Editorials
So How Do You Define an HVAC Emergency Anyway?
An emergency means different things to different people. From a customer’s point-of-view, how you — the HVAC contractor — define it matters. Read Mike Weil’s 0326 Today’s Word column to learn more.
Differentiate Your Business with High-Performance Maintenance
In his March 2026 column, Publisher Dominick Guarino discusses creating High-Performance HVAC maintenance agreements to further your success. Check out his tips and suggestions.
Residential Heat Pumps: Let’s Get it Right This Time
Those of us who have been in the industry since the 1980s remember the trend away from early heat pumps sold in the 70s. In those earlier years the energy crisis created demand for heat pumps as natural gas shortages became a reality and prices doubled by 1979. The...
Profiles
High-Performance HVAC™ Legacy of a Small Contractor
This month’s spotlight shines on the legacy of a small company that takes High-Performance HVAC very seriously. Meet Coziahr Heating & AC.
A Decade of Transformation, Purpose, and Performance
When we last profiled Daikin in 2016,they were making headlines with a bold strategy to revolutionize the HVAC industry. What’s changed in the last decade?. Mike Weil sits down with Doug Widenmann to find out. Read his story here:
August 2025 Spotlight: How Climatisation ACG Redefines High-Performance HVAC™
In the ever-evolving world of HVAC, standing still is never an option — especially when you’re a contractor operating in one of the most regulated, language-locked markets in North America. That’s why Anthony Woo and his company, Climatisation ACG, stand out. Based in...
High-Performance Product Reviews
March 2026 High-Performance Product Review
Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals Fieldpiece SMAN 482V Digital Manifold The Fieldpiece SMAN 482V is a well-thought-out evolution of the digital manifold. It is not a reinvention, but a refinement of tools and workflows technicians already rely on....
February 2026 High-Performance HVAC Product Review
Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals Matrix Strap for Evergreen’s K-Tab Kit For decades the balancing industry has been responsible for meticulous measurements and tests. Techs accomplish this by completing contracted Testing, Adjusting and Balancing...
December 2025 High-Performance HVAC Product Review
Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals TEC 3/8-in. HEX Shank Drill Bit There’s nothing exciting about drill bits. I’d rather watch mastic dry instead of talking about a drill bit. Until now. Why? The folks at The Energy Conservatory (TEC) have created a...
NCI Updates
March 2026 NCI Update
NCI Makes Big Splash at AHR Expo The team from National Comfort Institute (NCI) were everywhere during this year’s AHR Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Besides having a traditional booth (Booth SL1946) on the show floor, NCI Instructors ran educational...
February 2026 NCI Update
NCI Headquarters Building Construction Project Update National Comfort Institute’s (NCI) new headquarters and training facility in the eastern Tennessee town of White Pine is getting closer to completion! The building is fully under roof, with interior framing and...
January 2026 NCI Update
This month learn about NCI’s two newest staffers, how to reserve your hotel rooms for Summit 2026, and how NCI is showing up big-time at the AHR Expo.
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