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Guest Column

The Trust-First HVAC Sales Strategy

Jeff Jones
Jeff Jones
March 15, 2026

If 92% of the public doesn’t trust salespeople, how do you still win the sale?


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From $700K to $7 Million: How Roy White Built a Servant-Led HVAC Company That Scales Without Breaking Culture

Humility, personal growth, and people-first leadership became the real growth engine at Fixed Right and Guaranteed
Roy White
Roy White
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Chris Lollini
March 14, 2026

Roy White’s leadership approach helped guide Fixed Right and Guaranteed from a fragile $700,000 business to $7.3 million in revenue.


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HVACR’s State Political Landscape

HARDI, which tracked industry-relevant state issues in 2025, urges grassroots involvement
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 13, 2026

HARDI’s director of state government affairs outlined a few key political issues distributors face, including PFAS and refrigerant restrictions and limits on energy choice.


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From Symptoms to Systems: Rethinking Indoor Air Quality in Residential

Real-world IAQ problems — from humidity to ductwork — are reshaping residential strategies
Hannah Belloli
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March 12, 2026

Indoor air quality isn’t just about UV bulbs. It’s about humidity, airflow, filtration, and how well a home’s systems work together. For contractors, that’s shifting how they approach IAQ: no longer as a one-stop shop but rather a whole-home strategy that starts with fundamentals. 


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Florida Woman Arrested for Spending $2K Using HVAC Contractor’s Credit Card

Purchases included $1,507 in smoke shop transactions
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 12, 2026

A woman in Cape Coral, Florida, was arrested on March 3 after an HVAC company found she had made nearly $2,000 in unauthorized transactions. 


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Study: Rising Pressures Shaping Inventory Management

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 12, 2026

A study that included a survey of more than 100 professionals finds distributors are prioritizing product availability and changing the ways they manage inventory.





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1937: No More Hot Air in Congress

The first central air-conditioning at the U.S. Capitol was a York chilled-water system
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 12, 2026

Anecdotes from the era tell of paper that warped, ink that smudged and people who nearly passed out because of stifling heat at the Capitol. The arrival of central a/c changed all that. 


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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Aaron Services Launches AI Assistant to Help Troubleshoot Plumbing Problems

Built from the company’s own knowledge base, the AI tool answers homeowner questions and helps determine when it’s time to call a pro
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 11, 2026
New AI chatbot and Alexa tool from Aaron Services gives customers quick answers — and helps contractors capture more service calls.
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 The Importance of Being a Mentor

 Senior HVACR techs should help train the next generation
Joe Marchese
March 11, 2026

Senior HVACR techs should actively mentor and share their experience to help develop skilled, confident technicians and strengthen the industry’s workforce. 


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The House Always Wins: AHR Expo 2026 Shows HVACR is Worth Betting On

Packed sessions, buzzing show floors, and a focus on the future
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
March 11, 2026

With standing-room-only sessions, nearly 2,000 exhibitors, and a strong focus on workforce development, this year’s Expo proved the industry’s momentum is real — and growing — as over 53,000 HVACR professionals gathered to connect, learn, and shape what’s next. 


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