HVAC

HVAC enrollment at vocational schools jumps 29%

HVAC enrollment at vocational schools jumps 29%

Over 25,000 students were enrolled in HVAC-specific programs at U.S. vocational schools this spring, according to new data

Behind Service Experts’ equipment leasing approach

Behind Service Experts’ equipment leasing approach

A conversation about the economics of leasing HVAC systems, positioning the model to customers, and the barriers to broad U.S. adoption

HVAC shipments rebound in April, up 5.5% year-to-date

HVAC shipments rebound in April, up 5.5% year-to-date

Combined shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps rose slightly in April, compared to last year, according to new AHRI data

Trade groups tell Congress: Don’t touch Energy Star

Trade groups tell Congress: Don’t touch Energy Star

Following recent reports that Energy Star could be shut down or privatized, over 30 trade groups this week sent a clear message to Congress

HVAC industry enters era of ‘accelerated change’: Report

HVAC industry enters era of ‘accelerated change’: Report

A roundup of highlights from a 13-page industry report published on Wednesday, covering market trends, private equity, and challenges ahead

“We would’ve lost the job without it”: Wisetack customers speak

“We would’ve lost the job without it”: Wisetack customers speak

In conversation with David Burris of Burris Heat and Air and Mike Soper of Abbott Brothers Plumbing & Heating

Lawmakers move to protect low-income HVAC program

Lawmakers move to protect low-income HVAC program

A bipartisan set of lawmakers on Monday introduced a bill to protect a $4 billion HVAC program, as the Trump administration eyes cutting it

A2L equipment hits milestone, tops 50% of distributor sales

A2L equipment hits milestone, tops 50% of distributor sales

Central ducted systems using A2L refrigerants accounted for 51 percent of April sales, according to HARDI data first shared with Homepros

What’s at stake as HVAC tax credits hit the chopping block

What’s at stake as HVAC tax credits hit the chopping block

Eliminating a pair of HVAC-focused tax credits would strain both the grid and contractor jobs nationwide, according to new research

Quilt exec on industry giants, contractor partnerships, and next-gen heat pumps 

Quilt exec on industry giants, contractor partnerships, and next-gen heat pumps 

A conversation about competing with century-old manufacturers, engaging with contractors, and product innovation