📘 Why HVAC Prices Might Be Going Up (and What You Can Do About It)

NEW TARRIFS ANNOUNCED: President Donald Trump announced what he called reciprocal tariffs on imported goods that will take effect on April 3, but it was unclear whether the tariffs would apply to goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (Courtesy of U.S. Department of Energy)

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📘 Why HVAC Prices Might Be Going Up (and What You Can Do About It)

Posted by Air Conditioning Guys | April 2025

If you're planning to replace or upgrade your HVAC system this year, here's something important you should know: new government tariffs are expected to drive up the cost of HVAC equipment - even for American-made products.

🛑 What’s Changing?

On April 2, President Trump announced a new round of what he called “reciprocal tariffs” - extra taxes on goods imported from other countries. These are going into effect starting April 5 and April 9, 2025, and the tariffs are steep:

• China: 34%

• European Union: 20%

• Japan: 24%+

• Taiwan: 32%

• Vietnam: 46%

• All countries: 10% baseline on top of that

That’s a big deal because many HVAC components are made overseas — including motors, fans, and electronics - even if the units are assembled here in the U.S.

💡 Why It Matters to You

These tariffs are likely to increase the cost of:

• Air conditioners

• Furnaces

• Heat pumps

• Ductless mini-split systems

Industry experts agree: manufacturers will probably pass those increased costs down to contractors, and then to customers.

So if you’re thinking about upgrading your system, now may be the best time to act before prices rise.

🇺🇸 Is This Good for U.S. Manufacturing?

The goal of these tariffs is to encourage companies to build more in the U.S. - which could help long-term - but in the short term, it means we’ll all feel the impact of higher costs.

✅ What You Can Do

• Schedule a consultation now to lock in current pricing.

• Ask about systems that are eligible for energy efficiency rebates to help offset rising costs.

• Join Louie’s Comfort Club for access to our extended warranties and maintenance benefits.

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At Air Conditioning Guys, we’re staying on top of the situation and are here to help you navigate any changes in pricing or equipment availability. We are doing what we can do keep price increases to a minimum and you can save by going online to our HVAC Selection tool and with just a few questions you can get accurate pricing for a new system! Click the button below if you want to get started!

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