Most HVAC contracting and service companies are relatively small affairs as compared to the world of large corporate businesses, but as with any business, we need to think strategically. 

For decades, space heating and cooling has accounted for more than half of all residential energy consumption across the U.S. — until now. 

More than 2,500 HVAC professionals traveled to the 2013 Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Conference and Indoor Air Expo in Florida to learn about new technology, business management tips, and industry trends.

As members of the baby boomer generation transition into retirement, more and more qualified individuals are needed to take their places in the workforce. Currently, the number of jobs opening up in the industry far outpaces the number of workers available to fill them.

The attention and credibility brings customers and sales dollars, pure and simple. How’s this done? You’re about to get a crash course.

Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), also known as inverters, are widely used because they save energy, especially in applications with variable-torque loads. 

The most important thing for consumers is to be heard and respected. Those two emotional impacts are more important than having their issue resolved. 

At some point, a refrigerant brought back for reclamation simply can’t be brought back to ARI-700 purity standards. There are a couple of approaches, including, destruction, which has a long track record, and, another option, conversion, offers a much fresher approach.

Ongoing discussions are currently underway, examining ways to incorporate HFCs into the protocol in order to phase down their use due to relatively high global warming potential (GWP).