Our list of leading HVAC manufacturers in the U.S. includes:
Rheem
Carrier
Trane
Lennox
YORK
Top HVAC manufacturers in the United States
Manufacturer | Headquarters | Founded |
|---|
Rheem | Atlanta, GA | $1,925 |
Carrier | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $1,915 |
Trane | Davidson, NC | $1,885 |
Lennox | Richardson, TX | $1,895 |
YORK | Milwaukee, WI (Johnson Controls) | $1,874 |
Below is a breakdown of each manufacturer, including their products, services, and brands.
Rheem is an industry leader in residential and commercial heating, cooling, and water heating solutions. Rheem Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1925 when brothers Richard and Donald Rheem acquired a galvanizing plant in San Francisco, California. The company began producing water heaters in the 1930s and later expanded into residential and commercial HVAC. Rheem became a wholly owned subsidiary of Paloma Industries of Nagoya, Japan, in 1988.
Rheem manufactures products in ISO 9001-certified facilities in Fort Smith, Arkansas; Montgomery, Alabama; Oxnard, California; and Eagan, Minnesota. The company operates a parts distribution center in Randleman, North Carolina, along with distribution facilities across the U.S. and in Brampton, Ontario.
Products include: residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, conventional and hybrid storage water heaters, tankless water heaters, solar water heating systems, hydronic and geothermal systems, indoor air quality accessories, and replacement parts.
Brands include: Rheem, Ruud, Friedrich, Raypak, Richmond, Eemax, EverHot, Solahart, Splendid, Sure Comfort, and WeatherKing.
Commercial refrigeration brands: Russell, Witt, ColdZone, and Kramer.
Carrier is a global provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, as well as building controls, automation, and fire and security solutions.
The company's roots go back to 1902, when Willis Carrier invented the mechanism for the first modern air conditioning system in Brooklyn, New York. Carrier Engineering Corp. was founded in 1915. Carrier was purchased by United Technologies in 1979 and became a publicly traded, independent company in 2020. Carrier has more than 50 manufacturing facilities and nearly 40 research and development centers worldwide, with more than 53,000 employees and customers in more than 180 countries. Carrier Global Corp. generated approximately $20.4 billion in revenue, making it one of the largest HVAC companies in the United States.
Carrier's HVAC division offers products, controls, and services designed to improve building performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability for both commercial and residential applications. Their heating and cooling products include air conditioners, gas furnaces, heating systems, controls, after-market components, repair and maintenance services, and building automation solutions.
Carrier heating and cooling brands include: Arcoaire, Bryant, Carrier, Carlyle, CIAT, Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Payne, Riello, Tempstar, Toshiba-Carrier, and Totaline after-market parts and supplies.
Building automation and control brands include: Carrier, Automated Logic, EcoEnergy, and NORESCO.
Trane by Trane Technologies provides residential heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, as well as commercial air conditioning systems, services, and solutions.
Trane started in 1885 as a family plumbing business in La Crosse, WI. James Trane, a mechanical engineer, and his son Reuben created an innovative low-pressure steam heating system. In 1913 the family incorporated as The Trane Co. Ingersoll Rand acquired Trane in 2008, and since 2020, the company has operated under Trane Technologies. Trane has over 900 patents in the U.S. and employs thousands in its operations.
Trane provides energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support, and sophisticated thermostat controls for homes and commercial buildings.
Trane Technologies brands include: American Standard, Ameristar, ICS Cool Energy, OxBox, RunTru, Thermocold, Thermo King, and Trane.
Lennox provides cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems for residential and commercial customers. Dave Lennox founded Lennox in 1895 in Marshalltown, IA. In 1988, Lennox International Inc. became the parent company of Lennox Industries Inc. and Lennox Global was formed in 1995. The company has manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America, R&D in Carrollton, Texas, and plants in Marshalltown, Iowa; Stuttgart, Arkansas; and Saltillo, Mexico.
HVAC products include: furnaces, heat pumps, condensers, air handlers, garage heaters, air conditioners, packaged units, boilers, mini-split systems, comfort controls, and indoor air quality solutions.
Brands of Allied Air Enterprises (a Lennox International division) include: AirEase, Allied, Allied Commercial, Armstrong Air, Concord, Ducane, and MagicPak.
YORK manufactures residential and commercial HVAC systems and replacement parts. YORK was founded in York, Pennsylvania, in 1874. In 2005, Johnson Controls acquired YORK International's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products and services.
YORK manufactures heating and cooling systems, thermostats and controls, and indoor air quality solutions for residential HVAC. On the commercial side, products include air systems, chilled water systems, ductless and VRF systems, and packaged and split DX systems.
