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HVAC OEMs are under pressure from rising costs on the same parts used across heat pump, fan coil, and ERV: PCBs, copper, compressors, and motors. Manufacturer price increases stacked through 2026, and electronics suppliers are already flagging further PCB

A heat pump rated SEER2 18 and HSPF2 9 in the lab will not automatically deliver that performance in the field. Research from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) found that standard rating procedures do not capture heat pump performance under

Heat pump shipments in the U.S. outpaced fossil fuel furnaces for the fourth consecutive year in 2025. Volumes remain strong despite tariffs, rates, construction delays, and the A2L refrigerant transition. The constraint for HVAC OEMs has shifted. The mar

The U.S. market for heat pumps with enhanced low-temperature performance is projected to grow from $380 million in 2026 to $680 million by 2034, at 8.9% annually. Incentives and tighter codes are pulling electrified heating north. The engineering constrai

Understanding the DOE Process Rule and Its Impact on Your Planning The U.S. Department of Energy has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would change how it develops future energy conservation standards for HVAC equipment. Rather than directly

Heat pump hydronic systems are increasingly designed to operate at lower supply water temperatures (typically 30-45C instead of legacy 55-65C) to improve efficiency and meet evolving efficiency requirements. However, the circulation pump and fan motors in

Every HVAC OEM engineering team has lived through it: a launch date that looked comfortable six months ago is suddenly at risk, and pointing to a single root cause can get challenging. With decisions made too late, issues quietly compound and the schedule

For decades, the decision to repair or replace an HVAC system has relied on a technician's experience and a rough rule of thumb: if the repair costs approach a significant share of replacement cost, replacement becomes the more practical option. That heur

Choosing the right HVAC control architecture is a key decision for OEMs. Should products be built around universal HVAC control architectures or custom electronic control design? Each approach influences cost, performance, manufacturability, and long-term

OEMs are under increasing pressure to develop ventilation products that meet energy efficiency regulations, support indoor air quality (IAQ) requirements, and perform reliably across multiple climate zones. As a result, control system design has become a