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Quickly find companies that sell commercial air conditioners and central air conditioning systems. Review listings for links to makers and suppliers of portable air conditioners for home or office use.
United Technologies Corporation
UTC is a global leader in commercial and residential A/C and heating system solutions. Learn more about all seven innovative companies of UTC.
utc.com/curious
Grainger: Air Conditioners
Industrial HVAC Equipment & Supplies from Grainger®. Make Purchasing for Your Business Easier with Grainger's® Online Catalog! Order Online Today.
www.Grainger.com
Air Conditioning Experts
Special - 20% Off All Repairs 866.632.0660 For Service & Install
JWHeatingAndAir.com
One Hour Air Conditioning
$37 Off Repair Svc; $1000 Instant Rebate Premier System (888)249-3885
www.OneHourAir.com/la
Air Conditioning Prices
Prepare for the Summer Heat. Check on Prescreened Cooling Contractors.
www.QualitySmith.com/Cooling
Air Conditioners
Reduce High Energy Costs with a New Air Conditioner. Learn More Now!
SearsHomePro.com
Air Conditioning CA
Call Us for Excellent Service on Air Conditioning and AC Repair!
www.SpeedyAC.net
Air Conditioning Quotes
Get Bids From Pre-Qualified A/C Contractors. Easy, Free Today!
www.calfinder.com
Central Air Conditioning
AC & Heating Repair & Install. Serving LA - Call For An Estimate.
www.RonAirInc.com
Air Conditioning Units
Looking For An Air Conditioner? Buy From The Online HVAC Superstore!
www.WholesaleAC.com
Ductless Mini Split AC
Wholesale Ductless Mini Split AC's 9000 - 24000 BTU in Stock. Save 45%
www.AC-World.com
Lowe's Air Conditioners
All Types & Sizes of A/C Units for Your Home Comfort Needs. Buy Now!
www.Lowes.com
Listings
Aircare Plus, Inc.
Distributor of heating and air conditioning equipment and service.
www.aircareplus.com
Airconditioner.com
A state-by-state listing of air conditioner contractors, dealers, distributors, manufacturers and HVAC groups.
airconditioner.com
APCO Inc.
Distributor of apartment and building maintenance supplies, including plumbing, electrical, lighting, hardware, HVAC, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
www.apcoinc.com
Apel Supply Company
Wholesale distribution of plumbing, pipe valves and fittings, heating and air conditioning, kitchen cabinetry and industrial tools. A subsidiary of The Home Depot.
www.apexsupply.com
Arie Krool Engines
Distributor of air conditioning equipment and accessories, refrigeration equipment and electric motors. Based in Tel-Aviv, Israel.
www.krool.net
C&J Metal Products
Manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) building products, including sheet metal, roofing, gutters, window canopies, dormers and chimney saddles.
www.cjmetals.com
Chicago Blower Corporation
Manufacturer of a wide variety of industrial fans and blowers for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
www.chiblo.com
CMP Corporation
Air conditioning and refrigeration compression parts distributor.
www.cmpcorp.com
Comfortmaker
Provider of air conditioners, heat pumps and gas furnaces.
www.comfortmaker.com
Copeland Corp.
Manufacturer of integral horsepower compressors and condensing units. Products are sold to the commercial and residential air conditioning industry.
www.copeland-corp.com
Friedrich Air Conditioning Co
Manufacturer of a complete line of air conditioning products for commercial uses. The site provides a dealer locator.
www.friedrich.com
Governair Corp.
Manufacturer of commercial and industrial air conditioning systems. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.governair.com
Grainger: Air Conditioners
Industrial HVAC Equipment & Supplies from Grainger®. Make Purchasing for Your Business Easier with Grainger's® Online Catalog! Order Online Today.
www.Grainger.com (Paid)
Griffiths Technical Inc.
Supplier of auto parts, pinion, power, pumps, air conditioning, compressors and condensers. Located in New Jersey.
www.griffiths.com
Heil Heating & Cooling Products
Provider of air conditioners, heat pumps and gas furnaces.
www.heil-hvac.com
Hoffman Controls Corp.
Manufacturer of electronic controllers for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration industries.
www.hoffmancontrols.com
United Technologies Corporation
UTC is a global leader in commercial and residential A/C and heating system solutions. Learn more about all seven innovative companies of UTC.
utc.com/curious (Paid)
Air Conditioning Experts
Special - 20% Off All Repairs 866.632.0660 For Service & Install
JWHeatingAndAir.com
One Hour Air Conditioning
$37 Off Repair Svc; $1000 Instant Rebate Premier System (888)249-3885
www.OneHourAir.com/la
Air Conditioning Prices
Prepare for the Summer Heat. Check on Prescreened Cooling Contractors.
www.QualitySmith.com/Cooling

Guide to Air Conditioners

The right air conditioner delivers cool air to the home or workplace with maximum energy efficiency


 
 

Air Conditioning Basics

  • Let energy efficiency be your guiding criteria when choosing an air conditioning system.
  • Measure your room size to avoid over-buying or under-buying an air conditioner.
  • Replace old air conditioners with new Energy Star units for improved energy efficiency and cost savings.
 
