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Yelp’s Latest Updates Push HVAC Contractors to Book Jobs on Its Platform

New AI chatbot, Calendly integration will offer recommendations, make bookings directly on Yelp
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
April 21, 2026
Survey: 3 in 4 people still want to see ratings and reviews from real customers when using AI search tools to find local businesses. 

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Review Scammers Target HVAC Companies with Extortion

Protect your business from fake reviews
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 21, 2026

Online reviews can make or break an HVAC company, and scammers know it. Learn about their latest tactics and how to counter them. 


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Guest Column

An HVAC Technician’s Guide to Humidity

How humidity, dew point, and air temperature interact to create — or prevent — moisture problems
Lianna Schwalenberg
Lianna Schwalenberg
April 20, 2026

Moisture problems show up everywhere in HVAC systems. Knowing how humidity behaves in air can make troubleshooting condensation and comfort issues far easier.  


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Myths vs. Facts: Residential HVAC Edition

Armed with information, contractors can overcome preconceived notions about HVAC
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
April 20, 2026

Homeowners are sometimes misled by common myths about heating and cooling equipment, but contractors have techniques for battling misinformation.  


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Guest Column

 Trade Connections That Count

Having a strong peer network truly matters in the HVAC industry
Julian Scadden
Julian Scadden
April 19, 2026

The people a contractor spends time with can influence everything from mindset to business strategy.


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The Quiet Electric Shift: What 15 Years of AHRI Data Is Telling Us

On current trends, heat pumps will outsell a/cs in 2027. Will the trend hold?
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Nate Adams
April 18, 2026

The real question is whether this pace of change continues once incentives wind down — or whether the last few years of acceleration were partly a policy-and-refrigerant-transition moment that won’t repeat. 


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DOE Chief: Efficiency Rebate Money on the Way

The Home Energy Rebates program was under review by the Trump administration
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
April 17, 2026

Speaking before the House Appropriations Committee on April 15, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the rebate funds, including for home electrification, would be released in a “few weeks.”



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PPI Report Signals Renewed HVAC Cost Increases Amid Global Uncertainty

Producer Price Index shows month-to-month pricing remains stagnant
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 17, 2026

Rising fuel costs and global instability are pushing HVAC pricing back into uncertain territory, creating new challenges for contractors. 


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DOE Announces $14M Geothermal Project in Pennsylvania

Project could spur wider geothermal adoption in the U.S.
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 16, 2026

A new project will explore the potential for geothermal power in the U.S., which could change the landscape for the HVAC industry. 


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When the Competition Isn’t Real: AI Scam Sites Hit Orlando HVAC Contractors

Dozens of fake HVAC companies siphoning leads
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
April 15, 2026

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


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