Imperial AC Supply – 2025 Wrapped and The Road to 2026
While Others Hesitated, We Advanced. 2026 Will Widen the Gap.
2025 wasn’t a normal year for HVAC.
Regulations tightened. Refrigerant transitions accelerated. Prices fluctuated. Contractors and homeowners were forced to adapt fast or watch margins bleed.
Imperial AC Supply executed.
We expanded locations, built new revenue engines, moved into private label manufacturing, and positioned ourselves as the future distribution power in HVAC.
2025 was proof.
2026 will be scale.
2025 Highlights
• Refrigerant transition awareness and readiness
Our customers weren’t left guessing — we stocked early.
• Multi-location performance + growth trajectory
Fort Myers gained momentum. Hialeah continued velocity.
• E-commerce moved from concept to competitive moat
Inventory visibility, ordering, and national shipping being built to scale.
• Badger Manufacturing preparation nearly complete
Private label
• Technology integration accelerated
AI forecasting. Smarter ordering patterns. Data instead of guesswork.
When the industry tightened, we expanded.
2026 HVAC Pricing Forecast
Contractors need clarity. Homeowners need transparency. This is where pricing is heading — and why early positioning matters.
| Category | Q1 2026 Projection | Q2 2026 Projection | Forces Driving Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condensers (SEER2) | +3 to +7 percent | +5 to +12 percent | Material + regulation pressure |
| Air Handlers | Flat to +5 percent | +3 to +6 percent | Copper + steel markets |
| Mini-Splits | +6 to +12 percent | +8 to +15 percent | Import tension + currency impact |
| Commercial Rooftops | +4 to +9 percent | +6 to +11 percent | Freight + production backlog |
| Refrigerants | +10 to +30 percent | +20 to +40 percent | Phase-outs squeezing supply |
| UV / IAQ Products | −2 to +3 percent | Flat to +5 percent | More suppliers entering market |
Summary:
Refrigerants will be the most volatile commodity in HVAC in 2026.
Mini-splits will climb second.
Buy early. Hold inventory when others wait.
Late buyers pay more. Early buyers win margin.
2026 Refrigerant Graphic for Site & Newsletter
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R-32 = Best efficiency per dollar in the near-term
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R-454B = Long-term regulatory alignment
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R-410A = Sunset inventory — expensive going forward
Regulatory/Phase-Out Timeline Graphic
Final Close
2025 built the foundation.
2026 scales the empire.
If you’re a contractor — secure pricing early, align with refrigerant changes, and work with a supplier built for speed and volume.
If you’re a homeowner — get informed, get efficient, and get the right system the first time.
📞 Contact your rep
🛒 Order through ImperialACSupply.com
⚙️ Ask about Badger Manufacturing
🚚 Delivery + e-commerce expansion underway
Imperial AC Supply isn’t adapting to the industry.
We’re leading it.
