HVAC Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial HVAC trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
Tips & GuidesCommercial Roof Replacement Planning Guide for Property & Facility Managers
Commercial roof replacement is one of the most capital‑intensive decisions a property or facility manager will make. This practical guide walks you through timing, budgeting, HVAC impacts, and step‑by‑step execution so you can protect occupants, rooftop equipment, and long‑term asset value.
My HVAC TechJul 7, 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
Tips & GuidesTrenchless Sewer Repair Guide for Commercial Buildings
Trenchless sewer repair lets commercial property and facility managers fix failing sewer lines without tearing up slabs, landscaping, or tenant spaces. This guide explains how trenchless methods work, when to use them, and how to protect major HVAC investments and occupancy while controlling total project cost.
My HVAC TechJun 30, 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
Tips & GuidesCommercial Plumbing Maintenance Guide for Reliable Building Operations
Commercial plumbing maintenance is as critical as your rooftop units or chillers. This guide gives property and facility managers practical checklists, inspection steps, and cost/ROI context to prevent leaks, protect finishes, and keep tenants or operations running smoothly across office, healthcare, retail, and industrial buildings.
My HVAC TechJun 23, 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
Tips & GuidesCommercial Chiller Maintenance Guide for 50–500+ Ton Systems
Commercial chillers are often your building’s largest single electric load and comfort risk. This guide explains how property and facility managers can structure commercial chiller maintenance for 50–500+ ton systems to cut energy use, avoid breakdowns, and extend asset life across offices, retail, healthcare and industrial facilities.
My HVAC TechJun 19, 2026
Company UpdatesTrane Technologies Acquires LiquidStack to Advance Data Center Liquid Cooling
Trane Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire LiquidStack, a specialist in two-phase liquid cooling for data centers. For property and facility managers, this move signals faster adoption of high-efficiency cooling for AI and high-density computing, with implications for power use, heat rejection systems, and long-term capital planning.
My HVAC TechJun 18, 2026
Regulationsashrae 90.1: What Commercial Property Managers Need to Know
ASHRAE 90.1 is the benchmark energy standard for most commercial buildings and a core reference for many state and local energy codes. For property managers, facility managers, and building owners, it affects HVAC design, controls, lighting, envelopes, and ongoing compliance planning.
My HVAC TechJun 17, 2026
Tips & GuidesCommercial HVAC Preventive Maintenance Guide for Property & Facility Managers
Commercial HVAC preventive maintenance is one of the highest‑ROI actions a property or facility manager can take. This guide translates OEM and industry best practices into practical checklists, schedules, and decision points for rooftop units, chillers, and VRF systems in commercial buildings.
My HVAC TechJun 16, 2026
Industry NewsTube Boiler Recall: What Property and Facility Managers Need to Do Now
Tube has abruptly shut down operations following a major boiler recall impacting more than 67,000 units, creating immediate risk and service disruption in commercial buildings. Property and facility managers need a clear plan to locate affected boilers, maintain heat and hot water, and protect budgets and compliance.
My HVAC TechJun 15, 2026
RegulationsDOE Finalizes New Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Packaged HVAC Equipment
The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized updated energy efficiency standards for certain commercial packaged HVAC and water heating equipment. For property managers and building owners, the key takeaway is simple: new projects will need to be specified around tighter federal minimums, and OEM product lines will shift over time.
My HVAC TechJun 13, 2026