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HVAC Manufacturers Accused of Coordinating Price Increases in Lawsuit

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

A class-action case filed in Michigan alleges that seven of the largest OEMs — Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Bosch, Lennox, Rheem, and AAON — coordinated price increases dating back to 2020.

DOL Issues Proposed Rule for Independent Contractor Classification

Proposed rule calls for two-factor “economic reality” test

Chris Gray

April 1, 2026

The Department of Labor seeks to rescind a 2024 final rule addressing the classification of independent contractors and replace it with a rule like the one adopted in 2021.

HVAC Trends: Data Centers

The status of the market and how contractors can break in

Maria Taylor

March 31, 2026

Addison’s Peter Fung and Ross Miglio discuss the projected growth of the data center market by 2026, how contractors can break into the market and then succeed, what skillsets or type of training is required to service mission critical facilities, and what success for HVACR contractors looks like in this sector.

Employer-Directed Skills Act Could Reimburse HVAC Contractors for New Hire Training

Proposal would shift control of workforce dollars directly to contractors

Dylan Kurt

March 30, 2026

Federal workforce dollars could soon flow directly to HVAC employers instead of training institutions

HVAC Trends: Tariffs, Incentives, Standards and Regulations — Oh My!

How a shifting HVAC landscape has redefined approach

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 28, 2026

Dennis Stinson, senior vice president of sales at Fujitsu General HVAC solutions of America, discusses how import tariffs and global supply shifts still influence product sourcing and competitive dynamics in the HVACR market today.

HVAC Worker Caught Stealing $2K in Equipment from Employer

Surveillance footage shows the worker stashing items in a storage facility

Chris Gray

March 25, 2026

Police in Florida arrested an HVAC worker after surveillance footage showed him storing items belonging to the company at an off-site facility.

What an HVACR Contractor Wants, What a Contractor Needs (From Distributors)

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 23, 2026

Chris Gray

March 23, 2026

A new industry survey sheds light on what HVAC contractors are expecting from their distributors.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Report - Contractors Face New Digital Reality as AI Search Grows

Scorpion’s latest report highlights rising AI usage, stricter review standards, and increasing pressure on response times

Dylan Kurt

March 22, 2026

Jamie Adams, CRO at Scorpion, explains how homeowners are now frequently turning to AI tools, and prioritizing the online reputation of HVAC contractors before booking.