HARDI's new Grassroots Advocacy Center is a central hub for HARDI members to learn about key legislative and regulatory issues that impact their businesses.
Nearly a third of all sales by wholesale distributors in 2022 were completed via e-commerce, but the HVACR segment of wholesale distribution lags behind wholesalers in general when it comes to e-commerce, according to a new report from Heating, Air conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).
HVAC National Championship finalists in the professional division each had 90 minutes to correctly install refrigerant and condensate piping on an HVAC unit.
“Our wholesale store is uniquely positioned to fulfill pressing needs for building materials in this area,” said Brian Bradley, general manager of F.W. Webb Co.s new location in Middlebury, Vermont.
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.
HVAC technician Robin Cutshall returned to the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship this year and is, as she was last year, the only woman competing in the apprentice division.
“Our new Whole Home Dehumidifier was re-designed from the ground up to deliver the ultimate in performance, efficiency, and quality," said Pat Tessier, vice president of product development for Honeywell Home and First Alert at Resideo.
Legionnaires' disease is caused by the Legionella bacteria, which thrives in warm-water environments and is typically spread through the inhalation of aerosolized water droplets, such as mist from cooling towers, hot tubs, and decorative fountains.
Nexstar Network just made a move most companies wouldn’t dare: It walked away from 50% of its revenue. The reason? To double down on its mission of serving independent contractors, not private-equity-backed businesses. Here’s how they made this bold decision and what it means for the home services industry.
