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Guest Column

The HVACR Guide to Google Ads in 2026

Tim Kern
February 21, 2026

If you’re not using Local Services Ads, you may be missing the highest-intent leads in your market.


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Supreme Court Limits Trump’s Tariff Powers in 6-3 Decision

Ruling invalidates “Liberation Day” global tariffs imposed by Trump
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
February 20, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump does not have unilateral authority to impose tariffs, though it's unclear whether this will relieve pain points the HVAC industry has faced due to rising costs.


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What Are the Best Practices for Training Teams on AI Readiness in HVAC?

Merritt
Scott Merritt
February 20, 2026

Introducing AI can cause anxiety amongst team members, but it's up to leadership to show how beneficial it can be. 


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Zero Homes Raises $16.8M to Digitize Home Upgrades for Homeowners and Contractors

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
February 19, 2026

The startup’s end-to-end platform turns smartphone scans into ACCA-certified, DOE-validated upgrade designs, and just secured $16.8 million to grow.


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 Ensuring Proper Oil Return to the Compressor

Good piping practice is the foundation of reliable oil return
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
February 19, 2026

Ensuring proper oil return is not just a maintenance consideration; it is a fundamental design requirement for every refrigeration system. 


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Solving the HVAC Contractor Shortage: How to Increase Licensing Accessibility

Patrick Hayes
Patrick Hayes
February 17, 2026

Thousands of techs are ready to advance. Licensing bottlenecks are what’s holding the industry back.


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How to Increase Close Rates: An HVAC Minute Video Update - February 16, 2026

How to Increase Close Rates

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 17, 2026
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
February 17, 2026
More options, financing, bundled warranties, and payment-first pricing aren’t upsells — they’re the path to better close rates and bigger tickets.
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How Machine Learning Is Transforming Demand Forecasting for HVAC Distributors

HARDI conference presentation highlights how predictive analytics is reshaping inventory planning in HVAC distribution
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
February 17, 2026

The partners in Lantern, a machine learning software firm focused on product distribution, pitched the technology to HVACR distributors during the recent HARDI conference. 


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HVAC Trends: Artificial Intelligence and HVACR

HVAC Trends: Artificial Intelligence and HVACR

What’s an AI to do?
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
February 16, 2026
Jimmy Thompson, senior sales manager, HVAC, at Podium, talked with us about how AI helps contractors communicate with homeowners, how contractors can take the first step toward implementing AI, how AI can help build authentic connections, and the biggest AI barrier’s he’s seeing from techs in the field.
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Airborne Act Reintroduced

The proposal offers incentives for building IAQ improvements
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
February 16, 2026

Two House members, a Democrat and a Republican, revived a bill that was also considered in previous sessions.


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