The ACHR NEWS is proud to introduce the Unitary Study Series – where we surveyed both contractors and homeowners alike, and unlocked the trends driving unitary brand loyalty, market shifts, and buying behaviors. From there, our editors took these topics a bit further to provide our audience with the information they need: what’s selling, whether or not contractors are likely to follow their brand to a new supplier, smart tech growth, the key decisions driving HVAC purchasing decisions, how contractors engage with OEMs, and much more. Check back in the coming weeks for additional content. https://www.achrnews.com/rss/15099-contractor-pro-unitary-trends-series en-us mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) Distributors are quietly using AI to forecast inventory — and it’s already changing the supply chain. http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165609 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165609-where-contractors-really-get-their-product-info mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) A survey looked at the reasons contractors choose brands and might consider changing brands, and a comparison of five identical surveys shows the reasons for changing shifted over time. http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165560 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165560-hvac-purchasing-decision-drivers Data from a recent survey confirms that ducts drive decisions. http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165507 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165507-ducted-hvac-remains-dominant-even-as-ductless-adoption-climbs mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) The percentage of HVAC professionals who reported they are unlikely to change brands within the next year dropped from 70% in 2017 to 55% in 2025. http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165462 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165462-surveys-reveal-slipping-loyalty-toward-oem-brands-suppliers