AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show
Residential and Light Commercial Furnaces and Boilers at the AHR Expo
Hydronic solutions provide contractors with flexibility, retrofit-ready efficiency, and reliability
Customers want options. Whether it’s turning to electrification or wanting the flexibility of multiple heating paths in one system, manufacturers are equipping contractors with the hybrid and dual-fuel systems their customers seek. Systems featured by 2026 AHR Expo vendors include space heating and hot water in one unit, or pair air-to-water heat pumps with gas boilers. Along with flexibility and reliability, these products promise smoother installations with pre-installed components and centralized system designs.
Heat pumps aren’t what they were 20 years ago — and contractors need to be ready to explain why. From proper load calculations to educating homeowners about cold-climate performance and cost savings, today’s sales conversation requires both technical precision and confidence at the kitchen table.
Rheem
Rheem FT Series Super High Efficiency Condensing Gas Combi Boilers
TWO-IN-ONE: Rheem’s combi boilers feature four-zone control and include a stainless-steel fire tube heat exchanger, making them ideal for space heating applications, including hydronic radiant heating. (Courtesy of Rheem)
What HVAC contractors will like about this product: Built for powerful performance, these ENERGY STAR-certified FT Series Gas Combi Boilers feature a two-in-one design for space and water heating. These combi boilers feature 4-zone control and include a stainless-steel fire tube heat exchanger, making them ideal for space heating applications, including hydronic radiant heating. Created with the installer in mind, the touchscreen display simplifies setup, operation, and maintenance. Other features include a pre-installed boiler pump, reducing install time and costs, and the combi block to manage space heating and domestic hot water production in one compact unit. Also includes a 15-year heat exchanger warranty.
Availability: Now
For more information: rheem.com/water-heating/articles/ft-series-combi-boiler/
Weil-McLain
ECO Hybrid Dual-Fuel Hydronic System
RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL: Manufacturers showcased a number of hybrid solutions at AHR, like the Weil McLain ECO HP + Hybrid system. (Staff photo)
What HVAC contractors will like about this product: The ECO Hybrid Dual-Fuel Hydronic System from Weil-McLain gives HVACR contractors a practical way to meet rising efficiency and electrification demand without abandoning proven hydronic heating. By pairing an air-to-water heat pump with a gas boiler, the system automatically optimizes performance across weather conditions while maintaining reliable cold-climate backup. Contractors benefit from flexible, phased installation options, retrofit compatibility with existing hydronic systems, and support for space heating and domestic hot water in one integrated solution. The hybrid approach expands upgrade opportunities, simplifies system design decisions, and helps contractors future-proof their offerings while delivering dependable comfort to homeowners.
Availability: Now
For more information: weil-mclain.com/eco-hybrid-heat-pump-system/
Allied Air Enterprises
MagicPak M-Series MGE9
STREAMLINED: The MGE9 gas heating/electric cooling unit and through-the-wall application eliminate bulky outdoor equipment, maximize usable square footage, and streamline the installation process and workflow. (Courtesy of Allied Air Enterprises)
What HVAC contractors will like about this product: The MG9 is a 95% AFUE 2-stage condensing furnace, mainly meant for colder climates where the heating load is high. MagicPak units are designed for use in multifamily applications such as apartments, condominiums, student housing, and senior living. The MGE9 gas heating/electric cooling unit and through-the-wall application eliminate bulky outdoor equipment, maximize usable square footage, and streamline the installation process and workflow. It features innovations including the exclusive new FreezeShield system — a sealed burner box, a patented heated condensate trap, and a patent-pending telescoping vent pipe, which work together to prevent damaging ice formations that can lead to unit failure and costly emergency service calls.
Availability: Now
For more information: www.magicpak.com/products/m-series/mgeLooking for quick answers on air conditioning, heating and refrigeration topics? Try Ask ACHR NEWS, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ACHR NEWS
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