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AI and Manufacturing: How HVAC OEMs are Using AI (opens the original)
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HVAC contractors aren’t the only ones turning to artificial intelligence to assist in their operations. Manufacturers have adopted and continue to refine AI technology in the course of serving their customers more efficiently. As enthusiastic as OEMs are to provide internal and external support using AI, they aren’t charging ahead blindly. AI can make mistakes, and an overreliance on the technology could lead to trouble, both for their clients and their bottom lines. Daikin Applied Americas, Car
HVAC Court: Florida Tech Attacks Homeowner’s Dog (opens the original)
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In Florida, an HVAC technician was fired and arrested by local police after a homeowner’s camera caught him kicking their dog while on a service call. We examine the facts of the case, hand down our own verdict, and speak with industry experts on best practices for how HVAC companies should deal with pets and negative news stories. Learn more about pet policies and addressing negative press here. Looking for quick answers on air conditioning, heating and refrigeration topics? Try Ask ACHR NEWS,
Pros and Cons of New Energy Efficiency Bill (opens the original)
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The Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026, introduced by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, would codify changes to the Department of Energy’s Process Rule, which governs how the agency analyzes efficiency standards to see whether they’re feasible and justified. If approved, it would provide consistency for HVAC equipment standards, though industry associations say it provides no relief for distributors affected by regional energy-efficiency standards. Learn how the legislation would affect operations. Learn
Are HVAC Smart Tools Worth the Investment? (opens the original)
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Steve Moon, CEO of Moon Air Inc. in Maryland, said his company is investing in smart tools for the first time in its 40-plus years of business. He said suppliers haven’t had many options for them to pursue, but so far, they’re worth the investment. “The accuracy of the smart tools far surpasses the analog. The ease of use makes a less experienced tech look like a pro,” he said. It's testimonials like this that make purchasing smart tools palatable for HVAC technicians and their employers. But as
AHRI Shipment Report Shows 6 Months of Heat Pump Growth (opens the original)
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Nearly every category tracked by Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration’s Equipment Shipment Data report saw increases in July 2026, continuing to show an industry in full recovery mode after a slow start. The latest report shows multiple categories up 2% to 36% from July 2025, with heat pumps in particular hitting one of their highest July shipment totals in the report’s history. However, the recovery isn’t evenly distributed, with cooling equipment leading the charge. JULY TOTALS: Shipment
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