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Dylan Kurt

Dylan Kurt

Dylan Kurt is an editor with The ACHR News. He is an award-winning political journalist with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Iowa. Growing up, Dylan spent a lot of time fetching tools and assisting his dad, who held professional licenses in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration, at his small plumbing and heating business.
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All-Star Awards 2025 Residential Product - RD18AY Heat Pump
All-Star Awards 2025: Residential Product

One Size Fits All — Rheem’s Universal Heat Pump Wins Big

This year’s winner was built for the new era of residential swap-outs
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
July 29, 2025
Rheem’s inverter-driven unit checked all the boxes for voters.
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Beat the Heat: Quick Safety Tips for HVAC Technicians

Here are some suggestions from ACCA and the CDC for frontline workers
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 24, 2025

HVAC technicians are going to be called upon to keep others safe during this heatwave, but they need to remember to keep an eye on each other, as well


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Stay Cool, Stay Booked: The Portable HVAC Solution for Peak Season

How to add an additional HVAC service without adding techs, trucks, or overhead.
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 23, 2025

When the heat is on, but the equipment just isn’t there, portable, temporary HVAC solutions can be a saving grace for families in need 


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National HVAC Tech Day: Recognizing The Men and Women Behind the Machines

HVAC’s workforce is evolving – here’s how to attract and retain today’s tech
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 22, 2025

On National HVAC Tech Day, industry leaders open up about what makes a great technician — and how the role is evolving.


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IRA Tax Credits Still Face the Axe in Senate Version of Big, Beautiful Bill

Geothermal could see some partial reprieve
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 19, 2025

An amended bill slashes 25C and 25D, phases out clean energy production credits early, but also offers a glimmer of hope for the geothermal industry. 


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DOE Puts 47 Regulations On The Chopping Block

Effort touted as ‘largest deregulatory effort in history’
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 5, 2025

If successful, the DOE’s effort to roll back dozens of regulations on HVAC equipment could have significant consequences on costs, efficiency.  


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529 Plans Could Soon Pay For Trades Education

New proposal would allow savings to be put toward training, certification
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Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 2, 2025

New legislation could let families use tax-free education savings to fund apprenticeships, licenses, and HVACR certifications.


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Aging Data Centers Are a Goldmine for HVAC Contractors

In the age of AI, retrofits are a lucrative business opportunity
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
June 2, 2025

Increased demand is pushing older data centers to their limits, but with all of the retrofit options out there, contractors can deliver increased efficiency and capitalize on the next boom.


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To Fee or Not to Fee: New Study Reveals Pushback on Visit Fees

Contractors risk losing leads if they decide to charge
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
May 13, 2025
About 61% of homeowners are unlikely to consider a contractor that charges a visit fee, but here are a few ways to recoup the cost of rolling the truck.
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2025 Summer Weather Forecast

Most of the country looking hot, dry
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
May 12, 2025
As things start to heat up this summer, much of the country is also looking at below-average precipitation.
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