rates vary by credit, revenue, and time in business. These are typical ranges.
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Calculate Your Real Cost →Tax Strategy
| Equipment | Cost | Tax Rate | Deduction | Tax Savings | Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant recovery unit | $15,000 | 35% | $15,000 | $5,250 | $9,750 |
| Service van + tools | $70,000 | 40% | $70,000 | $28,000 | $42,000 |
| Brazing/vacuum equipment | $12,000 | 35% | $12,000 | $4,200 | $7,800 |
Finance the equipment. Keep your cash. Take the deduction. Your service van + tools costs $42,000 after taxes and you never touched your reserves.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
No paperwork avalanche. No bank lobby. No guessing.
Answer a few quick questions about your business. No documents needed yet.
We check your options with zero impact on your FICO. Your score stays untouched.
Your profile is matched to 70+ lending partners. They compete - you never hear from them directly.
Your funding specialist presents your best options. No spam calls. No runaround.
Choose the rate and terms that fit. Sign digitally. Funds hit your account - same day available.
HVAC Capital Uses
Bridge cash flow gaps. Keep crews paid when receivables run 30-60-90 days.
Fund upfront costs — materials, permits, equipment rental — before first draw.
Take on larger contracts. Expand territories. Hire key staff.
Drones, AI estimating, GPS fleet tracking, project management tools.
Excavators, dump trucks, skid steers. Finance or lease — all credit profiles.
Truck wraps, websites, Google Ads. Build the brand that wins contracts.
Full Transparency
Most lenders won't tell you this upfront. We will.
Need commercial insurance for your hvac business?
Your lender will require proof of general liability and workers' comp before funding equipment over $50K. Our sister company InsuranceService365.com binds contractor policies same-day across 29 states — so insurance never holds up your funding.
68% of loan denials happen because of weak financials at time of application. The best time to apply is when your business is performing — not when you're scrambling.
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Learn More →FAQs
Look — HVAC is a seasonal trap. You do 70% of your revenue between May and September, but your distributor wants $60K in Carrier inventory paid upfront and your 6 techs need paychecks in January when the phone stops ringing. I talk to HVAC contractors every week stuck in this exact cycle. Their bank sees winter deposits drop and panics. We don't.
We fund HVAC companies — residential installs, commercial rooftop units, refrigeration, ductwork — in as little as 24 hours. One application. 70+ lenders. No hard credit pull. I've funded $80K commercial rooftop unit packages, $40K winter payroll bridges, $25K recovery machine upgrades, and $350K commercial contract mobilizations. Your service contracts are recurring revenue — our lenders actually understand that.
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