Contractor Pro Ductless Series Simultaneous Heating & Cooling in VRF: Market Slows, but Value Holds New survey shows a decline in adoption, but SHC technology remains central to efficiency Dylan Kurt September 8, 2025 Once VRF’s signature feature, simultaneous heating and cooling, just saw its first decline in adoption.Read More
Why HVAC Technicians Leave — In Their Own Words Two technicians speak candidly — under the promise of anonymity — about what’s broken in the HVAC industry Dylan Kurt September 5, 2025 “I try to stay empathetic — but it’s getting harder.” Anonymous techs get real about the job.Read More
HVAC Price Increase List: August Dylan Kurt September 4, 2025 Manufacturers and suppliers across the HVAC industry are raising prices. Some increases are modest, others significant. Here’s the full breakdown.Read More
Contractor Guide to Smart HVAC: Sensors, Portals, and Privacy Smart tools streamlining installations, making remote diagnostics a reality Dylan Kurt August 21, 2025 Smart tools are becoming standard in HVAC, helping contractors deliver better installs, fewer callbacks, and stronger customer relationships. Read More
From Aspirations to Action: How HVAC Can Get Commercial Spaces to Net Zero Decarbonization has the ROI to pay dividends, if building owners know where to start Dylan Kurt August 19, 2025 Commercial buildings are looking to hit emissions targets, and are in desperate need of HVAC contractors to show them the way. Read More
Remote-Controlled Revenue: Smart Thermostats Emerging as Big Tool for HVAC Diagnose, dispatch, and deliver from a distance, all while selling service plans Dylan Kurt August 18, 2025 Smart thermostats aren’t new, but contractors are finally putting their full potential to work — diagnosing problems remotely, halting unnecessary truck rolls, and turning the technology into opportunities for recurring revenue. Read More
From $54K to $90K: What HVAC Techs Are Really Making in 2025 Pay is up, but is it keeping up? Dylan Kurt August 16, 2025 New state-by-state wage data is showing steady growth in technician pay, but money alone isn’t guaranteeing retention.Read More
AI Can Now Call To Price-Check HVAC Google’s new feature can’t be ignored by contractors, and adjustments are needed Dylan Kurt August 13, 2025 The HVAC industry has entered a completely new world, and contractors who don’t have their ducks in a row now are going to be left behind. Read More
HVAC Price Increase List: June/July Dylan Kurt August 4, 2025 June saw some double-digit increases. Read More
All-Star Awards 2025: Commercial Product Lennox’s Xion RTU Crowned Best Commercial Product in 2025 The Xion line leads a new generation of RTUs — designed with techs in mind and built for smarter, faster fieldwork Dylan Kurt July 30, 2025 In the first-ever HVAC All-Star Awards, readers made their voices heard, and placed the rooftop on top.Read More