Tag: HVAC

7 Predictions for HVAC in 2026

7 Predictions for HVAC in 2026

Barton James, president and CEO of ACCA, didn’t mince words when summing up last year.  “2025 was a freaking train wreck,” he said. “It was tough.”  What is coming down the pipeline for 2026? We asked...

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The New HVAC Gold Rush

The New HVAC Gold Rush

The signal was there in 2024: Private equity’s HVAC buyup strategy was moving.   Private equity in HVAC used to mean one thing: service contractors. Big checks. Buzz-worthy buyouts. A 10-van shop suddenly competing with a national...

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Top 10 Most-Read HVAC Articles of 2025

Top 10 Most-Read HVAC Articles of 2025

From refrigerant transitions to regulatory pressure, 2025 proved to be a challenging year for HVACR contractors — and our most-read stories reflect it. Topics surrounding the A2L refrigerant transition, the R-454B refrigerant shortage, and...

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