Category: HVAC

If TXV hunting is observed when troubleshooting a refrigeration system, its cause should be identified and repaired to allow for better system performance.

By building your own training academy, a new tool to help fuel the future of your team, nurture a strong company culture, and build a team from the inside up emerges.

Only 4% of homeowners know modern heat pumps can heat down to -4°F. That’s a huge opportunity for HVAC contractors to step in and be the experts.

At the AHR Expo in Chicago, we talked industry trends with the representatives of five ductless/VRF manufacturers. The refrigerant changeover was a big topic.

A recent survey shows homeowners are unfamiliar with what an HVAC heat pump can accomplish.

The goal of the Midea showroom is to offer a unique opportunity for both HVAC professionals and consumers to get hands-on experience with the latest in heat-pump technology.

Rebate programs associated with the Inflation Reduction Act for the purchase of high-efficiency HVAC equipment are finally picking up steam, after a near year and a half since the IRA was signed into law.

From IAQ to AI, to geothermal to ductless VRF, to smart products to the refrigerant transition, to heat pumps to smart products, there was much to cover at this year’s Expo.

Research time and time again has shown the benefits of advertising in a trade magazine, especially with a brand contractors and manufacturers trust.

New A2L-related code requirements will impact HVAC system installation and include warning labels, ventilation, leak detection, and limits on refrigerant amounts for comfort air conditioning.

Kate Houghton of Hudson Technologies discusses what mentorship in the HVACR industry looks like.

As the industry continues to evolve rapidly, HVAC businesses need to be willing to adapt to new technologies and challenges in order to survive, and thrive.

Asking the right questions and identifying potential red flags can make all the difference when hiring an employee who can help ensure the future success of an HVAC business.

Trane Fort Smith employees last October achieved 5 million work hours — or approximately twelve years — without a day missed due to a work-related injury or illness.

At an educational session at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed the latest status of the AIM Act and also provided insights into which states have updated their building codes to allow the use of A2Ls.

Gaining trust, offering the perfect solution, and telling potential customers why you are better than the competition can help eliminate buyers from going after a second quote.

To help contractors keep their finger on the pulse of the HVAC industry, The ACHR NEWS has asked experts serving four different HVAC sectors what they’re focusing on right now. Here’s what they have to say.

Hotel Marcel, a 110,000-square-foot adaptive reuse of New Haven, Connecticut’s historic Pirelli Building, has raised the bar for sustainable hospitality as the first Passive-house certified, zero-emission hotel in the U.S. and one of only a dozen that are LEED Platinum-certified.

With multiple methods offering their own unique advantages, it’s important to be familiarized with the relevant radiant installation method to ensure a job well done.

The HVACR industry will undergo numerous changes in 2024, including a large cut in HFC production, the introduction of new refrigerants, and the penultimate year to legally install R-410A split systems.