HVAC Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial HVAC trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
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
Tips & GuidesCommercial Air Conditioning Maintenance: Practical Guide for Large Buildings
This practical guide to commercial air conditioning maintenance shows property and facility managers how to structure preventive maintenance for rooftop units, chillers, and VRF systems. Learn key tasks, seasonal checklists, service frequency, and how planned maintenance protects uptime and operating budgets in 50–500+ ton systems.
My HVAC TechJun 12, 2026
Company UpdatesTrane AirFin Heat Exchanger: What It Means for Commercial HVAC Efficiency
Trane Technologies has introduced its new AirFin heat exchanger platform for commercial HVAC systems, designed to increase efficiency, lower refrigerant charge, and improve serviceability. Here’s what property and facility managers need to know as AirFin rolls out across applied and unitary product lines in North America and Europe.
My HVAC TechJun 11, 2026
RegulationsLocal Law 97 Explained: Compliance Guide for Commercial Buildings
Local Law 97 is New York City’s building emissions law, and it directly affects many commercial properties over 25,000 square feet. For property managers, facility managers, and owners, the key issue is not just reporting—it is proving your building can stay under increasingly strict carbon limits.
My HVAC TechJun 10, 2026
Tips & Guidesrtu hvac: Practical Commercial Rooftop Unit Tips for Property Managers
RTU HVAC systems are a common choice for commercial buildings because they package heating, cooling, and ventilation into one rooftop cabinet. This guide explains what property managers, facility managers, and building owners should inspect, maintain, and budget for to improve uptime and control costs.
My HVAC TechJun 9, 2026
Industry NewsCommercial HVAC outlook: Q1 sales growth, backlogs and what it means for facilities
Carrier, Lennox, and Trane all reported Q1 sales growth and stronger backlogs, driven by efficiency upgrades, data center demand, and expanding service work. For property and facility managers, the opportunity is clear—but so are the risks from ongoing production and lead-time constraints in the commercial HVAC market.
My HVAC TechJun 8, 2026
Company UpdatesCommercial HVAC Market Update: What Q1 Sales Growth Means for Facilities
Carrier, Lennox, and Trane reported Q1 sales growth, stronger backlogs, and surging bookings—driven by efficiency upgrades, data center demand, and services. Here’s what that momentum means for your capital planning, tenant comfort, and risk management as a property or facility manager.
My HVAC TechJun 6, 2026