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In an effort to keep up with an ever-changing marketplace, contractors are taking steps to better position themselves before consumers, and industry associations are diversifying their offerings.

The Vertical Air Handler for small-duct systems offers efficient, quiet operation, even in hard-to-cool areas. 

A 95 percent AFUE oil condensing furnace, the OHC95, is Energy Star-qualified. 

The PerfectClime heating-cooling unit combines infrared and short-wave technology in one unit. 

Manufacturers had a lot to like about last year. According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), shipments of equipment increased in just about every category in 2013. Especially notable were shipments of air-source heat pumps, which were up 16 percent over 2012.

Sales of air-source heat pumps used to be concentrated primarily in the Southern U.S., but that is changing as consumers become more aware of their energy-saving capabilities. In fact, in many markets, it may be more cost-effective to use an air-source heat pump for the majority of a homeowner’s heating and cooling needs.

Inside a board room at a downtown hotel in Norfolk, Virginia, 13 contractors from around the country convened in search of ways to improve their businesses. It was a semi-annual meeting of the ACCA MIX Group “Nothing But Net.”

Nearly 300 WaterFurnace dealers and employees from across the country mixed business with pleasure at the company’s annual meeting in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The three-day event included a minor league baseball game and featured a mix of informative presentations, factory tours, and educational breakout sessions.

Zoning manufacturers are taking the initiative to make zoning an attractive option for contractors.

HVAC contractors specializing in home performance have found great growth opportunities through their added insulation services.