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HVAC Trends: VRF - Controls Built In

Flexibility, zoning, and training are pushing VRF into the mainstream

March 26, 2026

VRF technology is gaining momentum due to built-in controls, zoning, and flexible design. With minimal ductwork and integrated heating and cooling, it offers a less intrusive solution for modern buildings. But as Doug Bougher of LG explains, success with VRF starts with proper training and commissioning.

Lawsuit Alleges OEM Coordination Behind HVAC Price Increases

Class action suit claims major manufacturers coordinated increases since 2020

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.

1936: A Refrigeration World Tour

Reports on a burgeoning industry included names now left to history

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.

HVAC Worker Caught Stealing $2K in Equipment from Employer

Surveillance footage shows the worker stashing items in a storage facility

Chris Gray

March 25, 2026

Police in Florida arrested an HVAC worker after surveillance footage showed him storing items belonging to the company at an off-site facility.

BAC Founder Honored as Cooling Industry Pioneer

March 25, 2026

The Legacy 100 Club honors pioneers whose contributions helped shape modern refrigeration technology and advance the industry’s role in supporting essential infrastructure worldwide.

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.

Home Depot Subsidiary to Acquire Mingledorff's

March 24, 2026

The move is part of The Home Depot’s plans for expanding its offerings for professional trades customers.

The Duravent Group Secures Strategic Growth Investment from Bain Capital

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 24, 2026

Bain Capital will partner with the Duravent Group’s leadership team, led by president and CEO Simon A. Davis, and Egeria, the Company’s existing investor, to accelerate the Company’s next phase of growth, deepen its category leadership, and expand its platform through both organic investments and strategic acquisitions.

White House AI Framework Could Boost HVAC Demand as Data Center Growth Accelerates

Policy recommendations call for solutions to surging utility costs

Chris Gray

March 24, 2026

The White House issued policy recommendations to Congress on artificial intelligence, including suggestions that could support the HVAC industry’s role in data centers.