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HVAC distributor sales dip in August
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HVAC distributor sales dip in August

HARDI members' sales in August declined by 0.5 percent year-over-year, according to the latest data released Friday

September’s most popular stories
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September’s most popular stories

Residential market woes, Nexstar's private equity move, a $38 million contractor, and more

Aging homes, fading checks, and Gen Z customers: By the numbers
HVAC

Aging homes, fading checks, and Gen Z customers: By the numbers

A look at ServiceTitan, Synchrony, and Visa's 2025 'Consumer Trends in the Trades' report, analyzing homeowner preferences and spending behaviors

HFC phasedown accelerated in 2024, EPA data shows
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HFC phasedown accelerated in 2024, EPA data shows

Production, consumption, and inventories of HFCs, including R-410A, in 2024 all fell compared to 2023, according to the EPA

HVAC buying indicator dips in August, survey finds
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HVAC buying indicator dips in August, survey finds

The share of U.S. consumers who felt it was a good time to buy major household items fell slightly in August, per the University of Michigan

Fall forecast: Warmer than usual
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Fall forecast: Warmer than usual

U.S. temperatures will likely be above normal from October through December, according to the National Weather Service

What you’re saying: ServiceTitan’s Pantheon 
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What you’re saying: ServiceTitan’s Pantheon 

A roundup of snippets from conversations at the company's annual event last week

Ferguson continues HVAC push amid ‘challenging’ environment
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Ferguson continues HVAC push amid ‘challenging’ environment

The company has been expanding its HVAC presence as part of a plan to leverage the growing trend of dual-trade contractors

A2L equipment tops 80% of distributor sales
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A2L equipment tops 80% of distributor sales

In July, A2L equipment represented 82 percent of HARDI distributors' unitary product sales, up from 13 percent in January

Trade schools set to gain from Trump, Ivy League disputes
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Trade schools set to gain from Trump, Ivy League disputes

President Trump is looking to leverage settlements with Ivy League schools to fund workforce development initiatives