The highly technical HVAC industry is constantly changing. HVAC contractors and technicians must adapt to evolving technologies and homeowners’ expectations, which continue to grow alongside the number of new regulations each year.
Success in the HVAC field often comes down to technical skill and easy access to the right resources at your fingertips. Staying informed and connected is often just as important as mastering the tools of the trade.
Here are the HVAC resources you need to know:
Blogs and news sites: Expert insights from the likes of The ACHR News (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration) and the ServiceTitan Blog.
Community groups and forums: Talk shop and swap stories with your peers on Masterminds and HVAC-Talk.
Podcasts: Keep motivated on the go with HVAC School and Toolbox for the Trades.
Industry associations: Expand your credentials with ACCA and ASHRAE.
Training resources: Strengthen your skills with certifications from NATE and PAHRA.
Marketing tools: Make your business visible with tools like Google Business Profile and ServiceTitan’s Marketing Pro.
Each resource is a step toward building stronger HVAC systems expertise, growing your HVAC business, and delivering outstanding customer service.
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Blogs and Industry News Websites for HVAC Professionals
For HVAC professionals who love a good read, HVAC blogs provide an opportunity to sit back, relax, and get the lowdown on everything HVAC. Here are our top eight HVAC blogs and magazines for you to read, sharpen your skills, learn about the tools of your trade, and keep up with industry laws and trends:
1. Advent Air Conditioning Blog
The Advent Air Conditioning Blog covers the big HVAC trends, energy efficiency hacks, and advice for technicians on ongoing system care. Advent brings clarity to tech talk and is packed with practical advice. It’s a must-read for homeowners and professionals alike.
Popular post: ‘4 Drawbacks of Oversized HVAC Systems’
2. The Energy Vanguard Blog
For HVAC pros who love to geek out over building science, The Energy Vanguard Blog is a goldmine. Authored by Dr. Allison Bailes, it dives deep into energy efficiency, energy audits, and nuances of indoor air quality. If you’re ready to go beyond the blueprint and step up your design installations, this blog has all the details you didn’t even know you needed.
Popular post: ‘How Airtight Can You Make an Older House?’
3. Contracting Business Blog
Need to sharpen your edge in the commercial HVAC scene? The Contracting Business Blog combines industry news with business insights that are practical and actionable. If you’re looking for technology spotlights or photos of real installations on the cutting edge, this blog is definitely for you.
Popular post: ‘Refrigerants Revolution’
4. ServiceTitan Blog
If your goal is growing your business, the ServiceTitan Blog is like having a business coach on call. It's written with the trades in mind, from lead generation strategies and field service management to industry trends. The ServiceTitan Blog covers every aspect of home services with practical and insightful advice. This blog makes success feel manageable and within reach for any HVAC professional.
Popular post: ‘10 HVAC Promotional Product Ideas to Consider’
5. The ACHR News
The ACHR News is your round-the-clock industry online magazine. Compliance and competitiveness? Covered. EPA regulations and trade associations? It’s got it. Keeping up-to-date with The ACHR News means you’re always on top of HVAC news and insights.
Popular post: ‘Air Balancing: Achieving Harmony in an HVAC System’
6. National Air Warehouse Blog
As a leading industry seller of HVAC equipment, the National Air Warehouse Blog also takes time to educate. This blog delivers product breakdowns, insights into sustainability, and general maintenance tips for the gear NAW sells. So, if you’re a regular installer of everything from multifamily units to a simple split system, this blog content makes decision-making easy.
Popular post: ‘Humidity Hacks: Tips for a Cool Summer’
7. ACCA Blog
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Blog covers technical training, advocacy updates, and best practices. The blog is centered mainly around law, policy, and industry politics. If you’re not already a member of the ACCA, you won’t be able to see the content. However, this blog shows exactly how the ACCA supports the HVAC community and why you should join.
Popular post: ‘Pull a permit & prove it – ACCA improves the HVAC plan review form’
8. Mr. HVAC Blog
A straight-shooting and no-nonsense technical HVAC blog that’s packed with value, the Mr. HVAC Blog covers all the key industry areas, including business management, operational advice, and warranty know-how. The blog delivers all the tools HVAC contractors need to run a tighter, more efficient ship brimming with industry knowledge.
Popular post: ‘Calculating Overtime the Correct Way’
HVAC Community Groups and Forums
For HVAC professionals, community groups and forums give contractors a chance to connect, share stories, and get answers to those “Why is this happening?” moments.
Whether it’s pricing strategies, technical advice, or just connecting with peers who get it, these forums are now at the heart of the trade.
9. ServiceTitan Masterminds
Think of this as your HVAC VIP backstage pass. ServiceTitan Masterminds is an exclusive forum for ServiceTitan users on Facebook to talk through their business strategies, marketing, and software tips and tricks.
It’s a lively community where contractors come together to get the most out of ServiceTitan’s HVAC software, share tips, and hang out. It’s open to all trade professionals who are ServiceTitan customers.
