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HVAC Breaking News

<p style="font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-style: italic;">Courtesy vchal (iStock / Getty Images Plus)</p> <p>All the latest news in HVACR, including new regulations, industry shifts, product launches, price increases, and mergers/acquisitions.</p>

Featured Stories

Take a look at all the ACHR feature story content!

Extra Edition

Additional online-only articles in four categories.

Manufacturer Reports

Case studies submitted by manufacturers.

Business Management

<p style="font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-style: italic;">Courtesy undefined undefined (iStock / Getty Images Plus)</p> <p>Everything you need to know about running an HVAC business, from customer service best practices to AI to recruiting new technicians.</p>

Guest Column

HVAC experts weigh in.

Refrigerants

<p style="font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-style: italic;">Courtesy ancha singchai (iStock / Getty Images Plus)</p> <p>Breaking news, feature stories, and technical advances as the HVACR industry navigates the A2L refrigerant transition.</p>

Service and Maintenance

<p style="font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-style: italic;">Courtesy sturti (E+)</p> <p>Essential skills for HVACR technicians, including system diagnostics, service call challenges, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance practices.</p>

HVAC Distribution News

Get the latest about what’s happening in distribution and the HVAC industry.

Columns

Opinion pieces from SNIPS NEWS editorial, industry associations, and other contributors.

The ACHR NEWS Centennial Anniversary

<p style="font-size: 12px; text-align: right;"><em>Courtesy of</em> The ACHR NEWS</p> <p>For a century, <em>The ACHR NEWS</em> has documented the moments that moved the HVACR industry forward. These articles look back at a decade of heating and cooling coverage — from early mechanical refrigeration and the rise of comfort cooling to refrigerant transitions, efficiency standards, and today’s push toward electrification.</p> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="/the-achr-news-centennial-anniversary-timeline"><button style="margin: 15px auto 0px auto; cursor: pointer; font-size: 18px;">View <em>The ACHR NEWS</em> Centennial Anniversary Timeline</button></a> </div><!-- End centering div. -->

Sheet Metal And HVAC Industry News

The latest updates on what’s going on in the sheet metal and HVAC industry.

Sheet Metal Workers

Industry news and items relating to ductwork, fabrication and HVAC construction.

HVAC Design/Construction Process

Explore the intricate steps involved in creating, planning, and executing HVAC systems. Discover best practices, IPD, and career guidance for professionals in the industry.

Standards and Legislation

Standards, codes, and legislation affecting the HVACR industry.

Sheet Metal Machinery

Equipment used to make and fasten ductwork and panels.

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Topics include trends in sheet metal and HVAC metal forming.

HVAC Sheet Metal Products

Products for forming and cutting sheet metal for HVAC applications.

Steel Reports

Stay in the know on the market forces that influence steel prices and availability for duct manufacturers. Here you’ll find market reports, insights from industry experts, and coverage of steel producers around the country.

the NEWS Blog

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?

High-Performance Buildings & Automation

Discover cutting-edge HVAC technologies and solutions for achieving energy efficiency, sustainability, and optimal indoor comfort in modern buildings.

Data Center HVAC

Essential for maintaining optimal conditions for computer equipment and data. Explore cooling technologies, energy efficiency, airflow management, redundancy, monitoring, and emerging trends.

Air Conditioners

Air Conditioning units are in more than 85% of all newly constructed buildings. See product comparisons.

Regulatory Update

<p style="font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-style: italic;">Courtesy sturti (E+)</p> <p>News and information on the latest U.S Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and regulatory actions that affect the HVACR industry.</p>

Training and Education for Teachers and Students

We keep teachers and students informed on the HVAC industry news that matters most to them.

Training and Education for Contractors

News on HVACR training and education, including conferences and tradeshows, manufacturer sponsored events, webinars, trade schools, and more.

2904.Rss

Each episode features movers and shakers of the industry interviewed by editors of The NEWS staff. Listen as industry individuals discuss and react to the latest HVAC headlines.

2904 Achr News Podcast.Rss

Each episode features movers and shakers of the industry interviewed by editors of The NEWS staff. Listen as industry individuals discuss and react to the latest HVAC headlines.

Architectural Sheet Metal

Applications, tips and profiles of non-ductwork projects.

