Comfort-Aire

Comfort-Aire is a manufacturer of residential and commercial HVAC equipment under Heat Controller, Inc., established in 1955 in Jackson, Michigan. In 1972, Comfort-Aire introduced the first ductless mini-split for the American market, the Comfort-Aire Twin Pak. Heat Controller, Inc. was acquired by MARS, a family-owned HVACR components and equipment supplier founded in 1945, in 2013.

Product Lines

• SVH Series (single-zone ductless): SVH12SB (12K BTU, 16.5 SEER, 115V), SVH18SB-1 (18K BTU, 16.8 SEER, 208/230V), SVH24SB-1 (24K BTU, 16.5 SEER, 208/230V)
• DV Series (ductless, up to 19 SEER): Temperature compensation, nano silver air filter, gold fin evaporator coating; available in 12,000 BTU and larger configurations
• Central split system AC and heat pumps for ducted residential and light commercial
• Packaged units and air handlers for ducted applications
• Gas and oil furnaces for residential forced-air heating
• PTACs for commercial hotel and multi-family applications
• Portable dehumidifiers in multiple pint-per-day capacities
• Geothermal heat pump systems for ground-source heating and cooling

Why Contractors Specify Comfort-Aire

• First to bring ductless mini-split technology to the American market (1972)
• SVH and DV series inverter-driven for efficient part-load operation
• DV series temperature compensation reduces ceiling-to-floor stratification
• Nano silver filter and gold fin evaporator coating for high-humidity and coastal climates
• Broad product portfolio: ductless through geothermal from one manufacturer

How to Choose a Comfort-Aire Product

For ductless single-zone: SVH12SB (115V, 12K BTU), SVH18SB-1 or SVH24SB-1 (208/230V). For enhanced filtration and temperature compensation in high-ceiling or coastal applications: DV series. For whole-home ducted: central split or packaged unit sized to Manual J load. For commercial/hotel: PTACs. For moisture control: dehumidifier sized by pint-per-day capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

• First with ductless in the US? Yes. In 1972 Comfort-Aire introduced the first ductless mini-split in the American market, the Comfort-Aire Twin Pak.
• Who owns Comfort-Aire? MARS, a family-owned HVACR supplier, acquired Heat Controller, Inc. in 2013.
• SEER ratings? SVH series: 16.5-16.8 SEER. DV series: up to 19 SEER.
• 115V mini-splits? Yes. The SVH12SB 12,000 BTU operates on 115V.
• Geothermal systems? Yes. Comfort-Aire manufactures ground-source geothermal heat pump systems for residential applications.