Articles Tagged with ''Trends in HVACR''

Ductless systems are shedding their niche label. With inverter technology driving efficiency and manufacturers expanding indoor options, the line between ductless and traditional unitary equipment is blurring. Here’s why more contractors are turning to ductless — and what it means for the future of HVAC.

Whether due to sustainability goals or rising energy costs — electrification laws are gaining momentum across the country.

Q4 shows different directions for residential and commercial HVAC.

The latest refrigerant phase down didn’t just test equipment — it tested the entire supply chain. With questions still swirling around EPA guidance, contractors are looking for clarity. A Chemours expert breaks down what went wrong, what’s improved, and what comes next.

Jimmy Thompson, senior sales manager, HVAC, at Podium, talked with us about how AI helps contractors communicate with homeowners, how contractors can take the first step toward implementing AI, how AI can help build authentic connections, and the biggest AI barrier’s he’s seeing from techs in the field.

ACCA’s Contractor of the Future survey showed that contractors who offer four or more choices increased their closed rates by 24%.

Drawing on the experience of HVAC industry experts and top service providers, the information in this eBook will prepare you for the era of electrification, heat pumps, and the advancement of AI, as well as help you navigate HVAC contracting in the post-R-410A era.

The future of HVAC hinges on smarter systems, cleaner refrigerants, and the next generation of skilled technicians.

Lei Schlitz, from Johnson Controls, joins the ACHR NEWSmakers podcast to discuss what is happening in the HVAC commercial market.