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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2026 AHR Expo had plenty of parts and accessories to check out, including safety switches and valves that prevent failures before they happen, smart technology added to traditionally passive components, and innovations that shorten install times to save on labor.
The 2026 AHR Expo showcased the latest in commercial HVAC products, many of which focus on the growing trend of dual-fuel systems, heat pumps, and chillers for data centers.