Articles by Matt Jachman

Products that boost HVAC efficiency are appealing to homeowners, equipment providers said at the AHR Expo. 

At the recent AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about HVAC products that help further the building electrification and decarbonization movement. 

Modern RTUs can include a variety of advanced features that reduce energy use and improve comfort and IAQ.

Chief technology officer Patrick Forsythe said Copeland has released more than 100 products and solutions since it was spun off from Emerson as a completely separate company.

Taco also showcased its "Frankentank" — nicknamed for its resemblance to Dr. Frankenstein's monster of the Mary Shelley novel and countless movies — this one with a cutaway that offered a peek at the interior. 

Conversations with several HVACR distribution professionals indicate a cautious optimism for growth in the sector in 2025, though they say the year will not be without its challenges.

With interest rates coming down, less political uncertainty, and trillions in capital on the sidelines, M&A activity should pick up this year, according to one expert. 

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.