Heating & Boilers

Our popular library of content dealing with boilers and beyond – steam, radiant HVAC, biomass, hydronics, piping, water heaters, and more for retrofits and new construction.

Residential Ductless

What started slowly in the United States has evolved into a growing trend with increasing applications both domestically and abroad. Stay up to date with manufacturer news and residential ductless equipment and trends.

HVAC Engineering News

Industry News for facility, consulting and mechanical engineers delivering energy-efficient solutions for high-performance buildings.

Case in Point

Documenting in-the-field problems and solutions, one project at a time.

HVAC Data

Data-based decisions will help drive the HVAC contractor to success. Here’s a collection of the most recent data releases from the industry.

Compressors

If it were an automobile it would be the engine. It all starts here.

Rooftop Units

Almost every light commercial job has at least one. See product comparisons.

Today's Boiler

The official publication of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association.

Commissioning

Miles Ryan offers solutions to your commissioning questions.

HVAC Retrofits

Getting the most from what you’ve got, and upgrading to get even more. From swapping out a particular item to replacing a whole boiler system or entire HVAC configuration, read up before you act.

Pumps & Flow Controls

The latest and smartest on deploying and managing a variety of pumps and valves in retrofits, hydronics, geothermal applications, chiller and boiler systems, and beyond.

Thermostats

Product comparisons, energy saving devices in both wired and wireless configurations.

FYI

For your information newsbriefs.

15018.Rss

ACHR NEWS editors sat down with exhibitors at the recent 2025 HARDI Conference to discuss HVAC trends and what is new in the distribution world.

15018 Hardi Conference Podcasts.Rss

ACHR NEWS editors sat down with exhibitors at the recent 2025 HARDI Conference to discuss HVAC trends and what is new in the distribution world.

14903 Ahr Expo Podcasts.Rss

ACHR NEWS editorial director Kyle Gargaro sits down with exhibitors at the annual AHR Expo to discuss HVAC industry trends and new products being introduced at the event.

14903.Rss

ACHR NEWS editorial director Kyle Gargaro sits down with exhibitors at the annual AHR Expo to discuss HVAC industry trends and new products being introduced at the event.

15087 Acca Conference Podcasts.Rss

The ACCA Conference attracts the top HVAC contractors. ACHR NEWS editorial director Kyle Gargaro sits down with exhibitors at the event to discuss HVAC industry trends.

15087.Rss

The ACCA Conference attracts the top HVAC contractors. ACHR NEWS editorial director Kyle Gargaro sits down with exhibitors at the event to discuss HVAC industry trends.

Newsline

Industry news briefs focusing on events or issues taking place in the HVACR industry.

15055 West

Find the latest updates as states in the West region begin to roll out tax credits and incentives as part of the IRA rebate program. State coverage includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

Green Building

Green building news concerning new standards and regulations, innovative products, and current trends in the marketplace.

2669 West

Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. <br /> Angela Harris: 248-786-1254 ; <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>

Split Systems

Applications in small buildings.

Water Source Heat Pumps

Water-source heat pumps are gaining momentum as an efficient solution for a wide range of commercial and residential applications. Get the latest news, technology updates, and technical insights on water-source systems here.

Marijuana Market

Covering all of the latest developments and innovations surrounding the burgeoning relationship between marijuana, grow rooms, and HVAC. As legalization continues across the U.S. we will cover marijuana’s role in HVAC for contractors, distributors, and manufacturers.

Ground Source Heat Pumps

Energy efficient and widely available, ground source heat pumps come in open-loop, closed-loop, vertical, or horizontal options. There is big money in the business of ground source heat pumps. From tax credits to retrofit opportunities, this sector provides contractors with energy efficiency and new HVAC frontiers. Read the latest in ground source heat pumps here and find out about trends, technology, and applications.

Meters & Gauges

News and stories.

Metal Roofing

Contractors using sheet metal to top structures.

Inflation Reduction Act

The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides billions of dollars over 10 years to incentivize Americans to make energy-saving upgrades, such as adopting heat pumps, improving insulation, and installing solar panels.

White Papers

<em>The News'</em> white papers provides visitors access to a growing list of original HVACR industry trend and market analysis reports.

