EXHIBIT 23.1




                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-16325) pertaining to the 1996 Stock Option Plan of ACR Group, Inc.,
the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-42701) pertaining to the
registration of 2,411,667 shares of common stock of ACR Group, Inc., and the
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-51546) for the registration of
1,000,000 common shares pertaining to the ACR Group, Inc. 401(k) plan of our
report dated May 11, 2001, with respect to the consolidated financial statements
and schedule of ACR Group, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended February 28, 2001.



                                    ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Houston, Texas
May 29, 2001