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As fraudulent HVAC websites grow more convincing, contractors face lost revenue and increased competition — while consumers may unknowingly invite unlicensed technicians into their homes. 

Emergency calls may spike in summer, but the causes often trace back to spring. Proactive inspections and early planning can make the difference between disruption and control.

One of AI's biggest benefits? Answering the simple questions from customers. But there are a few caveats contractors should consider before launching something like this. 

R-290 isn’t hard to handle — but it does require a different mindset. The key to working safely? Understanding what’s different and adjusting accordingly.  

Most callbacks can be avoided when contractors treat heat pump design, installation, and commissioning as a full-system process.  

With 22% of surveyed residential contractors anticipating profit declines in 2026, a survey from ServiceTitan reveals the solutions they’re using to improve margins.  

Load calculations, and using software to do them, are key traits of the contractor of the future, according to a new ACCA report.  

Contractors debating whether to go electric for their work trucks have more than higher electric bills and reduced maintenance to consider.   

Higher costs for ductwork, coils, and transportation ripple through every stage of a project — here’s how HVAC distributors can help

February 2026 shipment data from AHRI shows how the HVAC market is reacting more to policy changes and less to seasonality.