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Distributors Roundtable: 5 HVACR Pros Talk About How Their Companies are Facing the Year’s Challenges

January 24, 2025

The subjects ranged from A2L to inflation to the impact the pandemic may have had on customer relationships as Distribution Trends talked to executives at five of the country’s biggest HVACR distributors.

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Electrical Component Considerations for A2L System Safety

Guidelines for UL compliance and A2L safety in commercial refrigeration

Joe Summers

January 24, 2025

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To ensure safety, specifying engineers and contractors must educate themselves on A2L safety requirements and risk mitigation measures pertaining to applications, equipment, and component designs.

Trump Pauses IRA Funding Via Executive Order

Inflation Reduction Act Included Incentives for High-Efficiency and Electric HVAC Equipment

Dylan Kurt

January 24, 2025

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During what's shaping up to be a monumental week for the industry, several HVAC-related executive orders from President Trump's desk could shake things up for contractors.

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Troubleshooting Frosty Freezer Problems

Resolving excessive frost or ice issues in walk-in freezers starts with a thorough inspection

Joe Marchese

January 23, 2025

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Solving frost or ice issues with a walk-in freezer is generally not difficult but will require a thorough inspection to find the root cause of the issue.

Cold Climate Heat Pumps Up to the 'Challenge'

With field-testing over, OEMs work on bringing cold-climate heat pumps to market

Matt Jachman

January 23, 2025

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Eight manufacturers are putting what they learned during the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge into new heat pumps, and two companies already have new models on the market.

How Distribution Businesses Should Be Planning Ahead for 2025

Give employees the chance for input — and buy-in — on business goals for the new year

Darrell Sterling

January 22, 2025

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The old adage still holds: Fail to plan, plan to fail. Employees should be given a voice in the planning process.

Outlook for Residential Heat Pumps

Distributors briefed on aspects of, and opportunities in, the residential heat pump market

Matt Jachman

January 22, 2025

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There’s been steady growth in the popularity of heat pumps overall, but their attractiveness varies across different market segments, according to an HVAC executive who follows the trends.

Partnering with the Right Marketing Firm

Contractors have to communicate expectations and determine the best fit

Hannah Belloli

January 21, 2025

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If contractors want to find the marketing agency that’s the best fit for them, they have to know and communicate their goals and expectations, and then find a firm that can help them meet/exceed them.

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The Industry Cares More About Certifications Than Homeowners Do

Though homeowners might not care as much as they should, certifications are a necessity

Hannah Belloli

January 21, 2025

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It doesn’t really matter how important homeowners think these certifications are, because the HVACR industry knows their actual importance. They build confidence, ensure technicians stay up-to-date, and build trust.