“These Defendants are alleged to have driven HVAC equipment prices to historic levels through a series of frequent and repeated secret meetings, information sharing, communications, and public signaling,” a law firm involved in the case writes
Most of the country has a 40 to 50 percent chance of experiencing above-normal temperatures during the month, per the agency
The suit alleges that the company uses plastic, glass–filled nylon drain valves on its residential water heaters, promoting them as cost-effective alternatives to brass valves
Union shops are "having a hard time competing with the marketing spend of PE-backed firms and the margins of sole proprietors," says CEO Tom Teynor
While Watsco is the U.S.’s largest HVAC distributor, generating more than $7 billion in annual revenue, it serves just 10 to 15 percent of the industry
Compared to February 2025, an HVAC-specific ‘producer price index’ (PPI) is up 4.4 percent, according to the latest data
“Prior personal experience continues to top the list of the most important reasons for contractor selection, followed by contractor reputation,” the report notes
Shipments of gas water heaters declined by 11.6 percent year-over-year during the month, while electric water heater shipments slid 4.6 percent
To meet demand, the U.S. needs $10 billion in new water capacity — or up to $58 billion in a high-growth scenario
The accounts would allow Americans to make withdrawals for expenses related to apprenticeship programs, community colleges or trade schools, certifications and licensing, tools and equipment, and establishing a new business