Items Tagged with 'ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)'

Load calculations, and using software to do them, are key traits of the contractor of the future, according to a new ACCA report.  

Federal workforce dollars could soon flow directly to HVAC employers instead of training institutions 

Kurt Hudson of LC Anderson, Inc. has stepped into the role of chair from senior vice chair. Hudson takes over for 2025–2026 Chair Eddie McFarlane of Sila Services, LLC.

A lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice could have major implications for how other state and local governments regulate energy sources like natural gas. 

Venting rules change with efficiency — and mixing them up can lead to moisture buildup, heat exchanger damage, and dangerous combustion issues. 

A reversing valve can fail 3 ways: stuck in position, defective/displaced, or internal leak. 

This technical primer breaks down defrost control board operation, key components, and practical troubleshooting steps every HVACR technician should know. 

Will 2026 be the year of the refrigerant bounty? 

 The only app being powered by ACCA’s extensive manuals has just hit the market — and this is only the beginning.

Homeowners are staring at bigger electricity bills and asking hard questions about heat pumps. Here’s how to explain why higher electric rates don’t automatically mean higher total heating costs.