What Jackson Systems does

Jackson Systems & Supply, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Indianapolis, is a private wholesale distributor of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) parts, controls, and supplies operating primarily through a direct-to-customer e-commerce platform at jacksonsystems.com. The company maintains a catalog spanning 20+ product categories — including thermostats, zoning systems, indoor air quality products, electrical components, test instruments, motors, compressors, refrigerant, plumbing, valves, dampers, tools, and safety/security equipment — sourced from 22+ major manufacturer brands such as Resideo/Honeywell, Aprilaire, iO HVAC Controls, Functional Devices, Nest, ecobee, Fieldpiece, and White-Rodgers.

The underlying technology is a B2B/B2C e-commerce storefront with product-search navigation, customer account login, and order-fulfillment workflows supporting same-day shipping on orders placed by 2pm EST and free standard shipping on orders over $99. The company also operates service-layer offerings targeted at HVAC contractors, including the TradesElite membership program, the AirLink program for customized indoor air quality products with revenue sharing on replacement purchases, an eContractor white-label storefront service, Resideo ProPERKS loyalty, and a contractor-branded thermostat imprinting service.

Commercially, Jackson Systems generates revenue predominantly through one-time transactional product sales priced at MSRP with typical discounts of 13–15%. Its primary customer segment is professional HVAC contractors and technicians purchasing parts for installation, repair, and maintenance, with a secondary segment of homeowners purchasing for DIY repairs and system upgrades. No public financials, funding rounds, ownership details, or management team information are disclosed.

Name

Jackson Systems

Legal name

Jackson Systems & Supply

Website

https://jacksonsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jackson Systems & Supply is a private Indianapolis-based wholesale distributor of HVAC parts, controls, and supplies, selling an extensive multi-brand catalog via its e-commerce platform to HVAC contractors and homeowners across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Parts Distribution

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Trade Supply Marketplaces (CRAFAHAC), HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI)

Keywords

• HVAC parts distribution
• Thermostat wholesale
• Indoor air quality products
• Heating ventilation supplies
• HVAC contractor supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Jackson Systems generates revenue through direct sales of HVAC parts, controls, and supplies via their e-commerce platform. They sell products at MSRP with typical discounts of 13-15%, offering competitive pricing to contractors and technicians. Revenue is one-time transactional for individual product purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jackson Systems & Supply is a wholesale distributor of HVAC parts, controls, and supplies serving primarily professional contractors and technicians. The company sells an extensive catalog of over 22 major brand categories including thermostats, zoning systems, indoor air quality products, electrical components, test instruments, motors, compressors, refrigerants, valves, dampers, plumbing, and tools from manufacturers such as Honeywell/Resideo, Aprilaire, ecobee, Nest, iO HVAC Controls, and Functional Devices. Beyond product distribution, Jackson Systems offers contractor-focused service programs including the TradesElite membership, AirLink customized IAQ program, eContractor turnkey e-commerce solution, Resideo ProPERKS loyalty program, and thermostat imprinting/branding services.

Product overview

Jackson Systems & Supply is a wholesale HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) parts distributor offering an extensive catalog of equipment components, controls, and supplies. The product portfolio includes thermostats (programmable, non-programmable, smart/WiFi, wireless, and heat pump models) from Honeywell, Resideo, ecobee, Nest, Pro1 IAQ, and other manufacturers; complete zoning systems with dampers, zone control panels, and zone valves from iO HVAC Controls and Honeywell TrueZONE; indoor air quality products including dehumidifiers, humidifiers, air cleaners, UV lights, and filters from Aprilaire and Honeywell; electrical components including relays, transformers, contactors, and circuit breakers from Functional Devices and Klein Tools; test instruments such as clamp meters, multimeters, leak detectors, and combustion analyzers from UEi, Fieldpiece, and other brands; and extensive categories covering compressors, motors, valves, refrigerants, tools, plumbing, and safety equipment. The company also offers services for contractors including TradesElite membership, AirLink IAQ product programs, custom control projects, eContractor e-commerce solutions, Resideo ProPERKS loyalty, and thermostat branding/imprinting services. The business operates as a multi-brand distributor carrying thousands of parts across 20+ major product categories with a focus on serving HVAC contractors and technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thermostats Programmable, non-programmable, smart/WiFi, wireless, heat pump, line voltage, and hydronic thermostats from brands including Honeywell, Resideo, ecobee, Nest, Pro1 IAQ, White-Rodgers, Emerson, Braeburn, iO HVAC, PECO, and Robertshaw. Sold to HVAC contractors and technicians for residential and commercial installation.
• HVAC Controls Aquastats, building automation systems, defrost control boards, economizers, furnace control boards, pressure controls, specialty controls, and temperature controllers for HVAC system management.
• Zoning Systems Complete HVAC zoning solutions including damper actuators, zone control boards, zone dampers, hydronic zone panels, zone valves, and zoning accessories from iO HVAC Controls and Honeywell TrueZONE.
• Indoor Air Quality Products Dehumidifiers, humidifiers, humidistats, air cleaners, MERV-rated filters, UV lights, gas detection sensors, and replacement filters from Aprilaire, Honeywell, and other brands.
• Electrical Components Capacitors, circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, motion sensors, relays, soft starters, wire savers, transformers, current switches, and thermostat wire from Functional Devices, Klein Tools, and other manufacturers.
• Test Instruments Diagnostic tools including voltage testers, static pressure kits, water hardness test strips, infrared thermometers, digital clamp meters, manometers, combustion analyzers, leak detectors, and digital multimeters from UEi, Klein Tools, Fieldpiece, NAVAC, Sauermann, and QEL.
• Motors HVAC motors and motor accessories including damper motors for various heating and cooling applications.
• Compressors Compressor units and compressor parts for refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Refrigerant and Refrigerant Tools Refrigerants and refrigerant handling tools including manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, recovery equipment, and UV leak detection dye from Nu-Calgon.
• Plumbing Plumbing supplies including hydronic circulating pumps, expansion tanks, water filtration, garbage disposals, copper tubing, appliances, and soldering equipment.
• Valves

