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1 week ago | achrnews.com | Matt Jachman

HVAC ContractingNews Whether they’re traveling between job sites, retrieving parts and tools during repair calls, or ducking in to phone the office and double-check that technical guidance, HVACR technicians spend a lot of time in their trucks. HVACR work trucks and vans are rolling offices, workshops, and tool and equipment cribs as well as the vehicles technicians use to get from one job to another.

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Austin Keating

“This is not just another headline; it’s a pivotal moment for the entire supply chain,” Heragu added. “Even if the Supreme Court declines to intervene, they could find new ways to reinstate tariffs, especially by framing them as a national security issue. That’s the level of uncertainty we’re operating in.”For HVAC contractors, the impacts of this legal and policy whiplash are immediate and far-reaching. “The uncertainty created by these tariffs is already doing long-term damage,” Heragu explained.

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Maria Taylor

Drilling the borefield is a key part of any geothermal HVAC project. For the 70% of HVAC contractors who outsource some or all of their drilling, it can also be one of the hardest — largely because finding a driller to do the work can be a challenge. According to a new study by myClearOpinion Insights Hub on behalf of ACHR NEWS, powered by Climate Control Group, when HVAC contractors who outsource geothermal drilling were asked about ease of finding a driller, only 2 in 5 said it was easy.

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Austin Keating

“We’re moving into North America with this bundle concept because Malco really resonates with people here,” Benninghoff said. “We want to offer a one-stop shop for HVAC technicians — tools, pumps, lighting, chemicals — all under a brand that stands for quality.”The approach was on full display at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, where Malco’s expanded footprint showcased new product lines: vacuum recovery pumps, condensate management solutions, worksite lighting, and more.

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNewsBusiness ManagementRegulatory Update With a new administration in Washington, the HVACR industry is once again navigating a wave of regulatory uncertainty. Jennifer Butsch, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Copeland, breaks down the key issues contractors need to keep on their radar — from refrigerant phaseouts and evolving efficiency standards to the future of government incentives.