The 21 Best HVAC Blogs, Forums, and News Site to Read in 2024

1. HVAC Informed

Made for HVAC contractors, HVAC Informed shares a mix of technical advice, news, and industry reports. You’ll find posts for commercial and residential HVAC business owners in every specialization, including: heating, cooling, and ventilation. 

Take a look at three of the best posts on the site: 

1. Combating the negative impact of dry air in the workplace 
2. How can the industry attract employees to HVAC careers?
3. How will the HVAC market change in the next five years? 

2. HVAC Classes

With a focus on advanced and green technologies, the HVAC Classes blog features the best in modern HVAC education in the U.S. They share insights on the best degree programs across the country, features from top professors, and reports on the latest apps and tech. 

Learn which states and cities have the highest demand for HVAC professionals, check out the average hourly wages, and get advice on schools and certificates. 

Here are three of the best posts to read on HVAC Classes: 

1. Innovations in VR training for HVAC professionals
2. HVAC degree vs certificate programs 
3. 15 affordable HVAC certificate programs 

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3. Smart HVAC by Cielo

Looking for great content to share with your customers? From the best smart thermostats to advice on how to look after their heat pumps, Cielo’s Smart HVAC blog gives homeowners advice on how to keep their homes cozy, comfortable, and energy efficient. 

It can be a great resource to share with your customers if they have questions or want more information about their HVAC systems.

Past blog posts include: 

1. How to prepare for a power outage in summer
2. HVAC maintenance costs 
3. When the best time is to buy an air conditioner 

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4. Energy Vanguard Blog

The Energy Vanguard blog gives HVAC technicians (and homeowners) advice on maintaining and improving HVAC systems. Find advice on air conditioner sizing, improving indoor air quality, choosing smart HVAC technology, and how to grow your business. 

It’s a helpful blog to learn more about the latest HVAC tech, geeking out over HVAC science, and finding advice and resources you can share with your customers. 

Here are some of their best posts: 

1. The Achilles’ Heel of heat pumps
2. Fireplace building science—pros and cons
3. A year of home electricity monitoring data

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5. Jobber Academy

Jobber Academy was created to help you run and grow a successful HVAC business. Visit our HVAC business resources to find a mix of in-depth guides, free templates, and real advice from other successful HVAC business owners. 

You can read up on topics like marketing, the best HVAC software, the latest HVAC trends and stats, and how to price your jobs for profit. 

Take a look at some of our most popular posts: 

1. How to write a HVAC business plan (plus free template)
2. How to price HVAC jobs: 6 steps to turning a profit
3. 34 essential tools for HVAC work (with prices)

6. Arista blog 

As winners of a top 100 HVAC blog medal, Arista writes informative content for both HVAC professionals and homeowners, specifically in the NYC metro area.

They share a mix of content for different readers such as home owners, commercial companies, and HVAC contractors in New York. You can even use them for inspiration on how to write for residential and commercial customers in your area. 

They’ve covered a wide range of topics, including:

• Troubleshooting HVAC cooling for retail 
• The best new HVAC technologies 
• AC repair vs replacements 
• How to spend less on a commercial HVAC repair 
• The best whole home air purifiers 

Read some of their top posts: 

1. Looking for a recession-proof career? Consider HVAC service
2.  Indoor air quality solutions for NYC high rise apartments 
3. HVAC maintenance and repairs: your questions answered 

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7. HVAC.com

On the resources section of HVAC.com, you’ll find articles and videos to help you and your customers better understand, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC systems. Some of their past topics provide tips on when to replace an AC unit, how to work out why why the AC is buzzing, and advice on how to fix a frozen heat pump. 

Check out some of their articles:

1. When to replace your heat pump
2. How to test an AC capacitor  
3. AC drain line clogged? Find out why and how to fix your AC

8. ACCA Blog

Written by HVAC contractors for HVAC contractors, The Air Conditioner Contractors of America (ACCA) creates a ton of interesting and unique content for HVAC professionals.

