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Mixing refrigerants in an R-454B system may seem harmless, but it can compromise system performance, void warranties, and create serious safety and reliability risks. 

If your business relies on local customers, then showing up in local search results is non-negotiable. Here’s how local SEO — especially Google Business Profile optimization — can drive real, qualified leads.

The current administration was able to undo the Biden-era regulations by using a tool called the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to review and overturn, within a specific time frame, federal regulations issued by government agencies.

Every pound of refrigerant lost through leakage isn’t just expensive — it may soon be irreplaceable. 

The 30-year-old consumer appliance efficiency program is set to be terminated as part of an EPA reorganization.

President Trump’s new executive order promises to tackle America’s skilled labor shortage by boosting apprenticeships and modernizing workforce programs. But will it be enough? Not without the help of HVACR organizations, and not unless contractors act now to seize this opportunity to shape the future of the trades.

Garage fans can make big impacts on cooling bills. But one HVAC contractor says it’s still a blind spot industry-wide. 

Trane is temporarily increasing the pre-charge of R-454B refrigerant in split systems due to supply issues with 20-pound cylinders that have limited the availability of the refrigerant to contractors.

Research Products Corp. will become a part of Madison Air’s platform of IAQ solutions, a press release from Madison Industries said. Madison Air is a Madison Industries subsidiary.