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Charted: Where U.S. household debt payments stand
In the first quarter of this year, household debt payments represented 11.16 percent of disposable income, according to the Federal Reserve
Economy
HVAC
HVAC buying indicator slips in May, hits 12-month low
The most selected reason among consumers who felt it was a bad time to buy in May was “Prices are high,” according to a University of Michigan survey
Plumbing
Gas water heater shipments hit six-year low as electric holds up
Roughly 1.44 million residential gas water heaters were shipped between January and April of this year, the lowest first-four-month total of the past six years, per AHRI
Plumbing
Industry group announces 2026 Heat Pump Water Heater Week
The event, taking place from October 26 to 29, marks an expansion from previous years, when the celebration was just one day
HVAC
July’s temperature outlook: Warmer on the edges, toss-up in the middle
The Pacific Northwest has the highest chance — 60 to 70 percent — of experiencing above-normal temperatures during the month
HVAC
Summer cooling costs to rise 10.5%: Report
The largest percentage increases are projected in the Mountain and South Atlantic regions
Roofing
Colorado State University reduces 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook
CSU now expects 11 named storms and five hurricanes in the Atlantic basin this season, down from its April forecast
Plumbing
Residential gas, electric water heater shipments dip in April
The figures — for both residential water heater types — have fallen every month this year, compared to last year
Plumbing
SkillsUSA crowns National Plumbing Competition winners
“The National Plumbing Competition shines a light on one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand jobs in America that doesn’t require a four-year degree”
HVAC
HVAC shipments rise in April, extending recovery streak to three months
Shipments of air conditioners, in particular, rose eight percent year-over-year during the month, while heat pump shipments increased by 1.8 percent