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News homes can now only receive USDA and HUD-insured mortgages if they are built to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Energy Star certification affirms through field trials the ability of the AprilAire S86WMUPR to deliver energy savings as promised through optimal management of the heating and cooling equipment.

When it comes to tackling a difficult and technical project with a tight deadline in a building still occupied by tenants, it pays to plan ahead.

This article explores key areas where waste may hide on the shop floor and strategies to unearth and eliminate it.

The journey from headaches to smooth operations is a testament to the impact of innovative solutions in the curb adapter industry.

Slideshow: Read about a Owens Corning project of over 40,000lbs of galvanized steel, spiral coil and galvanized angle rings.

“High 5 has been offering quality plumbing and drain services for more than a decade, and we’re always looking for ways to add value for our customers and our community,” said Levi Torres, co-owner of High 5.

For the 10th year in a row, The ACHR NEWS is looking to recognize individuals from every sector of the industry for this year’s Top 40 Under 40, including manufacturing, distribution, sales, engineering, marketing, contracting, and more.

The split system, side-discharge air conditioners and heat pumps were designed to free up space for backyards, rooftops, or patios while delivering quiet, premium-style performance. 

“At Johnson Controls, our focus on sustainability is a force multiplier accelerating our strategy, cutting our operating costs, and helping us attract and retain the best and brightest talent in the industry,” said George Oliver, chairman and CEO.

To preserve the time and hard work spent on developing a company culture, really take the time to ensure whoever the business is sold to is committed to preserving it.

Young Supply, a family-owned company founded in 1935, serves contractors in the Midwest, including Michigan and Ohio — states adjacent to Beijer Ref’s current U.S. holdings.

First impressions, a distinguished brand, and the speed at which you respond to a potential customer inquiry are all crucial as the HVAC industry transitions from a replace to a repair market.

The integration of Honeywell’s Solstice refrigerant into Hisense units comes amidst the recent increase in legislative mandates across the country to reduce the use of high-GWP HFCs in response to the growing global emphasis on addressing climate change.

Having an online presence on sites like LinkedIn is no longer enough for an HVAC contractor in this saturated market.

The Airstage Innovation & Learning Center is a dual-purpose facility that provides training opportunities and research and development capacity.

The RLS training center is the latest addition to the company's 80,000-square-foot headquarters facility and will serve as a one-stop-shop for contractors, engineers, and wholesalers to learn about evolving industry trends, and how to successfully install and implement press fittings.

Having the right fleet management solution can increase employee accountability, efficiency, safety, and grow an HVAC company.

The Rebel Applied rooftop unit is now available in a larger cabinet that can accommodate equipment that provides between 45 and 75 tons of air-conditioning capacity, with supply airflow volumes of up to 29,000 cfm.

As people around the world prepare to celebrate Earth Day, it’s a good time to incorporate renewable energy solutions, like Thermal Energy Networks (TENs), into the ongoing conversation.

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

Through the use of technology, an off-grid island resort was able to drastically cut its energy consumption as well as its reliance on diesel generators.

Konicek Sales will represent the Hillphoenix line of CO2 refrigeration system solutions in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

The AFL-601 is the first wind-driven rain FEMA louver to be listed for AMCA 550 High-Velocity Wind-Driven Rain. Constructed of extruded aluminum with a 6-inch frame depth, the unit’s dual module design incorporates front chevron blades with rear vertical rain-resistant blades for superior weather resistance.

 “Partnering with T-Mark enhances our industry-leading position and expands our strong presence in New York," said Jason Rabbino, CEO of Sila Services.

Ferris State professor Eric Quilitzsch is a guest on the podcast to let us know what is new in the HVACR education segment of the industry.

The money, through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, is for direct-to-consumer rebates for the purchase of qualifying high-efficiency HVAC equipment, including up to $8,000 for a heat pump.

Bosch’s newest line of heat pumps will incorporate Honeywell’s Solstice low-GWP refrigerant, and Bosch technicians will be trained in the safe maintenance and installation of the next-generation low-GWP solutions.

Scott Martin from Hillphoenix debunks some of the myths that surround the use of CO2 in commercial refrigeration systems.

Carrier's AquaSnap 30MP will now come with the refrigerant R-32, which was chosen for its lower environmental impact, high energy efficiency, wide availability, and ease of use, the company said.

While new technology can certainly help streamline certain aspects of HVAC business operations, like accounting and inventory management, it still needs to be viewed as a tool to augment the capabilities of employees, not replace them entirely.

Through the Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator, manufacturers will produce higher-efficiency and lifecycle-cost-effective heat-pump rooftop units and commercial organizations will evaluate and adopt next-generation heat-pump technology.

In the second installment of this series, the topic of flammability is addressed. We ask Chemours technical trainer Don Gillis what steps contractors should take to mitigate the risk of ignition when working with A2L refrigerants.

Thermostats have come a long way since the first thermostat hit the market. So, it makes sense that consumers demand more from the technology’s capabilities than ever before.

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce recently passed five proposals that, collectively, would prevent the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) secretary from “prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards” for dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, and room a/c units “that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible.”

The product classification changes are aimed at helping consumers better understand Trane’s new models as it begins converting most of its new residential products to enable them to use R-454B refrigerant rather than R-410A.

For HVAC businesses, it is critical to understand markets and customers, what they want and how they want it, how it all has an impact on an organization’s ability to adapt, refocus, and retrain, and where the best opportunities are for sustained profitable growth.

Estelle, who most recently served as the association’s vice president, will succeed Andrew G. Kireta, Jr. as the sixth leader of the association.

To identify a problem that is making an HVAC customer uncomfortable, it’s just as important to take a look at the building as it is the HVAC system.

By the end of 2023, SMART Heroes reached a major milestone, graduating 500 people from its program, which provides sheet metal industry training — free of charge — to active-duty U.S. military men and women and recent veterans.

Roszkowski’s vision for the future, dedication to customer satisfaction, and commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and inclusion align perfectly with the core values of Max Service Group, the company’s press release said.

Contractors should leverage all social media platforms which means doing their research on which platforms are the most popular, posting more consistently, how to create content, and more.

XOi will provide AAON with an ecosystem of equipment data that will give technicians in the field complete and accurate information, according to a press release from XOi.

New York’s proposed HFC rules would adopt a 20-year GWP (or, GWP20), which would prioritize gases with shorter lifespans.