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Lawsuit Alleges OEM Coordination Behind HVAC Price Increases

Class action suit claims major manufacturers coordinated increases since 2020
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 26, 2026

Class-action lawsuit alleges major HVAC manufacturers coordinated pricing since 2020, in order to drive up the costs of equipment. 


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HVAC Worker Caught Stealing $2K in Equipment from Employer

Surveillance footage shows the worker stashing items in a storage facility
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 25, 2026

Police in Florida arrested an HVAC worker after surveillance footage showed him storing items belonging to the company at an off-site facility. 


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Big Red Flag: Trades Looking at Seismic Labor Shortage by 2030

In four years, almost 25% of trades positions will be unfilled
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 25, 2026

With nearly 192,000 HVAC jobs projected to go unfilled by 2030, the workforce crisis is accelerating. 


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HVAC Trends: Cold-Climate Heat Pumps

HVAC Trends: Cold-Climate Heat Pumps

How new heat pump technology is reshaping installation and sales strategies
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
March 25, 2026
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.
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White House AI Framework Could Boost HVAC Demand as Data Center Growth Accelerates

Policy recommendations call for solutions to surging utility costs
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 24, 2026

The White House issued policy recommendations to Congress on artificial intelligence, including suggestions that could support the HVAC industry’s role in data centers. 


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What an HVACR Contractor Wants, What a Contractor Needs (From Distributors): An HVAC Minute Video Update - March 23, 2026

What an HVACR Contractor Wants, What a Contractor Needs (From Distributors)

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 23, 2026
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 23, 2026
A new industry survey sheds light on what HVAC contractors are expecting from their distributors.
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Carrier, Tesla Team Up To Improve Grid Efficiency

HVAC contractors positioned to play key role in grid utilization push
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
March 23, 2026

The U.S. grid operates at just 53% of capacity on average. Manufacturers are teaming up to unlock the rest of its potential. 


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HARDI Warns of Refrigerant Supply Disruptions in New York

On April 1, the state will prohibit the sale of certain virgin refrigerants used in commercial refrigeration
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 23, 2026

New York’s refrigerant rules may cause supply shortages, raising costs for consumers and businesses, as industry groups push for regulatory alignment with federal standards to avoid disruptions. 


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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Report - Contractors Face New Digital Reality as AI Search Grows

Scorpion’s latest report highlights rising AI usage, stricter review standards, and increasing pressure on response times
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 22, 2026
Jamie Adams, CRO at Scorpion, explains how homeowners are now frequently turning to AI tools, and prioritizing the online reputation of HVAC contractors before booking.
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Cooling Off, Not Cooling Down: Study Shows HVAC Businesses Still Command Premium Prices

In Florida, HVAC businesses are selling for 2.73x annual earnings
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
March 20, 2026

The market may be more disciplined than it was 5 years ago, but demand for HVAC companies hasn’t gone anywhere. 


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