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Oklahoma HVAC companies face surge in calls amid winter storm

Oklahoma HVAC companies are experiencing a surge in service calls as the winter storm brings freezing temperatures to the region, with technicians offering advice to homeowners on how to prevent common issues like burnt-out furnaces and frozen pipes. Technicians report that call volumes have increased by 75 to 100 percent, mirroring the busy summer season.…
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Metro Detroit HVAC companies overwhelmed as bitter cold triggers surge in emergency calls

As the bitter cold spell continues, HVAC companies across Metro Detroit are working overtime to keep up with emergency calls from residents and businesses. “We are taking calls morning, noon, and night,” said Jeff Locklear, owner of AFM Heating & Cooling in Livonia. His team handles 15-20 service calls daily. The prolonged cold weather is…
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How HVAC Pros Say To Set Your Thermostat When Temperatures Drop Below Freezing

ven though Winter Storm Fern has tapered off, frigid temperatures continue to linger in many parts of the country—not just where the snow fell. In parts of the northern Plains and Great Lakes states, near or below zero temps and wind chills are expected. The National Weather Forecast even predicts wind chills of -10 in…
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Freezing rain could cause damage to HVAC units; experts advise measures to avoid costly repairs

As below-freezing temperatures and freezing rain move in, experts are urging homeowners to take extra steps to protect their HVAC systems from potentially costly damage. Experts warn that the freezing rain expected with the upcoming storm could be especially harmful to outdoor HVAC units. They recommend turning on your emergency heat system and then covering…
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1904: America’s First Taste of A/C

A 30-ton ammonia chiller at the St. Louis World’s Fair gave the public its first experience with comfort cooling. In 1904, the St. Louis World’s Fair introduced Americans to modern marvels like hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream cones, peanut butter, fax machines — and air conditioning. Outside, temperatures soared, and cones melted. But the Missouri…
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HVAC’s Biggest Event Betting On Vegas

The biggest annual event in HVACR, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition — best known as the AHR Expo — returns to Las Vegas next month. The 2026 expo is Monday, Feb. 2, through Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, which has undergone a $600 million expansion and renovation since it last…
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Carrier Global News Today: HVAC Giant Rallies as U.S. Government Approves New Incentives

Carrier Global, a prominent player in the HVAC sector, saw a significant surge in trading volume today. This movement came as the U.S. government approved new incentives and regulations targeting energy efficiency in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. With tightening climate policies and increased funding for energy-efficient renovations, Carrier Global HVAC stock is drawing…
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Investing in Tomorrow’s HVAC Technicians: Carrier Launches New Initiative with TechForce

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is expanding its commitment to develop service trade technicians of the future through a new collaboration with TechForce Foundation, designed to encourage HVAC career paths and workforce readiness. This new agreement builds on Carrier’s…
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Trane Technologies (TT) Fell Due to Weakness in Its HVAC Business

Fenimore Asset Management, an investment management company, released its Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. The stock market was solid in 2025 but volatile. While investors balanced AI enthusiasm, economic uncertainty, and monetary policy concerns. The summer rally was driven by AI-related spending and economic resiliency, whereas the…
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Lennox (LII) Expands HVAC Distribution and Enhances Customer Experience

Lennox International (LII) is making strategic investments in its commercial HVAC sector to boost product availability, expand its distribution network, and improve customer service. These efforts are aimed at meeting the increasing demands of commercial contractors, engineers, and building proprietors. The company has inaugurated its largest Regional Distribution Center in Edgerton, Kansas, spanning 763,000 square…
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