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Elon Musk, Electric Vehicle Makers Provide Some HVAC Insight

In-car features offer view of what future holds, what can go wrong

Ted Craig

May 15, 2022

A couple of recent developments show Tesla is a company dedicating a lot of resources to HVAC in different ways.

Japanese Philosophies Can Enhance HVAC Business Practices

Mindset and the Land of the Rising Sun

Mark Matteson

May 7, 2022

When I was two years old, our family moved to Japan. Certain Japanese words have stayed with me like green tea infused into boiling water.

Tool Manufacturers Lighten Load for Techs

New designs make it easier to work in tight spaces

Ted Craig

April 25, 2022

The physical demands of HVAC take a toll on technicians and often contribute to their decision to leave the trade. That’s why the major tool manufacturers work to make their offerings lighter and easier to use.

Get a Look at the Best New HVAC Products

Kyle Gargaro

March 16, 2022

Every July, The ACHR News highlights the best HVAC equipment that has been introduced over the last year during their Dealer Design Awards contest. Enter your product now!

Elon Musk Continues to Make News with HVAC System

Nothing more on home version, but latest in-car system draws complaints

Ted Craig

December 5, 2021

Elon Musk suggested Tesla will enter the residential HVAC market, claiming the company will upsize the equipment it uses in its electric cars for home use.

DOE to Partner with Heating Industry to Improve Performance and Energy-Efficiency of Cold Climate Heat Pumps

November 4, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm in New York Nov. 1 to announce the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed the first six industry partners to participate in the Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge.

2021 Dealer Design Award Winners

July 26, 2021

The ACHR NEWS is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Dealer Design Awards, which recognize exceptional manufacturing of HVAC technology.

2021 Dealer Design Awards: Commercial Controls

Specified Controls’ Balancing Damper Works in Tight Spaces

Maria Taylor

July 26, 2021

The Gold award in the Commercial Controls category goes to Specified Controls’ SC-BAL electronic balancing damper.

2021 Dealer Design Awards Components and Accessories.

2021 Dealer Design Awards: Components & Accessories

ZoomLock Push Refrigerant Fittings Produce Consistent Connections

Gordon White

July 26, 2021

The Gold award in the Components and Accessories category goes to Zoomlock’s Push fittings, which are push-to-connect refrigerant fittings.

2021 Dealer Design Awards Contractor Services and Software.

2021 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software

SmartDiagnostics With SmartTutor Helps Techs Boost Their Skill Sets

Ted Craig

July 26, 2021

The Gold award for the Contractor Service and Software category went to SmartDiagnostics with SmartTutor™ (SDST) from Smartech Alliance, a division of SmartHVAC LLC.