Refrigeration and HVAC-R parts wholesalers in Canada: the complete 2026 directory
Where do you buy refrigeration and HVAC-R parts in Canada? The directory of the main wholesalers and distributors, province by province: Master, Wolseley, Descair, RefPlus, United Refrigeration, Johnstone Supply, ECCO Supply, Refrigerative Supply and the manufacturers to know.
Where do you buy refrigeration and HVAC-R parts in Canada? Compressor, expansion valve, evaporator, contactor, fan motor, control or refrigerant: every refrigeration tech, coast to coast, needs a reliable network of wholesalers and parts distributors.
Here is the directory of the main HVAC-R wholesalers in Canada: the large national networks, the refrigeration specialists, the electrical suppliers, the gas and refrigerant counters, plus a province-by-province overview. This guide is kept up to date for refrigeration techs, HVAC-R technicians, heat pump installers and refrigeration students.
Major national HVAC-R networks
These distributors have branches in several provinces and carry equipment, parts and tools. They are often the first counters a refrigeration or air-conditioning company turns to.
| Wholesaler | Specialty | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| The Master Group | HVAC-R equipment, parts and tools | The largest independent HVAC-R distributor in Eastern Canada. Quebec, Ontario, Maritimes. |
| Wolseley Canada | Plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration | Over 220 branches nationwide, with a dedicated HVAC-R group. |
| United Refrigeration (URI) | HVAC and refrigeration wholesaler | Branches across Canada and the United States. |
| Johnstone Supply | HVAC-R, refrigeration and maintenance | Co-op of 450+ stores in North America, several in Canada. |
| ECCO Supply | HVAC distribution and sheet metal products | Pan-Canadian network, strong in the West and Centre. |
Refrigeration specialists and manufacturers
For the refrigeration tech, these suppliers focus on the refrigeration part (compressors, motors, controls, expansion valves, evaporators, condensers) and on commercial equipment.
| Supplier | Specialty | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Descair (Deschênes Group) | HVAC & R distributor-wholesaler since 1971 | Quebec. |
| RefPlus | Commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturer | Plant in Quebec, sold across Canada and the USA. |
| Motair | Electric motors and ventilation for refrigeration | Quebec. |
| Refrigerative Supply (RSL) | Refrigeration and HVAC (since 1945) | Western Canada, 16 branches. |
| Enertrak | Air conditioning and heating distributor | Quebec and the Maritimes. |
Electrical, controls, gases and refrigerants
A large share of refrigeration failures run through electrical and controls. These networks round out the HVAC-R wholesalers.
- Electrical and controls: Westburne, Rexel Canada, Nedco, Guillevin, Lumen.
- Gases and refrigerants: Messer Canada, A-Gas Canada.
- MRO and tools: Grainger Canada, Fastenal Canada.
Regional pointers
The counters used vary from one province to another:
- Quebec: Master, Descair, Wolseley, RefPlus, Siroflex, Motair (see the complete directory of wholesalers in Quebec).
- Ontario: Master, Wolseley, United Refrigeration, Johnstone Supply, ECCO Supply.
- Alberta & Prairies: ECCO Supply, Wolseley, Johnstone Supply, Refrigerative Supply.
- British Columbia: Refrigerative Supply (RSL), Wolseley, ECCO Supply.
- Maritimes: Master, Wolseley, Enertrak.
How to choose your wholesaler in Canada
Price is only one factor. To close a service call fast, you also want:
- A commercial account (net pricing, credit, monthly billing).
- Real inventory for critical parts (compressors, contactors, motors, controls).
- Counter hours suited to field work and local delivery.
- Technical support and access to equivalent part numbers.
Tip: keep part numbers and suppliers directly in each customer's equipment file. The FrigoTechPro catalog gathers 100+ wholesalers and manufacturers across Canada and the USA with official links, next to work orders, photos, quotes and invoices.
FAQ — HVAC-R wholesalers in Canada
What is the largest HVAC-R wholesaler in Canada?
The Master Group is the largest independent HVAC-R distributor in Eastern Canada, while Wolseley Canada runs the largest branch network in the country.
Where can you buy refrigeration parts in Canada?
At a major distributor (Master, Wolseley, United Refrigeration, Johnstone Supply, ECCO Supply) or a regional specialist (Descair, Refrigerative Supply, Siroflex). Most require opening a commercial account.
Do you need a licence to buy from a wholesaler?
Several distributors reserve access to professionals, and selling refrigerant requires a valid competency card in Canada. Check the conditions when opening the account.
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Read also: HVAC-R wholesalers in the United States and refrigeration parts wholesalers in Quebec.