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HVAC Got Worse On Purpose

Sep 30, 2026

Private equity bought the largest HVAC contractors. Their playbook pays technicians based on what they sell. Just six companies make most of the units they install.

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Your Appliances Got Worse On Purpose

Jun 11, 2026

Dozens of brands, five or six owners, and a fridge built to quit just after the warranty does.

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Why your stuff stopped lasting, who profited, and what's still built right.

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