It’s a paradox. The plumbing industry contributes more than $442 billion to the U.S. economy and supports nearly 1.8 million jobs. But the industry could face a shortage of approximately 550,000 plumbers by 2027, making recruitment, training and workforce development increasingly important for contractors.
Modern inverter HVAC systems deliver outstanding efficiency, but their sophisticated electronics are more vulnerable to poor power quality. Discover what Goodin Company learned after years of supporting contractors, why power quality matters, and why we recommend RectorSeal surge protection and VRM kits on every inverter system.
In May 2026, the EPA finalized revisions to the Technology Transitions Rule under the AIM Act. In this article, we’ll go over these changes and explain what they mean to HVAC contractors. In a nutshell, we have more time to transition to the new A2L units.
