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Seven Business Trends Reshaping Home Service Contractors

Report highlights strategies for adapting to a changing HVAC marketplace
Dana Slone
Dana Slone
July 14, 2026

The report suggests the biggest competitive advantages in 2026 will come from operational discipline, recurring revenue strategies, and company culture. 


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Heat Pumps Remain HVAC’s Growth Story in Latest AHRI Shipment Data

Only heat pumps and oil furnaces saw overall growth in May
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
July 13, 2026

May shipment data show contractors can expect cooling equipment, including heat pumps, to be primary drivers while water heaters remain soft. 


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Connect 2026 to Feature 2-Day Product & Technology Showcase

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
July 13, 2026

PHCC Connect attendees will be able to attend a two-day Product & Technology Showcase, providing more opportunities to network with manufacturers and other industry partners, discover innovative products, and explore solutions designed to improve business operations and jobsite performance.



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Performance Drift: The Hidden Efficiency Problem Raising HVACR Costs

Small adjustments can create big energy and maintenance inefficiencies over time
Dana Slone
Dana Slone
July 13, 2026

HVAC experts say addressing performance drift can be tricky since it isn’t apparent. Learn the signs and how to stop small issues from becoming larger ones.  


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Is TV Advertising Finally Worth It for HVAC Contractors?

Streaming platforms and AI-powered production tools have lowered the barriers to entry, but measuring performance requires a different approach than digital marketing
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David Naffis
July 12, 2026

With TV Advertising, here's how to measure what matters and determine whether a campaign is driving real business results. 


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ASHRAE President Stresses Teamwork in Inaugural Speech

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
July 11, 2026

The theme of ASHRAE President Sarah Maston's term, “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience,” focuses on how the building industry can work together to develop a winning game plan to improve the efficiency, performance, and resilience of existing buildings.



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Guest Column

Why Oversized HVAC Systems Undermine Electrification Goals

Heat pumps and other electrified systems perform best when capacity matches the building's actual needs
Igor Kudinov
Igor Kudinov
July 11, 2026

As electrification continues to evolve, attention to system sizing remains an important component of performance-focused HVAC design. 


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A Packaged Heat Pump for Spaces With Installation Constraints

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
July 10, 2026

The iCool XC Type C is designed to help electrify heating and cooling without sacrificing performance in colder climates.


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How Smart Contractors Turn Data Into Dollars

The best business decisions start with the right data, not more data
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
July 10, 2026

Every HVAC business is generating valuable data. Experts explain which numbers matter most, and how contractors can use them to boost efficiency, profitability, and growth. 


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'It Doesn't Seem Like Much Is the Same Except That It's Still HVAC'

Veteran contractor discusses the industry's shift from swamp coolers and mechanical controls to smart systems, licensing, and industry pride
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
July 9, 2026

Stan Johnson remembers when engineers sought out his family's company because they had something few HVAC contractors did: a homemade vacuum pump. 


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