HVAC experts weigh in. https://www.achrnews.com/rss/4971 en-us As electrification continues to evolve, attention to system sizing remains an important component of performance-focused HVAC design. As electrification continues to evolve, attention to system sizing remains an important component of performance-focused HVAC design. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166420 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166420-why-oversized-hvac-systems-undermine-electrification-goals The trades offer an incredible career path. But we’re not the ones who need convincing: It’s future employees. The trades offer an incredible career path. But we’re not the ones who need convincing: It’s future employees. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166388 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166388-the-future-of-the-trades-starts-with-todays-decisions Technical expertise matters, but trust is what builds loyal customers. Here’s why communication and empathy should be part of every technician's training. Technical expertise matters, but trust is what builds loyal customers. Here’s why communication and empathy should be part of every technician's training. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166390 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166390-the-competitive-advantage-isnt-just-hvac-technical-expertise The HVAC industry has its own distinct characteristics compared to other trades, and this is especially evident in the financing landscape. The HVAC industry has its own distinct characteristics compared to other trades, and this is especially evident in the financing landscape. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166371 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166371-beyond-cash-flow-financing-strategies-for-hvac-owners Once simple temperature controls, today’s thermostats are becoming intelligent home comfort hubs powered by data, connectivity, and automation. Once simple temperature controls, today’s thermostats are becoming intelligent home comfort hubs powered by data, connectivity, and automation. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166369 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166369-the-thermostat-evolution-from-basic-control-to-intelligent-comfort With drywall crews scheduled and a tight deadline looming, a missing 200 feet of PEX tubing could have derailed a major project. With drywall crews scheduled and a tight deadline looming, a missing 200 feet of PEX tubing could have derailed a major project. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166353 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166353-customer-service-is-not-dead-how-an-re-michel-sales-representative-saved-the-day Properly selected and maintained furnace filters can help reduce airborne pollutants and support healthier indoor environments. Properly selected and maintained furnace filters can help reduce airborne pollutants and support healthier indoor environments. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166352 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166352-the-hvac-technicians-introduction-to-air-cleaning-technology The biggest challenges in HVAC aren't always technical. Here's a look at 4 myths that can affect confidence, career decisions, and day-to-day life in the trade. The biggest challenges in HVAC aren't always technical. Here's a look at 4 myths that can affect confidence, career decisions, and day-to-day life in the trade. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166328 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166328-4-myths-about-getting-into-hvac As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166338 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166338-heat-pump-hype-to-hands-on-reality-the-hvac-skills-gap-contractors-cant-ignore The real cost of skipping commissioning isn't the price of a service call — it's the cumulative drag on building performance over the years. The real cost of skipping commissioning isn't the price of a service call — it's the cumulative drag on building performance over the years. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166337 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166337-the-hidden-cost-of-skipping-commissioning Only about 20% of homeowners enroll in maintenance plans, but contractors who scale memberships with connected systems are turning retention into higher productivity and stronger valuations. Only about 20% of homeowners enroll in maintenance plans, but contractors who scale memberships with connected systems are turning retention into higher productivity and stronger valuations. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166316 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166316-scaling-service-in-a-technician-shortage With strict new EPA rules around the low-GWP transition, a single subcontractor’s expired certification or missing insurance form can trigger heavy fines or halt a job entirely. With strict new EPA rules around the low-GWP transition, a single subcontractor’s expired certification or missing insurance form can trigger heavy fines or halt a job entirely. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166314 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166314-the-hidden-threat-to-your-hvac-business-is-your-subcontractor-supply-chain-safe Here’s how to get started with Voice AI, helping your business capture work that could otherwise go to competitors Here’s how to get started with Voice AI, helping your business capture work that could otherwise go to competitors 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166287 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166287-missed-calls-lost-jobs-why-hvac-companies-are-adopting-voice-ai-agents As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. As heat pumps and other advanced systems become more common, the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical will depend largely on workforce readiness. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166286 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166286-heat-pump-hype-to-hands-on-reality-the-hvac-skills-gap-contractors-cant-ignore Short-term relief or long-term disruption? Revised EPA refrigerant ruling introduces potential challenges for HVACR equipment supply chain. Short-term relief or long-term disruption? Revised EPA refrigerant ruling introduces potential challenges for HVACR equipment supply chain. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166270 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166270-could-todays-hfc-relief-lead-to-tomorrows-refrigerant-shortages Selling a business is complex. It’s not just a transaction — it’s a life transition. Selling a business is complex. It’s not just a transaction — it’s a life transition. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166260 Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166260-the-exit-landscape-why-timing-is-everything No contractor wants to discover mid-install that a quoted system upgrade requires opening walls or pulling new wires. EIM technology can help. No contractor wants to discover mid-install that a quoted system upgrade requires opening walls or pulling new wires. EIM technology can help. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166232 Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166232-save-an-hour-on-every-install-the-case-for-eim-smart-thermostats The rise of AI search does not mean HVAC websites are going away, but it does mean contractors need content that is easier for search engines and consumers to understand. The rise of AI search does not mean HVAC websites are going away, but it does mean contractors need content that is easier for search engines and consumers to understand.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166230 Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166230-how-is-ai-generative-search-impacting-hvac-companies-in-2026 Your numbers reveal problems long before they show up in your bank account, and they give you the confidence to make tough business decisions with clarity. Your numbers reveal problems long before they show up in your bank account, and they give you the confidence to make tough business decisions with clarity. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166209 Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:18 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166209-love-your-numbers BDR’s study showed that regularly reviewing financial statements and KPIs is closely tied to optimism, both about business growth and the broader economy. BDR’s study showed that regularly reviewing financial statements and KPIs is closely tied to optimism, both about business growth and the broader economy. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166210 Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166210-3-ways-for-hvac-contractors-to-drive-growth-in-2026 Fleet downtime can cost HVAC contractors more than missed appointments — it can disrupt schedules, delay service, and cut into peak-season revenue. Fleet downtime can cost HVAC contractors more than missed appointments — it can disrupt schedules, delay service, and cut into peak-season revenue.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166178 Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166178-how-hvac-contractors-can-reduce-fleet-downtime-and-keep-technicians-productive Aggressive cleaners can introduce unnecessary risk when used around food prep areas or storage spaces. Aggressive cleaners can introduce unnecessary risk when used around food prep areas or storage spaces. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166176 Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166176-the-role-of-non-toxic-maintenance-chemicals-in-food-service-and-refrigeration-environments Higher revenue doesn’t guarantee a higher value. HVAC buyers are prioritizing margin quality, service mix, and risk over sheer size. Higher revenue doesn’t guarantee a higher value. HVAC buyers are prioritizing margin quality, service mix, and risk over sheer size. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166174 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166174-the-gap-between-40-and-1093-is-not-a-size-story Your next compressor failure might start at the electrical panel. Your next compressor failure might start at the electrical panel. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166153 Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166153-20-surges-a-day-the-hidden-risk-facing-inverter-hvac Preserving company culture during a season of growth requires leaders to remember what made the business successful in the first place. Preserving company culture during a season of growth requires leaders to remember what made the business successful in the first place. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166152 Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166152-how-to-keep-growth-from-breaking-the-business scott@indoortemp.com (Scott Merritt) Over time, I stopped seeing Bitcoin as “tech” and started seeing it as financial plumbing — a resilient layer beneath the banking system. Over time, I stopped seeing Bitcoin as “tech” and started seeing it as financial plumbing — a resilient layer beneath the banking system. 

