AC Pro
AC Pro is a privately held wholesale HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies distributor serving professional contractors through 30+ branch locations and an e-commerce platform across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, with a complementary homeowner services channel.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersFontana, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AC Pro does
AC Pro is a privately held wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies serving professional contractors across the western United States. Founded approximately 30 years ago and headquartered in Fontana, California, the company operates 30+ fully stocked branch locations across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, supported by dedicated distribution centers in California and Nevada. Its product offering combines an extensive portfolio of private-label equipment series (A-Series, M-Series, N-Series, X-Series, Y-Series, Z-Series, B-Series, P-Series, Q-Series, M1200, Core FAU, XB-Series) covering condensers, furnaces, coils, heat pumps, air handlers, and package units with distributed third-party brands including Maytag, Allied Commercial, ADP, Aspen, Summit Manufacturing, First Company, Frigiking, Aerocool, Williams, Intertherm, and Modine, plus sheet metal, supplies, IAQ products, and professional tools. The catalog spans legacy R-410A systems and next-generation low-GWP refrigerants (R32, R454B), positioning the company for the ongoing regulatory refrigerant transition.
The business operates a hybrid distribution model: contractor counter service at physical branches, contractor account-gated e-commerce at store.acpro.com, a parallel homeowner services channel with dedicated phone lines and a separate consumer-facing website section, and contractor digital tooling including the Certified Matchup Tool, OEM Cross Reference parts lookup, and an Inventory Management System. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of equipment and parts to HVAC contractors on a pay-as-you-go transactional basis, with contractor-specific pricing gated behind registered accounts. Supporting revenue streams include tech services, training and certification programs, and special-offer promotional sales. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, anchored by counter-staff expertise, immediate local inventory access, and 30 years of brand presence in the HVAC trade.
Note on company history: the firmographics record states founding in 1986, while the company-history record cites 1995 based on the "30 Years of Serving HVAC Pros" claim sourced from 2025-2026 website content; the source data is internally inconsistent on founding year, and definitive resolution is not possible from the available material.
AC Pro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AC Pro
- Legal name
- AC Pro
- Website
- https://store.acpro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- AC Pro is a privately held wholesale HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies distributor serving professional contractors through 30+ branch locations and an e-commerce platform across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, with a complementary homeowner services channel.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AC Pro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- HVAC Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)
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Where AC Pro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fontana
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices40 records
Markets served
AC Pro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of HVAC equipment including condensers, furnaces, coils, heat pumps, air handlers, package units, mini splits, and evaporative coolers to professional contractors. Products range from residential to commercial applications with various efficiency ratings and configurations.
- Parts & Supplies Sales: Sale of replacement parts, sheet metal components, IAQ products, tools, and general HVAC supplies through both physical branches and online store. Parts include cooling components, electrical, motors, filters, refrigerants, and accessories.
- Professional Services: Tech support and training services for HVAC contractors, including technical support, training & testing, and special offers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Contractor Account Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
AC Pro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AC Pro is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, supplies, and sheet metal serving professional HVAC contractors across the western United States. The company offers a comprehensive catalog including condensers, furnaces, coils, heat pumps, air handlers, package units, mini splits, evaporative coolers, IAQ products, tools, and replacement parts through a network of fully stocked physical branches combined with an online contractor store. AC Pro also provides contractor-focused services such as tech support, training/testing, and an inventory management system.
Product overview
AC Pro operates as a wholesale HVAC equipment and parts distributor serving contractors across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah through both physical branch locations and an e-commerce platform. The company offers a multi-tiered private-label product portfolio organized into branded equipment series (A-Series, M-Series, N-Series, X-Series, B-Series, Y-Series, Z-Series, P-Series, Q-Series, M1200, Core FAU, and XB-Series) covering condensers, furnaces, coils, heat pumps, air handlers, and package units, complemented by third-party branded products including Maytag, Allied Commercial, ADP, Aspen Manufacturing, Summit Manufacturing, First Company, Frigiking, Aerocool, Williams, Intertherm, and Modine. Beyond equipment, the product offering encompasses HVAC parts and components, sheet metal products, general supplies, indoor air quality (IAQ) products, and professional tools. Services include an inventory management system for contractors, technical support, and training/testing programs. The distribution network includes 30+ California locations, 10+ Arizona locations, 6 Nevada locations, and 1 Utah location serving HVAC professionals.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AC Pro: HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies brand for contractors
- A-Series
- M-Series
- N-Series
- X-Series
- Y-Series
- Z-Series
- B-Series
- Core FAU
Products and services
- HVAC Equipment Complete HVAC equipment catalog for professional contractors serving residential and commercial installation, repair, and replacement projects across multiple efficiency tiers and refrigerant technologies.
