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EPA Proposes New Refrigerant Rule

If finalized, the rule would extend compliance deadlines for refrigeration and a/c equipment

October 2, 2025

EPA is proposing to extend HFC compliance deadlines for key sectors, including residential air conditioning, retail food refrigeration, and cold storage facilities.

Why HVAC Techs Quit — Straight From the Source

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 1, 2025

Maria Taylor

October 1, 2025

Two HVAC technicians explain what’d lead them to quit. And when asked what might make them switch jobs, the answers were clear.

Big Data Meets HVAC Marketing

New AI platform combines hundreds of data sources to help contractors target homes most likely to buy

Maria Taylor

October 1, 2025

Pink’s household-level intelligence pinpoints consumers most likely to be interested in HVAC and energy efficiency upgrades.

Costly Killer: How HVAC Contractors Can Reduce Downtime at Mission-Critical Facilities

Preventive service, predictive tools, and modular retrofits are helping contractors reduce risk

Dylan Kurt

October 1, 2025

Downtime in hospitals, factories, and data centers is expensive — but avoidable. Here’s how contractors can use predictive maintenance, smart retrofits, and better planning to keep systems running.

2025 Top Women in HVAC List

From field service to executive leadership, these women are building comfort, driving innovation, and inspiring the next generation.

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

Women make up just 3% of the HVACR workforce — but that number is growing. Meet 12 leaders proving why representation matters.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Holly Beck

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

We need to expand the story we tell about HVACR. It’s not just technical roles, but also strategy, design, leadership, and more. Representation and mentorship matter. Investing in education and outreach helps young women see the possibilities and gives them the tools to lead.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Bhavana Depuru Guru

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

For me, the most rewarding part of working in HVACR is seeing the real-world impact of the systems we design. Every initiative, big or small, moves the needle on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Katy Higgins

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

I’m passionate about creating formal mentorship and training opportunities for young women entering the trades. My goal is to help build a strong pipeline of conﬁdent, capable women in HVACR.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Angela Rubino Hines

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

These customers are also our family, friends, and neighbors, who also see our brand and our team members stepping up as good citizens in our community.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Samantha Houchin

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

Most people don’t think about their heating and cooling system until it stops working. I love getting the chance to change that by educating people about their systems, solving comfort challenges, and seeing the impact the right solutions can make in their lives.