They break down their content into different series, including: 

1. The HR Question of The Month. Older topics cover how to tackle summer dress codes, how to deal with revisions to company policies, and how to handle commissions for a salesperson after they quit. 
2. Hey Ed. Readers write in to ask Manager of HVAC Design Education Ed Janowiak questions. Past questions explore: “When doing an energy audit, I’m noticing finding houses with hot and cold rooms,” “Why do we reduce ducts?”, and, “What is the correct airflow for an AC?”. 
3. HVAC Skill Builder. This series offers advice on how to run your HVAC business more efficiently. Past topics explore whether or not you should invite your client along for a HVAC system diagnosis, how important proper documentation as a technician is, and how to present customized HVAC solutions. 

When you join as a member, you can get member exclusive content like in-depth blog articles, webinars, and downloadable templates. You’ll also be able to join their online community and networking events. 

Take a look at some of their best posts:

1. Homeowners want one thing—here’s how to give it to them 
2. Ageism in the workplace: new protections coming?
3. Hey Ed, what is the difference between duct design and manual D? 

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9. HVAC School: For Techs by Techs 

HVAC School is a great blog to visit if you’re new to the HVAC industry. They share a ton of online training materials, from quizzes to test your HVAC know-how to video lessons and interesting podcast episodes.

They also offer a huge tools list with recommendations for different branded tools across the HVAC industry. You’ll also find recommendations for apps, books, and software to help you run your business. 

Check out their top-ranking posts:

1. 3 bad reasons to work overtime 
2. Refrigerant basics
3. What is flux?

10. Bob’s Heating and Air Conditioning

Bob’s Heating and Air Conditioning is another popular HVAC blog to add to your list if you’re looking for inspiration for new post ideas for your own blog. 

They offer a good combination of promotional and educational content. With a mix of blog posts that cover the benefits of their services, maintenance, repair, and installation advice, seasonal tips, and HVAC tech insights.

They also provide a ton of other content like troubleshooting videos, inspection checklists, and equipment manuals.

Check out some of their most popular past posts:

1. 4 warning signs your air conditioner needs repair 
2. Which type of generator is best for your home? 
3. Can I sleep on a heating pad?

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11. Contracting Business 

Contracting Business features articles from business owners across the HVAC industry. Their blog posts are technical but straight forward, giving you insights into different areas of the industry in a way that’s easy and fun to read. 

Contracting Business has a number of different sections on their blog, including: 

• Women in HVAC. These posts are written by women in the industry with different contractors sharing advice on how to grow your business. Past posts cover insights into women’s unique advantages in the industry, how to market your business, and company features. 
• The Rant. A column on business management and marketing from Matt Michel, CEO of Service Roundtable. He’s talked about topics like dynamic pricing, how to recruit like a football coach, and the biggest lies HVAC contractors tell themselves. 
• The First Word. A monthly editorial by Bob Mader and Terry McIver. Older posts cover cyber security in HVAC, HVAC trade shows, and insights into the energy revolution. 

Read some of their best posts: 

1. When a competitor’s tech slams you online 
2. What’s your history? 
3. Practice crisis leadership

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12. National Air Warehouse 

National Air Warehouse offers advice to both HVAC contractors and homeowners. Like some of the other top HVAC blogs on our list, they provide a solid mix of informative and promotional content.

Because they’re located in the Florida region, many of their posts are written specifically for Tampa Bay residents, like, “Efficient Portable Air Conditioning for Tampa Residents.” 

Past posts include a rundown of customer testimonials, advice on choosing the right insulated flexible duct with metalized jacket, and the types of air conditioners that are best for Tampa homes. 

Take a look at some of their top posts: 

1. Maintenance to keep your HVAC system running smooth 
2. What causes a clogged condensate drain line
3. Stay cool with your quality AC installation

13. HVAC Site: Professional HVAC Contractors Forum

With over 10,000 members, the HVAC Site forum is a great place to chat about all things HVAC with other contractors.

In this HVAC forum, you’ll find a community of pros talking about the best HVAC tools, products, and safety practices. There are also a ton of threads on how to grow and manage your business.

