HVAC Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial HVAC trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
RegulationsHFC Phase-Down Deadline: What US Retailers’ Pushback Means for Commercial HVAC
US retailers and industry groups are challenging an EPA AIM Act rule that accelerates the phase-down of HFC refrigerants in commercial refrigeration and HVAC. For property and facility managers, this dispute highlights the urgency of planning refrigerant transitions, budgeting future retrofit work, and protecting store and building operations from compliance risk.
My HVAC TechAug 21, 2026
Tips & GuidesReduce Commercial HVAC Energy Consumption: Practical Tips for Commercial Buildings
Commercial HVAC is often the largest controllable energy load in offices, retail, healthcare, and warehouse buildings. This guide shows property managers and facility teams how to reduce commercial HVAC energy consumption with step-by-step actions for rooftop units, chillers, and VRF systems.
My HVAC TechAug 18, 2026
Company UpdatesDaikin Amana Air Conditioner Recall: What Property Managers Need to Know
Daikin Comfort Technologies has recalled about 13,514 Amana window-room air conditioners and through-the-wall air conditioners or heat pumps after one report of melted plastic and a fire/burn hazard. For property managers and building owners, the key issue is rapid identification, removal from service, and documented follow-up with the manufacturer.
My HVAC TechAug 14, 2026
Industry NewsMidea Window AC Recall: What Building Owners and Facility Managers Need to Know
Midea’s recall of nearly 1.7 million U and U+ window air conditioners is a reminder that condensate drainage failures can become a building risk, not just an equipment issue. For property managers and facility teams, the priority is identifying affected units, removing exposure, and documenting corrective action.
My HVAC TechAug 7, 2026
Tips & GuidesCommercial HVAC System Types: Choosing the Right Design for Your Building
Selecting the right commercial HVAC system types is a capital decision that drives comfort, energy spend and tenant satisfaction. This guide explains major system families—rooftop units, chillers, VRF and more—with tonnage ranges, building fit, cost/ROI context and practical checklists for property and facility managers.
My HVAC TechAug 4, 2026
RegulationsEPA HFC Refrigerant Allocation Update: What Building Owners Need to Know for 2027–2029
EPA’s latest HFC allocation update signals a tighter supply of high-GWP refrigerants and a faster shift toward lower-GWP alternatives. For building owners and facility managers, the practical takeaway is to plan earlier for equipment replacement, refrigerant strategy, and contractor availability.
My HVAC TechJul 31, 2026
Tips & GuidesCommercial HVAC Maintenance Checklist: A Practical Guide for Large Buildings
A structured commercial HVAC maintenance checklist is one of the highest‑ROI tools facility and property managers can use to cut energy waste, avoid breakdowns, and extend equipment life. This guide explains what to check, when to check it, and how to organize maintenance across rooftop units, chillers, and VRF systems.
My HVAC TechJul 28, 2026
Industry NewsDaikin Amana Commercial Window AC Recall: What Property Managers Must Do Now
Daikin Comfort Technologies has recalled over 13,000 Amana window and through‑the‑wall air conditioners and heat pumps because a heating element can stay energized during a ground fault, even when the unit is switched off. Commercial property and facility managers using these units should stop operation immediately and contact Daikin for refunds and next steps.
My HVAC TechJul 24, 2026
RegulationsDOE Final Rule: New Commercial HVAC & Water Heating Efficiency Standards Explained
The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized higher efficiency standards and new test procedures for commercial HVAC and water heating equipment. Property and facility managers now need a multi‑year plan to address rooftop units, packaged systems, and water heaters as new minimums phase in and impact future projects and replacements.
My HVAC TechJul 10, 2026
Company UpdatesStrong Commercial HVAC Sales: What Facility Managers Should Do Now
Carrier’s latest earnings show strong commercial HVAC and data center system sales offsetting weakness in residential markets. For property and facility managers, this is a clear signal of sustained demand for large-building HVAC projects — and a reminder to plan upgrades, budgets, and vendor strategies with a tightening market in mind.
My HVAC TechJul 3, 2026
RegulationsASHRAE 90.1-2025: What the New Energy Efficiency Standard Means for Commercial Buildings
ASHRAE has released Standard 90.1-2025, tightening minimum energy efficiency requirements for commercial HVAC systems, building envelopes, and controls. Property and facility managers now face higher bars for chillers, RTUs, DOAS, lighting, and electrification strategies—impacting capital planning, replacements, and compliance over the next code cycle.
My HVAC TechJun 26, 2026
RegulationsDOE Proposed Rule: What New Commercial Unitary AC and Heat Pump Standards Mean for Your Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a pre-publication Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to raise minimum efficiencies for commercial unitary air conditioners and heat pumps. Property and facility managers should understand how this may affect rooftop units, capital plans, and long‑term compliance strategies once finalized.
My HVAC TechJun 20, 2026