Amana

What Amana does

Amana is a North American residential and light-commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) brand, founded in 1934 and now manufactured and sold under license by Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Fortune 1000). The product portfolio spans split-system air conditioners (up to 22.5 SEER2), gas furnaces (80% and 90%+ AFUE), heat pumps, air handlers, evaporator coils, packaged units, smart thermostats and indoor air quality accessories, with proprietary technology platforms including ComfortBridge communicating controls, ComfortNet, SmartShift short-cycle protection, the Million-Air heat exchanger and the SkyportCare cloud services platform. A growing share of the lineup is built on low-global-warming-potential R-32 refrigerant, positioning the brand ahead of anticipated EPA HFC phase-down rules.

Amana generates revenue almost entirely through a two-tier channel: products flow from the 4.2 million square foot Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston to distributors and then to a captive network of licensed HVAC dealers (Daikin Comfort Pro, Design Pro-Ductless, Design Pro-VRV) across the United States and Canada, with three Quebec operations support offices backing Canadian service. The company does not sell direct to consumers; dealers determine final pricing, bundle installation labor and maintenance, and capture the customer relationship. Ancillary revenue streams include the Asure Extended Service Plan (managed-services warranty extending coverage to years 11–99) and consumer financing programs administered through dealers. The brand is anchored by industry-leading warranties — Lifetime Unit Replacement, Lifetime Compressor Limited Warranty, 99-Year Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty and 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty — which generate durable replacement-driven demand from an installed base described as "millions of systems" across U.S. and Canadian homes. Marketing and customer acquisition lean heavily on the dealer-recommendation channel (cited as influencing up to 90% of replacement decisions), supported by the amana-hac.com website, HVAC Learning Center content, dealer locator tools, social channels and BazaarVoice-authenticated customer reviews.

Name

Amana

Legal name

Amana

Website

https://amana-hac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Amana is a U.S.-manufactured residential and light-commercial HVAC brand (founded 1934), now operated by Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. It sells air conditioners, gas furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers and smart thermostats exclusively through licensed HVAC dealers in the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Handling Units (AHUs) & Rooftop Units (RTUs) (IMADANAA), Smart Thermostats & HVAC Controls Retail (CRAIAMAC)

Keywords

• Residential HVAC equipment
• Heating and air conditioning
• Air conditioner manufacturer
• Gas furnace systems
• Heat pump systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Waller

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Amana brand generates revenue through the sale of residential heating and cooling equipment including air conditioners, gas furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, and packaged units. Products are sold exclusively through a network of licensed HVAC dealers who purchase from distributors and sell to end-use consumers along with installation services.
2. Extended Service Plans (Asure): Asure Extended Service Plan complements standard product warranty by providing labor coverage and additional years of parts coverage. Offers unit replacement coverage and compressor replacement coverage for years 11-99 after installation date.
3. Professional Installation Services (through dealers): While Amana does not provide installation directly, revenue flows through the dealer network which provides installation, maintenance, and repair services to consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amana manufactures and sells residential HVAC equipment, including air conditioners, gas furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, evaporator coils, packaged units, ductless split systems, smart thermostats, and indoor air quality accessories. Products are designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States at the Daikin Texas Technology Park outside Houston, TX, and are distributed exclusively through a licensed dealer and contractor network in the US and Canada. The lineup spans entry-level to premium S-series inverter-driven systems and incorporates R-32 low-GWP refrigerant platforms alongside traditional R-410A systems.

