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Moonlighting and What HVACR Contractors Are Doing About It

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 19, 2026

Chris Gray

January 19, 2026

Why do techs moonlight, and what’s an HVACR contractor to do?

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - January 19, 2026

January 19, 2026

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each issue.

HVAC's Biggest Event Betting On Vegas

Smart products, greater efficiency get top billing at 2026 AHR Expo

Matt Jachman

January 19, 2026

The AHR Expo returns to Las Vegas and a newly expanded convention center in February. Smart systems, AI, electrification, and efficiency will be among the Expo’s key themes.

Guest Column

How HVAC Systems Impact Building Energy Costs

Operational Decisions That Can Reduce Energy Costs

Dan Reider

January 18, 2026

Individual energy-saving habits help, but buildings consume far more energy. Here’s what really drives efficiency.

BOSS Facility Services Celebrates 25 Years

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

January 17, 2026

As BOSS looks ahead to the future, the company remains committed to expanding its services, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to lead with the same passion and dedication that defined its beginnings.

FROSTlines

 CO₂ vs. A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration

Choosing the right refrigerant for an application means weighing a variety of factors

Don Fort

January 17, 2026

Food retailers are transitioning from HFCs to CO₂ or A2L refrigerants, but the right choice depends on climate, codes, cost, safety, and skilled labor availability.

SMACNA Names Frank Wall as New CEO

Following four years, SMACNA Chief Executive Officer Aaron Hilger steps down, with SMACNA leadership appointing Frank Wall to the roll

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

January 16, 2026

SMACNA's statement declared Wall "a dedicated executive," with even more extensive experience outside of his prior COO role with MCAA.

Guest Column

How Should HVAC Contractors Handle an ICE Raid?

Trent Cotney

January 16, 2026

ICE enforcement creates legal, operational, and reputational risk for HVAC employers. Preparation and disciplined response can mean the difference between containment and escalation.

How Southern Home Services is Using AI Automation to Transform HVAC Operations

Company becomes first enterprise-sized business to adopt ServiceTitan’s Max program

Chris Gray

January 15, 2026

By adopting ServiceTitan’s AI-powered Max Program across 27 businesses, Southern Home Services is betting automation will define the future of HVAC operations.

Origins of HVAC Were In Humidity Control

The old adage “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” actually gave us modern air conditioning

Maria Taylor

January 15, 2026

Heating, cooling, and humidifying air wasn’t new when Willis Carrier came on the scene. What was groundbreaking was the attempt at precise air control in a manufacturing environment.