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Craig and Rachel Childress 2025

Plumber Three-Peats as HVAC National Champion

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
October 16, 2025

HVAC National Championship finalists in the professional division each had 90 minutes to correctly install refrigerant and condensate piping on an HVAC unit.


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Guest Column

How to Get Airflow Right in Open-Concept Spaces

Design-driven spaces require HVAC contractors to rethink zoning, diffuser placement, and ventilation from the start
Marc Mascarello
October 16, 2025

When walls disappear, HVAC gets complicated. 


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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

Could Better Forecasting Stop Another HVAC Supply Chain Problem?

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
October 16, 2025

Two crises in five years exposed the same gap: distributors and suppliers aren’t forecasting together.


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Leading With Empathy: A Blueprint for Stronger HVAC Teams and Customers

Strong leadership in HVAC isn’t just about technical know-how — it’s about understanding people, earning trust, and building lasting loyalty.
Dan Donati
October 15, 2025

Does your company lead by authority — or by authenticity? 


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Optimizing CO2 Systems for Year-Round Efficiency

Exploring low-side evaporator and superheat optimization techniques can help save energy
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Andre Patenaude
October 15, 2025

A recent study has uncovered significant opportunities for year-round energy savings on CO2 refrigeration systems through the use of low-side strategies. 


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Common Troubleshooting Mistakes to Avoid

Identify the cause and correct course of action before starting the repair
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
October 14, 2025

Avoid shortcuts and common mistakes when troubleshooting refrigeration systems. Attention to detail not only improves your skills but also increases your value to your company.  


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A/C, Heat Pump Shipment Data Show Continued Falloff

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
October 14, 2025

The a/c and heat pump shipment numbers reflect some of the headwinds industry leaders discussed during last month’s Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference: low consumer demand, high interest rates, tariffs on imported products and materials, and the continuing fallout from the refrigerant transition.


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Nexstar Network Walks Away from 50% of Its Revenue to Stay True to Its Mission: An HVAC Minute Video Update - October 13, 2025

Nexstar Network Walks Away from 50% of Its Revenue to Stay True to Its Mission

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 13, 2025
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
October 13, 2025
After private-equity-backed companies grew from 10% to nearly a third of Nexstar’s membership, CEO Julian Scadden made a choice most leaders wouldn’t dare: cut ties with every single one.
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HARDI on R-454B: “The Crisis Is Over”

R-454B cylinders are finally easier to find. Customers ready to buy new systems? Not so much.
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
October 13, 2025

The refrigerant shortage is over. Its aftershocks are still rippling through the industry. 


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Contractors VRF Priorities: Reliability and Support

Efficiency is assumed — making reliability, quality, and ease of service the true differentiators
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
October 13, 2025
A new survey shows contractors still value efficiency in VRF systems, but it’s no longer the deciding factor. Instead, reliability, long-term support, and adaptability are driving choices. Here’s how manufacturers — and contractors — are responding.
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