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The NEWSMakers Podcast: How Sensor Technology Is Changing Condensate Management

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
May 12, 2026
In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, Jeff Ponce, category director at Malco, stops by to talk about the changing role of condensate management in HVAC installations.
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Report Shows Heat Pumps Viable in Commercial and Industrial Markets

Heat pumps can provide efficiency, but complexities may hinder adoption
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 12, 2026

Heat pumps can deliver two to four times the efficiency of fossil fuel systems, opening new opportunities in commercial and industrial applications. 


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Protect Your Business From Fake Reviews: An HVAC Minute Video Update - May 11, 2026

Protect Your Business From Fake Reviews

An HVAC Minute Video Update: May 11, 2026
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
May 11, 2026
A new scam is hitting HVAC contractors where it hurts most — their online reputation.
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How HVAC Contractors Can Solve Labor Woes in the Age of AI

HVAC offers stability to 52% of U.S. workers worried about AI’s impact
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 11, 2026

HVAC may be safe from AI, but the industry’s labor challenges persist. A report from Randstad offers solutions to overcome the skilled labor gap. 


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Fraud in HVAC: Why Companies Are at Risk and How to Prevent It

A strong company culture can reduce cases of fraud and theft
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 11, 2026

Construction firms, and by extension, HVAC companies, lose a median of $250,000 per fraud case, and contractors are not immune to the growing risk.


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Guest Column

How HVAC Contractors Can Reduce Fleet Downtime and Keep Technicians Productive

Downtime can cost an HVAC contractor up to $760 per vehicle, per day
Landon-McKay
Landon McKay
May 10, 2026

Fleet downtime can cost HVAC contractors more than missed appointments — it can disrupt schedules, delay service, and cut into peak-season revenue.


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The Role of Non-Toxic Maintenance Chemicals in Food Service & Refrigeration Environments

Why chemical choice matters in food-adjacent HVACR applications
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Mike Pastorello
May 9, 2026

Aggressive cleaners can introduce unnecessary risk when used around food prep areas or storage spaces. 


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AHRI Data Shows Heat Pumps Drove Growth in March 2026

Demand for heat pumps rose nearly 10% while furnaces remain volatile
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 8, 2026

Heat pump shipments climbed 9.8% in March 2026, continuing a years-long trend as refrigerant transitions and regulations reshape the HVAC industry. 


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Guest Column

The Gap Between 4.0× and 10.93× Is Not a Size Story

Tim Morgan
May 8, 2026

Higher revenue doesn’t guarantee a higher value. HVAC buyers are prioritizing margin quality, service mix, and risk over sheer size. 


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Refrigerant Regulations Remain a Moving Target

Experts discuss EPA rulemaking, the A2L transition, and state regulatory actions
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 8, 2026

Experts examine EPA rulemaking, the A2L refrigerant transition, and state-level initiatives that are shaping the future of HVACR regulation. 


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