Adam Dykstra

Adam Dykstra is COO and CFO of FMHero, a mobile-first compliance platform for HVACR technicians and contractors. He spent decades in the trenches with technicians, contractors, and facility managers, wrestling with compliance headaches, lost gas, and the joy of “surprise” EPA audits. He also co-hosts Chill Under Pressure, a podcast that mixes HVACR industry insiders and outcasts with a little comic relief.

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Leak Rules Tighten as Threshold Drops to 15 Pounds

Federal changes and state rules are positioning contractors to take the lead in refrigerant management

Adam Dykstra

June 10, 2026

Federal leak rules now reach smaller systems, while state requirements add complexity — allowing contractors to turn refrigerant management into a revenue-generating service offering.

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Are You Actually Ready for an EPA Audit?

What inspectors look for, where contractors get caught, and how to protect your business

Adam Dykstra

February 7, 2026

Many contractors overlook EPA 608 compliance, but expanded AIM Act rules and rising enforcement mean even good contractors face steep penalties if they can’t document proper refrigerant handling.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

Adam Dykstra

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Leak Rules Tighten as Threshold Drops to 15 Pounds

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