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Guest Column

Automating Trust: How Smart Contracts Could Revolutionize HVACR Service Agreements

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Scott Merritt
August 9, 2025

Tired of delays and paperwork? See how self-executing agreements might unlock a smarter, smoother future for service-based HVAC operations.


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What Comes After R-454B and R-32?

Manufacturers are preparing for the next generation of comfort cooling refrigerants
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 8, 2025

Contractors may just be getting used to R-454B and R-32, but manufacturers are already eyeing the next generation of ultra-low-GWP refrigerants.


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Trump Tariffs Kick In, and Could Raise HVAC Prices

The new tariffs apply to imports from more than 60 countries
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
August 8, 2025

Tariffs on Canada were raised to 35%, although goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — including HVAC products — are exempt.


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Guest Column

Built in America, Attacked from Abroad: Why Congress Must Defend the Refrigerant Transition

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Steve Yurek
August 7, 2025

Temporary supply chain friction is being weaponized to sabotage a domestic policy that protects American jobs, technology, and economic leadership.


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The Summer of Our Discontent

Refrigerant shortages, tariffs, and IRA confusion have left contractors scrambling
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 7, 2025

A refrigerant shortage, tariffs, and IRA uncertainty combined to create a turbulent summer, highlighting the urgent need for better planning and coordination across the HVAC industry.


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Navigating the Transition to Natural Refrigerants

Contractors can help customers future-proof their refrigeration systems with CO₂ and ammonia
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Tania Herrera
August 6, 2025

HVACR contractors must be informed about natural refrigerants such as CO₂ and ammonia in order to help clients meet regulatory mandates and sustainability goals.


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All-Star Awards 2025: HVAC Legend

Policy, Purpose, Progress: Karen Meyers Leaves Her Mark on HVAC

Rheem VP built government affairs from scratch, helped steer refrigerant reform
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 6, 2025
The HVAC Legend award was given to Rheem’s Karen Meyers, who has been a driving force behind key policy initiatives, energy efficiency standards, and the advancement of sustainable technologies. 
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Regulatory Changes Are Reshaping The HVACR Industry

Contractors face new challenges as refrigerant and energy rules continue to evolve
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Jennifer Butsch
August 5, 2025

Refrigerant rules, energy standards, and incentives are all in flux. HVACR contractors need to stay informed in order to make smart business decisions.


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Power Outages Pose Risk for CO2 Refrigeration Systems

New technology mitigates charge loss to ensure continuous protection of products
Senthilkumar K. Shanmugam
Senthilkumar K. Shanmugam
August 5, 2025

Power outages pose a risk of CO2 charge loss for refrigeration systems, but next-gen solutions can help minimize disruptions and ensure continuous product protection.


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All-Star Awards 2025 Podcaster Influencer - Lennox On Air
All-Star Awards 2025: Podcaster / Influencer

How Lennox ON AIR Is Changing the HVAC Conversation

Inside the podcast that’s redefining what it means to share, learn, and laugh in the HVAC industry — one unscripted story at a time
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
August 5, 2025
With an open-door approach and stories straight from the field, Lennox ON AIR brings HVAC professionals together to learn, laugh, and grow as a community.
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