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What Every HVAC Contractor Needs to Know for a Successful 2025

2025 is a landmark year for a lot of reasons, but for us in the heating and cooling industry, it also comes with a lot of changes. And as HVAC contractors, staying on top of the latest industry news and regulations can not only have a big impact on your business, but it also can make a difference in the community that you serve.

So, what do you need to know to pave the way toward a successful 2025?

5 Benefits of Becoming a Multi-Trade Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing Contractor

Every heating and cooling contractor wants the same thing: to provide quality service to their community and, in turn, grow a successful business.

Installing and maintaining reliable, innovative heating and cooling equipment is one way to do just that. For some contractors, adding plumbing to your offerings is another way to provide another essential service to customers and achieve your business goals.

Not sure if your business is ready to offer a new service?

How A2L Refrigerants Contribute to HVAC Decarbonization

As federal, state, and local policymakers work to find ways to make the heating and cooling industry more sustainable, new regulations are being put in place to lower emissions, increase efficiency, and take verified steps toward decarbonization. One of those regulations is the switch to A2L refrigerants, which goes into effect January 1, 2025.

Here’s what you need to know about A2L refrigerants and how they contribute to decarbonization in the HVAC industry.

6 HVAC Strategies to Grow Your Business

Growing a successful business is no easy feat. And in HVAC, the competition is fierce.

That’s why marketing your business is so important. You must implement a strategy to reach more customers and grow in your community.

But in 2024, which marketing tools will pave the path to success, particularly for HVAC contractors?

Here are the essential HVAC marketing strategies you need to know to grow your business.

What to Know About A2L Refrigerants, From Regulatory Expert Allison Skidd

The HVAC industry’s switch to A2L refrigerants on January 1, 2025, will be here before we know it.

Here Allison Skidd, Director of Global Regulatory Affairs, explains what to know about A2L refrigerants and the new refrigeration standards, as well as how contractors can prepare.

What is the new refrigerant regulation that goes into effect January 1, 2025? 

On October 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM) that sets global warming potential (GWP) limits for air conditioning.

What Decarbonization Means for the Future of HVAC

Every industry is impacted by growing climate concerns and requirements for more sustainable products. Here’s what to know about the shift to decarbonization in HVAC.

How Decarbonization Impacts HVAC

Decarbonization refers to minimizing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions, and it plays a central role in sustainability across homes and businesses.

The push for decarbonization in HVAC means a greener future and more sustainable heating and cooling systems.

Why Investing in HVAC Training is Critical This Year

New year, new opportunities, new regulations, new innovations.

As the industry continues to evolve, there’s never been a better time to build a culture of training in your HVAC business. In fact, with a major regulatory shift to A2L refrigerants on the horizon in 2025, training your team is essential. 

“It will be critical for everyone to be fully trained,” says Randy Roberts, Vice President of Residential Business at Rheem.

Regulations, Rheem, and You: What Rheem is Doing to Shape HVAC Requirements

It’s no secret that the HVAC industry is in period of change. Beyond technological advancements and product innovations, the industry as a whole is experiencing new regulations that impact everyone—from the engineers developing new equipment to contractors, technicians, installers, and the customers they serve.

Although the changes can be hard to navigate, Rheem works hard to make sure contractors and homeowners are in the know and prepared to work through new regulations.

What’s Coming in 2024: HVAC Trends, Regulations, and More

With another year coming to a close, it’s time to look ahead and prepare for 2024. And if the state of the HVAC industry is any indication, it’s going to be a busy year.

Here are the three major HVAC trends to have on your radar in 2024.

1. Decarbonization

Every year, the HVAC industry steps up its processes and upgrades its equipment to better support the environment. 2024 will be no different,

What to Know About the 2025 HVAC Refrigerant Change

In 2020, the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act was enacted into law, which authorizes a 15-year phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) across of a variety of applications—including HVAC.

Come 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will set a 750 global warming potential (GWP) limit for air conditioning. This means that R-410A, with a GWP of 2,088, will no longer be able to be used in new equipment.

So,