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Triple Play Home Services Acquires Comfy Bear Plumbing, Heating, and Air

March 10, 2023

Triple Play Home Services, a home service provider based out of Edmond, Oklahoma, acquired Comfy Bear Plumbing, Heating, and Air, an established HVAC and plumbing company based in Oklahoma.

Third-Annual Jobber Grants to Award $150,000 to 25 Home Service Businesses

March 9, 2023

The Jobber grant program has helped launch, grow, and strengthen 55 home service businesses to date.

The NEWS Learns How To Braze Aluminum

Hannah Belloli-Oster

Maria Taylor

March 6, 2023

At this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, two editors from The ACHR NEWS visited Harris Products Group to learn how to braze aluminum.

Why Aluminum Coils Are Being Repaired, Not Replaced

Supply chain issues and shorter warranties are leading HVACR contractors to make more repairs

Christen Foltz

February 28, 2023

Copper was the mainstay in HVAC and refrigeration coils until 2011, when copper prices went through the roof. As manufacturers began testing alternatives, the industry settled on aluminum as a workable, less costly option.

Diagnosing Ductless HVAC Systems

What to look for when a ductless system isn’t working right, or at all

Matt Jachman

February 21, 2023

The use of ductless heat pump HVAC systems has broadened considerably since they were introduced to the U.S. market decades ago, but their technology isn’t familiar to all technicians or in all parts of the country.

Troubleshooting Defrost Timers

A faulty defrost timer in a refrigeration system can lead to problems

Joe Marchese

February 21, 2023

Technicians should learn how to troubleshoot defrost timers, as they can be the culprit if a freezer that uses an electric heater as its supplemental heat source has a frozen evaporator coil.

Diagnosing a Heat Pump Defrost Sensor

Matthew Akins

February 19, 2023

A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. The exact way in which a defrost sensor works can vary.

Defining Duct Renovation: Part 1

David Richardson

February 18, 2023

Duct renovation is one of the largest missing pieces in our industry. To create a foundation, let’s look at two duct renovation approaches.

Troubleshooting Potential Relays

A malfunctioning relay can damage the compressor, so techs must understand the warning signs

John Tomczyk

February 15, 2023

If a potential relay is malfunctioning, the compressor motor is in danger of not starting, stalling, locking rotor, or even burning out. That is why technicians should understand how to troubleshoot potential relays.

ACCA Defends Need for Manual J in Residential Home

A few minutes spent on data entry will ensure satisfied customers, professional results

Wes Davis

January 25, 2023

Residential HVAC system design is a foundational step in the process to deliver predictable comfort, and estimating the heat loss and gain of a dwelling is the cornerstone of that process.