AHR Expo kicks off, expects 50,000

The AHR Expo in Las Vegas kicks off Monday morning, with 350 speakers, 1,800 exhibitors, and a projected 50,000 visitors. Last year, 118 countries were represented. 

What’s happening: Every HVAC and plumbing supplier you’ve heard of, plus a thousand you haven’t, will be there slinging their goods. As for residential products, here’s a tiny slice of what’s being displayed, according to news releases:

• Daikin will unveil a new cold-climate residential heat pump. (Daikin)
• LG will present a series of next-gen compressor and motor technologies. (LG)
• Mitsubishi Electric Trane will showcase its latest heat pumps, including single-phase air-to-water systems and VRF systems. (METUS)
• Bosch will make its expo debut, following its $8 billion acquisition of Johnson Controls’ residential HVAC portfolio, including York, which closed in July 2025. (PHCP Pros)
• And Navien, Rinnai, and Bradford White will display a slate of new water heating products. (Navien, Rinnai, Bradford White)
• More releases

Yes, and: On site, there will be roughly 300 new product presentations and educational sessions through Wednesday. (Bring beer and take a sip every time someone says “AI.”)