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The NEWSMakers Podcast: New Data Shows Repair Becoming a Bigger Driver for HVAC Contractors

Housecall Pro data showing repair revenue and, ticket prices, are rising

April 22, 2026

Drawing on Housecall Pro data from 2021 to 2025, Roland Ligtenberg explains why repair is gaining ground as replacement costs rise and workflows become more efficient.

Employer-Directed Skills Act Could Reimburse HVAC Training Costs

If enacted, H.R. 4049 and S. 3846 could streamline training

Chris Gray

April 22, 2026

The Employer-Directed Skills Act has been reintroduced to both chambers of Congress, offering a way to make training new hires easier and more affordable.

Can Cool Roofs Benefit HVAC Work?

In theory, yes, but the real answer is more complicated

Chris Gray

April 22, 2026

Discover how cool roofs can go beyond aesthetics to slash intake temperatures, improve equipment performance, and transform HVAC contractors into high-level energy-efficiency experts for their customers.

Why High HVAC Equipment Prices Aren’t Going Anywhere

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 21, 2026

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 21, 2026

HVAC equipment prices aren’t just rising — they may be here to stay. Contractors are feeling it in every quote, but the bigger story is what’s driving those costs — and why they’re unlikely to come down.

Update: 21 States, Other Prominent Parties, File SCOTUS Briefs in ‘Choice Refrigerants’ Case

Groups are urging Supreme Court to reconsider EPA’s power under AIM Act

Dylan Kurt

April 21, 2026

More organizations have piled on, asking the Supreme Court to take a look at a case that could limit how much power Congress can delegate to the EPA.

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Yelp’s Latest Updates Push HVAC Contractors to Book Jobs on Its Platform

New AI chatbot, Calendly integration will offer recommendations, make bookings directly on Yelp

Maria Taylor

April 21, 2026

Survey: 3 in 4 people still want to see ratings and reviews from real customers when using AI search tools to find local businesses.

Review Scammers Target HVAC Companies with Extortion

Protect your business from fake reviews

Chris Gray

April 21, 2026

Online reviews can make or break an HVAC company, and scammers know it. Learn about their latest tactics and how to counter them.

Guest Column

An HVAC Technician’s Guide to Humidity

How humidity, dew point, and air temperature interact to create — or prevent — moisture problems

Lianna Schwalenberg

April 20, 2026

Moisture problems show up everywhere in HVAC systems. Knowing how humidity behaves in air can make troubleshooting condensation and comfort issues far easier.