HVAC Data

Portable A/C Units Enter the Smart HVAC Era

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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.

Surveys Show ‘Amazon Effect’ in HVAC Equipment Buying

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Residential customers are buying more equipment online, a trend that industry experts advise contractors to leverage.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: New Data Shows Repair Becoming a Bigger Driver for HVAC Contractors

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Drawing on Housecall Pro data from 2021 to 2025, Roland Ligtenberg explains why repair is gaining ground as replacement costs rise and workflows become more efficient.

Why High HVAC Equipment Prices Aren’t Going Anywhere

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

HVAC equipment prices aren’t just rising — they may be here to stay. Contractors are feeling it in every quote, but the bigger story is what’s driving those costs — and why they’re unlikely to come down.

Yelp’s Latest Updates Push HVAC Contractors to Book Jobs on Its Platform

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Survey: 3 in 4 people still want to see ratings and reviews from real customers when using AI search tools to find local businesses.

The Quiet Electric Shift: What 15 Years of AHRI Data Is Telling Us

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The real question is whether this pace of change continues once incentives wind down — or whether the last few years of acceleration were partly a policy-and-refrigerant-transition moment that won’t repeat.

PPI Report Signals Renewed HVAC Cost Increases Amid Global Uncertainty

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Rising fuel costs and global instability are pushing HVAC pricing back into uncertain territory, creating new challenges for contractors.

Survey: 25% of Residential Contractors Using AI to Boost Business

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:15:49 -0400

With 22% of surveyed residential contractors anticipating profit declines in 2026, a survey from ServiceTitan reveals the solutions they’re using to improve margins.

Software Rules in HVAC Load Calculations

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Load calculations, and using software to do them, are key traits of the contractor of the future, according to a new ACCA report.

Navigating the Squeeze: How Data and Incentives Protect HVAC Margins Amid Rising Input Costs

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Higher costs for ductwork, coils, and transportation ripple through every stage of a project — here’s how HVAC distributors can help

Heat Pumps Grow by 16% in February 2026 Shipments

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

February 2026 shipment data from AHRI shows how the HVAC market is reacting more to policy changes and less to seasonality.

5 Reasons Why High HVAC Equipment Prices Are Here to Stay

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:19 -0400

HVAC prices have surged — and aren’t likely to fall. Behind the increase are sweeping regulations, new technology, and shifting market forces that are reshaping how homeowners decide whether to repair or replace their equipment.

HVAC, Plumbing Sees 10% Fewer Workplace Fatalities in 2024

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest fatal injury workplace report shows an overall decline in incidents in the HVAC and plumbing category.

Cooling Off, Not Cooling Down: Study Shows HVAC Businesses Still Command Premium Prices

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0400

The market may be more disciplined than it was 5 years ago, but demand for HVAC companies hasn’t gone anywhere.

AHRI Shipment Data Show A/C, Heat Pumps Down by 29% in January

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The latest shipment report from AHRI shows a sluggish start to 2026, with everything from electrification pushes to refrigerant transitions set to affect the coming year.

A/C, Heat Pumps Shipments See Six-Month Decline

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The latest figures from the AHRI show shipments of a/c units and heat pumps fell in November 2025 compared to the same time last year, while furnaces saw modest year-over-year gains.

A/C, Heat Pump Shipment Data Show Continued Falloff

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

The a/c and heat pump shipment numbers reflect some of the headwinds industry leaders discussed during last month’s Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference: low consumer demand, high interest rates, tariffs on imported products and materials, and the continuing fallout from the refrigerant transition.

Residential Shipment and HVAC Sales Tumble

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps tumbled in July — down nearly 27% compared to last year, according to AHRI data.

Data Show Mixed Report for HVAC Equipment Shipments

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:08 -0400

In year-to-date comparisons, shipments of air-source heat pumps, a/c units, and both gas-fired and oil-fired furnaces were all up over the first four months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Facts + Figures: Shipment Data - Heat Pump, Furnaces Up, A/C Units Down

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 13 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400

HVAC industry in March was grappling with talk from the Trump administration of tariffs on imported products, including a 25% tariff imposed on all imported steel and aluminum.

Facts + Figures: Mixed Year-Over-Year Report in February Shipment Figures

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Shipments of warm-air furnaces and air-source heat pumps were up in February, compared to February of 2024, while shipments of a/c units and residential water heaters fell, the latest figures from AHRI show.

The Domino Effect: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs' Impact on HVAC

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0500

In an interview, Stan Kolbe, executive director of government and political affairs at SMACNA discussed the economic effects of the U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum.

The Ripple Effects of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on HVAC

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:23:21 -0500

The ripple effects of these tariff policies are already threatening major U.S. manufacturing initiatives.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for October 2024

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500