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Recent reports of gun violence against home service technicians are a stark reminder to train employees on safety and de-escalation. 

Leaks may not cause sudden failure in a system, but they can lead to poor system performance and damage. HVACR experts share what you need to know. 

HVAC experts say addressing performance drift can be tricky since it isn’t apparent. Learn the signs and how to stop small issues from becoming larger ones.  

Predictive maintenance succeeds not through software alone, but by combining analytics with expert execution to deliver uptime, lower costs, and measurable customer savings.

Connected HVAC systems and AI-driven diagnostics are helping contractors shift from reactive repairs to predictive maintenance. 

The 2026 Summer Cooling Report shows 99% of respondents across all income brackets, regions, and generations are altering their cooling and spending habits.

Self-cleaning ductless systems help reduce buildup, but regular manual cleaning remains essential to maintain efficiency, airflow, and IAQ over time. 

With homeowners delaying big-ticket projects but still spending on urgent repairs, HVAC contractors that respond quickly and offer clear options may be best positioned to win. 

HVAC experts weigh in on the most common installation mistakes that can kill system performance.

Dirty coils still hurt performance, raise operating pressures, and contribute to costly failures, but cleaning them improperly can create a whole new set of problems.