Opinions

A New Survey of Trades Professionals Takes a Look at What’s Ahead for 2025

January 15, 2025

A shortage of skilled labor is expected to continue. The Housecall Pro survey found that 60% of responding trades professionals said the shortage has impacted their business, and 86% said that their biggest hiring challenge is a lack of qualified candidates.

Saying Goodbye to the Dealer Design Awards and Hello to the HVAC All-Star Awards

ACHR NEWS is launching a new contest in 2025

Dylan Kurt

January 13, 2025

Our team at ACHR NEWS is excited to recognize more aspects of the HVAC industry, and have readers cast votes on their favorites.

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Ringing in 2025 with Big Changes and a Few Challenges

Regulations mean adapting to an evolving landscape of new refrigerants and technologies

Joanna R. Turpin

December 27, 2024

The New Year is bringing significant changes to the HVACR industry. Manufacturers can no longer produce new R-410A systems, and states are enacting stricter HFC laws. Staying informed is key.

The New Overtime: No Required Overtime

Is overtime out?

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 18, 2024

This HVAC contractor doesn’t require his technicians to work overtime. Could this be the thing needed to retain/hire techs?

HVAC Contractor Builds Business on Heat Pumps

Kim Bergeron has been installing heat pumps since 1989

Kyle Gargaro

December 4, 2024

The HVAC residential electrification trend is growing for contractors.

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Did the Election Turn Down the Heat on Anti-Gas Measures?

Voters in California and Washington State rejected initiatives designed to curb gas use

Joanna R. Turpin

December 3, 2024

The battle over natural gas is heating up, as courts and voters push back. But environmental groups aren’t backing down and will continue to fight against the use of gas in space and water heating.

The 5 Commandments of HVAC Contracting

HVAC veterans share knowledge about growing a contracting business

Kyle Gargaro

November 22, 2024

Talking with the 7 over 70 group of HVAC contractors revealed 5 tips to running the business.

Efficiency Rebates Gaining Momentum

But Contractors Can Still Get on Board

Matt Jachman

November 20, 2024

Opportunity is knocking for the HVAC industry in the form of consumer rebates offered through the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and contractors who haven’t planned their approach to leveraging these incentives would be well advised to do so now.

What Trump’s Election Means for HVAC Tax Credits and Incentives

Inflation Reduction Act will be debated by the administration

Kyle Gargaro

November 8, 2024

With the election of Donald Trump to President of the United States, the HVAC industry is wondering how this will affect the Inflation Reduction Act incentives.