Refricenter

What Refricenter does

Refricenter International is a privately-held B2B wholesale distributor of HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) equipment, parts, and supplies, headquartered in Miami, Florida. The company operates 10 stocking locations across South Florida spanning from The Florida Keys through St. Lucie County, and maintains affiliate operations in Puerto Rico (18 stores) and the Dominican Republic (16 stores as of 2018), where it has held market-leading positions since the 1960s. The company was founded in 1971 and employs 51-100 people. Refricenter distributes products from more than 60 brands including Bryant, Payne, Goodman, LG, ClimateMaster, TGM, Classic, Fujitsu, Samsung, Copeland, Bohn, and Witt, covering ductless inverter mini-splits, on/off mini-splits, ducted split systems (1-5 ton), VRF multi-zone systems, commercial packaged units, walk-in cooler evaporators, condensing units, ice machines, fan coils, compressors, motors, controls, UV air purification, thermostats, tools, insulation, refrigerants, and HVAC accessories. The company's primary customer segment is HVACR contractors performing installation, repair, and maintenance across residential, commercial, and industrial end-markets, with a secondary segment of commercial and industrial businesses, hotels, and industrial facilities with direct large-scale equipment needs.

The business operates a sales-led wholesale distribution model, generating revenue through hardware sales to HVACR contractors and commercial accounts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is mediated through a NetSuite-based customer portal (customer.refricenter.net) and direct quote requests rather than transparent list pricing. Beyond physical storefronts, the company reaches customers through a bilingual (English/Spanish) product catalog website, an e-commerce portal, email newsletters, social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram), and training seminars. The company has no public listing, no disclosed venture capital or private equity investment, and does not disclose revenue.

The company's value proposition rests on stocking-distributor density across South Florida and the Caribbean, multi-brand breadth covering the full HVACR value chain from mini-splits through commercial refrigeration, and decades-long incumbency with regional contractors. The affiliate structure in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic represents an entrenched multi-jurisdiction distribution footprint that has been in place since the 1960s, though the precise ownership and consolidation status of those affiliates relative to the U.S. parent is not disclosed.

Name

Refricenter

Legal name

Refricenter

Website

https://refricenter.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Refricenter is a privately-held B2B wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, operating 10 stocking locations across South Florida plus affiliate stores in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, serving HVACR contractors across residential, commercial, and industrial end-markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVACR Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• HVACR equipment distribution
• Refrigeration parts supplies
• Air conditioning wholesale
• Commercial HVAC systems
• HVACR contractor supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVACR Equipment Wholesale Distribution: Refricenter generates revenue through wholesale distribution of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies to HVACR contractors. The company stocks and sells a full range of products including air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, components, and tools from leading brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Refricenter is a wholesale distributor of HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) equipment, parts, and supplies, serving HVACR contractors across South Florida through 10 stocking locations and affiliate operations in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The company stocks and sells a full range of products including air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, components, and tools from leading brands such as Bryant, Payne, Goodman, LG, and ClimateMaster.

