Genie Air Conditioning and Heating

What Genie Air Conditioning and Heating does

Genie Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is a privately held wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment headquartered at 15041 Calvert Street, Van Nuys, California. The company distributes air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-split systems, PTAC units, portable air conditioners, dehumidifiers, central units, air cleaners, heaters, evaporative coolers, wine air conditioners, vertical terminal units, and related accessories (line sets, sleeves, refrigerant, motors, compressors) across more than a dozen product categories. Its catalog spans major third-party brands (Frigidaire, Friedrich, ComfortStar) alongside proprietary Genie-branded mini-split series (Tropic, Alpic, Alpic Eco, Sierra, BRV) and builder-model through-the-wall units compatible with legacy sleeves from Frigidaire, Fedders, GE, Whirlpool, and others.

The business operates a sales-led wholesale model anchored by a physical showroom in Van Nuys, phone-based ordering, and two e-commerce storefronts (airconditioner.com and genieac.com) representing the same inventory. Marketing relies on SEO/catalog presence, email, a branded radio station (easylistening.com), and a contractor locator service (airconditionercontractors.com); adjacent digital assets include a portfolio of approximately 30,000 HVAC premium domain names marketed to contractors. Pricing is transactional unit pricing with a published price-match guarantee ('we will beat any reasonable price'), and contractor credit accounts are available. Geographic focus is Southern California (Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, Orange County) with curbside nationwide shipping. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, proprietary software platform, patent portfolio, or external funding; the company's competitive position rests on quantity-buying cost advantage, SKU breadth, replacement-unit fitment expertise, and contractor relationships rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Genie Air Conditioning and Heating

Legal name

Genie Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.

Website

https://airconditioner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genie Air Conditioning and Heating is a Van Nuys, California-based wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment (mini splits, PTAC, window/wall units, central systems, accessories) selling to HVAC contractors, hotels, apartment complexes, and homeowners across Southern California with nationwide shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Equipment Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI)

Keywords

• HVAC equipment distribution
• Air conditioning wholesale
• Mini split systems
• PTAC units supply
• Heat pump distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Wholesale distribution of HVAC equipment including window units, wall units, mini splits, PTAC units, portable ACs, dehumidifiers, central units, air cleaners, heaters, and accessories. Products sold include major brands as well as proprietary Genie-branded products. Revenue generated through direct equipment sales to contractors and end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Genie Air Conditioning and Heating is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment based in Van Nuys, California. The company sells window and wall air conditioners, mini splits, PTAC units, portable ACs, central units, dehumidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, evaporative coolers, wine air conditioners, and related accessories. Products are sold to HVAC contractors, hotels/motels, apartment complexes, and individual homeowners through a physical showroom, phone orders, online storefronts, and nationwide shipping.

Product overview

Genie Air Conditioning and Heating is a wholesale distributor of HVAC products based in Van Nuys, California. Their product portfolio includes room air conditioners (window and wall units), portable air conditioners, PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners) for hotels/motels, mini splits (ductless systems) in multiple series (Tropic, Alpic, Alpic Eco, Sierra, BRV), multi-zone mini splits, central air conditioning units (condensers, air handlers, heat pumps), dehumidifiers, air cleaners, heaters (gas units), evaporative coolers, wine air conditioners, and vertical terminal units. They also stock accessories including line sets, sleeves, back grilles, and R-410A refrigerant. The company sells to contractors and offers competitive pricing with a price-beat guarantee. Their primary brands include Frigidaire, ComfortStar, Friedrich, and various proprietary lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Room Air Conditioners Window and wall-mounted air conditioning units for residential and commercial room cooling, available in capacities from 8,000 to 24,500 BTU and 115V or 230V configurations.
• Room A/C With Heat Window and wall air conditioners with integrated heating capabilities, including heat pump and heat strip options for year-round climate control.
• Portable Air Conditioners Dual hose portable air conditioning units with corrosion-proof coils for residential and light commercial use, with 7/5 year warranty on select models.
• PTAC Units Packaged terminal air conditioners designed for hotels, motels, and apartment buildings, available in heat pump and heat strip configurations with 42-inch width units and cords included.
• Mini Splits Ductless mini split air conditioning and heat pump systems in multiple series (Tropic, Alpic, Alpic Eco, Sierra, BRV) with capacities from 9,000 to 60,000 BTU and SEER ratings up to 21.5.
• Multi-Zone Mini Splits Multi-zone ductless mini split systems allowing independent temperature control for multiple rooms from a single outdoor unit.
• Dehumidifiers Residential and commercial dehumidifiers ranging from 30 pint to 70 pint capacity units.
• Central Units Central air conditioning systems including condenser units, air handlers, coils, furnaces, and packaged units, with high-efficiency heat pumps achieving SEER ratings up to 19.4.
• Air Cleaners Air filtration systems and indoor air cleaners for residential and commercial use.
• Heaters Gas heating units (direct vent and top vent configurations) ranging from 22,000 to 50,000 BTU for residential and commercial applications.
• Evaporative Coolers Swamp coolers and evaporative cooling systems for residential and commercial applications.
• Wine Air Conditioners Specialized cooling units designed to maintain proper temperature and humidity for wine storage.
• HVAC Accessories HVAC parts, motors, compressors, sleeves, line sets, grilles, refrigerant, and installation kits for HVAC systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-year warranty on compressor for selected TTW (Through-the-Wall) builder models - longest warranty in the United States
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Watsco: Largest HVAC/R distributor in the United States, serving contractors across the country with a broad equipment portfolio. Highly comparable category to Genie, though dramatically larger in scale, geography, and supplier breadth.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large publicly traded distributor of plumbing, heating, and HVAC supplies serving contractors and pro customers. Comparable wholesale/distribution motion and overlapping HVAC categories, but operates at vastly greater scale and with a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Johnstone Supply: HVAC-focused cooperative wholesaler serving independent contractors with heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment plus parts. Most directly comparable peer in terms of customer base (HVAC contractors), product mix, and contractor-credit business model.
• Carrier Enterprise: Distributor for Carrier, Goodman, and Bryant HVAC brands serving dealers and contractors across the U.S. Closely aligned with Genie on HVAC equipment distribution and contractor customer base, though with stronger manufacturer alignment.
• United Refrigeration: Wholesale distributor of refrigeration, heating, and air-conditioning equipment and parts to contractors and dealers. Similar go-to-market through phone/online ordering, contractor credit accounts, and broad equipment/accessory mix.
• R.E. Michel Company: Wholesale distributor of HVAC parts, equipment, and supplies serving contractors via regional branches. Comparable customer profile (independent HVAC contractors), product breadth, and reliance on relationship-driven B2B sales.
• Gemaire: Distributor of Goodman, Daikin, and Amana HVAC products serving dealers and contractors. Comparable wholesale distribution model targeting HVAC installers with both residential and light commercial equipment.
• Alpine Home Air Products: Online-direct distributor of heating and cooling equipment, parts, and accessories to contractors and end users. Highly comparable in online catalog breadth, price-led positioning, and nationwide shipping model.

Emerging players

• ACWholesalers.com: Online HVAC equipment wholesaler selling mini splits, PTACs, and room air conditioners direct to contractors and consumers. Comparable niche focus on ductless and packaged terminal equipment plus online price-led positioning.
• eAirConditioning.com: Online retailer/wholesaler of air conditioning and heating equipment targeting residential and small contractor buyers. Comparable e-commerce-led distribution of room ACs, mini splits, and accessories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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