Engineered Systems caught up with Laura Michel, Trane® Ductless Portfolio Leader. Hear current VRF and Ductless HVAC trends and discover how innovative solutions and updated standards are driving the next phase of VRF. Sponsored by Trane.

Scott Harkins, VP of Sales for Resideo, explores how Resideo is addressing HVAC contractors’ three biggest challenges with its latest smart solutions. Sponsored by Resideo.

In this episode, Marc Racine, Senior Product Manager at Trane Technologies, shares how AI-driven tools like the Tech Assistant are transforming HVAC service. Learn how this innovation helps dealers and technicians streamline troubleshooting, boost efficiency, and deliver faster, smarter support in the field. Sponsored by Trane Technologies.

Ben Phillips (Eden) on shrinking the gap from first click to booked install with instant, transparent quotes.

In this episode of the Newsmakers Podcast, we speak with Tray McWilliams, a third-generation HVAC operator who scaled a family business to five locations before founding Blue Cardinal Home Services.

How do pros actually fix comfort issues? David Richardson, director of technical curriculum and instructor at the National Comfort Institute (NCI), answers: measure first, then act—starting at the equipment, moving through the ducts, and finishing with the building. He covers hot/cold rooms, central return headaches, and homeowner-friendly ways to explain airflow.

Kris Crosby, Forane® Tech Tips author and Arkema Sr. Business Development Engineer, discusses the latest lower GWP refrigerants and the impact of Forane® 1233zd production in North America. Sponsored by Arkema.

Leadership members of TACCA, Brittany Doering and Ben Stark, join the podcast to talk about how HVAC contractors can network properly.

There is power in planning. When business leaders chart out where they’re going, they win. Tune in as two Nexstar Network coaches – Business Coach Carlos Aponte (left) and Marketing Coach Jeff Wright (right) – share their playbook to help contractors set their businesses up for success ahead of 2026. Sponsored by Nexstar Network.

What is a tuck in business and how do HVAC contractors handle them? David Katz from Redwood Services stops by the podcast to answer our questions.

While sometimes overlooked, leadership is an important aspect of running an HVAC business. Chris Morin from HVAC Pro Blog joins the podcast to provide some leadership tips.

Roy White, owner of Fixed Right and Guaranteed HVAC, recently won the Service Nation Contractor of the Year Award. Find out the great things this contractor is doing.

With the innovative inverter heat pump, not only did you get to enjoy superior heating and cooling performance under extreme weather, but also saving energy and money. Sponsored by Midea.

On this episode, Nathaniel “Than” Hancock, chief operating officer at Podium (right), and Keith Massey, strategic partner manager, Podium (left), join us to explore how AI is transforming customer communication in the HVAC industry.

In this special 10th anniversary episode, Consultant and coach Tom Peregrino and the Director of Affiliate Relations Carol Longacre reflect on a decade of innovation, collaboration, and community in the residential contracting industry. From the show’s humble beginnings to its current national impact, hear how leadership and affiliate partnerships have shaped a one-of-a-kind experience for contractors. Sponsored by Service World Expo.

Now that Google is producing an AI overview at the top of search results, what should HVAC contractors do to be discovered? Michelle LaFrance stops by the podcast to provide some advice.

HVAC contractors are dealing with the R-454B refrigerant shortage. Nick Arch from Carrier joins the podcast to identify the problem and possible solutions.

Join expert “Geo Joe” to explore the past and future of geothermal heat pumps—decarbonization, workforce growth, and where the industry is headed. Sponsored by ClimateMaster.

With the R-454B shortage affecting the HVAC industry, it is more important than ever for contractors to keep an eye on their refrigerant. This is where refrigerant management systems come in handy. To help educate us on this topic, we talk with Adam Dykstra from FM Hero.

ACHR NEWS Editorial Director Kyle Gargaro attended the Rheem Pro Partners Conference. Gargaro talks with Rheem’s Randy Roberts about both the conference and the HVAC issues of the day.