Industries · HVAC
An ordering app for HVAC distributors
HVAC distributors sell heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration equipment along with the parts and supplies needed to install and service it. Their main customers are residential and commercial HVAC contractors, refrigeration technicians and facility maintenance teams, who often order from the truck or job site.
Top 10 product categories in HVAC
- Air conditioners and heat pumps
- Furnaces and boilers
- Ductless mini-split systems
- Refrigerants
- Thermostats and controls
- Ductwork and fittings
- Air filters
- Copper tubing and line sets
- Motors, capacitors and repair parts
- Commercial refrigeration equipment
Every one of these goes into your app with your part numbers, your customers’ part numbers and their pricing.
National associations
HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International)
Trade association for HVACR wholesale distributors and their supplier partners.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
National association for contractors who install and maintain HVACR and building performance systems.
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
Trade association of HVACR and water heating equipment manufacturers, running certification programs.
ASHRAE
Professional society focused on building systems, energy efficiency, standards and indoor air quality.
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES)
Education, training and certification association for HVACR technicians.
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC)
National association representing plumbing and HVACR contractors through advocacy and education.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
Association of sheet metal and HVAC contractors with chapters across North America.
Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
Association representing mechanical, plumbing and service contractors.
Regional associations and chapters
Air Conditioning Association of New England (ACA/NE)
Nonprofit trade association for HVACR contractors across the six New England states.
ASHRAE New York Chapter
Local ASHRAE chapter holding technical meetings for HVAC professionals in New York City.
ASHRAE Illinois Chapter
Local ASHRAE chapter offering monthly technical programs for Chicago-area HVAC professionals.
Boston Chapter of ASHRAE
Local ASHRAE chapter hosting technical meetings and events for Boston-area members.
State associations
Major trade shows
AHR Expo
Major HVACR trade show co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI, held alongside the ASHRAE Winter Conference.
HARDI Annual Conference
Yearly gathering of HVACR distributors, manufacturers and vendors with education and networking.
ACCA Conference & Expo
Annual contractor event with education sessions, workshops and an expo hall.
PHCC CONNECT
Annual PHCC conference with education, networking and a product and technology showcase.
Associations and shows are listed for reference. Apps for Distributors is not affiliated with them. Spotted an outdated link? Call or text 904-422-1273.
Your catalog, your prices and your name, on every customer’s phone.
Same app, same scanner, works with your existing ERP. Loaded with your catalog and your logo.