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With winter heating costs up about 11% and conflict in the Middle East raising heating oil prices, HVAC contractors can provide solutions to customers seeking ways to lower energy bills. 

The latest shipment report from AHRI shows a sluggish start to 2026, with everything from electrification pushes to refrigerant transitions set to affect the coming year. 

The Hot-Kold was the result of a partnership between the refrigeration company Frigidaire and General Iron Works, which made furnaces. Unaffordable for most people during the Great Depression, it didn’t last long. 

Daikin says with inverter adoption expanding, heat pumps gaining share, and data center cooling expected to triple by 2030, the shifts could reshape how contractors plan for future installs and training. 

The Bosch IDS Edge is designed for maximum compatibility, installation ease and flexibility, and performance and reliability. 

Indoor air quality isn’t just about UV bulbs. It’s about humidity, airflow, filtration, and how well a home’s systems work together. For contractors, that’s shifting how they approach IAQ: no longer as a one-stop shop but rather a whole-home strategy that starts with fundamentals. 

With standing-room-only sessions, nearly 2,000 exhibitors, and a strong focus on workforce development, this year’s Expo proved the industry’s momentum is real — and growing — as over 53,000 HVACR professionals gathered to connect, learn, and shape what’s next. 

Nearly 70% of homeowners say they would replace their thermostat for a more secure option, signaling a sharp shift in consumer confidence.  

“More leads” isn’t always the real bottleneck.