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. For HVAC...
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 important? A new survey by...
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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 that...
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 to hire. At least that’s what...
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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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Prices of HVAC equipment keep rising as R-410A inventory decreases. And by exactly how much? According to David Gitlin, CEO of Carrier, said over the next few years, their new A2L equipment will be increasing by double digits. Gitlin also said...
Read more✕ HVAC system prices have surged over recent years, driven by rising costs of raw materials, persistent supply chain issues, strong consumer demand, and higher operating costs for manufacturers. Federal regulations like the Department of...
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The federal Inflation Reduction Act set aside billions to subsidize the purchase of high-efficiency residential HVAC products, and many states and utility companies have incentives of their own. But public awareness of those incentives is...
Read more✕ People are becoming more cautious when it comes to spending money — especially when a big-ticket item is involved. So, when given the opportunity to save a few pennies and maybe kick the can down the road by opting for an HVAC system repair...
Read more✕ A recent survey of homeowners and HVAC contractors found that 63% of homeowners are likely to gather three quotes before choosing which HVAC contractor to hire, which was a 3% decrease from last year’s data. Twenty-nine percent of homeowners...
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