During the busy season, contractors don’t have time for bottlenecks in the supply chain. And distributors are focused on providing what contractors need as the replacement market trends up and repair work remains constant.
When the Great Recession hit in 2008, it seemed that everyone in HVAC was soon hearing the familiar refrain: “I want to repair not replace.” But now distributors are reporting that while the market for repair is still steady, more consumers are replacing their old equipment.