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Keeping Residential Ductless Systems Clean and Efficient

Advanced self-cleaning features reduce service needs, but routine cleaning is still required
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 8, 2026

Self-cleaning ductless systems help reduce buildup, but regular manual cleaning remains essential to maintain efficiency, airflow, and IAQ over time. 


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Portable A/C Units Enter the Smart HVAC Era

Wi-Fi, telematics, and smart controls are enhancing portable units
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 8, 2026

A survey of homeowners shows portable a/c adoption on the rise, thanks in part to smart controls and modern innovations providing more connectivity and control. 


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Survey: HVAC Smart Tech Adoption at 76% with Homeowners

HVAC contractors must adapt as younger buyers prioritize smart systems
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 5, 2026

HVAC buyers are increasingly favoring heat pumps, smart tech, and IAQ, according to the 2025 American Home Comfort Study. 


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 1960: The $11,950 Heat Pump Home

Contractor partnership slashes costs on affordable model homes
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 4, 2026

In 1960, a Clearwater, Florida, builder and HVAC contractor teamed up to offer a heat pump-equipped model home for $11,950 — and buyers responded quickly. 


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HVAC Price Increase List: June 2026

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 3, 2026

Manufacturers announced June HVACR price increases ranging from modest adjustments to double-digit hikes, with flexible duct, insulation, valves, filtration products, motors, and water heaters among the affected categories.


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Trump Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on HVAC Equipment to 15%

HARDI estimates consumers will keep nearly $2.3 billion with the adjustment
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 3, 2026

President Trump signed a proclamation that reduces the tariff rate on residential HVAC systems and components. 


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Contractors Have Four Years to Prepare for Next Recession

Rising costs and structural risks point to a downturn in 2030, but the time to act is now
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 2, 2026

An economist forecasts economic growth for the next four years but warns contractors will face sustained inflation-driven cost pressures before a projected downturn in 2030. 


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10 Takeaways from Housecall Pro’s Latest Survey

HVAC spending habits are continuing to evolve
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
May 29, 2026

With homeowners delaying big-ticket projects but still spending on urgent repairs, HVAC contractors that respond quickly and offer clear options may be best positioned to win. 


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Going High Tech with HVACR Tools

Today’s easy-to-learn smart tools can tackle a variety of tasks
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
May 29, 2026

Battery power, wireless connectivity, and integration with smartphone apps are some of the common features of newer smart tools for HVACR professionals. 


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50 Percent of Americans Have Skipped HVAC Maintenance

Economic uncertainty is changing how U.S. homeowners plan to cool their homes this summer
Dana Slone
Dana Slone
May 21, 2026

As HVAC prices soar, new homeowner data from DuraPlas suggests there is a growing “I’ll deal with it later” problem happening inside American homes. 


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