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HVAC may be safe from AI, but the industry’s labor challenges persist. A report from Randstad offers solutions to overcome the skilled labor gap. 

Construction firms, and by extension, HVAC companies, lose a median of $250,000 per fraud case, and contractors are not immune to the growing risk.

Fleet downtime can cost HVAC contractors more than missed appointments — it can disrupt schedules, delay service, and cut into peak-season revenue.

We dive into the ACHR NEWS archives to explore the a/c boom of the 1950s, where room unit shipments hit 1 million in 1953. 

Aggressive cleaners can introduce unnecessary risk when used around food prep areas or storage spaces. 

Heat pump shipments climbed 9.8% in March 2026, continuing a years-long trend as refrigerant transitions and regulations reshape the HVAC industry. 

Higher revenue doesn’t guarantee a higher value. HVAC buyers are prioritizing margin quality, service mix, and risk over sheer size. 

Experts examine EPA rulemaking, the A2L refrigerant transition, and state-level initiatives that are shaping the future of HVACR regulation. 

The decision comes as New Yorkers express concern in a new survey about the affordability and operational impacts associated with the state’s refrigeration regulations.

Rising equipment costs, refrigerant transitions, and broader economic pressure are forcing contractors and homeowners alike to take a closer look at when a compressor swap still makes sense.