Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News is the weekly newsmagazine of the HVACR contractor covering residential and commercial contracting.

5 days ago · As the HVAC industry transitions toward lower-GWP refrigerants, many contractors and technicians are encountering a frustrating reality on job sites: R-454B, the new go-to A2L replacement for R-410A in many systems, is in short supply — and expensive.Faced with installation delays or pressure from customers to get systems up and running, some may feel tempted to "top off" or replace the ...

Apr 28, 2025 · HVACR distributors across the U.S. are grappling with a growing shortage of R-454B in cylinders, even as new equipment — already pre-charged with the refrigerant — remains readily available. What started as a smooth transition from R-410A to the new A2L refrigerant has evolved into a complex logistical challenge, marked by a cascade of supply chain bottlenecks — including a shortage of ...

The ACHR NEWS is excited to launch the HVAC All-Star Awards. The goal is to highlight the outstanding people and products in the industry. You can find the category descriptions below, but they include one for Residential Products, Commercial Products, Podcaster/Influencer, Residential Contracting Business, Commercial Contracting …

4 days ago · Description: Noritz has launched an upgraded version of its flagship commercial tankless water heater, the NCC199CDV Pro Condensing Tankless Water Heater. Designed for heavy-duty commercial applications, the ENERGY STAR-rated unit maintains a 10-year warranty on its dual stainless-steel heat ...

May 23, 2025 · ServiceTitan’s 2025 Residential Trades Report reveals the key strategies that set thriving contractors apart, including setting clear business goals, offering flexible pricing options, and focusing on follow-up methods to stay ahead in today’s competitive market.

May 22, 2025 · BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The city is encouraging renters, landlords, and homeowners to take advantage of an opportunity to reduce utility bills by applying for the new Indiana Energy Saver program through the Indiana Office of Energy Development (IOED).. The program, which offers significant rebates for home energy-efficiency upgrades, has two components: the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES ...

5 days ago · AMESBURY, Mass. — HVAC and IAQ products manufacturer Munters has opened a new factory for desiccant humidification products in Amesbury, Massachusetts.. The 430,000-square-foot site is also home to the Munters service business and will produce a range of climate-control products for the North American market, a press release from Munters said.

4 days ago · Problem is, there just aren’t enough drillers to go around, and the drillers that are out there are often working on other, more lucrative projects.. Because that’s the challenge with geothermal HVAC: It’s a set-it-and-forget-it technology, which is great for the customer but also means there’s no recurring revenue built in 15, 20, 25 years down the road for the driller.

5 days ago · OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Celebrating the ribbon-cutting at the first Trane Rental Services site in Canada are, from left, Andrea Rago, Canadian operations and strategic initiatives leader, Trane Canada; Guy Bourbonnière, president, Trane Canada; Kevin Davis, the mayor of Brantford, Ontario; and Leandro Tolosa Zenklusen, general manager of …