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New Courses

Maintenance Electrical Component Checks

This course gives HVAC maintenance technicians hands-on training in inspecting and correcting common electrical issues. You’ll learn how to spot and fix loose or corroded connections, damaged wiring, and worn insulation. Check it out →

Basic Split System: Components Identification

We created this course to help new HVAC techs easily recognize and understand the key parts of a typical residential split system before working on one. Check it out →

Industry News

🧰 EPA’s latest refrigerant rule could change what techs see in the field

🤖 HVAC pricing is getting dragged online kicking and screaming. Thanks, AI

2026 Outlook

Key Trends & Challenges for 2026

• Regulatory Compliance: Starting Jan 1, 2026, new equipment must use low-GWP refrigerants (R-454B, R-32), impacting repairs and replacements.
• Electrification: Increased adoption of heat pumps due to state mandates.
• Labor Shortages: High demand for technicians, with significant job growth expected, but many retiring workers are not being replaced.
• Digital Marketing: Essential for vetting by younger, digitally-savvy customers. Especially with AI used as Google
• Rising Costs: Expect higher equipment and material costs (3-6% rise).

What Contractors Need to Do

• Embrace High-Performance HVAC: Develop systems for measuring static pressure and training for new standards.
• Master New Technology: Train on low-GWP refrigerants, R-32, R-454B, and inverter-driven systems.
• Boost Online Presence: Focus on trustworthiness and experience through digital channels.
• Strategic Planning: Plan for system upgrades considering long-term regulations and energy codes (like NYC's Local Law 97).
• Invest in Workforce: Address labor gaps with training.