Items Tagged with 'homeowners'

The 2026 Summer Cooling Report shows 99% of respondents across all income brackets, regions, and generations are altering their cooling and spending habits.

A survey of homeowners shows portable a/c adoption on the rise, thanks in part to smart controls and modern innovations providing more connectivity and control. 

HVAC buyers are increasingly favoring heat pumps, smart tech, and IAQ, according to the 2025 American Home Comfort Study. 

In 1960, a Clearwater, Florida, builder and HVAC contractor teamed up to offer a heat pump-equipped model home for $11,950 — and buyers responded quickly. 

With the help of a heat pump installation savings program, becoming a qualified contractor opens up a marketing pipeline.

With homeowners delaying big-ticket projects but still spending on urgent repairs, HVAC contractors that respond quickly and offer clear options may be best positioned to win. 

As HVAC prices soar, new homeowner data from DuraPlas suggests there is a growing “I’ll deal with it later” problem happening inside American homes. 

We dive into the ACHR NEWS archives to explore the a/c boom of the 1950s, where room unit shipments hit 1 million in 1953.