Economy

Carrier wraps industry earnings with consumer, tariff views

Carrier wraps industry earnings with consumer, tariff views

The company's earnings follow the other two major U.S.-based residential OEMs, providing a look at how all three are reading today's market

HVAC distributor sales pop 14% to close out 2024

HVAC distributor sales pop 14% to close out 2024

December marked the best sales growth month of 2024 for HARDI distributors, according to its latest Trends report

“We’re cautiously optimistic”: CEO on A2L, consumer sentiment, and 2025

“We’re cautiously optimistic”: CEO on A2L, consumer sentiment, and 2025

The past 24 months have seen ups and downs in consumer confidence and HVAC shipments, and January brought a significant change

HVAC imports from Mexico face 25% tariff

HVAC imports from Mexico face 25% tariff

A 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Mexico, where major HVAC manufacturers have a presence, will take effect in early March

Lennox, Trane CEOs weigh in on 2025

Lennox, Trane CEOs weigh in on 2025

Lennox and Trane this week reported Q4 earnings, marking the companies' first public statements since January brought significant changes

3 charts for contractors to watch

3 charts for contractors to watch

With one month down in a pivotal year for the HVAC industry, here are a few charts worth keeping an eye on

U.S. standby generator demand pops in 2024

U.S. standby generator demand pops in 2024

The U.S. saw 1.2 billion power outage hours during the first nine months of 2024, the most since 2010, says Generac's CEO

Home services spending slows, but outlook stays strong

Home services spending slows, but outlook stays strong

U.S. homeowners, on average, spent 12 percent less on improvements, maintenance, and emergency repairs in 2024 than in 2023

U.S. vocational schools see second year of double-digit growth

U.S. vocational schools see second year of double-digit growth

Enrollment at public two-year schools with a “high vocational focus” grew 13.6 percent in Fall 2024, the second year of double-digit growth

HVAC distributor sales dip in November

HVAC distributor sales dip in November

HARDI distributors saw a slight decrease in November revenue, compared to the previous year, according to a new report