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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.

Two contractors, while they generally agreed with the way priorities were ranked in a survey of their peers, had their own takes on what they want to see from distributors. 

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

An HVAC system failure during peak heating season can lead to lost revenue for businesses. 

Trust, communication, and shared planning are the keys to good distributor-contractor relationships. Those relationships have been tested lately. 

One measure approved by the House would revise the rules for setting energy efficiency standards for appliances, and the other would repeal the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program, which provides low- and moderate-income homeowners with rebates for installing heat pumps and other qualifying electrical equipment.

The shift to A2L refrigerants may seem daunting, but with proper tools, training, and safety know-how, contractors can handle the change with confidence. 

The first 18 months of a customer relationship generate most of its lifetime value.