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Indoor air quality isn’t just about UV bulbs. It’s about humidity, airflow, filtration, and how well a home’s systems work together. For contractors, that’s shifting how they approach IAQ: no longer as a one-stop shop but rather a whole-home strategy that starts with fundamentals. 

With standing-room-only sessions, nearly 2,000 exhibitors, and a strong focus on workforce development, this year’s Expo proved the industry’s momentum is real — and growing — as over 53,000 HVACR professionals gathered to connect, learn, and shape what’s next. 

Nearly 70% of homeowners say they would replace their thermostat for a more secure option, signaling a sharp shift in consumer confidence.  

“More leads” isn’t always the real bottleneck. 

The architect and furniture designer Morris Sanders was ahead of his time, both in his Modernist style and in his belief in central air-conditioning. 

Dealers can now source Lennox HVAC systems and water heaters together, enabling more complete comfort solutions for homeowners and expanding sales opportunities within a unified Lennox experience.

The Energy Star program received a bump in funding for 2026, a reversal from the administration’s previous position of seeking to eliminate it. 

37% of HVAC contractors offer financing options on every job. 

With residential HVAC slumping, data centers are driving growth — but new chip designs, local resistance, and even space-based alternatives raise questions about whether that boom will last.

Several OEMs implemented multiple rounds of increases across equipment and parts, while copper-related components and select IAQ products saw higher movement.