HVAC
Carrier, Lennox CEOs on this year’s dynamics, looking ahead
The chief executives at a recent conference took stock of the industry amid a challenging year, particularly for the residential segment
Economy
HVAC
HVAC distributor sales slip in October
Sales by HARDI distributors in October fell one percent year-over-year, according to data released Wednesday
HVAC
December temperature outlook shows North-South split
The National Weather Service forecasts temps leaning below normal across the North in December, and above normal across the South
HVAC
November’s most popular stories
A few billion in debt financing, pressure on home improvement demand, 95% furnace efficiency rule, and more
HVAC
Consumer appetite for major household purchases falls in October
An indicator of HVAC purchasing intent in October fell to a 12-month low, according to the University of Michigan
HVAC
HVAC wholesale prices hold steady in September
A measure of HVAC-specific wholesale prices in September was little changed from the prior month, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Plumbing
Roto-Rooter revenue climbs on residential plumbing rebound
In 2024, the company’s revenue declined by 5.2 percent year-over-year, but it’s seen a modest turnaround this year
HVAC
A2L equipment tops 90% of distributor sales
The figure marks a rapid acceleration across the industry
HVAC
Home improvement demand hit by uncertainty, housing pressure
Ongoing consumer uncertainty and continued pressure on the housing market are impacting home improvement demand, said Home Depot's CFO
Plumbing
Water heater shipments rise in September, electric leads in volume
U.S. shipments of both gas and electric residential storage water heaters in September rose year-over-year, according to AHRI data