Industry News Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released its first economic impact study on October 21. The study shows that HVACR wholesale distribution directly supports 101,817 jobs. It also generates $32.9 billion in annual economic output across all 50 states. The study found the industry contributes
Navien opened its Innovation Center & Training Academy in Irvine, California on October 9. The facility combines product development, engineering, and contractor training under one roof. The training facility includes dedicated classrooms and hands-on labs. Contractors can practice installation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on Navien equipment before encountering issues in
Ricky Jesus Rodriguez and his daughter Jasmine Rodriguez pleaded guilty in federal court on October 16 to smuggling banned R-22 refrigerant from Mexico into the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Rodriguez was paid tens of thousands of dollars to coordinate the operation on behalf
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International reported on September 21 that its member distributors posted a 6.7% revenue increase in July 2026 compared to the same month last year. The growth points to steady wholesale activity. Ongoing concerns about weakening demand in some residential markets persist. The numbers
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International, along with AHRI, ACCA, and PHCC, sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on September 2. The groups urged protection of USMCA benefits and requested tariff relief for HVACR equipment. They said 1.9 million workers across the industry depend
Business Ops myCLEARopinion Insights Hub surveyed nearly 800 homeowners in April and May 2026. The survey found that 48% would be more likely to hire an HVAC contractor that also provides electrical services. Another 44% said they'd prefer contractors who offer plumbing in addition to HVAC work. The
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association announced in September 2026 that CEO Cindy Sheridan will retire at the end of the year. The board unanimously selected current COO Dan Quinonez to succeed her as CEO, effective November 1. Sheridan will serve in an advisory role during the transition period
Five HVAC manufacturers implemented price increases in September 2026. Bard raised service parts prices effective September 1. OmegaFlex increased TracPipe System products by 6% on September 1. Jones Stephens rolled out increases of 5% to 15% depending on product group on September 3. M&M Manufacturing and Snappy both
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International reported on September 21 that member distributors saw revenues increase 6.7% in July 2026 compared to the same month last year. The trade association tracks sales data across its network of HVAC-R wholesale distributors nationwide. Rising distributor revenue typically signals stronger
Apple announced on October 13 that it is releasing thermostats designed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric as part of its new Apple Home Collection. The thermostats set up with one tap on an iPhone. They are controlled through the Apple Home app. A feature called Adaptive Temperature uses on-
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released its first economic impact study in September 2026. The study shows the wholesale distribution sector supports 101,817 jobs. It generates $32.9 billion in annual economic output. The study used IMPLAN modeling and U.S. Census data to measure the industry&
DiversiTech Corporation announced on September 2 that it acquired DITEK, a major supplier of surge protection devices for HVAC and electrical systems. The combined company will offer an expanded portfolio of surge protection products and electrical components used across the building trades. Plans include increased technical support services for contractors.