HVAC

Heat pumps buoy HVAC shipments despite May slide

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

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

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

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’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 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

How Trump’s megabill impacts contractors

How Trump’s megabill impacts contractors

President Trump on July 4 signed the 'big, beautiful bill' into law, including both wins and losses for contractors

What’s at stake if Energy Star gets the axe

What’s at stake if Energy Star gets the axe

The Trump administration has considered eliminating the Energy Star program, which would likely create ripple effects across the HVAC industry

June’s most popular stories

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 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