Matt Jachman

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Matt Jachman

AHRI data for the month of April show mixed trends for shipments in the U.S. of major HVAC products. Shipments of air-source heat pumps in April, at 374,004 units, soared by 18.9% compared to the same month in 2024, during which 314,449 units were shipped. April shipments of central a/c units dropped by 2.8%, to 422,275 units, compared to 434,239 units shipped during April of last year.

2 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Matt Jachman

About 58% of survey respondents said sustainability was either very important or extremely important in making decisions about home upgrades. Another 29% said sustainability was somewhat important, 10% said it was not very important, and about 4% said it was not important at all, the survey found. Just over half the respondents, 51%, said saving money was the primary reason they would consider making their homes more sustainable, while only 20% said the environment was their primary reason.

2 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Matt Jachman

Click chart to enlarge DECISION FACTORS: Cost savings over time and system longevity and reliability were listed by the vast majority of homeowners in a recent survey when asked what factors they would consider when deciding whether to have geothermal HVAC installed. Ease of maintenance and compatibility with existing HVAC infrastructure were also rated highly.

4 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Matt Jachman

HVAC ContractingNews Whether they’re traveling between job sites, retrieving parts and tools during repair calls, or ducking in to phone the office and double-check that technical guidance, HVACR technicians spend a lot of time in their trucks. HVACR work trucks and vans are rolling offices, workshops, and tool and equipment cribs as well as the vehicles technicians use to get from one job to another.

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Matt Jachman

That’s where companies like Lazco Corp. and Surplus City come in.  “There’s a ton of surplus inventories right now,” said Steve Lazar, Lazco’s founder and president. “I am dealing with incredible opportunities.” Lazco, which sells both residential and commercial equipment, has no warehouse, but operates under what Lazar calls a “sell-buy” model. He locates desirable surplus, at a distributor or a manufacturer, for example, matches it with a buyer, and arranges for shipping.