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166123 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166123-what-bitcoin-taught-me-about-financial-control The shift to low-GWP refrigerants is raising the stakes on vendor oversight, making compliance documentation more important than ever for HVACR contractors. The shift to low-GWP refrigerants is raising the stakes on vendor oversight, making compliance documentation more important than ever for HVACR contractors.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166068 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166068-managing-supplier-compliance-during-the-low-gwp-refrigerant-transition Moisture problems show up everywhere in HVAC systems. Knowing how humidity behaves in air can make troubleshooting condensation and comfort issues far easier. Moisture problems show up everywhere in HVAC systems. Knowing how humidity behaves in air can make troubleshooting condensation and comfort issues far easier.  

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166097 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166097-an-hvac-technicians-guide-to-humidity Emergency calls may spike in summer, but the causes often trace back to spring. Proactive inspections and early planning can make the difference between disruption and control. Emergency calls may spike in summer, but the causes often trace back to spring. Proactive inspections and early planning can make the difference between disruption and control.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166076 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166076-why-summer-hvac-failures-start-in-spring-and-how-contractors-can-help-customers-get-ahead-of-them Higher costs for ductwork, coils, and transportation ripple through every stage of a project — here’s how HVAC distributors can help Higher costs for ductwork, coils, and transportation ripple through every stage of a project — here’s how HVAC distributors can help

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166067 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166067-navigating-the-squeeze-how-data-and-incentives-protect-hvac-margins-amid-rising-input-costs