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AHR Trend Report Outlines What HVAC Industry Is Expecting in 2025

The refrigerant transition and keeping up on training and new regulations at the top of everyone’s mind

Dylan Kurt

January 6, 2025

Some of the industry’s biggest players reveal what they believe will be the trends, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead.

Technician working on heat pump

New Survey Shows Generational Divide in Attitude, Expectations Toward HVAC

While 25% of consumers aim to schedule HVAC maintenance in advance, 34% report delaying essential services due to economic pressures

Dylan Kurt

December 17, 2024

Some say they’re “house poor” and wait until the last minute for HVAC maintenance. Some schedule in advance. A savvy contractor can figure out how to reach both groups.

HVAC students

Which States Are Best for an HVAC Education and Career?

New Report Ranks States Based on Pay, Opportunities for Technicians

Dylan Kurt

December 13, 2024

 When it comes to choosing a place to start a career in HVAC, Service Direct’s new report provides data to help make the decision.

HVAC Contractor and Homeowner

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

HVAC Customers and Contractors at Odds With Online Pricing

More Homeowners Want Price Transparency, But Most Contractors Aren’t Offering Those Numbers

Dylan Kurt

December 10, 2024

There’s a stark divide when it comes to the percentage of homeowners who say they’re likely to call a contractor with prices on their website, versus the percentage of contractors who actually provide them.

Homeowners looking at online reviews

 FTC Announces Crackdown on Fake Reviews

New Rule Will Strengthen Enforcement, Civil Penalties, And Deter AI-Generated Fakes

Dylan Kurt

December 2, 2024

Online reviews are quickly becoming the lifeblood for contractors, making them an integral part of the HVAC ecosystem

Midea Heat Pump Installation

Boosting the Value of Multi-Family Units With Smart HVAC Upgrades

Simple investments now can yield landlords big profits later

Dylan Kurt

November 28, 2024

If the goal is to increase what renters are willing to pay, start with high-tech HVAC.

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 It’s Time to Look at an HVAC Business Like It’s a Machine

 Visualizing the four main aspects of business as gears

Dylan Kurt

November 27, 2024

When it comes to running an HVAC business, it can be helpful to tackle problems in the same way technicians service equipment.

YORK Chiller

Preparing For Emerging Cybersecurity Attacks Against Chillers

What Protocols Need to be in Place For When Malicious Actors Come Knocking

Dylan Kurt

November 11, 2024

When it comes to this piece of critical infrastructure, operators need to be prepared to face new and sophisticated attacks.

HVAC Home Installation

More HVAC Companies Opening As New-Build Market Stays Hot

The HVAC industry is experiencing a moment

Dylan Kurt

October 31, 2024

With the demand for new homes skyrocketing, more HVAC businesses are opening to meet demand, according to two new reports.

Old HVAC Equipment

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

New Study Shows Homeowner ‘Repair Or Replace?’ Tipping Point

Homeowners typically won’t replace an HVAC system until it’s this much more than repair costs

Dylan Kurt

October 29, 2024

People are still pinching pennies and choosing repairs, but there are ways for contractors to sell new equipment, even when it’s more expensive.

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