Cool Air Products started as a garage business in Ellicott City, Maryland. The company describes its growth from a spark of an idea into a portfolio of patented HVAC technologies, while keeping its family business roots. The company built its lineup product by product, listening to needs from HVAC technicians, wholesalers, and reps along the way.
The company states its aim is to give the trade problem-solving products contractors did not know they needed. Its stated mission centers on solving everyday problems for the HVAC community, its technicians, wholesalers, reps, employees, and the environment.
Product Lines
Cool Air Products organizes its catalog into six categories. Leak repair and prevention includes SmartSeal Quick Shot, SmartSeal External, FixQuick, Brilliant UV Dye Remover, and SmartSeal Auto. The additives group covers Acid-Test Universal, SmartShot, SmartShot Acid Neutralizer, SmartShot UV Dye, and Safenet Flush.
Condensate management includes Combat P-Trap, Combat Tabs, and Combat Switch. The Sigma Cap covers the capacitor category. The heat absorption group includes Stop Heat (a reusable product) and Protect Gel Spray. The cleaning products group covers the Jet Gun and UltraCool Wipes.
Why Contractors Specify Cool Air Products
A technician troubleshooting a condensate or leak issue in the field benefits from a manufacturer that groups its catalog by the specific problem being solved, rather than one generic product line. Examples include a refrigerant leak, a clogged condensate line, or a failed capacitor. Cool Air Products backs its lineup with third-party testing and an in-house research and development laboratory, giving contractors a documented basis for the products' performance claims.
The company also maintains technical support staff, which matters when a technician needs guidance on the right product for a specific system problem in the field.
How to Choose Cool Air Products Products
Start by identifying the specific problem on the job. A refrigerant leak calls for the leak repair and prevention group. A failed capacitor points to the Sigma Cap line, and a condensate backup points to the Combat P-Trap group. For system additives, match the additive to the diagnostic or protective need, whether that's an acid test, a UV dye for leak detection, or an acid neutralizer.
For heat protection during brazing or soldering near sensitive components, the Stop Heat and Protect Gel Spray products in the heat absorption group are built for that specific task. The Jet Gun and UltraCool Wipes round out routine coil and equipment cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cool Air Products make?
Cool Air Products makes HVAC problem-solving products across leak repair, additives, condensate management, capacitors, heat absorption, and cleaning categories.
What is the Combat P-Trap used for?
The Combat P-Trap is part of the brand's condensate management group, alongside Combat Tabs and Combat Switch. It is the product group to consider when the problem on the job is a condensate backup.
What is Sigma Cap?
Sigma Cap is Cool Air Products' capacitor product line.
Where did Cool Air Products start?
Cool Air Products started as a garage business in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Does Cool Air Products test its products?
The company states it uses third-party testing along with an in-house research and development laboratory.