HVAC Wrapped: 2024 in Review
A lot happened in 2024, so we rounded up some highlights, by quarter, as the year winds down
Economy
October HVAC shipments grow at highest rate in three years
The industry has staged a comeback from 2023, with a promising replacement backdrop heading into the next two years
$12 billion mini-split maker expands into U.S.
AUX, a leading Chinese HVAC manufacturer, is expanding into the U.S. after nearly 40 years of operating internationally
Pulse check: The economy, small business, and the skilled trades with Gusto
A conversation about the state of the economy, its impact on small businesses, and what’s ahead — along with how to navigate it
Home services expected to remain resilient in 2025
Jobber's Q3 Home Service Economic Report highlights contractor trends and offers insight into what's next for home services
AHRI reports September HVAC shipments, marking six consecutive months of gains
Just over 900,000 combined central air conditioners and heat pumps were shipped in September, up 18% from last year
HARDI distributor revenues up 2% in September
September was the sixth consecutive month that the rate at which its distributors' sales grew was positive, following a stagnant four months from December 2023 to March
Our most-read stories of October
Q&As, dispatching, private equity, and more
Humor and big bucks: Tackling the HVAC industry’s labor crunch
A Q&A with Ruchir Shah, founder of SkillCat, a digital education company that's enrolled over 300,000 students in its skilled trade programs
Why did ACCA launch a credit card for contractors?
Given ACCA's focus on government advocacy, I was curious about the motivation and did some digging