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AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Smarter IAQ and Ventilation Solutions Debut at AHR Expo

New products emphasize connected humidity control, improved ventilation performance, and contractor-friendly installation

Maria Taylor

March 19, 2026

From whole-home dehumidifiers to high-efficiency ERVs, new IAQ products aim to improve comfort while helping contractors meet evolving ventilation codes.

AHRI Shipment Data Show A/C, Heat Pumps Down by 29% in January

Heat pumps still outpaced warm-air furnaces

Chris Gray

March 19, 2026

The latest shipment report from AHRI shows a sluggish start to 2026, with everything from electrification pushes to refrigerant transitions set to affect the coming year.

1931: Advances in Home Heating and Cooling

The short-lived Hot-Kold was an early version of today’s residential HVAC systems

Matt Jachman

March 19, 2026

The Hot-Kold was the result of a partnership between the refrigeration company Frigidaire and General Iron Works, which made furnaces. Unaffordable for most people during the Great Depression, it didn’t last long.

Guest Column

Before You Chase AI Leads, Fix Your Google Business Profile

Chasing AI leads could cost your HVAC business real customers

Chris Lollini

March 18, 2026

Despite the hype around AI search, Google Business Profiles still drive 67% of total contractor revenue

Department of Energy to Take Over Energy Star from EPA

Transfer could cause short-term delays and funding questions

Chris Gray

March 18, 2026

DOE is taking over the ENERGY STAR program, a move that could change how efficiency tiers align with federal standards and how quickly HVAC equipment certifications are updated.

AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Digging Into Geothermal Innovation at AHR Expo

Exhibitors highlighted advances in efficiency, installation, and system design

Joanna R. Turpin

March 18, 2026

Manufacturers highlighted new geothermal systems designed to improve efficiency and simplify installation, while offering better comfort to occupants.

AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

What’s New in Compressor Technology at the AHR Expo

Recently introduced designs highlight efficiency gains and low-GWP readiness

Joanna R. Turpin

March 18, 2026

Compressors took center stage at the AHR Expo, with new designs for low-GWP refrigerants and advances in efficiency, reliability, and operating range signaling where the industry is headed.

From HVAC Contractor to Senator to Secretary of Homeland Security

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 17, 2026

Chris Gray

March 17, 2026

An HVAC contractor turned U.S. senator could soon be heading the Department of Homeland Security.

Supreme Court Petition Challenges EPA Authority Under AIM Act

Civil liberties group argues EPA was given unconstitutional authority over HFC allowance allocations

Dylan Kurt

March 17, 2026

A petition filed on behalf of Choice Refrigerants asks the Supreme Court to reconsider a D.C. Circuit ruling that upheld the EPA’s implementation of the HFC phasedown program.

Why Daikin Says HVAC Is Now ‘Critical Infrastructure’ in the U.S. Economy

Daikin projects HVAC growth as heat pump shipments reach 3.64 million in 2025

Chris Gray

March 17, 2026

Daikin says with inverter adoption expanding, heat pumps gaining share, and data center cooling expected to triple by 2030, the shifts could reshape how contractors plan for future installs and training.