10. HVAC Tech Group forum
The HVAC Tech Group Forum allows veterans of the trade to pass on knowledge and skills they’ve learned through years on the job. New techs can get step-by-step guidance, and professionals who have seen it all can share their hard-earned real-world experiences. It’s a welcoming space for both HVAC's business and hands-on sides.
11. HVAC-Talk.com forum
The best way to describe the legendary HVAC-Talk Forum is like a virtual break room for the entire HVAC industry. This group covers unlimited topics—refrigeration, service tools, industrial HVAC, and anything else you can imagine.
From newbies figuring out their first big project to contractors who have worked on large-scale infrastructure, this place thrives on teamwork and shared expertise.
The #1 newsletter for the trades.
12. Reddit
Who knew HVAC could be so fun? Reddit is famous for turning even the most technical subjects into hilarious and heartfelt discussions—and HVAC is no exception.
Subreddits like r/HVAC and r/hvacadvice combine professional insights with a healthy dose of humor. Here, you’ll find everything from tech tips and industry news to memes that only an HVAC pro would find hilarious.
13. Quora
If you’re the type who loves a good and long Q&A session, Quora is your playground. Just jump on the website and search ‘HVAC’ to get straight into everything from compressor troubleshooting to cooling system debates.
A warning: occasionally, you’ll have to deal with a few homeowners who think they know more than you, but it’s a chance to show off your technical prowess.
Podcasts for HVAC Contractors
Whether you’re on the road to the next job site or catching your breath after a hot day poking around inside a customer’s malfunctioning unit, HVAC podcasts are a perfect companion.
These pre-recorded shows offer high-quality insights, practical advice, and a chance to hear from some of the industry's greats in person.
14. HVAC School – For Techs, By Techs
Bryan Orr’s HVAC School podcast is like a hands-on workshop in your ears. Bryan covers technician training, contractor interviews, and practical tips to bring the worlds of theory and reality a little closer.
HVAC School releases a new episode almost daily and is one of the most recommended listens for HVAC pros.
Popular episode: ‘Molecular Transformator’
15. ServiceTitan’s Toolbox for the Trades Podcast
Hosted by the energetic Jackie Aubel, Toolbox for the Trades is custom-made for ambitious and growth-driven business owners. Each episode features expert advice on marketing, operation scaling, and winning growth strategies.
With success stories and actionable tips, it’s like an audio business playbook designed to inspire and empower.
Popular episode: ‘The 8-Figure Checklist: How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Business’
16. HVAC Uncensored
What do you get when you mix humor, downright honesty, and years of HVAC service expertise? HVAC Uncensored—a podcast with a host who pours 21 years of hard-earned skills into his show to teach the next generation of pros.
HVAC Uncensored is one man’s gift to the industry that has done everything for him and his family. We can’t guarantee you won’t be offended but we can promise you’ll laugh.
Popular episode: ‘HVAC Uncensored Talks To The HVAC Doctor Check-Up Time’
17. The HVAC Jerks
Are you in need of a good laugh while still picking up solid advice? The HVAC Jerks, with Rich, Kevin, and Anonymous Joe, are your crew. These guys have a strong rapport and mix stories of dirty job disasters with nuggets of technical wisdom.
This podcast is perfect for winding down at the end of the day or brightening your mood on the way to work.
Popular episode: ‘Universal parts SAVE money!’
HVAC Industry Associations
Associations make up the backbone of any trade industry and in the HVAC industry, joining the right one can supercharge your career. These groups can connect you with the tools, networks, and accreditation you need to thrive.
18. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
If “energy star” and “indoor air quality” are something you’re passionate about, ASHRAE should be on your radar. Known globally for setting the gold standard in HVAC, this organization gets right into the details when it comes to technological innovation for the sake of sustainability.
With a network of professionals all on the same page, ASHRAE is where you go to stay sharp and connected.
19. Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
ACCA is a nonprofit and champion of professional contracting. From accreditation to business tools, this organization has everything HVAC contractors need to survive and thrive in the trades industry.
Membership in ACCA provides access to hundreds of webinars, conferences, and technical resources, helping new technicians succeed.
20. Women in HVACR
This association is also a movement for women in HVAC who want to connect and collaborate with other female technicians, engineers, and business owners.
Women in HVACR empowers women in the HVAC trade to reach their potential through mentorship, networking events, and leadership opportunities. It’s just as much about fostering an inclusive community as it is about breaking barriers and building skills in a male-dominated industry.
21. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
If quality and sustainability are at the heart of your work, AHRI is your go-to resource. Representing HVACR manufacturers, this association focuses on innovation, accreditation, and compliance.
Its certifications and technical resources ensure you’re always in sync with industry standards—an essential for providers who care about doing it right.
22. Air Movement and Control Association International
Ventilation pros, especially if you need international representation, this one’s for you. AMCA champions the air movement and control industry through education, advocacy, and high-level research and development.
AMCA’s standards and training materials are highly sought after by professionals focused on delivering outstanding, efficient, and effective air circulation and ventilation systems.
