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Pricing across the HVAC/R supply chain continued to drift upward in November

Nearly 1.1 million fewer air-source heat pumps and central a/c units were shipped in the U.S. this year, through September, than were shipped during the first nine months of 2024.

Manufacturers say the “next wave” of growth will be retrofit-friendly systems that drop into existing homes with minimal electrical work.

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.