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

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.

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

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

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

The 2026 AHR Expo Trend Report shows contractors juggling refrigerant shortages, expiring tax credits, rising heat pump demand, AI tools, and a shrinking workforce. 

As homeowners look to stay comfortable and control costs this winter, a new generation of smart thermostats is stepping up. These devices don’t just manage temperature — they use AI, advanced sensors, and contractor-focused tools to simplify installs, prevent callbacks, and keep systems running efficiently.   

A decade-old static pressure diagram sent the wrong message, and it took a sharp-eyed contractor to catch it. Here’s a clearer way to think about air handler TESP, filters, and coils — and why “as-shipped” matters.

In response to the shift toward low-GWP refrigerants, several manufacturers have introduced convertible coils that are designed to operate with multiple refrigerants.