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Proactive maintenance, smart scheduling, and open communication let technicians service busy commercial kitchens efficiently, minimizing disruption and keeping customers satisfied.

After a year dominated by refrigerant chaos and shifting codes, contractors say 2026 finally feels familiar. But beneath the surface, price pressure, labor shortages, and AI are reshaping how they sell, staff, and serve their markets.  

Manufacturers are aligned on adopting A2L refrigerants for commercial refrigeration, creating a clear and consistent path forward for the industry.

December will be another month of increasing cost pressures. Most changes fall in the 2-8% range, though some brands issued “various” adjustments across product groups. Activity was steady throughout December, with no price reductions reported. 

Water scarcity, HFC phasedowns, and net-zero pledges are reshaping how data centers stay online.

Data centers and building electrification are increasing the demands on the electrical grid, but new technology, innovation, grid flexibility, and renewables each have a role to play in meeting that demand.