- HVAC Parts & Components Comprehensive replacement parts and components inventory for HVAC system service, repair, and retrofit work for professional technicians.
- Sheet Metal Products Custom and standard sheet metal components for HVAC ductwork installations and fabrication for professional contractors.
- HVAC Supplies & Materials General HVAC installation and service supplies including fittings, refrigerants, insulation, adhesives, and consumable materials for contractor daily operations.
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Products Indoor air quality solutions including air cleaners, purifiers, humidifiers, energy/heat recovery ventilators (ERVs/HRVs), and replacement media filters for residential and commercial HVAC systems.
- HVAC Tools & Equipment Professional-grade tools, testing equipment, recovery units, and installation equipment for HVAC contractor daily service and installation work.
- Inventory Management System Online inventory management system for HVAC contractors to track and manage their parts and equipment inventory, check stock availability, and coordinate orders across AC Pro branch locations.
- Tech Services & Support Technical support services providing HVAC contractors with troubleshooting assistance, installation guidance, and technical documentation for complex equipment installations and system matchups.
- Training & Testing Training programs and certification testing services for HVAC technicians covering product knowledge, installation best practices, and certification exams.
Companies that use AC Pro
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
AC Pro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
AC Pro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AC Pro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Watsco: Watsco (NYSE: WSO) is the largest HVAC/R distribution company in North America, operating hundreds of branch locations across the US — the dominant direct peer to AC Pro's regional contractor-focused HVAC distribution model.
- Johnstone Supply: Johnstone Supply is a nationwide cooperative HVAC distributor serving independent contractors via member-owned branches across the US. Directly comparable to AC Pro in target customer (HVAC contractors), product mix (equipment, parts, supplies), and branch-led go-to-market.
- Carrier Enterprise: Carrier Enterprise distributes Carrier, Bryant, Payne, and ICP HVAC products to contractors across the southern US. Directly comparable to AC Pro as a Carrier-affiliated contractor channel distributor — though AC Pro spans a different, western geography.
- Baker Distributing: Baker Distributing is a multi-branch HVAC parts and equipment distributor owned by BPEA servicing contractor customers across the southern US. Comparable to AC Pro in product breadth, contractor focus, and branch-led sales motion.
- Gensco: Gensco is a regional HVAC distributor serving the Pacific Northwest (OR, WA, ID, MT, AK). Highly comparable to AC Pro as a regional HVAC equipment and parts distributor targeting the same contractor customer in an adjacent western US geography.
- R.E. Michel Company: R.E. Michel is an HVAC distributor operating branches across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US. Comparable to AC Pro in branch-based contractor distribution of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies with a focus on independent contractors.
- Trane Supply: Trane Supply is the distribution arm of Trane Technologies, distributing Trane and Ameristar HVAC equipment to contractors. Comparable to AC Pro in product catalog and contractor channel, though vertically integrated with the Trane manufacturer.
Broad incumbents
- Ferguson: Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE: FERG) is a large plumbing/HVAC distributor serving contractors across North America — comparable to AC Pro in HVAC distribution/contractor focus, but at vastly larger scale and with a much broader product portfolio.
- Interline Brands (Home Depot Pro): Interline Brands (now part of The Home Depot Pro) is a large distributor of maintenance, repair, and HVAC products serving contractors and property managers. Comparable to AC Pro in HVAC parts distribution and contractor focus, but at materially larger scale.
Emerging players
- WinSupply: WinSupply is a cooperative-style distributor serving independent local HVAC contractors across the US. Comparable to AC Pro's contractor-channel model as a multi-branch distributor aggregating independent HVAC service businesses.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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AC Pro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
AC Pro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AC Pro M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AC Pro
What does AC Pro do?
AC Pro is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, supplies, and sheet metal serving professional HVAC contractors across the western United States. The company offers a comprehensive catalog including condensers, furnaces, coils, heat pumps, air handlers, package units, mini splits, evaporative coolers, IAQ products, tools, and replacement parts through a network of fully stocked physical branches combined with an online contractor store. AC Pro also provides contractor-focused services such as tech support, training/testing, and an inventory management system.
Is AC Pro a public or private company?
AC Pro is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AC Pro founded?
AC Pro was founded in 1995. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is AC Pro based?
AC Pro is headquartered in Fontana, United States, in the North America region.
How does AC Pro make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts & Supplies Sales and professional Services.
Who are AC Pro's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Watsco, Johnstone Supply, Carrier Enterprise, Baker Distributing, Gensco, R.E. Michel Company and Trane Supply. Broad incumbents are Ferguson and Interline Brands (Home Depot Pro). WinSupply is listed as an emerging player.
Does AC Pro have an API?
No public API is recorded for AC Pro.
What industry is AC Pro in?
AC Pro's product category is HVAC Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAFAJ, HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution, with a secondary code of IMAHAKAB, HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling). Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.