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Supply Chain Update - March 2025

Updated March 13, 2025

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Successful Demand Forecasting

Demand forecasting is an integral facet of successful inventory management. Effective forecasting balances supply and demand while minimizing costs. Key decisions in this process include knowing when to buy, how much to stock, and what source to use to deliver the best experience for our customers.

Chadwell Supply’s Purchasing and Merchandising teams keep a close eye on market trends and customer dynamics in order to accurately forecast shifts in demand. Metrics involved in the demand forecasting process include: item popularity, past usage, anticipated usage, weather, economic trends, and lead times.

Determining how much inventory to stock involves a careful balance of various factors. These factors can be moving targets, so vigilance and flexibility are imperative. Chadwell Supply’s successful demand forecasting is evident in our consistently high fulfillment rates. Our customers can expect to consistently receive their entire order delivered the next day.

Supply Chain News by Category

APPLIANCES
  • Amana Refrigerators – limited availability – Manufacturer delays have led to limited supplies on the following refrigerators:
    • #301140 – 18 CU FT, white (ART308FFDW)
    • #301142 – 18 CU FT, black (ART308FFDB)
    • #301151 – 18 CU FT, stainless (ART308FFDM)
  • Whirlpool Refrigerators – limited availability – Manufacturing constraints have led to limited supply of the following items:
    • #306106 – 16 CU FT, black (WRTX5028PB)
    • #301082 – 18.2 CU FT, black (WRT318FZDB)
    • #306107 – 14 CU FT, stainless (WRT134TFDM)
    • #306105 – 16 CU FT, white (WRTX5028PW)
    • #301232 – 21 CU FT, side-by-side, white (WRS331SDHW)
  • Whirlpool Washer #301058 – limited availability – Manufacturing constraints have led to limited supply of this white, top load washer (WTW4855HW).
  • GE Refrigerators – limited availability – Manufacturing constraints have led to limited supply of the following items:
    • #301212 – Energy Star 23.2 CU FT, black (GSE23GGPBB)
    • #301035 – 17.5 CU FT, white (HPS18BTNRWW)
ELECTRICAL
  • First Alert / BRK Smoke/Strobe Combination Alarm #153012 – limited availability – Item no longer available from manufacturer. Replacement item is #153002, UL 8TH Edition BRK Hardwired Smoke Alarm.
  • Rayovac Batteries – item update – Product is the same, but there is a slight packaging change on the following items:
    • #167075, AA 24 pack
    • #167076, AAA 24 pack
GROUNDS
  • Broadcast Spreaders – limited availability – Items currently out of stock with manufacturer.
    • #352173 – 130 lb. capacity
    • #352179 – 85 lb. capacity
  • Snow Shovels #415022 – limited availability – Items currently out of stock with manufacturer.
HVAC

HVAC Regulation Update

  • As of January 1, 2024, the EPA has required a 40% reduction in the production of higher-GWP refrigerants including R-410A.
    • This is a phase down, not a phase out, R-410A refrigerant will still be available.
    • For deadlines and further information, see the Q&A on our Product Knowledge page.
  • For information about new refrigerants, tools, and training, visit our A2L Refrigerant Roadmap.

R-410A Equipment Update

  • Chadwell Supply is well stocked with our exclusive Brothers Air Conditioning R-410A equipment.
  • We also have a limited inventory of Goodman and AirQuest R-410A equipment available.
  • For customers planning to transition to A2L refrigerant when that equipment becomes available, Chadwell Supply will carry Brothers (R-32), Goodman (R-32) and AirQuest (R-454B) compatible equipment.
  • New A2L compatible equipment will either come with and/or require leak-sensing technology that is programmed to shut systems down if a leak is detected.

HVAC Tools Update

Chadwell Supply is stocking a variety of A2L compatible tools including digital and analog manifold sets, recovery cylinders, recovery machines, vacuum pumps, leak detectors, reverse thread tank adapters, mitigation devices, and refrigerant stickers for R-32 and R-454B.

HVAC Supply Updates

  • Straight Anti-Blowback Fitting #105014 – limited availability – Manufacturing constraints have led to limited supply.
  • Goodman Blower Motors – limited availability – Items currently on backorder.
    • #102122 – 1/3 HP 208/230V (0131M00879S), substitute motor PP858
    • #102123 – 1/3 HP 277V (0131M00739S), substitute motor 6203X
  • Century Motors – limited availability – Manufacturer production delays have led to limited availability on the following motors:
    • #102011 – (6203X) Evergreen EM 1/3HP 230V blower motor for X13 replacement
    • #102012 – (6205X) 1/2HP 230V blower motor for X13 replacement
    • #103013 – (RAL1024) 1/6HP 115V 1075RPM double shaft blower motor
    • #103019 – (B6507) 1/5HP 230V blower motor
    • #103034 – 89PSC (D289/2089) 1/10HP 115V 1050RPM double shaft blower motor
    • #103035 – 385 (D158/2881) 1/5HP 115V 1050RPM blower motor
    • #103066 – (454A) 1/4HP 230V 1625RPM blower motor
    • #103075 – (B6415) 1/5 HP 230V blower motor
  • FASCO Motors – limited availability – Manufacturer production delays have led to limited availability on certain motors. Items affected include:
    • #103018 – D783 (3472) 1/4HP 230V 1625RPM blower motor
    • #103072 – (D258/D258A) 1/5HP 230V 1550RPM blower motor
    • #103073 – (D338) 1/6HP 115V 1550RPM double shaft blower motor
    • #103076 – (D151/D151A) 1/4HP 230V 1050RPM blower motor
    • #103079 – (D1050/D1050A) 1/8HP 230V 1550RPM Trane replacement condenser motor
    • #103083 – D721 (D721) 1/4HP 115V 1075RPM blower motor
    • #103084 – (D725) 1/4HP 230V 1075RPM blower motor
    • #103086 – (D923) 1/3HP 230V 1075RPM blower motor
    • #103087 – (D701) 1/2HP 115V 1075RPM blower motor
    • #103091 – (D1071) condenser motor
  • Regal Motors – limited availability – Manufacturer production delays have led to limited availability on the following motors:
    • #103012 – (EM3584) 1/4HP 230V 1075RPM blower motor
    • #103023 – (EM3459F) 4-in-1 multi-horsepower 1/3HP-1/8HP 230V 825RPM
  • Refrigerant Management Book #107079 – limited availability – Manufacturer discontinued this manual.
JANITORIAL
  • Mop & Glo Floor Shine Cleaner #352074 – limited availability – Manufacturer production delays have led to limited availability. Backlog should clear up early in Q2.
  • Whitehall Tall Kitchen Bags #353095 – feature update – Appearance of 12-to-16-gallon drawstring bags will be temporarily different. The reinforced flex film in the replacement bags is not white but is very sturdy.
POOL

Century Pool Pump Motor #362103 – limited availability – Manufacturer production delays have led to limited availability.


Shipping Updates

SUEZ CANAL - The number of container ships transiting the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced due to attacks on shipping vessels. The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. As much as 30% of global container trade typically traverses that passage. Many major shipping companies continue avoiding this route, opting for the longer route around Africa.