Product overview

Amana is a residential HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of air conditioners, gas furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, evaporator coils, packaged units, and smart thermostat controls. The product lineup includes multiple efficiency tiers ranging from entry-level (14-15 SEER2) to premium S-series systems with inverter technology (up to 22.5 SEER2). Amana products feature proprietary technologies including ComfortBridge communicating technology, SmartFrame construction, SmartShift frost management, and the SkyportCare cloud connectivity platform. The company manufactures using R-32 and R-410A refrigerants, with an increasing focus on lower-GWP R-32 refrigerant options. Amana products are designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA at the Daikin Texas Technology Park facility near Houston, Texas. The product ecosystem integrates with smart home platforms including Amazon Echo and Google Home, and the company's S-series products represent their premium line featuring compact footprints and enhanced acoustical comfort.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyportCare: Cloud-connected equipment monitoring service that enables dealers to receive notifications and alerts from Amana systems, allowing faster communication and remote adjustment of settings.
• SkyportHome App
• ComfortBridge
• Smart Thermostat
• S-Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 22.5 SEER2 energy efficiency rating on premium air conditioners
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Daikin Industries, Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Daikin acquired Amana brand in 2014 as part of its global expansion. Daikin is a global Fortune 1000 company and worldwide leading manufacturer of residential and commercial HVAC systems. The acquisition provided Amana with access to global resources, innovative technology, manufacturing processes, and extensive product testing capabilities. Daikin has over 90 years of experience in HVAC technology development.
• DaikincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmana brand operates as part of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. Products share technology platforms including ComfortBridge, ComfortNet, and smart thermostat integration. Daikin provides R-32 refrigerant technology leadership and manufacturing scale through the Daikin Texas Technology Park.
• Copeland (Emerson)coreTechnology or IntegrationAmana brand products utilize Copeland® scroll compressors including UltraTech™ two-stage compressors and Copeland CoreSense technology in heat pump products. These components are key to product performance and efficiency ratings.
• Goodman ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodman Manufacturing Company L.P. acquired the Amana Brand Corporation in 1997, retaining the Amana brand HVAC product line when the appliance business was sold to Maytag in 2001. Goodman is now part of Daikin and operates from Houston, TX. In 2012, Goodman acquired Thermal Supply, Inc., and in 2021, Goodman acquired Robinson Supply Company to expand distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bryant: Carrier Global's premium residential HVAC brand. Competes with Amana in the same premium efficiency tiers (variable-speed, inverter-driven) through an authorized-dealer network, with comparable long-tail warranty protection and connected-controls offerings.
• American Standard: Trane Technologies' premium residential brand, sister to Trane. Competes with Amana in high-efficiency ACs, heat pumps, and gas furnaces through independent dealers, with overlapping inverter-driven and communicating-controls product features.
• Lennox: Lennox International's premium residential HVAC brand. Competes in the same efficiency tiers, dealer-channel structure, and product categories as Amana, with comparable premium warranty and variable-speed / inverter product portfolios. Often benchmarked directly against Amana in the replacement-market segment.
• Trane: Trane Technologies' flagship residential HVAC brand and a direct competitor in split ACs, heat pumps, gas furnaces, and air handlers. Trane's American Standard sister brand competes in similar premium dealer-channel positioning, but Trane is the more recognized direct peer to Amana in North American residential HVAC.
• Rheem: Rheem Manufacturing's HVAC product line competes directly with Amana in residential split ACs, heat pumps, gas furnaces, and air handlers, distributed through a similar independent dealer network. Overlap with Amana is strongest in the mid-to-premium efficiency tiers and in U.S. residential replacement demand.
• Goodman Manufacturing: Sister brand of Amana under Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. Produces the same residential HVAC product families (split ACs, gas furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, packaged units) at the same Daikin Texas Technology Park, but positions at the value tier rather than Amana's premium tier. Most direct comparable on product, channel, and technology.
• Carrier: Carrier Global's flagship residential HVAC brand. Competes head-to-head with Amana across the same split-system, heat pump, furnace, and air handler categories through a comparable authorized-dealer network, with overlapping premium and mid-tier product lines.
• York (Johnson Controls): York is Johnson Controls' residential and light commercial HVAC brand, competing with Amana across split systems, heat pumps, and furnaces. Distributed through independent dealers in North America, with comparable premium-tier and mid-tier product positioning.

Emerging players

• Bosch Home Comfort: Bosch's residential HVAC line in North America targets the same premium high-efficiency segment as Amana, with inverter heat pumps and connected controls. Direct overlap is narrower (smaller installed base, more limited dealer network) but increasing as Bosch expands U.S. residential HVAC share.
• Mitsubishi Electric (HVAC): Mitsubishi Electric's Trane-Mitsubishi joint-venture portfolio and standalone ductless systems compete with Amana's S-series heat pumps in the cold-climate, high-efficiency, and ductless categories. Most direct overlap is in variable-speed inverter heat pump technology rather than legacy split AC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Amana_HVAC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTbiLB3TSIhvKeNacfefCqg
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmanaHVAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amana-brand-heating-and-cooling
• Instagraminstagram.com/amana_hvac

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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