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Heat pump shipments climbed 9.8% in March 2026, continuing a years-long trend as refrigerant transitions and regulations reshape the HVAC industry. 

New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. 

Insulation, tape products, fittings, valves, glycol products, and residential ventilation to see largest increases this month. 

Carrier reported a 12% drop in Q1 residential sales, but commercial growth and pricing actions helped offset weakness amid ongoing lawsuits and market uncertainty. 

Lennox weighs in on price-fixing allegations as Q1 results reveal a 10% residential drop, with pricing and commercial growth resulting in overall growth. 

Two new federal complaints filed April 20 and April 22 claim major HVAC manufacturers coordinated pricing and restricted output since 2020, driving equipment costs well above inflation.

February 2026 shipment data from AHRI shows how the HVAC market is reacting more to policy changes and less to seasonality. 

New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. 

Homeowners don’t separate manufacturer pricing from contractor work — they just know what they paid and who installed it.