Guest Column 3 Things HVAC Techs Forget About Airflow A technician’s quick guide to airflow troubleshooting Lianna Schwalenberg July 3, 2025 With cooling season in full swing, it’s time to revisit airflow basics.Read More
What Makes an HVAC Apprenticeship Program Great? Ensuring the effectiveness of an apprenticeship program Hannah Belloli-Oster July 2, 2025 What separates a good HVAC apprenticeship program from a great one is more than just textbooks and a curriculum — it’s about mindset, mentorship, and modern training methods that keep pace with an ever-evolving industry.Read More
BREAKING NEWS Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill That Eliminates 4 HVAC Tax Incentives Kyle Gargaro July 1, 2025 Four key HVAC incentives, including 25C and 25D, are one step closer to repeal after a razor-thin Senate vote.Read More
FROSTlines New Technology Lowers Building Temps Through Radiative Cooling Porous plastic sheets can cool enclosed spaces by double digits Mariah Lucas July 1, 2025 An international team of researchers has developed porous plastic sheets that can lower building temperatures through radiative cooling. Read More
FROSTlines Smart Solutions For Adapting to A2L Refrigerants Advanced technologies can help improve system performance and reliability Matt Lauck July 1, 2025 Advanced HVAC technologies are supporting the A2L refrigerant transition by improving system efficiency, safety, and reliability. Read More
Legislation Could Expand 529 Plans to Include Trade Programs An HVAC Minute Video Update: June 30, 2025 Hannah Belloli-Oster June 30, 2025 A newly passed provision in the U.S. House could make entering the skilled trades more accessible.Read More
FROSTlines First A2L Ice Rink Installed in Canada The modular design of the new R-454A system increases energy efficiency and reliability June 30, 2025 Collaboration and teamwork led to the successful design and installation of Canada’s first ice rink to use an A2L refrigerant. Read More
Is it Time to Consider Privatizing Energy Star? As federal support disappears, the private sector could potentially save the popular program Joanna R. Turpin June 30, 2025 The Trump administration has its sights set on eliminating the popular Energy Star program — but could the private sector step in to keep it alive? Read More
FROSTlines Advances in Compressor-Free Cooling Researchers have developed a new refrigeration technology with nano-engineered materials June 29, 2025 Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a new energy-efficient technology that is an alternative to traditional compressor-based refrigeration. Read More
Guest Column Running Low on R-454B? Dig Deeper Joe "Geo Joe" Parsons June 28, 2025 R-454B prices have skyrocketed 700% — and for contractors struggling to find supply, geothermal systems are beginning to stand out. Read More