Kyle Gargaro, Articles

100 Years of HVACR: Covering Indoor Comfort Since 1926

January 1, 2026

From iceboxes to intelligent systems, ACHR NEWS marks 100 years of documenting the people and technologies that shaped HVACR.

ChatGPT Is Forcing HVAC Contractors to Post Prices Online

Kyle Gargaro

December 8, 2025

It is important for HVAC contractors to post prices on their website so homeowners can find them when doing an AI search.

Butch Welsch and Company Celebrate 130 Years

St. Louis HVAC contractor constantly changes business to remain competitive.

Kyle Gargaro

December 5, 2025

St. Louis HVAC contracting company Welsch Heating and Cooling is celebrating 130 years as a company.

Could Better Forecasting Stop Another HVAC Supply Chain Problem?

Kyle Gargaro

October 16, 2025

Two crises in five years exposed the same gap: distributors and suppliers aren’t forecasting together.

2025 Top Women in HVAC List

From field service to executive leadership, these women are building comfort, driving innovation, and inspiring the next generation.

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

Women make up just 3% of the HVACR workforce — but that number is growing. Meet 12 leaders proving why representation matters.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Holly Beck

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

We need to expand the story we tell about HVACR. It’s not just technical roles, but also strategy, design, leadership, and more. Representation and mentorship matter. Investing in education and outreach helps young women see the possibilities and gives them the tools to lead.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Bhavana Depuru Guru

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

For me, the most rewarding part of working in HVACR is seeing the real-world impact of the systems we design. Every initiative, big or small, moves the needle on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Katy Higgins

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

I’m passionate about creating formal mentorship and training opportunities for young women entering the trades. My goal is to help build a strong pipeline of conﬁdent, capable women in HVACR.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Angela Rubino Hines

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

These customers are also our family, friends, and neighbors, who also see our brand and our team members stepping up as good citizens in our community.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Samantha Houchin

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

Most people don’t think about their heating and cooling system until it stops working. I love getting the chance to change that by educating people about their systems, solving comfort challenges, and seeing the impact the right solutions can make in their lives.