Product overview

Refricenter is a wholesale HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) equipment distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of products. The offering is a broad multi-brand distribution business rather than a unified software platform. The product lineup spans major categories including: inverter mini-splits and ducted systems (1-5 ton capacity), commercial air conditioners with packaged units for businesses/hotels/industrial applications, multi-zone VRF systems, LG duct-free systems, and AUX-branded mini-splits (C/J/Q Series). Refrigeration products include ice machines (Ice o Matic), walk-in cooler evaporators (Bohn, Witt), condensing units (Witt), and reach-in cooler evaporators. Controls and smart devices include the Cielo Breez WiFi mini-split controller, thermostats (Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell, Lux Pro, Pro1 IAQ), and UV air purifiers (Ultravation, RGF REME). The accessories and components portfolio includes compressors (Copeland), fan coils and cassettes, motors, tools (Fieldpiece leak detectors/clamp meters/thermometers, Yellow Jacket manifolds/tube cutters), refrigerants, copper tubing, insulation, voltage protectors, hard start devices (KickStart), leak sealants (Nu-Calgon EasySeal), bronze/copper fittings, capacitors (AmRad), coil cleaners (Diversitech), condensate switches (Rectorseal Safe-T-Switch), duct kits, and pre-insulated duct systems. Key brands distributed include Bryant, Payne, Goodman, LG, ClimateMaster, TGM, Classic, Fujitsu, Samsung, Copeland, Bohn, Witt, Excell, and many others. Refricenter operates 10 locations across South Florida and has affiliate companies in Puerto Rico (18 stores) and the Dominican Republic (16 stores as of 2018).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inverter Mini-Splits High-efficiency inverter-driven mini-split air conditioning systems offering variable speed operation for improved energy efficiency and temperature control. Distributed to HVACR contractors for residential and light commercial installations.
• Ducted Split Systems Single-phase split systems with capacity from 1-5 tons, featuring ducted installation for whole-home or commercial space conditioning. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• Commercial Air Conditioners Packaged units and large-scale air conditioning equipment designed for businesses, hotels, and industrial facilities requiring high-capacity cooling. Distributed to HVACR contractors and commercial facility operators.
• Multi Zone VRF Systems Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) equipment available for both commercial and residential applications, allowing multiple zones to be controlled independently. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• On/Off Mini-Splits Traditional on/off mini-split systems offering cost-effective cooling for isolated spaces with reliable performance. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• LG Duct Free Systems LG's ductless single-zone and multi-zone offerings that reduce contractor costs and save consumers money on electricity bills. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Condensing units and evaporators for reach-in coolers, walk-in coolers, and freezers used in commercial refrigeration applications. Includes brands such as Bohn, Witt, and Ice-O-Matic. Distributed to HVACR contractors and commercial refrigeration service providers.
• Room Air Conditioners, Portables and Dehumidifiers Ductless, pipeless air conditioning units housed together, typically designed to cool a single room. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• Fan Coils, Universal Mounts, and Cassettes Fan coils for a wide range of HVAC applications, including universal mounts and ceiling cassette configurations. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• HVAC Controls Control, monitoring, and automation products for cooling systems, including thermostats and smart Wi-Fi controllers (such as the Cielo Breez universal mini-split controller). Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• Motors & Components Electric motors that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, along with other HVACR components. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• HVACR Service Tools HVACR service tools including refrigerant leak detection (Fieldpiece SRL series), charging manifolds (Yellow Jacket Series 41), system analyzers, testing instruments, tubing, and soldering equipment. Distributed to HVACR service technicians and contractors.
• Insulation Products Insulation solutions for making ducts in air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, including pre-insulated duct panels and polyurethane insulation boards. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• Compressors HVAC compressors available in ample variety to meet residential, commercial, and industrial needs, including Copeland scroll compressors. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• Ventilation Equipment Products for changing or replacing air in spaces to provide high indoor air quality, including UV air purification systems (Ultravation M-Series, RGF REME HVAC Cell). Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• AUX Mini-Splits AUX brand mini-split products including C Series, J Series (Cooling Only), Q Series (Cooling Only), and J Series Heat Pump models. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• HVACR Supplies and Accessories Additional HVACR supplies including refrigerants, copper tubing, bronze and copper fittings, capacitors (AmRad), coil cleaners (Diversitech Foam-Plus), leak sealants (Nu-Calgon EasySeal), hard start devices (KickStart), condensate overflow switches (Rectorseal Safe-T-Switch), lineset wall duct kits, and accessory materials. Distributed to HVACR contractors.
• Tranquility 16 Water Source Heat Pump (ClimateMaster) Water source heat pump with 13+ EER efficiency and R-454B refrigerant, available in vertical or horizontal positions. Features double isolation compressor mounting for quiet operation and TXV metering device. Capacities range from 12,000 to 120,000 BTU. For commercial and residential applications.
• Ice Machines (Ice-O-Matic) Commercial ice machine made of stainless steel and plastic with anti-bacterial component. Available in self-contained units, modular, and vending configurations. Ice available in cubes, flakes, and pearls with capacities from 84 to 1,856 lbs per day. For commercial foodservice operators and HVACR contractors.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Affiliate Companies - Puerto RicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate companies operating in Puerto Rico where Refricenter has been a market leader since the 1960s. As of beginning of 2018, there were 18 stores in Puerto Rico.
• Affiliate Companies - Dominican RepubliccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate companies operating in Dominican Republic where Refricenter has been a market leader since the 1960s. As of beginning of 2018, there were 16 stores in the Dominican Republic.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnstone Supply: One of the largest HVACR wholesale cooperatives in North America with hundreds of stocking locations. Directly comparable to Refricenter as a multi-brand HVACR distributor serving contractors, but with a national footprint and cooperative ownership model.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Publicly traded plumbing and HVACR distributor with extensive U.S. and Canadian footprint. Overlaps with Refricenter's HVAC equipment and supplies distribution business, but operates at much greater scale across plumbing categories as well.
• Watsco: The largest HVACR distributor in the U.S. (NYSE: WSO) operating HVAC distribution, refrigeration, and self-storage businesses. Closest public-market comp for Refricenter's core HVACR wholesale model, though far larger and national.

Direct peers

• Reynolds Supply: Wholesale distributor of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies serving commercial and residential contractors. Direct peer to Refricenter in product mix and contractor customer base, though operating in different regions.
• Carrier Enterprise: HVAC distributor owned by Carrier that sells Carrier, Bryant, Payne, and other brands to contractors across the southern U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America. Direct competitor to Refricenter, including in the same Bryant/Payne product lines and with overlapping Florida and Caribbean territory.
• Baker Distributing Company: Wholesale distributor of HVACR products, parts, and supplies serving residential and commercial contractors across the southeastern U.S. Direct comparable to Refricenter in product breadth, customer base (contractors), and regional stocking model.
• Gustave A. Larson Company: Wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies with a regional network of stocking locations across the central and western U.S. Comparable to Refricenter as a multi-brand distributor serving contractors, though in different geographic territory.
• ACR Supply: Wholesale distributor of HVACR parts, supplies, and equipment serving contractors across the Carolinas and southeastern U.S. Comparable to Refricenter as a regional multi-brand stocking distributor focused on contractor customers.

Others

• Home Depot Pro / Ferguson Pro: Big-box and pro-focused distribution channels that increasingly target the same HVACR contractor customer base with broad product assortment and digital ordering. Adjacent competitor representing the broader channel-disruption risk facing regional distributors like Refricenter.

Regional players

• Wolff Brothers Supply: HVAC, plumbing, and electrical wholesale distributor serving contractors in Florida and the southeastern U.S. Direct overlap with Refricenter in Florida geography and HVACR product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/refricenter
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4ny92X839U_bgbdgPVFCag
• Facebookfacebook.com/RefricenterOfMiami
• Instagraminstagram.com/refricenterofmiami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/refricenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

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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