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Expanding Options for Lower-GWP Refrigeration

Advancements in sustainable refrigerant technologies are well underway

April 16, 2026

The shift to lower-GWP refrigerants in commercial refrigeration is accelerating, with food retailers adopting diverse options including R-290, A2L systems, and CO₂ solutions for various store formats.

The HVAC Contractor’s Role in a Pricing Lawsuit They Didn’t Start

The lawsuit isn’t yours, but the customer calls will be.

Maria Taylor

April 9, 2026

Homeowners don’t separate manufacturer pricing from contractor work — they just know what they paid and who installed it.

HVAC Price Increase List: April 2026

Dylan Kurt

April 1, 2026

For the first time since the HVAC Price Increase List was launched, we are finally reporting a decrease.

HVAC Trends: Data Centers

The status of the market and how contractors can break in

Maria Taylor

March 31, 2026

Addison’s Peter Fung and Ross Miglio discuss the projected growth of the data center market by 2026, how contractors can break into the market and then succeed, what skillsets or type of training is required to service mission critical facilities, and what success for HVACR contractors looks like in this sector.

HVAC Trends: VRF - Controls Built In

Flexibility, zoning, and training are pushing VRF into the mainstream

Maria Taylor

March 26, 2026

VRF technology is gaining momentum due to built-in controls, zoning, and flexible design. With minimal ductwork and integrated heating and cooling, it offers a less intrusive solution for modern buildings. But as Doug Bougher of LG explains, success with VRF starts with proper training and commissioning.

Big Red Flag: Trades Looking at Seismic Labor Shortage by 2030

In four years, almost 25% of trades positions will be unfilled

Dylan Kurt

March 25, 2026

With nearly 192,000 HVAC jobs projected to go unfilled by 2030, the workforce crisis is accelerating.

AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Residential and Light Commercial Furnaces and Boilers at the AHR Expo

Hydronic solutions provide contractors with flexibility, retrofit-ready efficiency, and reliability

Chris Gray

March 24, 2026

Looking for hybrid solutions that offer customers flexibility? Manufacturers provided compact and efficient solutions at the 2026 AHR Expo.

AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Refrigerants and Commercial Refrigeration Systems on Display

New offerings reflect ongoing changes in regulations and system design

Joanna R. Turpin

March 20, 2026

New refrigerants and commercial refrigeration equipment showed how lower-GWP options, reclaimed programs, and redesigned systems are adapting to regulatory and performance demands.

AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

What’s New in Commercial HVAC at the 2026 AHR Expo

New heat pumps and coolers signal the market’s continual shift to efficient, electrified systems

Chris Gray

March 16, 2026

The 2026 AHR Expo showcased the latest in commercial HVAC products, many of which focus on the growing trend of dual-fuel systems, heat pumps, and chillers for data centers.

AHR Expo 2026 Vegas Post Show Roundup

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 16, 2026

The 2026 AHR Expo returned to Las Vegas with momentum that could not be denied, bringing together more than 53,000 HVACR professionals for one of the industry’s most important annual gatherings.