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Home Depot’s plans to acquire Mingledorff’s, a major HVAC distributor, could mean a shakeup in traditional HVAC distribution.

R-290 isn’t hard to handle — but it does require a different mindset. The key to working safely? Understanding what’s different and adjusting accordingly.  

Most callbacks can be avoided when contractors treat heat pump design, installation, and commissioning as a full-system process.  

With 22% of surveyed residential contractors anticipating profit declines in 2026, a survey from ServiceTitan reveals the solutions they’re using to improve margins.  

Load calculations, and using software to do them, are key traits of the contractor of the future, according to a new ACCA report.  

Contractors debating whether to go electric for their work trucks have more than higher electric bills and reduced maintenance to consider.   

Higher costs for ductwork, coils, and transportation ripple through every stage of a project — here’s how HVAC distributors can help

February 2026 shipment data from AHRI shows how the HVAC market is reacting more to policy changes and less to seasonality. 

The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act did not advance when it was introduced two years ago, but its sponsors are trying again.

New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment.