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Tech of the Month — December 2022: James McGuigan

McGuigan is recognized as the technician of December 2022

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 15, 2022

Meet James McGuigan from Accurate Baker Elman, this month’s Tech of the Month.

Best in Class: HVAC National Championship Winner

Casual contest entry leads tech to first-place finish in HVAC National Championship

Matt Jachman

December 3, 2022

Mack Shwert recently took home the title of the country’s best HVAC technician, as well as a check for $40,000, in the inaugural ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship.

Ohio HVAC Contractor Thrives as Second-Chance Employer

Second-chance employees are an asset that can help HVAC companies grow

Kip Morris

November 30, 2022

Second-chance employers are no different than any other employer. However, there are many benefits for becoming one.

Tech of the Month — November 2022: Chris Hanks of Superior Services

Hanks is recognized as the technician of November 2022

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 16, 2022

Hanks has known since high school that he wanted to enter the trades and since then, has become the “go-to tech” in his area.

Creating the Ultimate Refrigeration Troubleshooting Checklist

Being organized can help technicians quickly solve tough problems in the field

John Tomczyk

November 2, 2022

In addition to using proper tools and test instruments, technicians should use a checklist to help them troubleshoot refrigeration and air conditioning systems in the field.

Interplay Learning Partners with The Michaels Organization

Looks to expand maintenance labor pool, tackle turnover with simulation-based training courses

October 26, 2022

Interplay Learning announced its partnership with The Michaels Organization.

Duct Dynasty: The Link Between HVAC Maintenance and Personal Maintenance

David Richardson

October 12, 2022

Oddly, people are a lot like HVAC systems. We both have complex processes going on simultaneously and we will eventually fail if we neglect ourselves.

Malco Announces 2022 HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Winners

Five HVAC professionals from across the U.S. honored with national recognition, $1,000 tool kit

September 23, 2022

Malco Products, SBC, announced the winners of its annual HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award program.

ACCA Celebrates Win: Limits NEC GFCI Protection

September 6, 2022

ACCA announced that it has achieved the National Fire Protection Association exemption of all outdoor HVAC equipment from the 2020 and 2023 National Electrical Code Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protection.

How the HVAC Trades Have Changed: Perspectives From a 50-Year Veteran and a New Tradesman

Two technicians who entered the industry at very different times share their stories.

August 31, 2022

Two HVAC technicians – one 50, the other a recent high school graduate – share their stories of entering the industry, and what motivates them to build an HVAC career.