HVAC-R parts wholesalers and distributors in the USA: the complete 2026 directory
Where do you buy HVAC-R parts in the USA? The directory of the main American wholesalers and distributors: Ferguson, Watsco (Gemaire, Baker, Carrier Enterprise), Johnstone Supply, United Refrigeration, R.E. Michel, Winsupply and the regional networks, state by state.
Where do you buy HVAC-R parts in the United States? Compressor, expansion valve, evaporator, contactor, fan motor, control or refrigerant: every HVAC-R technician needs a solid network of wholesalers and parts distributors across the country.
Here is the directory of the main HVAC-R wholesalers in the USA: the national networks, the Watsco family of brands, the strong regional distributors, the refrigeration specialists and the gas and refrigerant counters. A technician in Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas or New York does not always use the same counters, so this guide helps find the right starting point.
Major national networks
These distributors cover multiple states and carry HVAC-R equipment, parts and tools.
| Wholesaler | Specialty | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Watsco | Largest HVAC-R distributor in North America (parent of Gemaire, Baker, Carrier Enterprise) | National. |
| Ferguson HVAC | HVAC-R and plumbing distributor | All 50 states. |
| Gemaire Distributors | HVAC-R equipment and parts (Watsco) | 85+ sales centers, mostly South and East. |
| Baker Distributing | HVAC-R, refrigeration and parts (Watsco) | Southeast and beyond. |
| Carrier Enterprise | Carrier / Bryant equipment and parts (Watsco) | National. |
| Johnstone Supply | HVAC-R and refrigeration wholesaler | 450+ stores. |
| United Refrigeration (URI) | HVAC and refrigeration wholesaler | National. |
| R.E. Michel Company | HVAC-R and refrigeration parts | 300+ branches, mostly East. |
| Winsupply / Winair | HVAC-R and plumbing distribution | National. |
| Gustave A. Larson | HVAC-R and refrigeration | Midwest, Rocky Mountains. |
Regional distributors to know
Several independent distributors dominate their region. These are the most useful for a service technician.
| Distributor | Main region |
|---|---|
| Auer Steel & Heating Supply | Midwest (Wisconsin, Illinois). |
| Munch's Supply | Chicago, Indiana, Michigan. |
| Hercules Industries | Rocky Mountains, West. |
| Behler-Young | Michigan. |
| Peirce-Phelps | Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware. |
| Charles D. Jones | Colorado, New Mexico. |
| Shearer Supply | Texas, South. |
| Geary Pacific Supply | California, West. |
| Century A/C Supply | Texas. |
| Mingledorff's | Georgia, Southeast. |
| The Habegger Corporation | Midwest (Ohio, Kentucky). |
| AC Pro | California, West. |
Refrigeration, gases and refrigerants
For commercial refrigeration and fluids:
- Refrigeration Sales Corp (RSC) — commercial refrigeration, Midwest.
- Sid Harvey Industries — HVAC-R, refrigeration and parts, East.
- National Refrigerants — refrigerants and reclaim.
- Airgas — industrial gases and refrigerants.
- Grainger and SupplyHouse.com — MRO, tools and online parts.
Regional pointers
- Northeast: R.E. Michel, Peirce-Phelps, Sid Harvey, United Refrigeration.
- Southeast: Gemaire, Baker, Mingledorff's, Carrier Enterprise.
- Texas & South: Shearer Supply, Century A/C Supply, Carrier Enterprise.
- Midwest: Auer Steel, Munch's Supply, Habegger, Gustave A. Larson.
- West / California: Geary Pacific, AC Pro, Hercules Industries.
How to choose your distributor in the USA
As in Canada, the right counter is not only about price:
- Commercial account (net pricing, credit, billing).
- Real inventory for compressors, contactors, motors and controls.
- Counter, hours and delivery suited to service.
- Technical support and equivalent part numbers.
Tip: keep part numbers and suppliers in each equipment file. The FrigoTechPro catalog gathers Canadian and U.S. wholesalers with official links, next to work orders, quotes and invoices.
FAQ — HVAC-R wholesalers in the USA
Who is the largest HVAC-R distributor in the USA?
Watsco is the largest HVAC-R distributor in North America and owns retail brands such as Gemaire, Baker Distributing and Carrier Enterprise.
Where can a technician buy HVAC-R parts in the USA?
At a national distributor (Ferguson, Johnstone Supply, United Refrigeration, R.E. Michel, Winsupply) or a strong regional one (Auer Steel, Munch's, Peirce-Phelps, Geary Pacific, Shearer Supply). Most require a commercial account.
Do you need EPA certification to buy refrigerant in the USA?
Yes. Selling regulated refrigerants in the USA requires EPA Section 608 certification, and distributors verify it when opening an account.
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