White Rodgers: Controls Company
The White Rodger control company’s history starts back in 1937, when a small group of engineers from the Emerson Electric Company were developing a new kind of control device that was to be used in stacks, thermostats and some other HVAC applications. The group took the name of Missouri Automatic Controls, but changed it to the White Rodgers Electric Company, after the name of the principal engineers: Jim Rodgers and Chesterfield White, two of that period’s most innovative minds in the HVACR business.
Concentrating mostly on hydraulic control applications. Nowadays, the company has a complete line of products ranging from heating applications, ventilation systems and air conditioning products and controls that help engineers, homeowners, contractors and OEM to achieve HVACR environmental perfection in the home and business. The company concentrates on combining comfort, efficiency and utility when designing their HVACR products and components and this perfect three-way combination has earned their company numerous awards and acclaims, from all over the World.
Whether what your are need of is either an electronic programmable thermostat or non-programmable thermostat, a mechanical thermostat or a digital thermostat, an ignition control system, a gas control valve, a transformer, an electronic air cleaner or media air cleaner, a thermo expansion valve or a damper and actuator system, the White Rodgers Company is the most trusted manufacturer in the HVACR control business, highly praised by contractors for quality and reliability.
Their product list includes a wide array of thermostats, programmable, non-programmable, digital or mechanical. They offer single stage thermostats, multi stage thermostats, heat pump thermostats, line voltage thermostats and electric thermostats. In addition, the company offers a few useful thermostat accessories such as humidity controls, evaporative cooling controls, thermostat guards, special purpose controls, temperature controls, thermostat remote sensors and other thermostat accessories and parts.
All their digital programmable or non-programmable thermostats are available in three distinct categories and price points with their Premium 90 Series Thermostat, their Standard 80 Series Thermostat and their Economy 70 Series Thermostat. All of their programmable thermostats fall in the category of Energy Saving Products and many meet Energy Star guidelines. Electronic thermostats from their company are ideal for zoning system control and the new Comfort Alert Copeland Scroll compressor protection.
When it comes to indoor air quality, their company really brings out its best on the table. From media air cleaners, electronic air cleaners, humidifiers and UV lights, they have it all and everything combines value, safety, comfort and efficiency to bring you a pleasant and healthy atmosphere in your household.
Zoning systems are also highly regarded by White Rodgers, since they offer numerous types of zone control panels, zoning thermostats, zoning stat pressure regulating dampers and damper motor actuators. Control panels range from the CZ-4 master zone control panel model that offers up to 4 thermostats and single pole single throw zone dampers, to the CAFC models that prevent air conditioners from freezing due to low air flow.
The selection of dampers is also quite diverse. From their rectangular CSPRD1208 static pressure regulating damper operating at 800 CFM, to the square CSPRD1212 static pressure regulating damper operating at 1200 CFM, or the CRDS series of round dampers with a spring return option, which consists of single blade dampers that have a 24 volt spring return motor and a diameter ranging from 5” to 20”.
Relays and transformers can also be found in their product list. The company offers class 2 transformers or fan centers, Cutler Hammer ACD’s (air conditioning disconnects), contactors, relays, DC power contactors and other types of relays or transformers. Many OEM’s and contractors have regarded this line of White Rodgers products as top class and their outstanding quality and productivity have earned their parent company a lot of prestige.
Lastly, hydronic and refrigeration components are also top of the line. Their company offers a diverse list of hydronic controls, zone valves, immersion wells, filter driers, refrigerant liquid control valves and temperature control systems. They are extremely useful in either home HVACR applications or larger commercial equipment that need powerful and reliable refrigeration and control.
If you are interested in procuring one of the above products, or one of the manufacturer’s components that has not appeared above, you can easily get it by using our online ordering system. We can acquire every White Rodgers parts and components for you, since we are a HVACR wholesaler for the company. Order through HVAC Plus and get your products in a timely, cost-effective, comfortable and modern fashion. All the parts you get will be 100% original and they will come without a wrangled price from our side, like you would get from other wholesalers or resellers. We take pride in the fact that we can offer you some of the cheapest prices on the market. You can compare our prices with those of the competition and than make the right decision. We guarantee you’ll come to us!

