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Moonlighting in HVAC: Balancing Technician Needs and Company Risk

Why do techs moonlight?
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
November 19, 2025

As the demand for skilled laborers continues, moonlighting is something contractors are trying to get ahead of — and they’re thinking outside of the box. Rather than relying solely on strict rules, many are finding creative ways to address the underlying reasons technicians take side work in the first place — from compensation and career growth to supporting personal connections in a safe, company-backed way. 


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EPA Expands Refrigerant Options in Latest SNAP Rule: An HVAC Minute Video Update - November 18, 2025

EPA Expands Refrigerant Options in Latest SNAP Rule

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 18, 2025
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
November 18, 2025
The EPA just dropped another proposed rule under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program — one that could give HVACR pros more refrigerant flexibility in the years ahead.
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The Heat Pump Push: 10 States Team Up to Electrify America’s Homes

Multistate plan targets 90% heat pump sales by 2040
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
November 18, 2025

Member states double down on heat pump support — aiming to grow economies, create local jobs, and reduce energy costs. 


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Ducted HVAC Remains Dominant Even as Ductless Adoption Climbs

New study also shows full-system sales hold, price increase pressure rises
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
November 18, 2025
Data from a recent survey confirms that ducts drive decisions.
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HVAC Price Increase List: November 2025

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
November 17, 2025

Pricing across the HVAC/R supply chain continued to drift upward in November


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Commercial Heating Showcase 2025

New HVAC equipment to meet commercial customer demand this winter
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 17, 2025
From high-turndown boilers and electrified heat pumps to smarter rooftop units and DOAS systems, this year’s commercial heating lineup combines higher efficiency with easier installation and service.
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Gas Furnace Installation: Safety and Performance Best Practices

ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
November 16, 2025

Rushed furnace installations routinely crack heat exchangers, clog gas valves, and create CO risks long before the first heating season is over.


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Guest Column

From Stable to Suds: HVAC Helps Bring a 140-Year-Old Building Back to Life

Socius Beer Collective transforms a near-condemned stable into a thriving brewery
Nancy Grimm
Nancy Grimm
November 16, 2025

Brewers sweat the details — but not the heat — thanks to a system that adjusts comfort from the tanks to the taps. 


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Heat Pump Makers See Market Opportunities

Experts: Loss of incentives means a chance to re-focus on product’s qualities
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
November 14, 2025

Manufacturers say the “next wave” of growth will be retrofit-friendly systems that drop into existing homes with minimal electrical work.


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HARDI Is Equipping Distributors for Data-Driven Confidence in 2026

Benchmarking program, customer feedback will be front and center at group’s annual conference
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Allison Greene
November 13, 2025

HARDI’s annual conference, Gold Standard, comes at the close of a turbulent year for the HVACR industry.  


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