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6 Ways to More Effectively Provide In-Field Training for New HVAC Technicians

Mentors, fundamentals, and reinforcement are all key to a successful program
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
February 23, 2026

Training HVAC technicians in the field does not have to come at the expense of productivity or day-to-day operations.  


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The ACHR NEWS Podcast

The NEWSMakers Podcast: When Winter Hits Hard

How Parts, Predictability, and Planning Keep HVAC Contractors Moving
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
February 22, 2026
Parts Town’s Scott Pierson breaks down what actually slows contractors down during major winter storms — and how smarter parts strategy can reduce downtime, stress, and lost revenue.
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HVAC Trends: Refrigerant Transition

Is the next transition just around the corner — or does HVACR have some breathing room?
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
February 21, 2026
The latest refrigerant phase down didn’t just test equipment — it tested the entire supply chain. With questions still swirling around EPA guidance, contractors are looking for clarity. A Chemours expert breaks down what went wrong, what’s improved, and what comes next.
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Guest Column

The HVACR Guide to Google Ads in 2026

Tim Kern
February 21, 2026

If you’re not using Local Services Ads, you may be missing the highest-intent leads in your market.


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Supreme Court Limits Trump’s Tariff Powers in 6-3 Decision

Ruling invalidates “Liberation Day” global tariffs imposed by Trump
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
February 20, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump does not have unilateral authority to impose tariffs, though it's unclear whether this will relieve pain points the HVAC industry has faced due to rising costs.


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Guest Column

What Are the Best Practices for Training Teams on AI Readiness in HVAC?

Merritt
Scott Merritt
February 20, 2026

Introducing AI can cause anxiety amongst team members, but it's up to leadership to show how beneficial it can be. 


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Zero Homes Raises $16.8M to Digitize Home Upgrades for Homeowners and Contractors

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
February 19, 2026

The startup’s end-to-end platform turns smartphone scans into ACCA-certified, DOE-validated upgrade designs, and just secured $16.8 million to grow.


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 Ensuring Proper Oil Return to the Compressor

Good piping practice is the foundation of reliable oil return
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
February 19, 2026

Ensuring proper oil return is not just a maintenance consideration; it is a fundamental design requirement for every refrigeration system. 


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Ammonia Refrigeration a ‘Century-Proof’ Technology

Proven in early systems, ammonia still meets modern performance and regulatory demands
Andrea Fischer
Andrea Fischer
February 19, 2026

By 1926, ammonia dominated industrial refrigeration. Natural refrigerants enabled the global cold chain and continued driving innovations needed to feed a growing world. 


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Distributed Refrigeration Gets a Natural Boost with CO₂

New compression technology paves the way for ultra-low-GWP refrigeration flexibility
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Andre Patenaude
February 18, 2026

 CO2 refrigeration is moving beyond larger systems as improved CO2 scroll compressors make smaller, distributed R-744 units increasingly practical and appealing. 


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