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Alec Stevanovski

Chocolate lover. Self-proclaimed haiku champion.

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Honeywell, Chemours hike R-454B prices

Honeywell, Chemours hike R-454B prices

The two companies have increased prices for their R-454B products, which impact both open and new orders

HVAC industry grows in Q1 despite A2L, tariff concerns

HVAC industry grows in Q1 despite A2L, tariff concerns

Despite pricing-related concerns about tariffs and the A2L transition, industry demand held steady in Q1, according to a William Blair report

Republicans defend Inflation Reduction Act as budget talks begin

Republicans defend Inflation Reduction Act as budget talks begin

As Congress begins ironing out the federal budget plan, several Republicans are advocating for a "thoughtful" approach to any IRA changes

Scripting, 24/7 call centers, and secret shopping with AnswerForce

Scripting, 24/7 call centers, and secret shopping with AnswerForce

A conversation, in partnership with AnswerForce, about call center scripting, 24/7 operations, secret shopping, and more

Organic lead volume pops 26% in Q1, analysis shows

Organic lead volume pops 26% in Q1, analysis shows

Organic lead volume and average tickets grew in Q1, while customer acquisition costs fell, per an analysis of 100 contractors' marketing data

Mortgage rates dip, but tariffs cloud outlook for HVAC demand

Mortgage rates dip, but tariffs cloud outlook for HVAC demand

While the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which impacts replacement demand, has fallen slightly in 2025, tariffs cloud what's next

Trump admin lays off staff of low-income HVAC program

Trump admin lays off staff of low-income HVAC program

The administration last week fired the team managing a $4 billion program that helps low-income households pay for heating and cooling bills

HVAC’s dual reality: Growing interest, 40,000 job openings 

HVAC’s dual reality: Growing interest, 40,000 job openings 

A conversation about the HVAC industry's labor situation, including the nationwide surge in interest, annual projected job openings, and more

New tariffs set to impact the HVAC industry: What to know

New tariffs set to impact the HVAC industry: What to know

President Trump on Wednesday announced a new set of tariffs on countries across the globe, several of which will impact the HVAC industry

HVAC distributor sales dip, contractor payments quicken in February

HVAC distributor sales dip, contractor payments quicken in February

HARDI members reported a slight revenue decline in February, however, contractors are paying their bills faster