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

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. 

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.”

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

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

One of AI's biggest benefits? Answering the simple questions from customers. But there are a few caveats contractors should consider before launching something like this. 

With 22% of surveyed residential contractors anticipating profit declines in 2026, a survey from ServiceTitan reveals the solutions they’re using to improve margins.  

New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. 

Homeowners don’t separate manufacturer pricing from contractor work — they just know what they paid and who installed it.