Educational Facilities HVAC

Ensuring optimal indoor air quality, comfort, and energy efficiency in schools, colleges, and universities. This topic covers the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of HVAC systems tailored to the unique needs of educational environments.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS)

<p><a href="https://www.mitsubishicomfort.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>METUS</strong></a> is the exclusive provider of zoned comfort solutions and leading supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and VRF heat pump and air-conditioning systems in the US and Latin America. </p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mehvac" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><img src="/ext/resources/Sponsored-Content/social icons/facebook.png" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/MitsubishiHVAC" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><img src="/ext/resources/Sponsored-Content/social icons/X-twitter.png" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/metushvac" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><img src="/ext/resources/Sponsored-Content/social icons/linkedin.png" /></a>

Business Services

Marketing, business management, financial training, and a variety of information for business owners.

Featured Products

Explore next-generation HVAC equipment, materials, and technologies curated by our trusted partners.

Building Automation Systems

HVAC and integrated systems.

Zoning

Residential zoning information for leading contractors.

Fleet Management

Trucks, GPS, fuel management, mobile inventory management information.

New Construction Market

News on HVACR products, services, and trends targeted toward the new construction market.

Trane Commercial

<p><a href="https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en.html" target="_blank"><strong>Trane Commercial</strong></a>, by Trane Technologies—a global climate innovator, is the building technology and energy solutions company providing individualized, right-sized, and forward-looking solutions for commercial and industrial applications.</p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/trane/posts/?feedView=all" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><img src="/ext/resources/Sponsored-Content/social icons/linkedin.png" /></a>

Service Market

Announcements on partnerships, acquisitions, and contractor practices that allow for growth in the HVACR service market.

Ice Machines

Ice dispensers: cubes, chippers, tubes.

Manufacturer COVID-19 Reports

The coronavirus pandemic is causing the HVAC industry to work together like never before. Here are ways that manufacturers of HVAC equipment are helping the cause. Manufacturers interested in submitting their own news can email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Kyle Gargaro</a>.

HVAC Distribution Products

Learn about products for the HVAC contractor as well as about specific tools and products to make distribution more effective.

Apps & Software

Low-tech to high-tech, to profitability modeling.

Technical

“Technical” articles describe troubleshooting scenarios and HVACR system design in-depth.

Commercial Zoning

Commercial zoning information for mechanical contractors.

Motors & Drives

High efficiency motors and drives: A new standard in the market.

Boilers and Hydronics

Wetheads stop here!

Commercial HVAC

Projects and technical articles relevant to new construction and retrofits for office space and more.

Humidification and Dehumidification

Museums, commercial office, residential products and information on comfort issues.

Fans

Indoor air quality, air circulation, and operating costs.

Contractor Pro VRF and VRV Ductless Series

<p><em>The ACHR NEWS</em> is proud to present our latest VRF/VRV Market Study. We’ve surveyed HVAC contractors, facility managers, and building owners to deliver a 360-degree look at the ductless VRF/VRV world — from installation challenges and efficiency gains to market growth drivers and customer decision influences. This study highlights simultaneous heating/cooling with heat recovery, key inverter-driven efficiency advantages, and the top reasons ductless technology is gaining traction.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Check back in the coming weeks for additional content.</p> <p><a href="https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&amp;ShowUUID=B8A75604-2E5A-4228-BCD0-03B68304E089&amp;LangLocaleID=1033&amp;GroupID=Onyx&amp;AffiliateData=WSCustomContent&amp;Referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.achrnews.com%2F" target="_blank">Register for the free webinar</a>.

Electrification & Decarbonization News

From government incentives to national, state, and local level legislation, stay up to date on the latest news in the electrification and decarbonization movement.

Shop Layout

Your one-stop shop for all things to do with sheet metal shop layout, efficiency and machinery.

Electrification & Decarbonization Products

Manufacturers are busy innovating products – both commercial and residential – that will decarbonize and electrify the HVAC industry. Brought to you by both The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff and our partners, find the latest product releases here.

Packaged Systems

Gas/electric, and other packaged system options.

Valves & Pumps

Wetheads unite! New technologies and application stories.

Commercial Indoor Air Quality

The health and well-being of commercial buildings occupants drive contractors to search for commercial IAQ solutions. Find out what types of equipment can help alleviate sick building syndrome as well as the newest developments in clean air for grow facilities, manufacturing facilities, and office buildings.

