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SM480V Refrigerant Digital Manifold.

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.

Malco Wins Twin Cities Business Manufacturing Excellence Award

February 23, 2022

Malco Products, SBC, was recently awarded a 2022 Manufacturing Excellence Award for New Approaches from Twin Cities Business magazine.

Yellow Jacket Accuprobe IR Leak Detector.

How To Choose a Handheld Electronic Leak Detector

Technicians should consider current and future refrigerants when buying these tools

Joanna Turpin

Joanna R. Turpin

January 25, 2022

Refrigerant leaks not only represent a financial and operational burden to end users, they’re not great for the environment either.

FloPro MD

Albuquerque Mechanical Contractor Specializes in Remote Site Work

From boilers to broilers, the importance of inventorying the right tools and supplies

October 21, 2021

Last year, Keefer Rader, owner of Outlaw Mechanical, had one of those experiences that confirmed the value of an investment he’d made just weeks earlier.

HVAC Tool Backpack.

HVAC Technicians Share Favorite Tools, Ways to Carry Them

Keeping bags organized makes the job easier

Ted Craig

October 5, 2021

The ACHR NEWS recently spoke with three technicians — representing residential service, commercial service, and installation — about what they carry in their bags.

FastSiteSurvey App.

Developments in HVAC Apps Remain Focused On Saving Time For A Tech At Every Turn

It’s a snap with the HVAC app

August 24, 2021

A summer snapshot of recent HVAC apps reveals advances from manufacturers in streamlining service and maintenance visits.

Leak Detector.

Best Practices, Tips, Tricks for Using Leak Detectors With Confidence

Finding and repairing leaks is critical to maintaining a healthy system

July 31, 2021

Before you can fix a leak, you need to find it. That’s where leak detectors come in.

Duke’s Oil Drain Tool.

Refrigeration Specialist Invents Oil Draining Product

Arlyn L. Moore has created an oil draining tool

Gordon White

June 10, 2021

For Arlyn L. (“Duke”) Moore, making the industry better means inventing a product to make technicians’ jobs easier.

Fieldpiece-Wireless

Ranged Tools Eliminate Issues and Save Time for HVAC Contractors

What could you do with 1000 feet of range for your tools?

May 26, 2021

With wireless tools that have an extended range, the days of walking or crawling back and forth all day to check on readings are long gone.

HVAC Tools.

Growing Trends in Tool Technology Bring Benefits for Technicians

Digitalization and software are helping HVAC techs be more efficient

Gordon White

April 5, 2021

Technological developments are consistently improving the tools technicians have to use.

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