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Will Big-Box Ownership Change HVAC Distribution? Contractors Weigh In
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (960+ words) NEW HVAC DISTRIBUTION PLAYER: SRS Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of The Home Depot, recently purchased Mingledorff’s Inc., a major HVAC distributor in the South. HVAC contractors have mixed views about what that could mean for their businesses. SRS Distribution Inc.,…...
HVAC Price Increase List: August 2026
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (292+ words) HVACR manufacturers have announced a broad round of price increases taking effect throughout August. Most disclosed adjustments fall in the single digits, though increases vary widely by product category, reaching as high as 25% for certain Legend Valve products and more…...
Lennox Residential HVAC Sales Fall 7% in Second Quarter
1+ week, 1+ day ago (722+ words) Lennox’s residential HVAC business improved in the second quarter but remained down year over year, as the company pulled back from low-margin new construction business and focused more heavily on the add-on/replacement market. In addition to weak new construction,…...
Subscription HVAC Gains Traction as Contractors Seek Recurring Revenue
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (1526+ words) HVAC contractors have long relied on a familiar business model: sell the equipment, install it, and hope the customer returns for maintenance or the next replacement. But a growing number of contractors are exploring a different approach — one built around…...
Big Features, Easy Installation: Honeywell Home ElitePRO Voted Residential Product of the Year
2+ week, 1+ day ago (423+ words) RESIDENTIAL PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: The Honeywell ElitePRO was chosen by voters as this year’s HVAC All-Star Award Residential Product of the Year. Winner: Honeywell Home ElitePRO Honorable Mentions: Ecoer TDi Select 2 Smart Inverter Heat Pump System, Samsung WindFree Premium…...
Big Features, Easy Installation: Honeywell ElitePRO Voted Residential Product of the Year
2+ week, 1+ day ago (419+ words) RESIDENTIAL PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: The Honeywell ElitePRO was chosen by voters as this year’s HVAC All-Star Award Residential Product of the Year. Honorable Mentions: Ecoer TDi Select 2 Smart Inverter Heat Pump System, Samsung WindFree Premium The votes have been…...
Shine On: Jen McKee’s Influence on the HVACR Industry
2+ week, 1+ day ago (956+ words) A POSITIVE INFLUENCE: Kee Hart Marketing Founder Jen McKee’s goal of helping trades industry companies enhance their social media grew into a passion for inspiring others to be a positive influence. Winner: Jen McKee, Founder, Kee Hart Marketing The title…...
Amended Complaint Filed in HVAC Price-Fixing Lawsuit
3+ week, 4+ day ago (234+ words) HOMEOWNER HARM: An antitrust lawsuit alleges major HVAC manufacturers conspired to fix equipment prices, harming homeowners buying new systems. The amended complaint does not fundamentally change the case; instead, it expands on the original allegations with additional examples intended to…...
HVAC Trade Groups Back Bill to Change Regional Efficiency Compliance
3+ week, 4+ day ago (451+ words) A bipartisan Senate bill would shift compliance for regional HVAC energy efficiency standards from the date equipment is installed to the date it is manufactured, a move backed by four major HVACR trade associations. The SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act…...
Refrigerant Leaks at Spring Startup: Identifying and Preventing Common Issues
3+ week, 5+ day ago (820+ words) LEAK PREVENTION: HVACR experts say taking extra steps like cleaning copper refrigerant lines before brazing can reduce costly callbacks. Now is the time of year when many HVACR contractors start to encounter refrigerant leaks in their customers’ equipment. It’s a…...