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Study: Heat Pumps Three Times More Efficient than Boilers

French study shows heat pumps lead the way in efficiency, sustainability
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
January 27, 2026

As heat pumps gain popularity in the U.S., a new study out of France provides additional evidence that heat pumps are both an efficient and sustainable option. 


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Washington Supreme Court Weighs Future of Natural Gas Access

Voter-approved Initiative 2066 prevents restrictions on natural gas options
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
January 27, 2026

The Washington Supreme Court is reviewing Initiative 2066, a voter-approved measure that could shape natural gas access, electrification policy, and HVAC contractor options. 


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Best Practices for Working with A2L Refrigerants

Contractors must adjust their approach to installation and service
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 26, 2026

The shift to A2L refrigerants may seem daunting, but with proper tools, training, and safety know-how, contractors can handle the change with confidence.  


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Residential HVAC Sales Slowdown Signals Shift Away From Replacements

Industry data suggests the slowdown is structural, not seasonal
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
January 26, 2026

What looked like a temporary dip in residential HVAC sales is increasingly appearing to be a longer-term shift toward repairs, driven by rising costs and regulatory changes.  


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Why Commercial HVAC Companies Fail To Sell And Tips To Craft A Proper Exit Plan

John Franklin
John Franklin
January 25, 2026

From messy books to owner dependency, common exit mistakes can erase company value long before retirement.


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Making Sustainability Sustainable

How to digitalize operations to achieve and maintain carbon reduction targets
Rick Rodriquez
January 24, 2026

Examine how digitalizing operations and embedding outcomes-focused service agreements can help organizations establish a foundation to protect investments, extend equipment life, achieve sustainability targets, and adapt to an uncertain future. 


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Troubleshooting Heat Pumps Stuck in One Mode

System won’t switch from heating to cooling? The reversing valve is probably to blame.
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
January 23, 2026

A reversing valve can fail 3 ways: stuck in position, defective/displaced, or internal leak. 


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1904: America’s First Taste of A/C

A 30-ton ammonia chiller at the St. Louis World’s Fair gave the public its first experience with comfort cooling.
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
January 22, 2026

Their first experience with a/c left fairgoers “struck with wonder.”


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Using AI to Win the Digital Marketing Race

Let AI help you!
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
January 22, 2026

Not sure where to start with AI? During a learning lab on the PHCC trade show floor, Andrew Adams, director of partnership marketing at Scorpion, outlined some AI must-dos to win the digital marketing race.  


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Understanding a Defrost Board on a Heat Pump

Prevent cold-weather callbacks and diagnose issues faster
Matthew Akins
January 21, 2026

This technical primer breaks down defrost control board operation, key components, and practical troubleshooting steps every HVACR technician should know. 


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