Commercial Ductless

The HVAC equipment on the roof is different, and commercial ductless applications are spreading. Read about the latest school installations, product information, and technology advances of commercial ductless components and systems.

Residential Indoor Air Quality

Airflow, ventilation, odor, and dirty coils are just a few of the topics that come up with residential IAQ. Keep abreast of standards, best practices, and new equipment in the battle for clean air.

Leak Detectors

News and stories.

Indoor Air Quality Market

News on the IAQ market.

Northeast

Find the latest updates as states in the Northeast region begin to roll out tax credits and incentives as part of the IRA rebate program. State coverage includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Air Handlers

Institutional, industrial, and commercial market information.

Display Cases

Reach-in for groceries, convenient stores, restaurants.

South

Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. <br /> Robert Beverly: 248-833-7301; <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>

Duct Cleaning

Information and technology, business planning, and products.

Filtration and UV

Both passive and active filtration systems for commercial and residential use.

Spiral Duct

Learn about projects and products that were designed with spiral duct in mind, and the advantages it offers over traditional rectangular ductwork.

Southeast

Find the latest updates as states in the Southeast region begin to roll out tax credits and incentives as part of the IRA rebate program. State coverage includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Freezers and Coolers

Walk-in and large reach-in for the commercial refrigeration market.

Make-Up Air Units

News and information covering make up air

Dot Comment

News on new/updated websites and other online news.

Contractor Pro Geothermal Series

<em>The ACHR NEWS</em> is proud to present our premiere Geothermal Market Study. We have surveyed residential contractors and homeowners, along with commercial contractors and facility managers/building owners, to help our readers explore the geothermal HVAC industry from all these perspectives. The Study covers important factors and considerations experienced with geothermal HVAC, average budget breakdowns and financing insight into the drilling portion of an installation, and more.

Ventilation and IAQ

Research the critical role of ventilation systems in ensuring optimal indoor air quality. From fan selection and ASHRAE compliance to air handler design and ductwork optimization, discover best practices for creating healthy and comfortable indoor environments.

Midwest

Find the latest updates as states in the Midwest region begin to roll out tax credits and incentives as part of the IRA rebate program. State coverage includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Cooling & Chillers

A catch-all for beating the heat – chillers, central plants, adsorption and centrifugal chillers, radiant cooling, thermal storage, piping, VRF, temporary cooling, chilled beams, refrigerants, etc.

Contractor Pro Unitary Trends Series

<p><em>The ACHR NEWS</em> is proud to introduce the Unitary Study Series – where we surveyed both contractors and homeowners alike, and unlocked the trends driving unitary brand loyalty, market shifts, and buying behaviors. From there, our editors took these topics a bit further to provide our audience with the information they need: what’s selling, whether or not contractors are likely to follow their brand to a new supplier, smart tech growth, the key decisions driving HVAC purchasing decisions, how contractors engage with OEMs, and much more.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Check back in the coming weeks for additional content.</p>

Energy Management Systems

Energy efficiency news.

Condensing Units

The latest technologies for commercial systems.

East

NY, PA, W. Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, MA, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, & Rhode Island.

Data Loggers

News and stories.

Chillers and Towers

Central plant systems

Southwest

Find the latest updates as states in the Northeast region begin to roll out tax credits and incentives as part of the IRA rebate program. State coverage includes Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

Product Gallery

New products and services from NEWS advertisers.

Duct Sealing & Cleaning

The latest updates on sealants, adhesives and cleaning services in the HVAC industry.

North Central

North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. <br /> Maria Taylor: 248.786.1741; <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>

Duct Products

Building code compliance, energy efficiency, and IAQ.

Air Source Heat Pumps

Heat pumps lead the market in percentage increase in sales. See product comparisons.

Furnaces

Gas, electric, and oil furnace information. See product comparisons.

Health Care HVAC

From large hospitals to small clinics, content for this complicated environment.

12662.Rss

Distribution Trends is the primary source for editorial commentary, content, and resources designed to enhance the success and effectiveness of HVACR wholesale distribution.

12662 Distribution Trends Podcast.Rss

Distribution Trends is the primary source for editorial commentary, content, and resources designed to enhance the success and effectiveness of HVACR wholesale distribution.