Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 29,229	$ 73,770
Accounts receivable, net	466,340	377,655
Inventories	643,874	546,083
Other current assets	22,372	17,943
Total current assets	1,161,815	1,015,451
Property and equipment, net	44,891	42,842
Goodwill	394,746	397,262
Intangible assets, net	209,832	219,501
Other assets	6,749	6,999
Assets, Total	1,818,033	1,682,055
Current liabilities:
Current portion of other long-term obligations	106	4
Accounts payable	198,277	184,957
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	113,406	97,397
Total current liabilities	311,789	282,358
Long-term obligations:
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement	284,800	316,182
Other long-term obligations, net of current portion	540	14
Total long-term obligations	285,340	316,196
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities	64,381	61,461
Commitments and contingencies
Watsco, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.50 par value
Paid-in capital	603,586	592,820
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(6,859)	(2,102)
Retained earnings	335,919	251,475
Treasury stock, at cost	(114,425)	(114,425)
Total Watsco, Inc. shareholders' equity	838,755	748,214
Noncontrolling interest	317,768	273,826
Total shareholders' equity	1,156,523	1,022,040
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,818,033	1,682,055
Common Stock
Watsco, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.50 par value	18,166	18,131
Class B Common Stock
Watsco, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.50 par value	$ 2,368	$ 2,315