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Electrification Trend Sparks Heat Pump Retrofits, Part 2

Managing customer expectations about energy efficiency, payback, and comfort

May 5, 2023

Many homeowners are replacing their gas furnaces with heat pumps, so contractors should educate them about the energy efficiency, payback, and comfort that they can anticipate with their new equipment.

How Should Small Businesses Respond to SVB Collapse?

The collapse of SVB reminds small business owners to take the required steps to protect their money in the bank

Hannah Belloli

May 4, 2023

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Though the collapse of SVB primarily impacted businesses and investors within the tech center, HVACR contractors — especially small business owners — should take steps now to make sure their cash in the bank is safe.

D.C. Residents Petition for Cooler Apartments

Hannah Belloli

May 4, 2023

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Renters who can’t turn on the a/c want to change mandates that don’t require cooling until May 15.

Contractors Predict Growth in Service/Repair this Year

Slight dip in equipment sales could be offset by greater demand for service

March 27, 2023

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HVAC contractors have been busier than ever these last two years, and they are hoping that momentum will continue. But inflation and interest rates remain high, and it’s harder than ever to find skilled labor in order to keep up with demand, so 2023 may be more of a challenge.

Introducing the ‘Greatest-Ever Investment in HVAC’

Opportunities abound in new regulations, incentives, HVAC executive tells AHR crowd

Matt Jachman

March 9, 2023

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Chris Forth, vice president of codes, standards and environmental affairs at Johnson Controls Inc., told a group of AHR attendees the industry can increase equipment installations with the help of the tax incentives and consumer rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

HARDI Distributors Report 9.7% Revenue Increase in December

February 24, 2023

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HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 9.7% during December 2022.

Pay Attention But Don’t See Recession Ghosts

Kyle Gargaro

February 4, 2023

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As contractors embark on 2023, it is important to keep an eye on the economy without seeing a recession that is not there yet … and might not be here for a while.

HARDI Distributors Report 12.2% Revenue Increase in November

January 19, 2023

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HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 12.2% during November 2022.

HARDI Forecasts Slowdown in HVACR Market Growth

Matt Jachman

January 9, 2023

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Following two boom years, economic signs point toward a slowdown in HVACR industry growth in 2023, but distributors who take the changes in stride should be OK.

Underperformance in HVAC Business: Three Days is a Trend

John Conway

January 7, 2023

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When running a business, when is it time to react? If you react too quickly, you can create chaos. Too slowly, and you can fall behind. Three days is a trend.