2026 State of the Channel
The HVACR industry's most comprehensive yearly analysis
Industry-wide manufacturing, distribution and contractor insights, all in one report
Strategic customer-driven insights, outlooks and sales projections, down to the regional level
Voice of the Contractor survey included, providing deep insights in contractor needs in 2026
ABOUT THE REPORT
The State of the Channel (SoC) report is HARDI’s thorough analysis of the present and future state of the HVACR industry, including its size, structure, and market segments. By combining a macro-level overview of the broader economy with a focused analysis of HVACR trends, the SoC report offers HARDI members detailed insights into the challenges and opportunities in wholesale distribution.
PRICING
Distributor Members $1,300
Associate Members $1,600
Non-Members $4,000
This purchase does not extend to any parent, sister, or subsidiary companies. Each subsidiary must make its own separate purchase to gain access to State of the Channel.
What you'll find in this edition:
Residential unitary efficiency trends
including SEER and AFUE
Insights from Voice of Contractor
+ Voice of Supplier Survey Results
Latest on the Technology Transition Rule
and what it means for your summer selling season
Key threats assessment
+ insights on where businesses should prioritize investments
Industry Benchmarks
U.S. Addressable Market Channel Share
Wholesale Channel Performance
Residential HVAC Performance & Drivers
Light Commercial, Applied, Commercial, and Industrial Refrigeration Performance
Voice of the Supplier & Voice of Contractor Survey Results
