Beyond The Thermostat

2026 HVAC Contractor Survey Breakdown: Trends You Can’t Ignore

This week host Scott Pierson breaks down the key insights from the 2026 HVAC Contractor Survey with guest David Holt of EGIA. They explore how rising prices, shifting consumer behavior, and a potential repair-heavy season are reshaping the industry. Scott and David also dive into why customer experience is becoming the true differentiator and how labor shortages and diversification are changing the way contractors operate.

HVAC in 2026: Repair Booms, Industry Shakeups, and the Road Ahead

This week we sit down with Alec Stevanovski, Chief Editor at HomePros, to discuss the current state of the HVAC industry. Exploring the shifting market conditions, growing repair-versus-replace debate, private equity consolidation, and how technology and AI are beginning to impact the trades.

David Holt: EGIA Part 2

This week I sit down with David Holt from EGIA to break down what’s really happening in the HVAC world right now. We talk about the post-COVID boom ending, the slowdown many contractors are feeling, and why homeowners are shifting hard toward repair over replacement. David shares real contractor perspective on urgency, customer trust, and what it takes to diagnose and fix equipment the right way. This episode sets the foundation for Part Two, where we dive into the business side, pricing, growth, and strengthening contracting companies in a repair-heavy market.

David Holt: EGIA

This week I sit down with David Holt from EGIA to break down what’s really happening in the HVAC world right now. We talk about the post-COVID boom ending, the slowdown many contractors are feeling, and why homeowners are shifting hard toward repair over replacement. David shares real contractor perspective on urgency, customer trust, and what it takes to diagnose and fix equipment the right way. This episode sets the foundation for Part Two, where we dive into the business side, pricing, growth, and strengthening contracting companies in a repair-heavy market.

Jennifer Manzo: HVA-Chicks Coalition

This week on The Parts Truth I talk with Jennifer Manzo founder of the HVA-Chicks Coalition about her journey from teacher to tech, and the urgent need to modernize training, culture, and access to information in the HVAC industry. We explore how to attract Gen Z and women to the trades, and why the future of HVAC depends on bold changes today.