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
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Merger forms major Midwest HVAC distributor
Two distributors last week announced a merger, forming the Midwest's largest independent wholesaler of Johnson Controls equipment
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
Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ halve click-through rates in 2024
For searches triggering AI Overviews in 2024, organic click-through rates were cut by more than half, according to a new analysis
AHRI issues statement, opposes Trump’s tariffs
Barring any changes, a 25 percent tariff on all Mexican imports, affecting major manufacturers, will take effect in March
Pulse check: The economy, small business, and the skilled trades with Gusto
A conversation about the state of the economy, its impact on small businesses, and what’s ahead — along with how to navigate it
“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