Housing market has muted impact on 2025 HVAC demand
U.S. existing home sales, a proxy for replacement demand, have remained flat since January, compared to last year
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June, July face tough weather comps — but a warm forecast
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U.S. standby generator demand pops in 2024
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The FTC banned fake, deceptive reviews. Here’s what it means for contractors
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