“This was a nice way to end the first quarter of the year,” said Brian Loftus, Macroeconomic and Residential Market Analyst at HARDI. “When we adjust the monthly results for the same number of billing days, the three-month average monthly sales...” southernphc.com/industry-news/…

The A. O. Smith board of directors has announced that Kevin Wheeler will transition from chairman and chief executive officer to executive chairman. Stephen Shafer will then be appointed to the board of directors and will assume the role of... southernphc.com/people/a-o-smi…

Registration Opens for AIM/R 2025 Gino Wickman kicks off the week with his workshop on EOS – Entrepreneurial Operating System. Sessions with Hajoca, an AI strategist, and an inside sales leader are also on the docket. The week ends with an AI Forum. southernphc.com/industry-news/…

Delta Controls is proud to be featured in Southern PHC Magazine Magazine’s #AHRexpo coverage. Our 3D sensing tech is redefining smart building controls, lighting, HVAC, and motion monitoring like never before! See how we’re making buildings smarter, more efficient, and more connected ⤵️ 🔗

Customer demographics are a big part of planning a project. There is a range of what people want. Younger homeowners have different tastes than Baby Boomers, who are looking for a place where they can “age in place” and stay in their homes. southernphc.com/articles/kitch…

With labor shortages, increasing competition, and evolving customer expectations, business owners and managers face new challenges in attracting, retaining, and developing their workforce. One of the most effective strategies for overcoming... southernphc.com/articles/inves…

When I first began working in the plumbing world in 1990, one of the finishes growing in popularity was polished brass. For most customers it was as good as gold. It had a rich look and even came on more economical faucets like the... southernphc.com/articles/the-g…

“This new facility enables us to advance one of our top strategic priorities — investing in innovation and expanding our product portfolio to ensure the company’s continued growth and success,” said Kevin Wheeler, chairman and CEO. A. O. Smith southernphc.com/industry-news/…

HVACR-Related Children’s Book Wins Award Ryan Kiscaden’s book, “The Air Came To A Stop”, teaches children about teamwork, HVACR technology, and having an appreciation for the skilled trades technicians. southernphc.com/industry-news/… #hvac #trades #childrensbook #award

Two judicial rulings against most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs face appeals and challenges that may take the issue before the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Thursday the tariffs will remain... southernphc.com/industry-news/…

Soon Watts Water Technologies will host an ASPE-accredited continuing education webinar titled “Next-Gen Data Center Cooling: Mastering Valve Selection for Maximum Efficiency and Sustainability” from 12-1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 17. southernphc.com/industry-news/… #education #webinar #industry

The federal government’s tax changes would end tax credits and incentives for more energy efficient HVAC equipment. The policy, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill, would end the incentives at the end of 2025, seven years earlier than scheduled. southernphc.com/industry-news/…

Rheem and Lennox announced they will temporarily increase the factory pre-charge of R-454B refrigerant in air conditioners and heat pumps across all brands. The temporary increased refrigerant charge will not raise the price of units. southernphc.com/industry-news/…

An executive order from President Donald Trump delayed the deadline for new drinking-water standards from the Environmental Protection Agency that would remove “forever chemicals” to give utilities additional time to adjust. The decision to extend the... southernphc.com/industry-news/…

HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing sales by HARDI distributors increased by 6.8% during April 2025. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through April 2025 is an increase of 4%. southernphc.com/industry-news/… #industry #trends #distributors #sales #growth

Simply put, robust analytics allow skilled trade contractors to constantly assess the skill level of each employee, making informed decisions about ongoing training needs, about which technicians to dispatch for particular jobs, and about when... southernphc.com/articles/from-…

Small business owners, if you’re a plumber, electrician, or HVAC tech you’ve probably noticed things are getting tougher. Google isn’t the big deal it used to be, and those expensive lead services like Angi or Thumbtack are charging way too much... southernphc.com/articles/helpi…

Midea is recalling about 1.7 million window-mounted air conditioners after more than 150 reports of mold in the units. Customers who want a refund will be requested to send the unit back to Midea using... Find a list of models getting recalled, here: southernphc.com/industry-news/…

Everflow Supplies has announced a meaningful equity investment from affiliates of Paceline Equity Partners, a Dallas-based investment fund. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Company also announced that Andrew Pacifico, a seasoned... southernphc.com/industry-news/…