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| Metric | The Cooling Company | Ambient Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Family-Owned (Santana Family) | Private Equity-Backed |
| Years in Business | 15 years (est. 2011) | 22 years (est. 2004) |
| NSCB License Type? | C-21 (Full Mechanical) | C-21 (Full Mechanical) |
| NSCB Bid Limit? | $700,000 | $375,000 |
| License Status | Active | Active |
| Dual HVAC + Plumbing License? | Yes (C-21 + C-1D) | No |
| Google Rating | 4.8 stars (787+ reviews) | 4.8 stars (846+ reviews) |
| BBB Rating | A+ (Accredited) | A+ (Accredited) |
| 24/7 Emergency Service | Yes | No |
| Service Categories | 17 (HVAC + Plumbing) | 5 (HVAC Only) |
| Service Area Coverage | 14 communities | 2 communities |
As a dual-licensed contractor (C-21 HVAC + C-1D Plumbing), The Cooling Company handles both your heating/cooling and plumbing needs under one roof. Here are some of our most popular services:
For information about Ambient Edge’s specific service offerings, please contact them directly. We only publish data we can verify from public records.
“I’m Frank Camble, General Manager at The Cooling Company. I’ve put my personal cell number on this page because I believe you should be able to talk directly to the people behind any company you trust with your home. If you’re comparing us with Ambient Edge — you should be comparing. Call or text me directly at (702) 747-4469. I’ll answer any question you have. No sales pitch. Just a straight conversation about what’s best for your home.”
— Frank Camble, General Manager
Yes, Ambient Edge holds NSCB License #0088094 (C-21) with a status of "active" and a bid limit of $375,000. Data verified from Nevada State Contractors Board public records.
Ambient Edge has a A+ BBB rating and is BBB accredited.
Ambient Edge has approximately 846 Google reviews with a 4.8-star rating as of our last verification.
Ambient Edge Acquired by Friendly Group (backed by RFE Investment Partners + ACE & Company, Geneva) in May 2021. Founded 2004 by Steven Lewis. Friendly Group has since rolled up additional LV companies under the Ambient Edge brand: Mojave Air Conditioning, Krause's Air Conditioning Services (Boulder City/Henderson), Sky Air & Heat, and Fayette AC & Sheet Metal (Lake Havasu). National PE-backed platform.. The Cooling Company is a locally family-owned company operated by the Santana family since 2011.
Based on NSCB records, Ambient Edge does not hold a separate plumbing license (C-1D or C-1). The Cooling Company holds both a C-21 HVAC license and a C-1D plumbing license. You can verify any contractor's license classifications at the NSCB website.
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