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The groundhog saw his shadow, and that means at least six more weeks of increasing prices on HVAC equipment. 

The stop-and-start-again tariffs have started again. Today, the Trump Administration initiated tariffs on Mexico and Canada at 25%, and increased tariffs on China to 20%. For HVAC contractors attempting to protect their profit margins during the coming tariff regime, it’s important to know what percentage of parts and equipment are made in the U.S. versus being imported.

A lawmaker has introduced legislation, seeking to overturn new efficiency standards for walk-in coolers. 

The Trump administration has postponed the implementation of HVAC efficiency standards for appliances like central air conditioners and instantaneous gas water heaters.

At this year's AHR Expo, industry leaders gathered for a panel discussion on heat pump technology at the Midea booth.

A slew of new tariffs on some of the United States’ largest trading partners could send HVAC equipment prices even higher, potentially accelerating the shift toward repairs over replacements.

During the AHR Expo, Heatcraft held a press conference to discuss how the company is engineering products and technologies to meet the demands of both regulations and end users.

Over the years, the programs SMOHIT offers have evolved beyond basic job site health and safety and today also encompass mental health strategies and resources.