Members of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) recently visited Washington, D.C., to share their thoughts and concerns with legislators through AHRI’s annual Public Policy Symposium.

The Great Recession has hit few places harder than Flint, Mich. Yet Ken Hardin, owner of Ken Hardin Heating and Cooling, has found continued success through traditional cost-cutting measures and an innovative invention that is helping his customers during difficult economic times.

With your support, this instructor — who helped mold you into the HVACR workhorse you are today — can gain the recognition he or she deserves. 

Known by such monikers as “fly-by-nighters,” “chuck-in-a-truck,” and “moonlighters,” unlicensed contractors are likely approaching homeowners in your neighborhood right now. While these under-the-table workers may offer what seems like a great bargain, their discounted prices may end up costing much more in the end.

As ductless technology grows in popularity, so does the number of contractors installing the systems. Contractors across North America have reported that adding ductless systems to their product offerings has been a profitable endeavor.

Ductless technology is a rapidly growing and maturing branch of the U.S. HVAC market. What do manufacturers have to say about this increasing trend? 

A number of high-level policymakers, business representatives including some HVACR manufacturers, and nongovernmental organization leaders recently converged in Orlando for the 2012 Energy Efficiency (EE) Global Forum.

The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., can teach us about customer relationships.

What will happen as yet another government coalition sets its sights on eradicating HFCs?

Local municipalities may not require residents to install HVAC equipment that exceeds federally preempted standards. That is the message Judge Martha Vazquez, of the Federal District Court for the District of New Mexico, shared in her Jan. 25 ruling in AHRI v. City of Albuquerque.