Serving DFW homes with HVAC and plumbing excellence for over six decades – and growing with purpose.
Tempo Inc. has been serving homes in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area with excellence for over sixty years. Founded in 1966 as a small heating and air conditioning company in North Texas, Tempo has grown into one of the region’s most respected providers of residential HVAC, plumbing, and building science services. Guided by a simple promise “to serve customers well,” the company has built a legacy defined by technical expertise, consistency, integrity, and long-term relationships.
Located just minutes from Preston Hollow in Irving, Texas, Tempo’s story embodies the spirit of Dallas. The company was born from historic partnerships with some of Texas’s most visionary developers and has been shaped by a culture where a person’s word truly matters. Over time, Tempo has become a trusted standard for home performance, delivering advanced indoor air quality solutions, energy-efficient air conditioning systems, and precision-driven plumbing services designed to enhance comfort and protect property value.
Why Choose an Employee-Owned HVAC Company in DFW?
What truly sets Tempo apart in our DFW neighborhoods is its identity as a 100% employee-owned company. Every technician who enters a home is an owner, personally invested in delivering excellence. This model of servant leadership transforms routine service into thoughtful stewardship, ensuring that each home is cared for with pride, accountability, and deep respect for the families who live there.
Ownership Changes Everything (The ESOP Advantage)
When Tempo’s leadership introduced its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), it provided team members- from field technicians to warehouse staff to senior management -the opportunity to become true owners of the company.
This was not just a symbolic gesture. From the very beginning, employee-owners held 90% of the company’s stock. Within only eleven months, they had fully paid off the company’s acquisition debt. Today, Tempo is proudly 100% employee-owned, and this ownership culture is evident in everything they do. Their tagline captures it perfectly: “Employee-Owners CARE MORE.”
What does this mean for homeowners in Preston Hollow, Irving, and across North Texas? It means that when a Tempo technician enters your home, they do so with pride, accountability, and a commitment to long-term care. Tempo team members are not just trained to install and repair; they are trained to lead, communicate effectively, and ensure every customer feels confident and respected.
Comprehensive Home Services: The Tempo Divisions
To better serve today’s households and construction professionals, Tempo Inc. operates through several specialized divisions:
- Tempo Club: A premium home comfort membership designed for discerning homeowners who value proactive care over reactive repairs. It offers priority service, exclusive savings, and seasonal HVAC and plumbing maintenance. It’s not just a membership; it’s peace of mind, thoughtfully managed year-round.
- Tempo Air: Provides professional residential HVAC and plumbing services. This includes advanced indoor air quality solutions, air duct cleaning, high-efficiency system upgrades, premium tank and tankless water heater installations, expert drain cleaning services, and much more.
- Tempo Mechanical: Supports new home builders across Texas with high-quality HVAC system design and installation.
- Tempo Air – Multifamily & Commercial Services: Partners with apartment complex owners, investors, and property management companies to design, install, and maintain high-performance HVAC systems. We help safeguard property value, enhance tenant satisfaction, and reduce operational costs, ensuring every asset performs at its highest standard year after year.
- US-EcoLogic: Tempo’s National Building Science Subsidiary specializes in energy efficiency verification and green building certifications (such as LEED) for major developments nationwide.
This diversification enables Tempo to bring cutting-edge expertise to every project, whether it’s upgrading the air conditioning in a historic estate in Preston Hollow or verifying LEED certification on a luxury commercial construction.
Built to Care. Powered by People.
Tempo has thrived for nearly six decades as Employee-Owners dedicated to creating a Better Workplace, Better Buildings, and a Better World. We prioritize our core values:
- People First
- Do the Right Thing
- Partnership Over Transaction
- Decide Like an Owner
Our technicians undergo at least 40 hours of training annually to uphold strict safety and quality standards. Despite industry challenges, we have continued to grow and strengthen our role in the North Texas community.
Looking ahead, Tempo is committed to providing ultimate home comfort and energy efficiency while building long-term relationships. Homeowners in Preston Hollow North and the greater DFW area can expect peace of mind knowing we treat their homes as our own.