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Prices are up across the board, mostly due to copper cost increases. 

Mid-single digits ruled October price moves, but outliers hit hard—Jones Stephens up to 25%, ICM up to 18%, and Easyflex up to 14%, with copper’s +5% setting the tone.

A Buffalo-area contractor cut its shop heating bill in half after switching to Navien’s 97%-efficient NPF hydro-furnace. Reding Inc. now has 50 installs, zero call-backs, and a quieter office—plus faster setups with the guided display.

When the grid strains and fossil fuels fill the gap, HVAC innovation takes center stage. Inside the push for next-gen systems designed for efficiency, flexibility, and the future of climate extremes.

Legacy comfort vs. sudden shutdown: St. Paul’s building committee picked a two-zone chiller heat-pump solution that’s 200–400% more efficient.

HVAC manufacturers paint a sobering picture for residential HVAC, forecasting slower sales through the rest of the year and little relief until 2026.

A historic theatre, a tough retrofit, and one contractor’s first step into press technology. 

From Monday, Sept. 15, through Friday, Sept. 19, Lennox employees will participate in more than 100 volunteer events, focusing on health, education, and the environment.

Manufacturers and suppliers across the HVAC industry are raising prices. Some increases are modest, others significant. Here’s the full breakdown.

Watsco’s Q2 sales dipped 4%, but reported record margins thanks to A2L price hikes. Volume was lower, though, due to mild weather, weak construction, and A2L rollout woes.