How Is AI Redefining Reputation for High Performance HVAC™ Contractors?

In this era, artificial intelligence (AI) is making a lot of difference in HVAC reputation reviews. Former HVAC Contractor Mike Montano explains why without reviews, AI won’t find you and neither will customers.

Is AI Essential Technology for HVAC Contractors?

The future belongs to High-Performance HVAC contractors who unify their operations using tools like AI to deliver what they promise to their customers. Here’s why …

HVAC Contractors are on the Front Lines of Cybersecurity

High-Performance HVAC contractors sit in the cybersecurity catbird’s seat. Editor-in-Chief Mike Weil says you already have have the culture and tools to take the lead. Read more here …

Editorials

Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool when used correctly and judiciously. There are many books and articles written about the subject, some good ones right here in the pages of this month’s issue! Let’s take a look at some AI applications that can...

Evolve With the Industry or Risk Getting Left Behind

Evolve With the Industry or Risk Getting Left Behind

If you have been in this trade for any length of time, you have heard it before: the industry is evolving. What we are experiencing right now goes beyond change. It is a full-scale evolution. The rules are shifting technically, operationally, and even philosophically....

Craftsmanship and Service: A Personal Story

Craftsmanship and Service: A Personal Story

The week of March 9th, 2026, Cleveland was under a severe storm alert. Around here, that can mean anything: late season snow piling up in hours, endless thunderstorms flooding yards, or — like this time — an abnormal gale force windstorm with gusts clocking in at over...

Profiles

A Decade of Transformation, Purpose, and Performance

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:

High-Performance Product Reviews

High-Performance HVAC Product Review

High-Performance HVAC Product Review

Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals ComfortMaxx™ Workflows in measureQuick® Last summer I spent a few weeks testing the new ComfortMaxx™ cooling workflow project in the measureQuick® app. There’s a slight learning curve since this workflow uses a...

April 2026 High-Performance HVAC Product Review

April 2026 High-Performance HVAC Product Review

Written for HVAC Professionals by HVAC Professionals Evergreen Telemetry Door Pressure TAB Kit I recently had the opportunity to test out Evergreen Telemetry’s “Around-the-door probe.” The tool is available as part of their “Door Pressure TAB kit.” The tip is made of...

March 2026 High-Performance Product Review

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....

NCI Updates

May 2026 NCI Update

May 2026 NCI Update

Check Out the Summit 2026 Program! The High‑Performance HVAC™ Summit 2026 program is only a few months away – are you ready? This year, we are hosting the event in Pigeon Forge, TN, at the HeartSong Lodge & Resort from September 1-3, 2026. Summit offers...

April 2026 NCI Update

April 2026 NCI Update

Member Podcasts Video Content Going Viral A growing wave of High‑Performance HVAC™ contractors is capturing national attention as views of their videos and podcasts surge across digital platforms. Among the leaders of this trend are creators like Anthony Woo and John...

March 2026 NCI Update

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...