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Dallas-based Contractors Implement Press Fittings to Boost Efficiency in VRF Installs

Sean Kelleher

March 26, 2025

A tool to slash labor costs and beat tight deadlines? Check out a real-world tale where press fittings saved the day.

Copeland CTO Talks Innovation, Company’s Future

Aggressive R&D is leading the way

Dylan Kurt

March 25, 2025

Company believes the future of HVAC is variable-speed technology, low-GWP refrigerants

Industry Rolls Out New Sustainable Heating Solutions

With energy efficiency in high demand, new products save energy, help decarbonize

Dylan Kurt

March 13, 2025

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talk about meeting energy standards and getting contractors up to speed with the latest developments

New Year Ushers in Era of A2L Refrigerants

OEMs are rolling out new HVAC systems that use lower-GWP alternatives

Joanna R. Turpin

February 20, 2025

Manufacturers are launching a wide range of A2L equipment, and with proper training and adherence to best practices, HVAC contractors can confidently address the challenges of working with mildly flammable refrigerants.

State of the Industry 2025: Manufacturers

Manufacturers Forecast Trends and Opportunities in 2025

HVAC industry leaders weigh in on refrigerant regulations, the economy, and more

Joanna R. Turpin

February 7, 2025

The HVAC industry faces a pivotal year in 2025, balancing challenges like inflation and the refrigerant transition with opportunities from IRA incentives and decarbonization efforts.

State of the Industry 2025: Distributors

Distribution: State of Play 2025

Though wary of headwinds, several distributors say their companies are poised for growth this year

Matt Jachman

February 6, 2025

Conversations with several HVACR distribution professionals indicate a cautious optimism for growth in the sector in 2025, though they say the year will not be without its challenges.

Cold Climate Heat Pumps Up to the 'Challenge'

With field-testing over, OEMs work on bringing cold-climate heat pumps to market

Matt Jachman

January 23, 2025

Eight manufacturers are putting what they learned during the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge into new heat pumps, and two companies already have new models on the market.

Innovative new Plasmonic Photo-electrochemical Technology for Disinfection and Purification of Indoor Air

D. Yogi Goswami Ph.D, PE

January 15, 2025

From VOCs to viruses, traditional IAQ methods have their limitations, but new Plasmonic Photonic is promising to be the next big breakthrough in air purification.

Meet the Winner of the 2024 ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship

Craig Childress now technically has four championships under his belt

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 14, 2025

Only 10 professionals and 10 apprentices made it to round three and received an all-expenses paid trip to West Palm Beach, Florida, where they competed head-to-head for $100,000 in cash and prizes and the title. And Craig Childress came out the champ.