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1945: 'Heat Pump' Just Isn’t a Catchy Phrase

80 years later, HVAC industry faces same marketing challenge
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
April 2, 2026

“Use of the terms ‘heat pump’ and ‘reverse cycle’ to describe heating by refrigeration equipment is confusing to the public and lacks sales appeal,” said Claude W. Kniffin, air conditioning application engineer for Westinghouse Electric Elevator Co., during a talk before the 1945  Baltimore-Washington Section of the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers. 


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Zoned Cooling in High-End Homes

Ducted or ductless, zoning adds value in residential cooling systems
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
April 2, 2026

Zoning offers precise control and energy savings to homeowners investing in high-end cooling equipment.  


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HVAC Price Increase List: April 2026

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 1, 2026

For the first time since the HVAC Price Increase List was launched, we are finally reporting a decrease. 


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Lawsuit Alleges OEM Coordination Behind HVAC Price Increases

Class action suit claims major manufacturers coordinated increases since 2020
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 26, 2026

Class-action lawsuit alleges major HVAC manufacturers coordinated pricing since 2020, in order to drive up the costs of equipment. 


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1936: A Refrigeration World Tour

Reports on a burgeoning industry included names now left to history
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 26, 2026

The Midwest was the center of a dynamic U.S. refrigeration industry in the 1930s, but an expert industry journalist reported from around the world. 


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Big Red Flag: Trades Looking at Seismic Labor Shortage by 2030

In four years, almost 25% of trades positions will be unfilled
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 25, 2026

With nearly 192,000 HVAC jobs projected to go unfilled by 2030, the workforce crisis is accelerating. 


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HVAC Trends: Cold-Climate Heat Pumps

HVAC Trends: Cold-Climate Heat Pumps

How new heat pump technology is reshaping installation and sales strategies
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
March 25, 2026
Heat pumps aren’t what they were 20 years ago — and contractors need to be ready to explain why. From proper load calculations to educating homeowners about cold-climate performance and cost savings, today’s sales conversation requires both technical precision and confidence at the kitchen table.
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AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Residential and Light Commercial Furnaces and Boilers at the AHR Expo

Hydronic solutions provide contractors with flexibility, retrofit-ready efficiency, and reliability
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 24, 2026
Looking for hybrid solutions that offer customers flexibility? Manufacturers provided compact and efficient solutions at the 2026 AHR Expo.
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AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Smarter, High-Efficiency Water Heaters From the AHR Show Floor

Designed with the contractor in mind
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
March 24, 2026
Water heater innovation was on full display at the 2026 AHR Expo, with manufacturers introducing new commercial and residential models designed to balance high efficiency, smarter connectivity, and easier installation.
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AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Residential Cooling Systems Take Center Stage at AHR Expo

New ducted and ductless equipment emphasizes higher efficiency, electrification readiness, and flexible installation options
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
March 23, 2026
AHR Expo exhibitors introduced residential cooling technologies aimed at improving efficiency, expanding climate performance, and simplifying installs for contractors.
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