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The partners in Lantern, a machine learning software firm focused on product distribution, pitched the technology to HVACR distributors during the recent HARDI conference. 

Carrier’s residential sales dropped nearly 40% in Q4 as the channel destocked and homeowners delayed replacements. The company expects replacement demand to rebound later this year. 

TCL’s comfort and HVAC division has a portfolio of inverter-driven ducted heat pump systems that are scalable, efficient, high-performing, and quiet, the company said in a press release.

With more than 100 gigawatts of U.S. data center demand coming online and a trillion-dollar market looming, Johnson Controls is investing in high-capacity chillers, water-free cooling strategies, and global consistency.

WaterFurnace focused on accelerating geothermal adoption by emphasizing grid resiliency and affordability.

LG is no longer positioning itself as a brand focused on add-on rooms and ductless applications. Instead, the company is emphasizing its ability to serve an entire home or building.

During the 2026 AHR Expo, NAVAC pushed HVAC tool innovation forward with 18 new product launches, including digital manifold gauges that adopt smartphone-style touchscreen technology to make diagnostics faster and intuitive. 

At the 2026 AHR Expo, executives highlighted CPVC and prefabricated PEX solutions, double-digit growth in key segments, and plans to drive innovation in emerging markets such as data centers and life sciences. 

Heatcraft highlighted new refrigeration products, as well as robust training opportunities to help contractors and end users through the refrigerant transition.

New seasonal efficiency metrics aim to replace single-point testing with ratings that actually reflect how systems run in homes.