The trade magazine KKA surveyed market participants in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry on the current situation. REISS Kälte-Klima also participated. The result: The industry assesses 2025 self-critically and is seeking guidance for the current year. Skilled labor shortages, tightened regulatory requirements for the energy transition, and weak construction activity are burdening the market. Despite its systemically relevant role for climate protection and supply security, sentiment remains cautious. The survey shows: Between crisis and hope, uncertainty currently dominates.