If you're running restaurant business, or have a large family to prepare food for, knowing a little about refrigeration compressors so that you can keep your foods at the right temperature. But where do you find these appliances, and how can you find supplies that are high-quality--but still within your budget? Here are a few resources that may help.

New York-based company National Compression Exchange may have the refrigeration compressors and accessories you need. You can find compressors for both small and large refrigerators, from 175lbs to 400lbs. Some of the brands they carry include Bohn, Carrier and Liebert. For more information, please refer to www.nationalcompressor.com.

Another popular refrigeration compressor brand is A-1 compressor. Here you'll find everything you need, including pre-packaged nut, bolt and gasket sets, mechanical seals and compression tools to fix any unfortunate damages. So aside from quality refrigeration compressors, you'll find all your industrial needs in one place. For more information on this Atlanta-based company, please refer to www.orrbilt.com/units.htm.

To add to our growing list is Genemco, Inc., another company known for quality refrigeration compressors. This corporation manufactures motors from 40hp to 800hp for their air conditioning and compression units. They also sell a variety of many different brand names, such as Carlyle, Hitachi, Fuller and Copeland.

For information on refrigeration compressor manufacturers near you, check out www.thomasnet.com. Alternatively, you can also check out the brand-name links on the website, such as www.hitachi.com or www.carrier.com for more detailed information on particular products.