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Heat pumps buoy HVAC shipments despite May slide
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Heat pumps buoy HVAC shipments despite May slide

May marked the fourth consecutive month when air conditioner shipments declined compared to last year, while heat pump shipments grew

Mixed weather next week, favorable temps by month-end: Forecast
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Mixed weather next week, favorable temps by month-end: Forecast

U.S. weather next week is set to vary by region, but turn hotter by month-end, nationwide, according to the National Weather Service

Copper gets 50% tariff, sealing sweep of major HVAC metals
HVAC

Copper gets 50% tariff, sealing sweep of major HVAC metals

The president announced that a 50 percent tariff on copper imports will take effect on August 1, joining steel and aluminum

Trump extends global tariff pause: HVAC’s state of play
HVAC

Trump extends global tariff pause: HVAC’s state of play

Dozens of countries' tariff rates were set to revert to higher levels on July 9, but the president pushed the date to August 1

HVAC’s halftime report: 5 numbers to watch
HVAC

HVAC’s halftime report: 5 numbers to watch

A snapshot, halfway through the year, of five HVAC industry indicators based on the latest, publicly available data

HVAC distributor sales fall in May, but A2L equipment gains ground
HVAC

HVAC distributor sales fall in May, but A2L equipment gains ground

While HARDI members' sales fell slightly in May, the share of A2L equipment approached 60 percent, according to new data

June’s most popular stories
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June’s most popular stories

A 13-page industry report, an inside look at Service Experts' leasing model, a $75 million payout, and more

HVAC buying indicator dips this spring, still up from 2022
HVAC

HVAC buying indicator dips this spring, still up from 2022

The share of consumers who felt it was a good time to buy 'large household durables' fell in April and May, but remains above 2022 levels

From Washington to Wall Street, the trades ride high in 2025
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From Washington to Wall Street, the trades ride high in 2025

The trades this year have seen an uptick in interest, new investments, and a slew of initiatives to bolster the workforce

U.S., Mexico near deal to lower steel tariffs
HVAC

U.S., Mexico near deal to lower steel tariffs

A deal would reduce the tariff rate on a certain amount of steel imports from Mexico, potentially easing some HVAC cost pressures