 
Air conditioning can do much more than deliver cool air. Keeping your office at a pleasant temperature with air conditioners can keep productivity up and employee morale high. The best air conditioning units or systems for your office or home can also cut your energy costs and improve air quality. Some air conditioners will even provide heat to boot. Air conditioners come in a wide array of styles — from small portable air conditioners to central air conditioning systems.

When shopping for an air conditioner, consider the following options:

1. Energy efficient air conditioners.
2. Central air conditioning.
3. Using evaporation (swamp) coolers for air conditioning.
4. Window air conditioners and wall air conditioning units.
5. Portable air conditioners.
6. Industrial and institutional air conditioners.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Air conditioners and the green factor Energy efficiency is the driving force behind innovation in today's air conditioners, which are becoming ever greener. Replacing older air conditioner models offers immediate cost and energy benefits. As ozone-harming hydrochlorofluorocarbons are phased out (completely by 2030) and replaced by hydrofluorocarbons and other coolants or technologies, the march toward energy efficiency will accelerate. Always look for the Energy Star label.

I recommend:  Review and compare Energy Star air conditioners at Yahoo! Shopping. Also see Energy Star’s square footage chart on its Properly Sized Air Conditioners page. Buying the right air conditioner for your room size is the key to cost and energy efficiency. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturer’s worksheet will help you determine how powerful an air conditioner you need. MSN shopping allows you to search portable, wall and window air conditioners by brand and price, comparing the prices of six sellers. To cool a single room Compact Alliance offers the Edgestar Portable Air Cooler with Ionic Air Purifier for $99, an eco-friendly tower unit that uses no Freon, no CFCs and uses less energy than most light bulbs.

Central air conditioning Central air conditioning systems can be either split systems where the condenser and compressor are located in an outdoor unit while the evaporator is mounted in the air handling unit (often a forced air furnace) or a package unit in which all components are located in a single outdoor unit. HVAC refers to a complete heating, air conditioning, and ventilation system.

I recommend:  CalFinders sources central air conditioning contractors and gets comparative quotes. Sears HomePro allows you to schedule an appointment online for a central air conditioning consultation. If your home or office doesn’t have a duct system, a ductless air conditioner may be your answer. Smarterway offers a variety of options as does AJ Madison.

Evaporation (swamp) coolers for air conditioning Although not technically considered air conditioners, evaporation or swamp coolers can be an efficient dry-climate solution. They work by pulling fresh outside air through moist pads where the air is cooled by evaporation.

I recommend:  MSC Direct allows you to compare evaporative coolers, which you may want to use if traditional air conditioning isn’t a possibility.

Portable air conditioners Portable air conditioner units, which can be stowed away when not needed, have gained some popularity over window and wall units and are often more energy efficient.

I recommend:  Check Compact Appliance’s Portable Cooler page. To get the biggest bang for your buck consider a multifunction portable air conditioner, which can incorporate coolers, heaters, air purifiers and humidifiers. Visit Portable Air Shop for a variety of multifunction units.

Industrial and institutional air conditioning From manufacturing plants to office buildings to institutional buildings like hospitals and schools, large spaces all require substantial air conditioning systems.

I recommend:  ThomasNet, a B2B site that connects buyers and sellers of industrial equipment, has an air conditioner page that features emergency and temporary air conditioners as well as large-scale industrial air conditioning units. Global Industrial supplies industrial-grade air conditioners. Topp Portable Air offers sales and rentals of portable units for commercial, industrial and special event applications from 12 regional locations.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • When buying a central air conditioning system, shop locally and get competitive bids from contractors with North American Technician Excellence (NATE) training or Energy Star experience.
  • While Energy Star air conditioners may be more expensive up front, they will save you money in the long run.
  • For top cooling and energy efficiency, pay special attention to room size when shopping for an air conditioner.
  • Proper insulation, reflective roofing material, energy-efficient windows and doors, shading and ventilation will all improve the efficiency of your air conditioner.
  • Check to see if your local municipality offers incentives for installing energy-efficient air conditioners.

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By Marianne Cotter
The right air conditioner delivers cool air to the home or workplace with maximum energy efficiency.
Air conditioning can do much more than deliver cool air. Keeping your office at a pleasant temperature with air conditioners can keep productivity up and employee morale high. The best air conditioning units or systems for your office or home can ... Read more
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