The editors of The NEWS have something to say... and we want to hear back from you! Here's our take on the news of the day. What's yours? https://www.achrnews.com/rss/17 en-us mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) HVAC might finally be getting the attention it deserves from homebuyers. But the value of a high-efficiency system disappears if it’s not pointed out. HVAC might finally be getting the attention it deserves from homebuyers. But the value of a high-efficiency system disappears if it’s not pointed out. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17/post/166377 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/166377-would-you-pay-more-for-a-house-with-a-heat-pump-some-americans-would mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) Brainbox, Trane execs say AI isn't replacing techs, it's replacing guesswork Brainbox, Trane execs say AI isn't replacing techs, it's replacing guesswork 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17/post/166299 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/166299-i-touched-ai-it-didnt-bite mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) HARDI’s data suggests the HVAC industry may be exiting the inventory correction phase — but it has not yet entered a demand-driven growth phase. HARDI’s data suggests the HVAC industry may be exiting the inventory correction phase — but it has not yet entered a demand-driven growth phase. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17/post/166220 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/166220-hardi-says-shipments-have-bottomed-now-comes-the-hard-part New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17/post/166166 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/166166-high-hvac-prices-are-inviting-new-competition chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) Data centers and the cannabis industry may have some interesting similarities, but contractors shouldn’t write off data centers as a niche market. Data centers and the cannabis industry may have some interesting similarities, but contractors shouldn’t write off data centers as a niche market. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17/post/166141 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:29 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/166141-are-data-centers-the-new-marijuana-industry-for-hvac bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) A recent study set out to measure just exactly what our beloved four-legged doggy friends contribute to indoor air quality (IAQ). What researchers found was that in some cases, pets can rival — and even exceed — the impact of the humans living in the home. For HVACR contractors, the data is a way in. A recent study set out to measure just exactly what our beloved four-legged doggy friends contribute to indoor air quality (IAQ). What researchers found was that in some cases, pets can rival — and even exceed — the impact of the humans living in the home. For HVACR contractors, the data is a way in.  

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17/post/166136 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/166136-using-pets-as-a-means-to-sell-more-iaq New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. New HVAC manufacturers are focusing on reducing installation time and costs through simpler systems, offering more affordable alternatives to traditional, labor-intensive equipment. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17/post/166060 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/166060-high-hvac-prices-are-inviting-new-competition