Articles by Matt Jachman

With technological improvements and flexible installation options, it’s becoming easier to find heat pumps that can be used in multifamily buildings. We asked several manufacturers about their models. 

Shipments of a/c units took the biggest drop, 32.9%, as 613,216 units were shipped in July 2024 but only 411,530 in July of this year.

HVACR industry veteran Don Gillis has worked on both sides of the counter, as a technician and, later, a wholesaler. He’s now brought his technical training expertise to HARDI. 

These residential products can clean the air, kill contaminants, regulate humidity, and introduce fresh air into ducted HVAC systems. 

Almost two-thirds of commercial contracting executives reported stable or growing revenue at their companies, and 53% said they were optimistic about the market going forward. The survey also looked at market headwinds. 

The shipment data reflect a market still adapting to challenges presented by the transition to A2L-compatible equipment, a shortage of aftermarket R-454B for use by contractors, and uncertainty about the Trump administration's tariff policy.

Warehouse teams need to be nimble, and communicate often, to operate best in times like these, according to several HVACR distribution professionals.