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Malco Products, SBC, Opens Nominations for 2022 HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year

March 3, 2022

Malco Products, SBC is now accepting nominations for its sixth annual HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award program.

HVACR Industry Must Work Harder To Retain Technicians

Lack of labor is becoming an almost insurmountable problem

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2022

Everyone seems to be talking about the labor shortage these days. The labor shortage has been a big problem in the HVACR industry for decades, and from all indications, things are going to get worse before they get better.

Contractors Maximize Labor, Truck Space with Universal Ignitors

February 23, 2022

With the shortage of trained HVAC technicians, universal HVAC parts are part of the solution, according to some contractors. These universal parts include hot surface ignitors, which offer the added benefit of taking up minimal truck inventory space.

How to Use a Micron Gauge

Ted Craig

January 27, 2022

Many technicians believe that a vacuum pump actually pumps ‘liquid’ moisture out of a system. This is not true.

Comfort Systems USA Partners with XOi

Building and service contractor integrates software provider’s technician-first technology solution to combat skilled labor shortage head on

January 26, 2022

Comfort Systems USA and XOi Technologies announced a partnership that deploys an advanced end-to-end engagement solution to better equip commercial and industrial technicians on the job.

JLG® DaVinciGO App Provides Phone-Enabled Diagnostics

Digital technology allows users to view, diagnose, and troubleshoot JLG DaVinci® scissor lifts in real-time, from any location

December 27, 2021

JLG Industries, Inc. enables service technicians to connect to the JLG^® DaVinci^® AE1932 scissor lift via the exclusive DaVinciGO™ app, providing intelligent diagnostics through a smartphone or tablet.

COVID Safety Mandates Will Create Chaos for HVAC Industry

Mandated Chaos

Matt Michel

December 15, 2021

Courts have so far halted the OSHA mandate, the Medicate mandate, and the executive order. But does that mean the mandates are gone for good?

Trane Scholarship Application Window Now Open

Scholarships for Technician of the Future 2022-2023

December 6, 2021

Trane® is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship through March 1, 2022.

Altierus Training Solutions Launches Training Program for HVAC Employers

Program combines technology-based learning with in-field mentorship and coaching to efficiently fill in-demand positions

November 25, 2021

ATS announced the launch of its new Accelerator training platform, created to help HVAC employers develop field-ready technicians faster and more effectively than traditional means.