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New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. 

A look at how the HVACR industry came together during the 1940s — highlighting the companies, technologies, and people who helped power a global effort that aided us in ultimately winning the war.  

Homeowners don’t separate manufacturer pricing from contractor work — they just know what they paid and who installed it. 

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Morris Township, New Jersey, over an ordinance requiring certain new buildings to be all-electric.  

HVAC prices have surged — and aren’t likely to fall. Behind the increase are sweeping regulations, new technology, and shifting market forces that are reshaping how homeowners decide whether to repair or replace their equipment. 

With homeowners facing mounting pressure from aging homes and economic uncertainty, HVAC contractors offering financing can stand out from the competition. 

Mascots are popping up everywhere in the HVAC industry — on service trucks, across social media feeds, and at community events — as a way for contractors to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace and offer something traditional marketing can struggle to deliver: instant recognition and human connection. 

Jason Schreyer of Sunset Air and Home Services explains how contractors can help seasonal residents protect empty homes from humidity, storms, and system failures. 

More HVACR contractors are facing pivotal ownership decisions — whether to sell, restructure, or remain independent. Industry voices share what these transitions really look like, what often goes wrong, and how owners are weighing speed, control, liquidity, and legacy.