What Insco Distributing does

Insco Distributing, Inc. is a family-owned HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) products distributor founded in 1958 in San Antonio, Texas, and headquartered at 12501 Network Blvd. The company sells residential and commercial HVAC equipment, parts, refrigerants, thermostats, indoor air quality products, tools, and installation supplies to HVAC contractors across Texas and Oklahoma, served through a network of 35+ branch locations and an e-commerce platform at insco.com. Its product catalog spans categories including Residential Equipment, Commercial Equipment, Air Distribution, Indoor Air Quality, Install Parts & Supplies, Refrigerant, Refrigeration & Ice Machines, Service Parts & Supplies, Thermostats, Tools & Instruments, and Featured/Job Packages, distributed on behalf of over 200 manufacturers such as Ruud, Mitsubishi Electric, Friedrich, and Honeywell.

The underlying technology is a standard e-commerce storefront — no proprietary platform is described — augmented with contractor-facing utilities including a Matched Systems tool that maps AHRI-certified component combinations across gas, dual fuel, straight AC, heat pump, and mini-split configurations, a Parts Finder for OEM and aftermarket replacement components, and a Shop By Job catalog organized by installation task. Distribution is fulfilled through local branch inventory with pickup or delivery options; the company also offers credit and cash account structures, account-gated pricing, Text-to-Order, warranty registration, PayNOW payments, and an Insco Rewards contractor loyalty program.

Insco generates revenue on a transactional, pay-as-you-go basis via the sale of HVAC equipment and supplies, with account-specific pricing, special job pricing, and volume discounts on refrigerants (3+, 5+, and 20+ unit tiers) and pallet pricing negotiated through representatives. The primary customer segment is professional HVAC contractors, with secondary Commercial and Industrial verticals; marketing is driven through the website, email newsletter, and contractor training and events. The company remains privately held with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or acquisitions.

Name

Insco Distributing

Legal name

Insco Distributing, Inc.

Website

https://insco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Insco Distributing is a family-owned HVAC products distributor founded in 1958, selling equipment, parts, refrigerants, and supplies to contractors across Texas and Oklahoma through 35+ branches and an e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Distribution

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• HVAC distribution
• HVAC equipment supply
• HVAC parts wholesale
• Refrigerant supply
• Contractor HVAC supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices38 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Distribution: Insco Distributing generates revenue through the sale of HVAC equipment, parts, supplies, and accessories to contractors. Products include residential equipment, commercial equipment, air distribution, indoor air quality, installation parts, refrigerants, refrigeration equipment, service parts, thermostats, and tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Insco Distributing is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, supplies, and accessories sold primarily to professional HVAC contractors. The company carries residential and commercial equipment, air distribution components, indoor air quality products, installation parts, refrigerants, refrigeration and ice machine equipment, service parts, thermostats, and professional tools, sourced from over 200 manufacturers. Distribution is delivered through 35+ branch locations across Texas and Oklahoma and an online ordering platform with account-based pricing, branch pickup, and delivery.

