The big weather story of 2021 was that it was cold where it was supposed to be mild — Texas — and hot where it was supposed to be mild — the Pacific Northwest. Heading into winter, what should HVAC contractors expect? Will Texas contractors struggle for business as they did early 2020? Or will customers face another round of cold weather?
The answers to these questions are more crucial than ever due to the inventory shortage facing the industry. HVAC contractors need to know if they should stock up extra equipment to meet demand. The problem is forecasting the weather is as difficult as, well, forecasting the weather.