Our Technicians
Highly trained experts uncover issues early to keep your equipment running reliably.
A legacy of service Built for Today
With over 140 years of experience, Smart Care delivers nationwide repair and maintenance services for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment.
Expertise that spans
many industries
Smart Care is a national provider of comprehensive mechanical services and solutions for commercial refrigeration, foodservice, HVAC, and cold storage equipment.
We’re constantly focused on how we better serve our broad range of customers – from grocery and convenience stores, to higher education, healthcare, cold storage, and beyond. Our expert trained technicians and support teams partner every day to provide the best possible customer experience.
Discover what sets us apart
From the people who power our service to the leadership that guides us, Smart Care is built to deliver value at every level.
Our Leadership
Proven guidance focused on safety, innovation, and long-term success.
Why Smart Care
National reach, deep expertise, and cost savings that protect your bottom line.
Our history
Our story begins more than 140 years ago servicing gas lamps in the San Francisco area. Over time, our service offerings have grown and evolved. Today, as Smart Care, we are a national company spanning coast to coast.
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In October of 2017, Ecolab announces the sale of their Equipment Care business to Audax Private Equity, a private equity firm in Boston, MA.
Equipment Care officially separates from Ecolab and becomes EEC Acquisition LLC on November 1, 2017.
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In 1998, Ecolab purchases GCS which is then renamed Ecolab Equipment Care.
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Ecolab grows the Equipment Care business through the acquisition of Metro Appliance Service Inc., Stove Parts Supply Co., Commercial Parts and Service, Peterson’s Commercial Parts & Service, and ARR/CRS.
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In the late 1970s, Gas Consumers Association changes its name to Gas Consumer Services, or GCS.
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In 1878, Gas Consumers Association is established in San Francisco to service gas lamps.
As electricity became more common, Gas Consumers Association expanded service capabilities to include gas ranges and most gas appliances.
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The Smart Care Family
Smart Care is built on a family of trusted providers, each with deep roots in their local markets. Together, they deliver nationwide expertise and service to keep commercial kitchens, refrigeration, and HVAC systems running at their best. Explore the logos below to learn more about each provider.
In the News
Here’s the latest news from Smart Care. Want more? see all news
Smart Care Announces Acquisition of HiTech of Texas
Smart Care, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”), announces its acquisition of HiTech of Texas (“HiTech”)
Smart Care Acquires Mr. C Refrigeration
Smart Care, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”), is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Mr. C Refrigeration, Inc. (“Mr. C”)
Smart Care Announces New CEO
Smart Care Solutions, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, announced the appointment of James Mylett as Chief Executive officer, effective April 1, 2025.
