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Daikin Round Flow Sensing Cassette for VRV

October 22, 2025

The Daikin Round Flow Sensing Cassettes for VRV systems are ideal for commercial open-plan applications such as classrooms and offices where adaptive comfort control is preferred.

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Contractors VRF Priorities: Reliability and Support

Efficiency is assumed — making reliability, quality, and ease of service the true differentiators

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 13, 2025

A new survey shows contractors still value efficiency in VRF systems, but it’s no longer the deciding factor. Instead, reliability, long-term support, and adaptability are driving choices. Here’s how manufacturers — and contractors — are responding.

Costly Killer: How HVAC Contractors Can Reduce Downtime at Mission-Critical Facilities

Preventive service, predictive tools, and modular retrofits are helping contractors reduce risk

Dylan Kurt

October 1, 2025

Downtime in hospitals, factories, and data centers is expensive — but avoidable. Here’s how contractors can use predictive maintenance, smart retrofits, and better planning to keep systems running.

How HVACR Businesses Can Prepare for the EPA's 2026 Refrigerant Tracking Shift

October 1, 2025

Starting January 1, 2026, the EPA will lower the refrigerant charge threshold for leak monitoring and compliance. FMHero offers automated tracking, documentation, and leak monitoring to help companies meet these new requirements efficiently and stay compliant moving forward.

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Cold Storage Group Petitions EPA to Ease Refrigerant Limits

Opponents argue that changing the rule would undermine the AIM Act

Joanna R. Turpin

September 30, 2025

EPA weighs petition to raise cold storage refrigerant GWP limit, with supporters citing cost and code barriers and critics warning it weakens AIM Act goals.

Molten, Machined, and Made in the USA: Nibco’s Copper Advantage

The factory produces enough copper tubing annually to stretch across the U.S.

Maria Taylor

September 29, 2025

Inside Nibco’s Virginia plant, copper fittings are forged at 2,000°F and shipped nationwide to keep HVAC projects moving

2025 Top Women in HVAC List

From field service to executive leadership, these women are building comfort, driving innovation, and inspiring the next generation.

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

Women make up just 3% of the HVACR workforce — but that number is growing. Meet 12 leaders proving why representation matters.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Holly Beck

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

We need to expand the story we tell about HVACR. It’s not just technical roles, but also strategy, design, leadership, and more. Representation and mentorship matter. Investing in education and outreach helps young women see the possibilities and gives them the tools to lead.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Bhavana Depuru Guru

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

For me, the most rewarding part of working in HVACR is seeing the real-world impact of the systems we design. Every initiative, big or small, moves the needle on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

2025 Top Women in HVAC: Katy Higgins

Kyle Gargaro

September 29, 2025

I’m passionate about creating formal mentorship and training opportunities for young women entering the trades. My goal is to help build a strong pipeline of conﬁdent, capable women in HVACR.