15+ hour, 16+ min ago  (599+ words) STAY FROSTY:Winter doesn't just test the durability of HVAC systems, but it also tests the technicians who keep them running. As the influx of mid-season requests rolls in, skilled technicians will continue to be put to the test. An…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (286+ words) COMMISSION: Miles Ryan, ES News" commissioning columnist, explores how overlooked economizer transitions can trigger unexpected instability in critical building spaces " and what commissioning providers can do to fix it. Periods of instability in HVAC systems often occur during necessary transitions…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (654+ words) BY THE BOOKS:A quality installation delivers the comfort and efficiency the homeowner paid for, while helping the equipment operate reliably for its useful service life. Skipping the manufacturer's instructions during installation may result in a furnace that fails within…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (1300+ words) WINNING THE JOB: Jason Wagner of Welsch Heating & Cooling Co. replaces a furnace for a customer. " HVAC contractors seeking to increase their close rates and ticket sizes should offer four or more options in their proposals while consistently providing financing…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (192+ words) LONDON " LG Electronics (LG) has expanded its Air Conditioning and Energy Solutions Academy with the launch of a new training location in Derby, delivered in collaboration with the Heat Pump Central Training Academy. The expansion will increase access to hands…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (1131+ words) HAVE FUN:From hands-on movement to gamified competition, smarter training design can boost retention and confidence in the field. Training technicians can be " well " less than interesting. And it can get repetitive. That's because for many HVACR contractors, technician training…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (325+ words) REGULATION RESPONSE:During the AHR Expo, Heatcraft vice president and general manager Bob Landi discussed how the company is responding to increased regulations in the refrigeration industry. LAS VEGAS " At the AHR Expo, Heatcraft's Monday press conference showcased its latest…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (464+ words) RESIDENTIAL REALITIES: With federal electrification tax credits gone, Bosch is seeing homeowners shift toward dual-fuel systems for flexibility and cost control. The first half of 2026 will be tough sledding for HVAC, but expect improvement in the second half of the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (784+ words) SOFT SALES:Trane expects residential sales to be soft in the first quarter of 2026 before improving in the second half of the year." Trane Technologies finished the fourth quarter of 2025 with strong momentum in its U.S. commercial HVAC business, delivering record…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (601+ words) ZEN TIME:Shoulder season gives HVAC owners a rare pause to look past equipment costs and see what insurance, fuel, and overhead are really doing to their bottom line. The end of the calendar year offers HVAC owners a chance…...