You can also post classifieds whenever you’re looking to buy or sell HVAC products and create paid business listings to advertise your services.

Have a read of some of their top threads: 

1. AC unit switching from normal to a loud noisy mode 
2. Need input on cooling options 
3. HPS won’t close 

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14. r/HVAC

The HVAC subreddit is one of the best HVAC forums. It’s a great place to learn from other people in the industry. You’ll gain advice from other technicians in the industry on topics ranging from HVAC systems and repairs to employment. You can also post your own field questions in the threads. 

The subreddit is also just a fun place to hang out in between jobs—you’ll find memes, funny videos, on-the-job photos, and relatable rants. 

Check out some of the best threads: 

1. Be careful out there, boys 
2. Y’all ever just… 
3. Why is there no late shift for a field service?

15. HVAC-Talk

HVAC-Talk is a forum of over 260,000 members. You can read thousands of threads where other HVAC contractors share business tips, recommendations on the best heating and cooling systems, and job posts. 

Subforums include: 

1. Job wanted/needed discussion 
2. Industry and forum news
3. Tech to tech chat—commercial 
4. Tech to tech chat—residential 
5. Chillers open forum 
6. Wall of pride pictures
7. Wall of shame pictures
8. HVAC basics
9. Piping system 
10. HVACR service and troubleshooting 

Read some of their top threads: 

1. Drains
2. Over supply of solar panels? 
3. What does this transformer do?

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16. HVAC Tech Group

The HVAC Tech Group is another one of the most popular HVAC forums out there. Choose from a number of different sub forums such as: technical information, advice on tools and equipment, local HVAC regulations, job postings, items for sale or trade, as well as general advice. 

Take a look at some of their top threads: 

1. Outdoor gas shutoff 
2. Apprentice regulations 
3. Gas meter pressure tap

17. r/hvacadvice

Another awesome HVAC subreddit, r/hvacadvice is the place to go for homeowners looking for advice from HVAC mechanics and techs. 

In this HVAC repair forum, posters ask about everything—from looking for advice on the model of an AC unit to asking about weird sounds coming from a new heat pump. Renters, business owners, and homeowners regularly ask about system issues, HVAC work they may need, or price checks.

It’s a great place to hang out if you’re looking to rack up some good karma and build your business rep without directly selling. 

Browse some of the best threads: 

1. 25 yr HVAC professional AMA 
2. Should I turn off window AC unit when not home? 
3. Appreciation post, this forum just saved me $10k

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18. Contractor Talk 

The sister site of HVAC Site, Contractor Talk is a forum for contractors across different industries—from landscaping to flooring. Check out the HVAC forum on Contractor Talk to browse more than 24,000+ searchable threads. The HVAC picture post thread is especially popular—you can share snaps from the job for quick advice from other techs. 

Check out some of the best threads: 

1. Random heating and cooling pics
2. Humidifier 
3. Furnace filter upgrade

19. HVAC Insider

HVAC Insider shares news about the latest HVAC product releases and trends. They also post about what different businesses and corporations in the industry are up to—from leadership switch ups to acquisitions. You can easily filter news based on your location and the topics you’re most interested in. 

If you head to the site, you’ll also find a calendar that shows upcoming industry conferences and trade shows.

Scroll through some of their best posts: 

1. “We love STEM day.”
2. Joseph Groh Foundation announces new board member 
3. Announcing Redwood’s 15th partner company: Dean’s Home Services

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20. NATE Magazine

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the largest non-profit certifier for HVACR technicians in the United States. They also have an online magazine and newsletter with over 90,000 readers.

You’ll find the latest HVAC news, new product releases, upcoming trade shows, and HVAC product recommendations. 

You can also read interesting opinion pieces—from how to get more women in the trades to how HVACR is bringing more smart tech into homes and businesses. 

Read a past issue here:

Nate Magazine, May 2024

21. HVACR Learning Network 

Get all your news in one place with HVACR Learning Network, which brings together the latest HVACR news from different publications. 

Choose from: 

1. HVACR industry news
2. Federal regulatory news
3. CTE education news 
4. Podcasts 
5. Additional resources