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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.

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

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.

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. 

Manufacturers expect residential sales to remain challenging in 2026, while commercial HVAC demand continues to show strength.

From surge protection to selling heat pumps without site visits, Nate The House Whisperer shares what he learned from contractors applying hard-won HVAC knowledge where it matters most — on real jobs. 

Will 2026 be the year of the refrigerant bounty? 

From record sales to big investments, electrification had a stand-out year. The Building Decarbonization Coalition’s (BDC) annual Wrapped report takes a data-driven look at some of the biggest electrification stories of 2025. Here’s a snapshot of some of the highlights for the HVAC industry.