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Contractor Pro Unitary Trends Series

HVAC Purchasing Decision Drivers

Quality is top brand decision factor, but favorable pricing could prompt a swap

December 2, 2025

A survey looked at the reasons contractors choose brands and might consider changing brands, and a comparison of five identical surveys shows the reasons for changing shifted over time.

VAC Q and A Episode 18: Refrigerant Rules Ahead

HVAC Q&A Episode 18: Refrigerant Rules Ahead

Maria Taylor

December 1, 2025

With new EPA rules, where can contractors add the most value for commercial facility clients?

HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Dehumidification Wiring

HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Wiring Thermostats for Dehumidification

Maria Taylor

December 1, 2025

In this video, Bryan Orr, founder of HVAC School and president of Kalos Services Inc., walks us through the essential wiring and setup requirements to ensure a system properly controls indoor moisture.

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Proactive Refrigerant Leak Detection Helps Protect Profits

Leaks are expensive and can reduce the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems

Marion Lazzarotto Ming Yong

December 1, 2025

By proactively detecting and repairing leaks, operators can cut operating costs, extend equipment life, and stay ahead of both maintenance and compliance requirements.

Guest Column

Data Center Cooling Solutions for a Greener Future

Alex Schafer

November 27, 2025

Water scarcity, HFC phasedowns, and net-zero pledges are reshaping how data centers stay online.

It’s Not Just Clean Air — It’s Proof of Clean Air

The next generation of workers is obsessed with indoor air quality — and they expect real-time data to back it up

Maria Taylor

November 26, 2025

Half of Gen Z respondents and 44% of Millennials said poor air quality at work would be grounds for quitting their job.

From A2L Chaos to AI Tools: Key Takeaways from the Latest AHR Trend Report

A2L adoption, expiring IRA credits, and deepening labor gaps put pressure on contractors to rethink pricing, training, and sales strategy.

Dylan Kurt

November 25, 2025

The 2026 AHR Expo Trend Report shows contractors juggling refrigerant shortages, expiring tax credits, rising heat pump demand, AI tools, and a shrinking workforce.

2028 Furnace Standard Upheld: What Contractors Need to Know

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 24, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 24, 2025

The DOE’s latest ruling means all new furnaces sold after 2028 will have to be high-efficiency condensing models.

Guest Column

From Retirement Cliff to Renewal: How One HVAC Firm Got Younger

Anne Lackey

November 23, 2025

Most HVAC shops are staring at a retirement cliff. One Georgia contractor refused to wait for résumés that never came — and today his average technician is just 26.