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. Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the event once again proved why the AHR Expo is the premier destination for contractors, engineers, manufacturers, distributors, and technicians looking to see the latest HVAC technology, attend education sessions, and connect with peers from around the world. From the packed show floor to standing-room-only discussions, the 2026 AHR Expo highlighted the innovation, partnerships, and ideas shaping the future of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

Across nearly 578,000 square feet of exhibit space and nearly 2,000 exhibitors, manufacturers showcased new HVACR equipment, controls, software, tools, and components designed to address the industry’s biggest trends. Electrification, low-GWP refrigerants, data center cooling, artificial intelligence, and smarter connected systems were all major themes at the show, reflecting how the industry is adapting to changing regulations, evolving customer expectations, and increasing demand for efficiency and sustainability. Education sessions throughout the week also tackled pressing topics such as workforce development, heat pumps, refrigerant transitions, and emerging building technologies.

The ACHR NEWS’ AHR Expo 2026 coverage brings together our editorial team’s reporting from the show floor, highlighting the most notable product introductions and innovations unveiled at the show. In the articles below, you’ll find coverage of new compressors, geothermal systems, ventilation and humidity control solutions, refrigerants and commercial refrigeration equipment, residential cooling products, contractor-focused software and AI tools, water heaters, and system components and accessories. (To name a few.) Providing a snapshot of the technologies and trends that will influence HVACR contractors and the broader industry in the year ahead.

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Overview

Commercial HVAC

Components and Accessories

Compressors

Geothermal

Indoor Air Quality

Refrigerants and Commercial Refrigeration

Furnaces and Boilers

Smart Controls

Residential Cooling

Software

Tools and Test Instruments

Water Heaters