The a/c and heat pump shipment numbers reflect some of the headwinds industry leaders discussed during last month’s Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference: low consumer demand, high interest rates, tariffs on imported products and materials, and the continuing fallout from the refrigerant transition.
The May transactions took place as HVAC contractors continued to grapple with the limited availability of R-454B, caused by a shortage of the proper cylinders for the A2L refrigerant.
The 2025 conference will feature celebrity keynotes, industry-specific educational breakout sessions, a large vendor exhibition, evening party inside Disney World theme park, and charitable golf tournament
Contractor University and OPTIMUS, two divisions of the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA), have officially announced full details for EPIC2025, the next chapter of their annual conference designed to help home services contractors grow and optimize their businesses.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is leading the charge to assist HVAC contractors in pushing back on the final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Taking a look at the major concerns around replacing an 80% furnace with a high-efficiency one such as venting requirements, drilling extra holes, and financial costs.
Due to a lack of training, time constraints, and numerous other reasons, many HVAC contracting companies are not performing combustion testing, potentially compromising customers’ safety.