The upward pricing trend that carried into the new year is continuing through February and into March, with a steady stream of plumbing, hydronic, HVAC and PVF manufacturers announcing increases. While many adjustments are landing in the low- to mid-single-digit range, several manufacturers are implementing category-specific or “various” increases, with select product lines moving higher.
According to recent research by Google, 70% of customers now take over a day to decide on which company to go to for both plumbing and HVAC jobs – even worse, 40% take up to a whole week. That means by not following up, you could be missing out on thousands in lost revenue.
If emergency tariffs are ultimately invalidated and refunds issued, the headline may suggest broad financial relief. However, plumbing contractors and specifying engineers should temper expectations.
Panel radiators operated at low water temperatures, and with minimal fins attached to the rear of the water plate, can emit upwards of 50% of their total output as radiant heat.