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HVAC Price Increase List: February 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The groundhog saw his shadow, and that means at least six more weeks of increasing prices on HVAC equipment.

How Tariffs Will Impact HVAC Pricing

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:00 -0500

The stop-and-start-again tariffs have started again. Today, the Trump Administration initiated tariffs on Mexico and Canada at 25%, and increased tariffs on China to 20%. For HVAC contractors attempting to protect their profit margins during the coming tariff regime, it’s important to know what percentage of parts and equipment are made in the U.S. versus being imported.

Lawmaker Moves to Overturn Refrigeration Rule

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500

A lawmaker has introduced legislation, seeking to overturn new efficiency standards for walk-in coolers.

DOE Postpones HVAC Efficiency Standards

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:15:00 -0500

The Trump administration has postponed the implementation of HVAC efficiency standards for appliances like central air conditioners and instantaneous gas water heaters.

Panel Lays Out Vision for the Future of Heat Pumps at AHR Expo

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:10:27 -0500

At this year's AHR Expo, industry leaders gathered for a panel discussion on heat pump technology at the Midea booth.

Thriving in 2025 & Beyond: Sales Enablement Expansion

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

With 77% of Grainger’s $16.7 billion revenue tied to digital sales, HVACR distributors must expand their digital capabilities to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

UPDATED: Newly Announced Tariffs Could Impact HVAC Pricing

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500

A slew of new tariffs on some of the United States’ largest trading partners could send HVAC equipment prices even higher, potentially accelerating the shift toward repairs over replacements.

Making the Shift to CO₂

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Switching to CO₂ is a long-term investment with environmental benefits and reduced operating costs, making it essential for contractors to learn about these systems in order to inform customers about their options.

Heatcraft Shares New Technologies and Regulatory Insights

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:30:00 -0500

During the AHR Expo, Heatcraft held a press conference to discuss how the company is engineering products and technologies to meet the demands of both regulations and end users.

St. Louis Sheet Metal Worker, OSHA Specialist Takes National Role

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:58:07 -0400

Over the years, the programs SMOHIT offers have evolved beyond basic job site health and safety and today also encompass mental health strategies and resources.

ASHRAE Names New President, Top Officials for 2023-24

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:17:00 -0400

Ginger Scoggins, P.E., will serve as ASHRAE's 2023-24 president. She is president and owner of Engineered Designs Inc., a consulting engineering firm in Cary, North Carolina.

Trane Celebrates Inaugural Class of Trade Warriors

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Trane Technologies’ residential HVAC brands (Trane Residential and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning) celebrated the inaugural graduation of its first cohort of Trade Warriors to train at Fort Bragg.

How Can A Direct Drive Design Optimize Cooling Tower Performance?

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400

A variable speed drive (VSD) controls the speed of the high-torque, direct-drive motor for optimal fan operation.

Master-Bilt Names New Vice President of Sales and Customer Care

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500

As vice president of sales and customer care, Frank Fuller will develop and execute a commercial strategy to achieve not only sales growth but to expand new business opportunities as well.

Indiana Contractor Installs Donated York HVAC System for US Military Veteran

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0500

Johnson Controls donated a YORK^® heating and cooling system with a Wi-Fi^® capable YORK^®touch-screen thermostat to better assist U.S. Army Spc. Marcus Moore. Cliff’s Heating, A/C, Generator Professionals donated the HVAC installation services for the veteran’s new home.

IEC’s Draft Proposal Increases Charge Limit For Flammable Refrigerants

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0400

In May, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) released its draft proposal to raise the maximum charge size for flammable refrigerants in commercial self-contained cases from 150 grams to 500 grams.

Danfoss Perspective: Let’s Ratify Kigali

markmenzer@verizon.net (Mark Menzer) — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:05:49 -0400

Let’s imagine two futures: The first is for the U.S. to continue to be a world innovator in HVACR technology. In this scenario, we continue our present path to a low-GWP [global warming potential] future.

NHL Partners With Chemours On Refrigerant Solutions

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:01:57 -0400

The National Hockey League® (NHL) and The Chemours Company announced a multi-year partnership focused on providing Opteon™ refrigerant solutions to rinks across North America.

The Mysterious Increase In CFC-11 Emissions Has Scientists Baffled

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:57:00 -0400

CFCs were once considered a triumph of modern chemistry. Stable and versatile, these chemicals were used in hundreds of products, from military systems to the ubiquitous can of hairspray.

Full ‘Steam’ Ahead: Is Geothermal the Future of American Suburbs?

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 21 May 2018 07:31:00 -0400

Pinewood Forest is one of several large, master-planned developments that’s sidestepping the traditional HVAC system to embrace — and mandate — geothermal heat pumps for heating and cooling communitywide.

The Ultimate Boiler System Layout Tips

Wed, 16 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Midwest Machinery has sold and started up a ton of boilers to date. In the last 10 years, high-efficiency, high turn-down boilers have become the gold standard. Just like a Ferrari, which needs the right fuel, brakes, tires, and equipment precisely tuned to run like a champ - so does your new boiler.

Tariffs Likely To Hurt Consumers

Wed, 02 May 2018 09:43:00 -0400

Well, that didn’t take long. New U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect at the end of March, and many manufacturers are already raising prices on equipment.

New Advances In Magnetic Refrigeration

Wed, 02 May 2018 09:33:02 -0400

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have designed and built an advanced model system that successfully uses very small quantities of magnetocaloric materials to achieve refrigeration-level cooling.

California Moves To Ban HFCs

Wed, 02 May 2018 09:29:25 -0400

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently adopted a regulation that would prohibit the use of HFC refrigerants, claiming that the chemicals trap heat in the atmosphere at a rate thousands of times that of carbon dioxide.

EPA Delays SNAP Rule Regarding Transition To HFCs

Wed, 02 May 2018 09:26:16 -0400

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued guidance stating that it plans to abide by the recent court decision that ruled EPA is not authorized to ban HFC refrigerants under the Clean Air Act.

Cannabis Farms Require Proper Ventilation

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:41:00 -0400

With almost 30 states now allowing some sort of legal use of marijuana, it is not surprising that the number of cannabis growing facilities in the U.S. is exploding. These growing facilities range from small farms that supply medical marijuana to local patients to large, multimillion-dollar facilities that produce enough to supply entire states with both recreational and medical marijuana.

Moisture Management Is Pivotal When Designing the Perfect Climate

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:06:00 -0400

Cultivating cannabis commercially is a difficult task. Growers can’t simply toss a few seeds into the soil and expect plants to produce the luscious buds desired by medicinal and recreational users across the nation.

Properly Vetting Companies Is Crucial When Venturing Into Cannabis Market Segment

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0400

The legality of marijuana use, both medically and recreationally, continues to increase across the U.S. Ballot initiatives are popping up in new states seemingly every year, which means the marketplace is burgeoning and spreading around the country. As it pertains to the HVAC industry, this can be a bit of a double-edged sword.

UV Lights Prevent Contamination in Grow Facilities

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:53:00 -0400

UV Lights Prevent Contamination in Cannabis grow facility owners and managers take painstaking measures to maintain their growing areas free of mold, mildew, fungus, and other biological contaminants.

How HVAC Industry Pros Are Selling Humidification to Homeowners

samanthasine@achrnews.com (Samantha Sine) — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:45:00 -0400

Just like customers expect a doctor to be an expert in health care, a lawyer to be an expert in law, and a banker to be an expert in finance, they expect their HVAC technician to be an expert in IAQ.