23. United Association (UA)
The United Association supports HVACR pros and skilled tradespeople at the local level. UA gives members access to high-quality training videos, rigorous accreditation programs, and a strict focus on safety.
The UA equips HVAC professionals with the tools to get ahead while keeping your safety front and center.
HVAC Training and Certification Resources
Training and certification are your best allies when it comes to growing and building your HVAC career. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or already have years under your toolbelt; these training resources help you stay knowledgeable, competitive, and ready for whatever the HVAC industry throws at you.
24. ESCO Group
If you’re looking for all HVAC education resources under one roof, then the ESCO Group has you covered. With its renowned HVAC excellence program, ESCO offers on-demand training materials, exams with certification, and manuals to help technicians of all levels meet industry standards.
Whether you’re brushing up or leveling up, this resource makes career growth in the industry accessible and straightforward.
25. AC & Heating Connect
The AC & Heating Connect website features a huge collection of training materials, podcasts, infographics, and HVAC-specific websites packed with FAQs.
The website also features a section for homeowners with consumer-level material for technicians to guide consumer choices.
26. ICAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology)
ICAST offers HVAC training pathways geared toward the next generation of technicians. ICAST specializes in heat pump and furnace installation accreditation and collaborates with the U.S. Department of Energy to deliver programs like the BENEFIT project. Its focus on energy efficiency and innovative solutions makes this resource a win for anyone aiming to upskill for tomorrow’s world.
27. UTI HVACR Program
Ideal for absolute beginners, the UTI HVACR program prepares students for HVAC careers in less than one year. UTI has campuses across the U.S. and covers essentials like heating systems, refrigeration, and EPA 608 certifications.
Its pathway courses give HVAC students the hands-on training they need for entry-level roles and apprenticeships in the HVAC industry.
28. North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
NATE is considered the gold standard for HVAC certifications. It covers essential technical modules like air conditioning, refrigeration, and troubleshooting and proves a technician's expertise to employers and clients.
The HVAC training program gives accreditation for EPA 608 refrigerant handling, which is essential for any HVAC contractor.
29. Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA)
A PAHRA accreditation is the stamp of approval that employers and clients trust. This organization accredits HVAC training programs that meet or exceed the industry standard, meaning graduates of a PAHRA course are guaranteed a high-quality level of education.
For technicians just starting or those looking to elevate their skills, a PAHRA-accredited school is a smart choice for building a foundation.
30. International Certification Board (ICB) for Indoor Air Quality
The International Certification Board is an accreditation in the HVAC world. ICB certifications are accredited to ISO/IEC 17024 by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a globally recognized mark of quality and reliability.
A technician with ICB accreditation is considered professional and competent when dealing with fire suppression systems and indoor air quality supervision.
Marketing Resources for HVAC Contractors
Running a successful HVAC business isn’t all about the technical side. You must also have the right marketing tools to get your business noticed.
These tools are designed to give your HVAC business the edge in a competitive market:
31. ServiceTitan Marketing Pro
ServiceTitan Marketing Pro is like having a tireless marketing assistant dedicated to growing your HVAC business.
It’s built specifically for trade contractors and streamlines your marketing tasks with powerful, user-friendly tools. Need to send a timely email reminder to a customer about their annual HVAC tune-up? It can be done automatically.
With pre-designed email templates and smart audience segmentation, you can reach the right customers without spending hours behind a screen. Marketing Pro also tracks your ROI, so you’ll always know exactly how well campaigns are performing.
Even direct mail campaigns are simple—you can set them up in minutes and link revenue directly to the campaign that generated it.
When it comes to online visibility, Marketing Pro has you covered. It helps you collect and manage customer reviews and keeps your business in a positive light across the web with its online reputation feature.
Whether boosting leads, increasing revenue, or building your online reputation, ServiceTitan Marketing Pro gives HVAC contractors the tools they need to stay ahead.
32. Google My Business
If you want homeowners in your area to find you fast, Google Business Profile is the tool. This platform helps HVAC contractors rank higher in local searches with features that boost local search engine optimization (SEO).
Google Business Profile can also help you manage your business details, showcase reviews, and share customer photos that build trust.
Pro tip: Service Titan Marketing Pro integrates with Local Services Ads, allowing your potential customers to book jobs straight from the ad.
33. HubSpot Marketing Blog
When it comes to usable marketing tips, the HubSpot Marketing Blog delivers. It covers everything from social media and your website’s SEO strategies to practical advice on managing your marketing budget (an overlooked aspect of HVAC accounting).
The HubSpot blog simplifies complex topics and offers HVAC contractors a clear path to growing their online presence and connecting with more customers.
Over to You
With abundant tools and resources, HVAC professionals are set up for success like never before.
From insightful blogs and engaging podcasts to community forums and world-class training programs, there’s everything you need to stay sharp, build connections, and level up your skills in 2025.
Pair these resources with ServiceTitan Marketing Pro, and your HVAC business will be ready to grow, thrive, and outpace the competition in 2025 and beyond.
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