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Heating Showcase 2018 - The ACHR News

Residential Heating Showcase 2018: New Residential Heating Equipment for the Most Discerning Homeowners

Numerous options available to keep warm this winter
September 10, 2018
The intent of the Heating Showcase is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands.
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Finicky Soap Pump - The ACHR News

The Story of the Finicky Soap Pump

A little reverse psychology might go a long way
Dan Holohan
September 10, 2018
If I owned a nice Italian restaurant and had a finicky soap pump in the men’s room, I’d definitely swap it for a good one. I mean, they charge enough for the food in this place. How much could a working soap pump cost? And how cheap were these people? Gosh, talk about leaving a bad impression.
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The Pricing Strategy in HVAC Contracting

Gary Elekes - The ACHR News
Gary Elekes
September 10, 2018
Pricing touches virtually every aspect of your business, fitting snugly inside the marketing discipline and artfully tying together your business philosophy as well.
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Clay Kennard - Tech of the Month - The ACHR News

Tech of the Month: Sept. 10, 2018

September 10, 2018
When Clay Kennard launched his career in the trades, he didn’t start as a technician. Kennard went to school for accounting, and he worked as an accountant at a mechanical contractor, back in ’79. Then he realized that life behind the desk just wasn’t for him — so he decided to switch over and become a service tech.
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Gateway Technical College - The ACHR News

Long Time Coming: Legislation Boosts Perkins Career Training

Can the update spur changes in HVACR training curriculum and industry involvement?
Robert Beverly
September 3, 2018
The bill, which lawmakers and stakeholders often refer to as Perkins V, was an update of the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. Perkins V represents the authorization (but not actual appropriation) of funds to support a range of career education opportunities, including HVAC-related training, for six years, beginning in July 2019.
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Lower GWP Refrigertants - The ACHR News

Transitioning to Alternative, Lower Global Warming Potential Refrigerants

Contractors can help supermarket and store owners find the right solution
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 3, 2018
Determining which refrigerant may work best for an application can be challenging. While larger supermarket and restaurant chains usually have in-house personnel who help make this decision, they often turn to their local contractors for their advice as well.
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Supermarkets in the Market for New, Advanced IoT Solutions - The ACHR News

Supermarkets in the Market for New, Advanced IoT Solutions

New options can improve refrigeration performance and reduce downtime
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 3, 2018
Grocery store owners and managers are increasingly utilizing the IoT in order to monitor the performance of their refrigeration equipment, so they can take immediate action should a problem arise.
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Barr Inc. Portable cooler and freezer container.

New Refrigeration Equipment Designed to Keep Its Cool

Innovative solutions offer benefits to end users and contractors
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 3, 2018
Manufacturers are rolling out a wide array of new equipment that utilizes all types of refrigerants, providing end users with a number of new options to consider.
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Women Are Actively Changing the Face of the HVACR Industry - ACHR News

Women Are Actively Changing the Face of the HVACR Industry

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
September 3, 2018
And for women seeking a career in the skilled trades, it’s a win-win situation: reliable work and a job market that’s starved for talent.
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Finding and Fixing Refrigerant Leaks Is Frustrating but Necessary

Joe Marchese
September 3, 2018
It is always best to find and repair the source of the leak. But depending on the size of the system and the size and location of the refrigerant leak, it may not be an easy or inexpensive repair.
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