AHRI reports September HVAC shipments, marking six consecutive months of gains

Just over 900,000 combined central air conditioners and heat pumps were shipped in September, up 18% from last year

Our most-read stories of October

Q&As, dispatching, private equity, and more

Colorado, Michigan launch IRA rebates, bringing active total to nine states

In just the past two months, the number of states with active programs has grown from two to nine

HVAC Deals: September 2024

Recent investment activity from around the industry

Home services marketplace StreetFair partners with Jobber

The companies are integrating, allowing jobs on a contractor’s schedule in Jobber to be shared with a neighborhood through StreetFair

How the presidential election could impact the HVAC industry

There's ongoing discussion about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act's rebate programs and HVAC-related tax credits

Home services startup Avoca lands investment, officially launches

The company has struck partnerships with ServiceTitan, Nexstar, and Home Service Freedom, and has customers across the U.S.

Takeaways: The EPA's final refrigerant management rule

The rule includes three "victories" for contractors, ACCA notes

ServiceTitan inks partnership with Authority Brands

The company will become the go-to software provider for all One Hour, Benjamin Franklin, and Mister Sparky franchises

HARDI distributor sales pop 10% in July

July marked the fourth consecutive month that the rate at which its distributors' sales grew was positive

HVAC Deals: August 2024

Recent investment activity from around the industry

U.S. cooling demand holds steady in August

The U.S. notched 314 CDDs in August, down 0.6% from August 2023

Two new bills get HVAC industry support

PHCC announced its support and is ready to work with stakeholders to get both bills passed

Reddit is considering Google-like search ads

The move would add available real estate for contractors to reach customers

The latest on the Home Energy Rebates

Two states have launched, nine more have been approved, and thirteen others are awaiting approval

Sila Services invests in 3D training for technicians

The company plans to integrate Interplay with its learning management system

Customers are spending more than last summer, data shows

From May to July, average tickets from organic channels rose by over 10% year-over-year

HVAC Deals: July 2024

Recent investment activity from around the industry

How's the U.S. consumer doing?

Deloitte published its "State of the US consumer" report for July

"We're cautiously optimistic," Trane CEO says about residential business

Trane reported Q2 earnings and shared its residential outlook

Google to stop accepting card payments for Ads

Starting August 1, Google will no longer accept credit or debit card payments from some advertisers

Bosch to buy Johnson Controls HVAC portfolio for $8 billion

The companies announced an agreement early Tuesday morning

May AC, Heat Pump shipments up slightly year-over-year

Over 911,000 combined air conditioners and heat pumps were shipped in May, up 0.4% year-over-year

The inside scoop on the HFC phasedown with FluoroFusion’s Brad Kivlan

Local Services Ads to launch on Google Maps app