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ACHR NEWS Announces Inaugural HVAC Contractor Forum in Frisco, Texas

New event, co-located with ACCA’s Smart Tech Summit, to deliver practical strategies, networking, and insights for HVAC residential contractors
December 2, 2025

ACHR NEWS is launching its own industry event next November.


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HVAC Purchasing Decision Drivers

Quality is top brand decision factor, but favorable pricing could prompt a swap
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
December 2, 2025
A survey looked at the reasons contractors choose brands and might consider changing brands, and a comparison of five identical surveys shows the reasons for changing shifted over time.
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VAC Q and A Episode 18: Refrigerant Rules Ahead

HVAC Q&A Episode 18: Refrigerant Rules Ahead

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
December 1, 2025
With new EPA rules, where can contractors add the most value for commercial facility clients?
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HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Dehumidification Wiring

HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Wiring Thermostats for Dehumidification

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
December 1, 2025
In this video, Bryan Orr, founder of HVAC School and president of Kalos Services Inc., walks us through the essential wiring and setup requirements to ensure a system properly controls indoor moisture.
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Proactive Refrigerant Leak Detection Helps Protect Profits

Leaks are expensive and can reduce the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems
Marion Lazzarotto Ming Yong
December 1, 2025

By proactively detecting and repairing leaks, operators can cut operating costs, extend equipment life, and stay ahead of both maintenance and compliance requirements.


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FROSTlines

AIM Act Compliance for Grocery Refrigeration

What food retailers and contractors need to know starting January 1, 2026
Amrit Robbins
Amrit Robbins
November 30, 2025

Successful AIM Act compliance requires more than equipment — it demands integrated leak detection, documentation, clear response protocols, and consistent staff training.


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FROSTlines

DC’s New Refrigerant Recovery Pilot is a Win for Contractors

The program reduces GHGs, while providing HVACR contractors with a new revenue stream
Ben Burdick
Ben Burdick
November 29, 2025

A new refrigerant recovery and reclamation pilot program aims to jump-start a circular refrigerant economy that delivers value to both contractors and the community.


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FROSTlines

The Year HVACR Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Refrigerant chaos, EPA rule rewrites, and poor sales made for a turbulent 2025
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 28, 2025

It’s been a challenging year for the HVACR industry, marked by refrigerant shortages, changing EPA regulations, and sluggish replacement sales.


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Data Center Cooling Solutions for a Greener Future

Alex Schafer
November 27, 2025

Water scarcity, HFC phasedowns, and net-zero pledges are reshaping how data centers stay online.


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It’s Not Just Clean Air — It’s Proof of Clean Air

The next generation of workers is obsessed with indoor air quality — and they expect real-time data to back it up
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
November 26, 2025

Half of Gen Z respondents and 44% of Millennials said poor air quality at work would be grounds for quitting their job.  


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