Advent Air Conditioning, Inc. has joined HVAC service providers across the country in seeking bankruptcy protection. The Texas-based company has been providing residential air conditioning and heating services for around 45 years.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. Advent Air Conditioning, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 subchapter V, which provides a streamlined Chapter 11 process for qualifying small business debtors. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Advent Air Conditioning, Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
The company filed a Chapter 11 petition on October 27, according to PACER. Court records identify Advent Air Conditioning, Inc. as a small-business debtor.
While the case records have not specified a reason for the filing, the company appears to be facing financial strain. It has listed more than 50 creditors in the petition.
The company reported estimated assets of $100,001 to $500,000 and liabilities of $1,000,001 to $10 million.
Case Related Details
Court records show that Advent Air Conditioning, Inc. submitted a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. These claims are tied to merchant cash advance, credit card, personal property taxes, vendors, and other areas.
Some unsecured creditors named on the list are BlueVine Capital Inc., the U.S. Bank National Association, Lawrence Funding Group, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
Attorney Clayton L. Everett of Norred Law, PLLC is representing the company in court.
Jared Douglas, the company’s president and CEO, signed the petition before it was filed along with all the details.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: October 27, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-44777-mxm11
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 50 and 99
About the Company
Advent Air Conditioning, Inc. provides a range of residential air conditioning and heating services. These include AC and heating repairs, HVAC installation and replacement, ductless systems, and routine maintenance. The company also offers indoor air quality solutions, including humidifiers, duct sealing, air purifiers, and duct cleaning. The company serves the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Plano and Frisco.
Offerings also include assisting customers with selecting replacement equipment. The company says it has received the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics and recognition from HVAC brands including Trane, American Standard, Carrier, and Lennox.
Other HVAC and related service providers have also filed for bankruptcy protection.
A New York-based insulation and HVAC firm submitted its petition on September 21. Court filings showed that Advantage Insulation, Inc. faced a financial gap. The company has been providing its offerings to both residential and commercial customers since the 1970s.
TMC Maintenance Co., LLC initiated bankruptcy proceedings on February 24. The case records showed that the company decided to move ahead using Subchapter V proceedings. The company has been providing its HVAC and refrigeration services for around 29 years.
On February 23, a commercial refrigeration company filed for bankruptcy protection. Case records did not show a particular reason for the filing. The Florida-based firm has been providing installation and repair services.
