Annual Mid-Season HVAC Distributor Survey (in partnership with JP Morgan Equity Research)
This survey captures distributor experiences and impressions regarding Residential End Market Demand, Commercial End Market Demand, Inventory Levels, Raw Material and OEM Price Pressures, and Government Policy Measures. 

Some highlights of the 2011 survey results include:

• 65% of distributors see 2011 residential demand flat or down compared to last year

• 95% of distributors experiencing customers opting to repair vs. replace and 55% believe the repair rate is higher than last year

• 79% reporting higher inventory levels compared to last year

• 67% of distributors said they wanted to see the government ban R-22 “dry-shipped” units despite 11% of members anticipating these units exceeding 30% of their total unitary sales in 2011

• 95% of participants indicate a direct negative impact from the reduction in the $1,500 federal tax credits and 69% have seen a decline in 14+ SEER unitary sales

• 81% indicated a need for the federal government to provide additional incentives for HVACR retrofits

Click here to view and download the full Mid-Season HVAC Distributor Survey

Questions about the results of this annual joint survey should be directed to Talbot Gee at 614.345.4328.