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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.

2 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Joanna R. Turpin

HVAC ContractingNewsVentilation For the last few years, much of the focus on cold climate heat pump (CCHP) technology has centered on air-source ducted systems, which are designed to deliver efficient, comfortable heating, even in regions that experience extreme winter temperatures. However, an increasing number of ductless heat pump solutions are proving they can stand up to the cold just as effectively.

3 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNews In the HVACR industry, where skilled labor is increasingly hard to find, contractors are rethinking how to keep technicians happy — or, put differently, on the payroll.  Competitive pay is a must, but many businesses are going even further, creating custom incentive programs that boost engagement, reward performance, and build loyalty.