Johnson Controls brands include: Coleman, Champion, Enviro-Tec, Johnson Controls, Krueger, Luxaire, Ruskin, Tempmaster, Titus, Triatek, SKYMARK, and YORK.
Our list of top HVAC manufacturers worldwide includes:
Top HVAC manufacturers worldwide
Manufacturer | Headquarters | Founded |
|---|
Daikin | Osaka, Japan | $1,924 |
Ingersoll Rand | Davidson, NC | $1,871 |
LG Electronics | Seoul, South Korea | $1,958 |
Toshiba Corp. | Tokyo, Japan | $1,939 |
Mitsubishi Electric | Tokyo, Japan | $1,921 |
Below are the details about each global manufacturer, including products, services, and brands.
Daikin is the world's largest HVAC manufacturer and a leading producer of air conditioners and provider of HVACR, fluorochemical, and filtration products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Daikin provides air conditioning, ventilation, humidification, refrigeration, freezing, fluorochemicals, oil hydraulics, and after-sales service. Industry analysis estimates that Daikin has sales of more than $36.3 billion and a 15% share of the global HVAC market. The company has more than 100 production bases worldwide, and its products are sold in more than 170 countries. Daikin U.S. Corp. is headquartered in New York City and has several locations throughout the U.S.
HVAC brands include: Daikin, Goodman, Amana, AAF Flanders air filtration, and Quietflex ductwork.
Ingersoll Rand is a global provider of flow creation and industrial solutions. The company acquired Trane in 2008 to provide air conditioning systems, services, and solutions. In 2020, Ingersoll Rand Industrial merged with Gardner Denver.
Trane now operates under Trane Technologies to produce heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Ingersoll Rand produces air compressors, applied power products, power tools, lifting systems, pumps, and OEM solutions.
Ingersoll Rand generated approximately $5.9 billion in revenue and operates in eight locations across North America.
HVAC brands include: American Standard, Ameristar, Nexia, and Trane.
LG Electronics manufactures residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning solutions.
LG Electronics produces ducted and duct-free products for air conditioners and building management systems. Products include single-split units, single-packaged units, gas heat pumps, chillers, air-to-water heat pumps, water heaters, building automation, ventilation solutions, and compressors and motors.
The company generated approximately $67 billion in revenue. LG has 142 subsidiaries worldwide and employs approximately 74,000 people. LG Electronics USA's Air Conditioning Technologies division is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Toshiba International Corp. produces motors, drives, and power apparatus components for HVAC systems. Its low-voltage adjustable speed drives are specifically designed for HVAC applications to control fan and pump systems.
Toshiba also produces window and portable air conditioning units, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers. In 2022, the company generated approximately $23.27 billion in revenue.
Toshiba America Inc. has manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas, and Mitchell, South Dakota, and employs roughly 6,600 people.
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is a leader in ductless and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air conditioning systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Mitsubishi products for homeowners and professionals include room air conditioners, package air conditioners, VRF systems, heat pumps, ventilators, air curtains, and compressors.
The company reported annual revenue of nearly $154 billion (Mitsubishi Corp. consolidated) and operates 121 offices with nearly 80,000 employees across its consolidated subsidiaries.
As you assess your needs and budget, think about your installation jobs and the specifications of the equipment you'll need for your projects.
Consider HVAC equipment brand durability, lifespan, and manufacturer warranties. Most HVAC brands have product lines built to suit different needs and price points.
To price jobs profitably, you must understand your job and equipment costs. Tracking this data allows contractors to boost profit margins on every HVAC job.
Perform online research and tap into your professional network to find reputable HVAC equipment suppliers in your area.
Read online reviews and ratings to learn what other contractors say about the supplier's HVAC expertise and customer service.
Look for suppliers that offer a purchase order process, online ordering, and centralized purchasing systems to track POs, returns, and bills across multiple warehouse locations.
Once you've selected potential suppliers, compare equipment details, pricing, delivery schedules, and additional services.
Contact suppliers to learn about their processes and whether they offer online ordering portals. Check stock availability, accessory brands, and other potential supply needs.
Research equipment and costs in advance so your company is in place to get the best supplies at the best prices.
A supplier functions as a partner with your business, so it's important to know their reputation, experience, and the quality of products and services they provide.
Supplier traits to evaluate include:
Level of experience and HVAC industry knowledge
Return policies and warranty handling
Customer support responsiveness and service quality
Delivery reliability and lead times
Think of your HVAC company's suppliers as long-term business relationships, and invest in strengthening those relationships as your business grows.
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