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The new technology is expected to cut consumer energy bills, and contractors would only see a modest upskilling to install the next-gen platform.

New Jersey-based Triangle Tube closed abruptly on November 3, but the company website says the voluntary recall of approximately 67,500 boilers will not be affected.

Commercial demand for HVAC equipment grew in Q3, while residential sales fell, due to consumer uncertainty, cooler weather, and the lingering effects of the refrigerant transition. 

RectorSeal closes its acquisition of MARS Parts, adding motors, capacitors, relays, and contactors to its HVAC lineup.

Prices are up across the board, mostly due to copper cost increases. 

Mid-single digits ruled October price moves, but outliers hit hard—Jones Stephens up to 25%, ICM up to 18%, and Easyflex up to 14%, with copper’s +5% setting the tone.

A Buffalo-area contractor cut its shop heating bill in half after switching to Navien’s 97%-efficient NPF hydro-furnace. Reding Inc. now has 50 installs, zero call-backs, and a quieter office—plus faster setups with the guided display.

When the grid strains and fossil fuels fill the gap, HVAC innovation takes center stage. Inside the push for next-gen systems designed for efficiency, flexibility, and the future of climate extremes.

Legacy comfort vs. sudden shutdown: St. Paul’s building committee picked a two-zone chiller heat-pump solution that’s 200–400% more efficient.

HVAC manufacturers paint a sobering picture for residential HVAC, forecasting slower sales through the rest of the year and little relief until 2026.