EXHIBIT 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-51546) pertaining to the ACR Group, Inc. 401(k) Plan of our report
dated May 22, 2002, with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the
ACR Group, Inc. 401(k) Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the
year ended December 31, 2001.

                                                         /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas
June 26, 2002