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Smart Commercial Heat Pumps, Smarter Contractors

AI, IoT, and BAS are transforming commercial heat pump performance

September 4, 2025

Commercial heat pumps are no longer just on/off equipment. With AI-driven controls, IoT sensors, and advanced BAS integration, these systems adapt in real time, predict faults, and optimize comfort and efficiency. For HVACR contractors, that means new opportunities — and new demands for digital know-how.

Walmart’s A2T Program Turns Associates Into Skilled Technicians — and Leaders

Program blends hands-on HVAC training with opportunity and growth

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 3, 2025

Walmart program plans to create 4,000 new technicians by 2030, tackling skilled labor shortage head-on.

A2L Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Hits the Market

With the necessary codes and standards in place, A2L systems are finally available

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2025

The commercial refrigeration sector is fully stepping into the A2L era, with manufacturers offering a wide range of solutions designed to meet current— and future — regulatory demands.

2025 HVACR Leaders: Top 40 Under 40 Video Recap

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 2, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 2, 2025

This year’s Top 40 Under 40 aren’t just filling gaps — they’re reshaping the industry.

HVAC Q&A Episode 14: Heat Pump Horror Stories

Maria Taylor

September 2, 2025

Kim Bergeron, COO of Bergeron Mechanical, and Nate Adams, founder of Nate the House Whisperer, share insight into their biggest heat pump design/installation culprits — plus a couple non-HVAC-related mishaps.

FROSTlines

Europe’s Aversion to Air Conditioning Is Proving Fatal

A lack of a/c is contributing to tens of thousands of heat-related deaths each year

Joanna R. Turpin

September 2, 2025

Europe’s resistance to air conditioning isn’t just cultural -- it’s become deadly. Tens of thousands of Europeans die from heat each year, and outdated policies aren’t helping.

Guest Column

SEO + PPC: The Power Duo for HVAC Leads in 2025

Why contractors who combine long-term search strategies with targeted ads will dominate their local market

Will Merritt

September 1, 2025

Want to own page one of Google in 2025? Learn why HVAC contractors can’t afford to choose between SEO and PPC — and how using both together brings in more leads.