Articles by Kyle Gargaro

There are numerous factors for this trend, including energy efficiency, government incentives, and technology improvement. But HVAC contractors are still the boots on the ground in this electrification mission.

In the first installment in this series, we talk with Don Gillis who is a technical trainer with Chemours. Gillis travels the country providing top-notch training on the refrigerant transition. We ask Gillis how contractors can safely recover and recycle A2L refrigerants.

In an HVAC market that is now more repair than replace, one HVAC contractor has a unique solution.

Private equity has been investing in HVAC contractors for a few years. Here is what contractors need to know.

Due to economic conditions, HVAC contractors should be focusing on the residential repair market in 2024.

We talk with HVAC contractor Anton Martin of English Air to get his thoughts on minority recruitment.

The ACHR NEWS talked with SMACNA president Carol Duncan. She is also the owner of General Sheet Metal in Clackamas, Oregon and has nearly 40 years of leadership and expertise in the sheet metal industry. Duncan talked about the outlook for 2024 and how to bring more talent into the industry.

What is in store for the HVAC industry in 2024? AHRI’s Steve Yurek fills us in on all the trends that will be affecting HVAC contractors in the upcoming year. Topics include refrigerant transition, decarbonization, and HVAC sales.

A recent survey shows homeowners are unfamiliar with what an HVAC heat pump can accomplish.