In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Scott Pierson, VP of HVAC and Market Strategy at Parts Town, joins the show to discuss how severe winter weather strains HVAC contractors operationally. Drawing from field data and real-world experience, Pearson explains why parts availability and procurement predictability often become the biggest bottlenecks during peak winter demand. He outlines which components are hardest to plan for, how contractors of all sizes should approach winter inventory, and why dependable OEM parts access can reduce downtime, protect customer trust, and even improve technician retention.