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Dual Fuel Done Right: It Starts Before the Thermostat 

Modern dual-fuel systems offer redundancy and energy flexibility, but success hinges on proper sizing, controls, and installation 
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
January 20, 2026

Heat pumps may be leading sales, but dual fuel systems are winning on trust, redundancy, and real-world reliability. 


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HVAC's Biggest Event Betting On Vegas

Smart products, greater efficiency get top billing at 2026 AHR Expo
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
January 19, 2026

The AHR Expo returns to Las Vegas and a newly expanded convention center in February. Smart systems, AI, electrification, and efficiency will be among the Expo’s key themes. 


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How Southern Home Services is Using AI Automation to Transform HVAC Operations

Company becomes first enterprise-sized business to adopt ServiceTitan’s Max program
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
January 15, 2026

By adopting ServiceTitan’s AI-powered Max Program across 27 businesses, Southern Home Services is betting automation will define the future of HVAC operations.


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Origins of HVAC Were In Humidity Control

The old adage “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” actually gave us modern air conditioning
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
January 15, 2026

Heating, cooling, and humidifying air wasn’t new when Willis Carrier came on the scene. What was groundbreaking was the attempt at precise air control in a manufacturing environment. 


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Innovation Award Winners To Be Featured at AHR Expo

Award-winning products in 10 categories will be displayed on show floor
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 14, 2026

The 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards recognize 10 standout HVACR products chosen for their innovation, creativity, practical application, and potential market impact. 


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Electric Heating Surges: An HVAC Minute Video Update - January 12, 2026

Why More Homeowners Are Choosing Electric Heating

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 12, 2026
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
January 12, 2026
ACCA’s Contractor of the Future survey showed that contractors who offer four or more choices increased their closed rates by 24%.
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Guest Column

Cold Climate Heat Pumps: What Contractors Need to Know About Performance, Incentives, and Selling the Benefits

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Josh Lake
January 11, 2026

Modern heat pumps are engineered for extreme cold, yet misconceptions persist. Field data and proper system design are changing how contractors approach winter heating solutions.


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HVAC Price Increase List: January 2026

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
January 9, 2026

The new year kicks off with a high volume of increases across the board. 


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Troubleshooting the Heat Pump Defrost Cycle: A Step-By-Step Guide

What every HVAC technician needs to know to avoid repeat no-heat calls
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
January 8, 2026

If defrost isn’t working, something in the chain is broken. This step-by-step approach shows you exactly where to look and what to test.


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Electric Heating Surges: What it Means for HVACR Contractors

42% of U.S. households now rely primarily on electricity for heating
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
January 6, 2026

For HVACR contractors, the shift to electric is no longer a hypothetical or a phenomenon. It’s become a force shaping demand, training needs, pricing strategies, and long-term business planning. 


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