Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and supplies are part of many different industries. Besides a central air conditioning system (which most businesses have), there are different types of refrigeration equipment and supplies; each serving a specific purpose. There are also many manufacturers of this type of equipment, as well; some companies deal only in refrigeration and cooling while some deal in both heating and cooling. The type of supplier you choose for your business will depend on the size and type of your business, your budget, and what you need the refrigeration or air conditioning equipment to do. Neither type is better than the other, but each does have advantages and disadvantages; it is important to know these before you decide where to go for your air conditioning or refrigeration needs.

A refrigeration manufacturer or dealer that only sells supplies and equipment related to cooling has the advantage, most likely, of having a larger selection of products. A larger selection means a better chance that your cooling needs will be met. Another advantage of this type of supplier is that they may have more knowledge about the particular products and what they do.

A supplier that deals with both heating and cooling (including air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and supplies) may have lower prices; they are likely to have more customers than cooling-only suppliers, which may mean a lower cost for you. One disadvantage of this option is that they may not have as large of a variety of products as a refrigeration-only supplier.