Product overview

Insco Distributing is a family-owned HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) distributor founded in 1958, serving contractors in Texas and Oklahoma. The company operates an e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of HVAC products organized into main equipment categories (Residential Equipment, Commercial Equipment), parts and supplies (Service Parts, Install Parts), specialty categories (Refrigerant, Refrigeration & Ice Machines, Indoor Air Quality, Air Distribution), controls (Thermostats), tools (Tools & Instruments), and featured/job packages. The platform includes complementary services such as a Matched Systems tool for AHRI-certified component selection, a Parts Finder for locating replacement components, and Shop By Job browsing organized by installation task. The company distributes products from over 200 manufacturers including Ruud, Mitsubishi Electric, Friedrich, Honeywell, and many others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Equipment HVAC equipment for residential applications including split systems, mini-splits, air handlers, coils, condensers, heat pumps, gas furnaces, PTACs, window units, and ceiling fan coils, sold to HVAC contractors for residential installations.
• Commercial Equipment HVAC equipment for commercial buildings including split systems, package units, air handlers, coils, condensers, ductless systems, unit heaters, wall mounts, and economizers, sold to contractors for commercial installations.
• Air Distribution Ductwork components and air distribution products including duct board, duct liners, flex duct, plenums, registers, grilles, diffusers, sheet metal, and wrap insulation.
• Indoor Air Quality Products to improve indoor air quality including air purifiers, dehumidifiers, ERV/HRV systems, exhaust fans, and various filters (fiberglass, HEPA, pleated, poly).
• Install Parts & Supplies Installation components and supplies including brass fittings, copper tubing, PVC, electrical supplies, gas accessories, insulation (Insultube), line sets, drain pans, sealants, and fasteners.
• Refrigerant Refrigerant gases for HVAC and refrigeration systems including R-410A, R-22, R-404A, R-407C, and specialty refrigerants from brands like Freon and Honeywell, with volume discounts available.
• Refrigeration & Ice Machines Commercial refrigeration equipment including condensers, evaporators, valves, and ice machine accessories from brands like Russell, RUUD, and Sporlan.
• Service Parts & Supplies Replacement and service parts including motors (blower and condenser), capacitors, contactors, relays, valves, compressors, cleaners, driers, and heating components.
• Thermostats Temperature control devices including communicating controls, programmable and non-programmable thermostats, WiFi thermostats, and zoning systems from brands like ecobee, Nest, Honeywell, and Sensi.
• Tools & Instruments Professional HVAC tools and diagnostic instruments including hand tools, manifolds, gauges, measurement equipment, power tools, recovery units, vacuum pumps, refrigerant scales, and PPE.
• Featured / Job Packages Curated product bundles and job packages for common HVAC installation tasks including truck stock kits and pre-configured installation packages.
• R-410A Equipment Equipment specifically designed for R-410A refrigerant, a common hydrofluorocarbon used in modern air conditioning systems.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carrier Enterprise: Carrier Enterprise is one of the largest HVAC distributors in North America, distributing Carrier, Bryant, Payne, and other brands. It is a direct competitor to Insco in HVAC equipment, parts, and refrigerant distribution to contractors.
• Winsupply: Winsupply operates a network of local HVAC, plumbing, and industrial distribution branches across the U.S. It is a direct competitor in HVAC distribution, sharing the multi-branch, contractor-focused model that Insco operates.
• Baker Distributing Company: Baker Distributing is a wholesale distributor of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies, with branches across the southern U.S. It directly competes with Insco in serving HVAC and refrigeration contractors in overlapping geographies.
• R.E. Michel Company: R.E. Michel is a wholesale distributor of HVAC products, parts, and supplies serving contractors across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South. It directly competes with Insco in HVAC distribution to contractors.
• AC Pro: AC Pro is a wholesale HVAC distributor serving contractors across the western U.S. with branches in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas. It competes directly with Insco in Texas markets for residential and commercial HVAC distribution.
• ACR Supply: ACR Supply is an HVAC/R parts and equipment distributor serving contractors in the Carolinas and Southeast U.S. It is comparable to Insco as a regional HVAC distributor focused on the contractor channel.
• Temperature Equipment Corporation (TEC): TEC is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies serving the Midwest and South-Central U.S. It is comparable to Insco as a multi-branch HVAC distributor with similar product breadth and contractor focus.
• US Air Conditioning Distributors (USACD): USACD is a wholesale distributor of Carrier and allied HVAC brands serving the western and southwestern U.S. It is comparable to Insco as a regional HVAC distributor focused on residential and light commercial equipment.
• Johnstone Supply: Johnstone Supply is a co-op HVAC distributor with hundreds of branches across the U.S., serving independent contractors. It directly competes with Insco in HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies distribution, including in Texas markets.
• Ferguson (Ferguson Enterprises): Ferguson is a large-scale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and water management products with a significant HVAC branch network. It competes directly with Insco in serving HVAC contractors with equipment, parts, and supplies, though with a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inscohvac
• Facebookfacebook.com/Inscodistributing

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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