Heading to the HARDI Annual Conference
I’m a couple of weeks out from participating in my first HARDI Annual Conference, and I am genuinely looking forward to attending. The event always brings together a sharp mix …
Industry Insights
2026 Housing Market: What HVAC Channels Must Do Now
The team at John Burns Research & Consulting is painting a different picture of the next housing cycle. It is not a reset back to 2021-style demand. It is a …
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Watsco’s Q3 2025 Results: Better Than Feared, but Not Out of the Woods Yet
Watsco’s Q3 2025 results offered a sigh of relief for HVAC distributors and manufacturers watching the A2L refrigerant transition unfold. Earnings per share of $3.98 missed Wall Street consensus by …
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How Far Off “Typical” Are Your Processes? And What Is It Costing You?
Last week I had the opportunity the Infor Velocity Days event held in Orlando. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the information presented and the knowledge that …
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Midyear Course Correction: “Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth”
TL; DR: To paraphrase the inestimable words of “Iron” Mike Tyson, plans rarely survive contact with the market. Like a sailboat tacking into the wind, the best distributors keep course-correcting …
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Mingledorff’s Caffeine and Coils Podcast: How an 86-Year-Old Brand Stays Fresh
Jenny Brown and Deanna Lassiter explain how Mingledorff’s Caffeine and Coils became both a creative outlet and a living symbol of their transparency, innovation, and people-first culture. By Chuck Labow …
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William Blair HVAC Survey 2025: Demand Cools, Repair Rises
The third quarter of 2025 has been a rough ride for the HVAC industry. According to the William Blair’s 2025 HVAC Survey, distributors and manufacturers reported softening demand, persistent sticker …
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What Happens When the Market Moves: Scenario Planning for HVACR Distributors
TL;DR: Most leading forecasts point to slower growth or a mild recession in 2026. Scenario planning gives HVACR distributors a way to prepare for that reality. The goal is not …
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Danfoss acquires Palladio Compressors
Danfoss’ announced their acquisition of Palladio Compressors today. This would seem to signal more than portfolio expansion—it plugs a real gap in the HVAC/R market. By bringing non-captive screw technology …
2026 HVACR Planning Season – Contractor Loyalty Programs are worth considering
As you go into planning season, and you are looking for programs in 2026 that can help you grow business in 2026. A Contractor loyalty program has to be one …
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