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The ACHR NEWS - June 29, 2026

2026 June 29

This issue of The ACHR NEWS manufacturers respond to data center backlash, warnings about counterfeit refrigerants entering the supply chain, up-close and personal with AI, predicting the next service call, five was to make AI adoption easier, rising costs force a harder look at pricing, weighing growth, control, and legacy with ownership, how to prevent fraud, how a damp basement changed dehumidification strategy, only 65% of tech’s time is billable, determining mitigation for A2L systems, selling a company to PE, and a look at new products.

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Predicting the Next Service Call

AI-driven diagnostics and connected HVAC systems are reshaping maintenance strategies
Dana Slone
Dana Slone
June 15, 2026

Connected HVAC systems and AI-driven diagnostics are helping contractors shift from reactive repairs to predictive maintenance. 


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How Contractors Are Weighing Ownership Decisions

Timing, culture, and long-term vision are shaping ownership paths
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
April 7, 2026

More HVACR contractors are facing pivotal ownership decisions — whether to sell, restructure, or remain independent. Industry voices share what these transitions really look like, what often goes wrong, and how owners are weighing speed, control, liquidity, and legacy. 


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 A2L Mitigation for Refrigeration Systems

Refrigerant charge limits now dictate when detection, isolation, and ventilation are required
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
June 19, 2026

As A2L refrigerants enter commercial refrigeration, charge limits are driving new requirements for leak detection, system isolation, and ventilation in confined spaces. 


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