Dylan Kurt

The groundhog saw his shadow, and that means at least six more weeks of increasing prices on HVAC equipment. 

Industry experts explain which metrics matter, how long ROI should take, and when contractors should reconsider a campaign 

What looked like a temporary dip in residential HVAC sales is increasingly appearing to be a longer-term shift toward repairs, driven by rising costs and regulatory changes.  

Heat pumps may be leading sales, but dual fuel systems are winning on trust, redundancy, and real-world reliability. 

The new year kicks off with a high volume of increases across the board. 

AI is already influencing HVAC pricing, coaching, and operations. Jackie Sponsler explains how contractors can use it without triggering fear or confusion.

From record sales to big investments, electrification had a stand-out year. The Building Decarbonization Coalition’s (BDC) annual Wrapped report takes a data-driven look at some of the biggest electrification stories of 2025. Here’s a snapshot of some of the highlights for the HVAC industry. 

After a year dominated by refrigerant chaos and shifting codes, contractors say 2026 finally feels familiar. But beneath the surface, price pressure, labor shortages, and AI are reshaping how they sell, staff, and serve their markets.  

Pro Setup, Wi-Fi verification, and on-site homeowner training keep smart controls from turning into service headaches