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State of the HVAC Industry 2024: Manufacturers

HVAC Industry Gears Up For Challenges in 2024

Inflation and higher interest rates may dampen demand, but IRA could provide opportunities

February 8, 2024

The HVAC industry faces challenges in 2024 from inflation, higher interest rates, and HFC production cuts. However, regulatory support for eco-friendly systems could provide growth opportunities, leading manufacturers to be optimistic about the year ahead.

What Small Businesses Need to Know about Generative AI

Cautions, caveats, and creative solutions for HVAC contractors who want to try their hand with ChatGPT

Marissa Evans

February 7, 2024

Evolving AI technology is becoming an important business tool for personalizing customer experience, analyzing data, and much more.

State of the HVAC Industry 2024: Contractors

Contractors Navigate Shifts in HVAC Residential, Commercial Markets

Workforce, price increases, and increased consumer knowledge among top trends for 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 7, 2024

Industry experts examine the current outlook of the commercial and residential HVAC market and forecasts of what the next five years will bring.

Cruz Leads Senate Effort to Shut Down Furnace Rule

Kyle Gargaro

February 5, 2024

The rule will effectively ban the sale of non-condensing gas furnaces and, according to the American Gas Association (AGA), will affect 55% of U.S. households.

Why Online Reviews Should Matter to HVAC Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 5, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 5, 2024

A recent survey found that online reviews are extremely important to homeowners, yet only 61% of HVAC contractors actually advertise them on their websites.

State of the HVAC Industry 2024: Education

Trades Education Must Evolve to Keep Pace with Industry Changes

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment in trades courses increased 19.3% from 2021 to 2022

Herb Woerpel

February 3, 2024

As the industry continues to gray and the demand for HVAC services continues to rise, recruiting, training, and retaining young talent is crucial to the trade’s future.

Contractors Get 'Great Information' at Service Operations Forum

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 2, 2024

The 2024 Service Operations Forum drew 68 industry professionals who met in a collaborative environment in which they shared strategies, insights, and experiences.

Employee Motivation in the HVAC Industry

Finding the right people for the right seats

Dwight Miller

February 2, 2024

Some in the HVAC industry have struggled with employee retention, but implementing the "Right People, Right Seats" concept may help get employees to excel in their respective roles and reduce turnover.

States Seek IRA Rebate Funding

But consumers have seen no money yet for high-efficiency HVAC purchases

Matt Jachman

February 1, 2024

California, New Mexico, New York, and Hawaii are the first states to apply for federal rebate money for high-efficiency equipment. Twenty-three states have received funding to set up and manage rebate programs.

Creating Thermal Energy Networks in Rochester, Minnesota

Reaching greenhouse goals

Scot Ramsey

January 31, 2024

As Rochester city leaders set the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050, the challenge is now how to follow through.