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1936: A Refrigeration World Tour

Reports on a burgeoning industry included names now left to history

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.

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

In four years, almost 25% of trades positions will be unfilled

Dylan Kurt

March 25, 2026

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

HVAC Trends: Cold-Climate Heat Pumps

How new heat pump technology is reshaping installation and sales strategies

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.

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

March 24, 2026

Looking for hybrid solutions that offer customers flexibility? Manufacturers provided compact and efficient solutions at the 2026 AHR Expo.

AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

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

Designed with the contractor in mind

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.

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

March 23, 2026

AHR Expo exhibitors introduced residential cooling technologies aimed at improving efficiency, expanding climate performance, and simplifying installs for contractors.

HVAC Trends: Ductless & Inverter Technology

What’s driving ductless mainstream?

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 22, 2026

Ductless systems are shedding their niche label. With inverter technology driving efficiency and manufacturers expanding indoor options, the line between ductless and traditional unitary equipment is blurring. Here’s why more contractors are turning to ductless — and what it means for the future of HVAC.

Customers Turning to HVAC Companies as Heating Costs Rise 11%

Contractors can offer solutions to provide savings as energy costs increase

Chris Gray

March 20, 2026

With winter heating costs up about 11% and conflict in the Middle East raising heating oil prices, HVAC contractors can provide solutions to customers seeking ways to lower energy bills.

AHRI Shipment Data Show A/C, Heat Pumps Down by 29% in January

Heat pumps still outpaced warm-air furnaces

Chris Gray

March 19, 2026

The latest shipment report from AHRI shows a sluggish start to 2026, with everything from electrification pushes to refrigerant transitions set to affect the coming year.

1931: Advances in Home Heating and Cooling

The short-lived Hot-Kold was an early version of today’s residential HVAC systems

Matt Jachman

March 19, 2026

The Hot-Kold was the result of a partnership between the refrigeration company Frigidaire and General Iron Works, which made furnaces. Unaffordable for most people during the Great Depression, it didn’t last long.