Rite Way marks 65 years as Tucson’s hometown HVAC leader

Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing says it has grown from a Tucson startup founded in 1959 into the region’s largest HVAC and plumbing company, now with more than 400 employees across Southern Arizona and the Phoenix East Valley. The company is highlighting its customer guarantees, veteran hiring, and top industry awards as it leans into its local roots.

Why it matters: - Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has become a major local service provider while staying headquartered in Tucson. - The company’s scale, service guarantees, and awards signal how a homegrown contractor can compete with national chains in Southern Arizona’s harsh cooling market. - Rite Way’s veteran hiring, community partnerships, and utility-program participation connect the business to local homeowners beyond emergency repairs.

What happened: - Rite Way says it was founded in Tucson in 1959 and has now operated for more than 65 years. - The company says it is the largest heating, air conditioning and plumbing company headquartered in Tucson, with more than 400 employees across Tucson, Sierra Vista and Phoenix. - Rite Way says it serves Pima County neighborhoods including the Catalina Foothills, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Saddlebrooke and Rita Ranch. - The company says it also serves Sierra Vista and nearby communities including Benson, Bisbee and Tombstone, plus Phoenix East Valley cities including Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler and Scottsdale.

The details: - Rite Way offers AC repair, installation and maintenance, along with full-service heating and plumbing for homes and businesses. - The company says it guarantees it will make things right or refund the investment if a customer is not fully satisfied with the equipment, service or people within the first year of installation. - Rite Way holds an A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona and says it has a spotless record with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. - The company says Tucson readers have voted it Best in Air Conditioning and Heating four years in a row. - Rite Way says it is the only HVAC contractor in Tucson to hold all five major industry dealer designations at the same time. - The company says it recently received both the 2025 Dave Lennox Award and the 2025 Lennox Centurion Award, which recognizes the top 5% of residential dealers across North America. - Rite Way says it earned the U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion for recruiting and supporting veterans moving into civilian careers. - The company says it participates in the Tucson Electric Power Efficient Home Program to help homeowners cut energy costs and access rebates for new equipment. - Rite Way says it supports local sponsorships and community partnerships across the Tucson area. - Contact information listed in the release includes Tucson/Sierra Vista at (520) 201-4626, Phoenix at (480) 405-4010, and ritewayac.com.

Between the lines: - The release frames Rite Way’s Tucson origin story as a competitive advantage in a market where summer heat makes service speed and trust especially valuable. - The company is positioning local ownership, long tenure and service guarantees as alternatives to the reach and branding of larger chains. - The awards and utility-program participation suggest Rite Way is trying to reinforce both premium service and practical savings for customers.

What's next: - Rite Way appears to be focused on maintaining its local footprint while continuing to expand across Southern Arizona and the Phoenix East Valley. - The company is likely to keep leaning on its veteran hiring, community involvement and customer guarantees as part of its growth story. - Rite Way says homeowners can schedule service through its Tucson/Sierra Vista and Phoenix phone lines or through its website.