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Shortages and Sticker Shock Stall Summer HVAC Sales

Cautious consumers, lack of R-454B, and high-priced equipment dampened demand
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 7, 2025

Despite the summer heat, HVAC replacements are lagging as high prices, refrigerant shortages, and consumer caution weigh on the residential market.


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Hannah Belloli - Opinion

Your Techs Are Posting — Are You Paying Attention?

Wearing a company hat? Mind your p’s and q’s
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
September 23, 2025

A single Facebook post recently got a tech fired — but contractors say it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how HVAC companies set social media expectations, protect their brand, and empower employees to share their work proudly. 


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Maria Taylor - Opinion

Is Hanging Onto R-410A Like Carrying an Old iPhone?

EPA’s proposed sell-through extension for R-410A systems ignores the reality: The HVAC industry and its customers have already upgraded.
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
September 19, 2025

With manufacturers retooled and 80%+ of installs already running on new refrigerants, will a deadline extension really change the math? 


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Dylan Kurt - Opinion

Why HVAC Technicians Leave — In Their Own Words

Two technicians speak candidly — under the promise of anonymity — about what’s broken in the HVAC industry
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
September 5, 2025

“I try to stay empathetic — but it’s getting harder.” Anonymous techs get real about the job.


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Europe’s Aversion to Air Conditioning Is Proving Fatal

A lack of a/c is contributing to tens of thousands of heat-related deaths each year
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 2, 2025

Europe’s resistance to air conditioning isn’t just cultural -- it’s become deadly. Tens of thousands of Europeans die from heat each year, and outdated policies aren’t helping.


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Maria Taylor - Opinion

Leasing Breakthrough Could Reshape Residential Geothermal

New policy opens door to third-party ownership, modeled on success of solar
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
August 28, 2025

The geothermal tax credit is ending — but a new opportunity is just beginning. 


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Joanna's Point of View

Is it Time to Consider Privatizing Energy Star?

As federal support disappears, the private sector could potentially save the popular program
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 30, 2025

The Trump administration has its sights set on eliminating the popular Energy Star program — but could the private sector step in to keep it alive? 


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Hang In There, HVAC

3 bright spots you might have missed
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
June 16, 2025

It’s been a rough 6 months, but demand for HVAC isn’t going anywhere. 


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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

Next Stage of Private Equity Could Lead to Bigger Payouts

Mid-level private equity firms set to sell off HVAC companies
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
May 21, 2025

Private equity interest in HVAC contractors is evolving, with major firms now acquiring established platforms. This is leading to big payouts for contractors.


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Joanna's Point of View

Don’t MacGyver a Solution to the R-454B Shortage

DIY approaches can damage systems, void warranties, and endanger safety
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 12, 2025

Mixing refrigerants in an R-454B system may seem harmless, but it can compromise system performance, void warranties, and create serious safety and reliability risks. 


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