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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - Subsequent Event - Temperature Equipment Corporation [member] $ in Thousands	Apr. 09, 2021 USD ($) Location
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of locations in which the company operates | Location | Location	32
Cash consideration for Business Acquisition	$ 105,200
Carrier Global Corporation [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash consideration for Business Acquisition	$ 21,040
Ownership percentage, by non-controlling owners	20.00%
Watsco, Inc. [member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash consideration for Business Acquisition	$ 84,160
Ownership percentage by parent	80.00%
Repayment of indebtedness for Business Acquisition	$ 1,497

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