AC, heat pump shipments rebound in 2024
Shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps in 2024 grew 12 percent compared to 2023, according to AHRI data
Economy
Mixed signals: The HVAC consumer in 2025
A look at seven indicators, tracked from December 2019 to December 2024, painting an up-to-date picture of U.S. consumers' financial health
January heating demand jumps 12% across the U.S.
The number of Heating Degree Days increased by 12 percent from January 2024 to 2025, according to data from the National Weather Service
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
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
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
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 and Trane this week reported Q4 earnings, marking the companies' first public statements since January brought significant changes
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
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