HVAC

90-day tariff pause brings some relief to the HVAC industry

90-day tariff pause brings some relief to the HVAC industry

The President on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause for over 75 countries, lowering their tariff rates to a flat 10 percent

Organic lead volume pops 26% in Q1, analysis shows

Organic lead volume pops 26% in Q1, analysis shows

Organic lead volume and average tickets grew in Q1, while customer acquisition costs fell, per an analysis of 100 contractors' marketing data

Regional cooling demand diverges in March, data shows

Regional cooling demand diverges in March, data shows

Some areas of the U.S. experienced a warmer March than others, according to the latest national weather data

Mortgage rates dip, but tariffs cloud outlook for HVAC demand

Mortgage rates dip, but tariffs cloud outlook for HVAC demand

While the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which impacts replacement demand, has fallen slightly in 2025, tariffs cloud what's next

Trump admin lays off staff of low-income HVAC program

Trump admin lays off staff of low-income HVAC program

The administration last week fired the team managing a $4 billion program that helps low-income households pay for heating and cooling bills

HVAC’s dual reality: Growing interest, 40,000 job openings 

HVAC’s dual reality: Growing interest, 40,000 job openings 

A conversation about the HVAC industry's labor situation, including the nationwide surge in interest, annual projected job openings, and more

New tariffs set to impact the HVAC industry: What to know

New tariffs set to impact the HVAC industry: What to know

President Trump on Wednesday announced a new set of tariffs on countries across the globe, several of which will impact the HVAC industry

Google launches AI-powered Q&A on contractors’ Business Profiles

Google launches AI-powered Q&A on contractors’ Business Profiles

The company has started rolling out a new feature that lets consumers ask specific questions about contractors when viewing Business Profiles

HVAC’s Q1: M&A, Trump, and bankruptcy

HVAC’s Q1: M&A, Trump, and bankruptcy

A snapshot of first-quarter headlines from around the industry, by month

HVAC distributor sales dip, contractor payments quicken in February

HVAC distributor sales dip, contractor payments quicken in February

HARDI members reported a slight revenue decline in February, however, contractors are paying their bills faster