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 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. Read More
HARDI Says Shipments Have Bottomed. Now Comes the Hard Part Are shipments done sinking, or is that just wishful thinking? Maria Taylor May 20, 2026 HARDI’s data suggests the HVAC industry may be exiting the inventory correction phase — but it has not yet entered a demand-driven growth phase. Read More
Voting for the HVAC All-Star Awards Now Open Readers to determine what best represents the industry Dylan Kurt May 18, 2026
1953: Refrigeration Creates Mass Marketing of Frozen Dinners HVAC solutions help solve growing populations and prevent food waste Chris Gray May 14, 2026 HVAC solutions help solve growing populations and prevent food waste Read More
Surveys Show ‘Amazon Effect’ in HVAC Equipment Buying Contractors can harness the trend by touting expertise, embracing ‘digital journey’ Matt Jachman May 14, 2026 Residential customers are buying more equipment online, a trend that industry experts advise contractors to leverage. Read More
Appeals Court Pauses Ruling Against Trump’s New 10% Global Tariffs Tariffs imposed after Supreme Court ruled “Liberation Day” tariffs exceeded authority Chris Gray May 13, 2026 A U.S. appeals court paused a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade that would’ve prevented tariffs from being collected. Read More
It’s Allergy Season: Turning Irritants Into HVAC Opportunity With this year’s pollen intensity, IAQ helps customers breathe easier Dana Slone May 12, 2026 For HVAC contractors, allergy season is becoming more than a seasonal maintenance cycle. It is also an opportunity to educate customers on indoor air quality and provide solutions. Read More
From the ACHR NEWS Archives: The A/C Boom of the 1950s Surge in a/c demand raised concerns over electric demands and wiring Chris Gray May 9, 2026 We dive into the ACHR NEWS archives to explore the a/c boom of the 1950s, where room unit shipments hit 1 million in 1953. Read More
AHRI Data Shows Heat Pumps Drove Growth in March 2026 Demand for heat pumps rose nearly 10% while furnaces remain volatile Chris Gray May 8, 2026 Heat pump shipments climbed 9.8% in March 2026, continuing a years-long trend as refrigerant transitions and regulations reshape the HVAC industry. Read More
Debunking Residential HVAC Myths An HVAC Minute Video Update: May 6, 2026 Hannah Belloli-Oster May 6, 2026 Some of the most common homeowner assumptions are actually costing comfort, and sometimes money.Read More