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Resideo (Honeywell)coreTechnology or IntegrationJackson Systems is an authorized distributor of Resideo (formerly Honeywell Home) products including thermostats, zoning controls, sensors, and HVAC accessories. They carry extensive Resideo/Honeywell product lines including FocusPRO, T-Series, VisionPRO, and RedLINK wireless products.
• AprilairecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Aprilaire whole-home air purifiers, humidifiers, filters, and accessories including MERV 11 and MERV 13 air filters.
• iO HVAC ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributes iO HVAC Controls zone panels, dampers, thermostats, and HVAC accessories including ZP series zone control panels and MD/CD series dampers.
• Functional DevicescoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributes Functional Devices relays, transformers, current switches, and control products. Functional Devices manufactures electronic components for HVAC applications from Russiaville, Indiana.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SupplyHouse.com: Online-first distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic parts to contractors and homeowners. Most direct e-commerce competitor to Jackson Systems with a similar multi-brand catalog (Honeywell, Resideo, Aprilaire) and contractor-focused value proposition.
• Johnstone Supply: Large wholesale distributor of HVAC parts and supplies operating a cooperative branch network across the U.S. Direct competitor for HVAC contractor accounts; carries overlapping OEM brands such as Honeywell/Resideo and White-Rodgers.
• PlumbersStock.com: Online distributor of plumbing and HVAC parts serving contractors and homeowners. Overlaps with Jackson Systems' plumbing, valves, and hydronic categories, with a similar e-commerce-led, multi-brand approach.
• National HVAC Supply: Online HVAC parts distributor targeting contractors and technicians across the U.S. Direct e-commerce competitor with similar catalog breadth across Honeywell, Resideo, and White-Rodgers lines.

Broad incumbents

• Watsco (ACR Supply / Tradewinds): Largest U.S. distributor of HVAC products with national branch coverage and growing e-commerce via ACR Supply and Tradewinds. Overlaps Jackson Systems on HVAC parts distribution but at materially larger scale and breadth.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Major U.S. distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and related products with national branch network and a strong e-commerce channel. Competes with Jackson Systems in HVAC/plumbing crossover categories (thermostats, valves, hydronics).
• Carrier Enterprise (CE): Carrier-affiliated distributor of Carrier, Bryant, Payne, and other HVAC brands with U.S. branch coverage. Direct competition for contractor accounts in unitary HVAC equipment, parts, and controls.
• Rexel USA: Global electrical, lighting, and HVAC distributor with U.S. branches serving contractors and commercial customers. Competes in HVAC controls, relays, and electrical components carried by Jackson Systems.

Regional players

• Williams Comfort Products: Indiana-based HVAC distributor with strong Midwest regional presence and multi-OEM portfolio. Most directly comparable U.S. regional competitor given overlapping Indianapolis/Midwest contractor base.

Emerging players

• HVAC.com: HVAC-focused e-commerce and education platform that sells parts and equipment online. Adjacent competitor for DIY and prosumer buyers in Jackson Systems' secondary homeowner segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jacksonsystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/jacksonsystems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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