HVAC distributor sales grow in Q1, summer forecast nuanced
HARDI distributors' sales grew five percent a month, on average, during the first quarter, with several factors at play looking ahead
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Contractors optimistic, plan to expand service areas: Report
A roundup of takeaways from a survey of over 300 HVAC contractors nationwide, including 2024 performance, expansion plans, and more
Carrier, Trane execs talk tariffs, A2L
Wrapping up HVAC suppliers' first-quarter earnings calls, Carrier and Trane execs this week chimed in on tariff and A2L issues
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A bankruptcy filing, R-454B drama, and a new slate of tariffs
White House targets 1 million new apprentices
The president signed an executive order aimed at spurring one million new apprentices per year, including in the skilled trades
Consumer HVAC buying indicator falls in Q1, remains above 2022 levels
A measure of whether consumers think now is a good time to buy "large household durables" fell during the first quarter, but is up from 2022
Lennox, Watsco CEOs: A2L sales accelerating, R-454B issues temporary
Both companies reported Q1 earnings this week, with their CEOs commenting on A2L sales, R-454B issues, tariffs, and consumer trends
Contractors split over how suppliers should handle tariff costs, survey finds
A division exists among contractors on how distributors and manufacturers should pass on tariff costs, according to a survey
Mapped: 10 years of U.S. cooling demand
Despite a rise in global temperatures, U.S. cooling demand trended downward between 2015 and 2024, according to national weather data
Honeywell, Chemours hike R-454B prices
The two companies have increased prices for their R-454B products, impacting both open and new orders