Tariffs, Rising Costs & the Future of HVAC with Sandy MacLeod

What's the biggest business challenge facing HVAC contractors today? According to Sandy MacLeod, one word sums it up: uncertainty.

In Episode 9 of Accelerated HVAC Success, Ben Middleton sits down with Sandy MacLeod, President and CEO of HRAI, to discuss tariffs, rising equipment costs, refrigerant changes, electrification and the future of Canada's HVAC industry.

Sandy explains how uncertainty surrounding tariffs, supply chains and regulations makes it increasingly difficult for wholesalers and contractors to plan and price future work. They also discuss the impact tariffs can have on gas furnace prices, the transition toward new refrigerants, and why electrification in Canada will be a long-term journey rather than an overnight change.

The conversation also explores what these changes mean for HVAC technicians and why contractors who plan to remain in the industry need to continue learning and adapting to new technology.

Topics include:

• Tariffs and HVAC equipment prices

• Supply-chain uncertainty

• Gas furnace pricing in Canada

• Refrigerant regulations and A2Ls

• Electrification and heat pumps

• HVAC contractor profitability

• Training for new HVAC technology

• Government regulation

• The future of Canada's HVAC industry

• Why contractors need to stay informed

Guest:

Sandy MacLeod

President & CEO

HRAI

Hosted by Ben Middleton of Daikin Comfort Technologies.