November saw a fresh round of HVAC/R price actions concentrated in the low- to mid-single digits, plus a notable 12% jump from Tecumseh. Copper moved up 2% early in the month, and tariff pass-throughs appeared on select SKUs (e.g., Fieldpiece)...
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The U.S. air conditioning industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with projected annual costs to consumers of $25 billion. This crisis stems from new regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which have restricted...
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For HVAC contractors, charging a visit fee is a high-stakes venture — at least according to the findings of a new survey. The study, conducted by myCLEARpinion, a business research firm and part of BNP Media Inc., parent company of The...
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As HVAC contractors deal with price increases from manufacturers, they need a plan to pass those costs on to the end user. Here are price increases that have occurred in the industry since March: Air Duct Products: Effective April 15, there...
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Walk into a car dealership and the window sticker gives the shopper a pretty good snapshot: MSRP, factory rebates, estimated fuel cost, and five‑year cost of ownership. Shoppers scan the figures, feel informed, and keep the conversation...
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Tariffs, interest rates, and just general economic uncertainty are making for some interesting times in the HVAC industry. With equipment prices still rising, homeowners are looking for any opportunity to save some money, and one attractive way...
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The stop-and-start-again tariffs have started again. Today, the Trump Administration initiated tariffs on Mexico and Canada at 25%, and increased tariffs on China to 20%. The China tariffs are 10% more than those imposed on Feb. 3. ...
Read more✕ Homeowners consider a variety of factors — pricing, equipment brands, the contractor’s reputation, and more — when making HVAC equipment purchase decisions. But which factors do they typically consider the most...
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Homeowners want to see their contractors listing prices on their website, according to a survey conducted by The ACHR NEWS in conjunction with myCLEARopinion. But, also according to that survey, a strong number of contractors aren’t doing...
Read more✕ Whether or not an HVAC contractor offers additional services — like plumbing, electrical, lighting, smart home control, or garage door installation — seems to make little difference in a homeowner’s decision on who...
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The customer is always king, but as it turns out, the king has some detractors. A new study conducted by the research unit of BNP Media, myCLEARopinion Insights Hub, done in conjunction with The ACHR NEWS, shows that a strong majority of...
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