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Success Isn’t Magic — It’s Goals and Planning

In order to achieve success, you have to plan for it
Justin Jacobs - The ACHR News
Justin Jacobs
January 7, 2024
Putting a strategy appointment on the books for 2024 will help contractors ensure that their business is heading in the direction they want it to go.
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Roller Coaster

2024 is Likely to be Even More Challenging for HVAC Contractors

Get Ready For a Bumpy Ride
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
January 6, 2024
With rising equipment prices, a presidential election, the impact of private equity, the supply chain, inflation in general, and more, 2024 brings many challenges.
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Recruit People Into HVAC With Your Photo on the Cover of The ACHR NEWS

It’s time to show the world the ‘cool kids of HVAC’
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
January 5, 2024
A couple months ago, The ACHR NEWS ran a cover image from a stock photo website. We try not to do this often, but finding “real” photos to illustrate our stories can be tricky. And boy, did we hear from you.
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2024 Predictions

2024 HVAC Predictions

Industry leaders share their thoughts on the upcoming year
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
January 4, 2024
The ACHR NEWS asked a few industry leaders to make predictions for the upcoming year.
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Max Service Group Firms Add Electrical Service

January 3, 2024

Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber have added residential electrical work to their rosters of home services.


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2024 Brings Sweeping Changes to the HVACR Industry

HFC cuts, new refrigerants, and the penultimate year for high-GWP installs are on tap this year
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 2, 2024
The HVACR industry will undergo numerous changes in 2024, including a large cut in HFC production, the introduction of new refrigerants, and the penultimate year to legally install R-410A split systems.
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Ductword Puzzle

Start the New Year With the Latest DuctWord Puzzle

January 2, 2024
Each week, DuctWord gives players six guesses to decode a hidden word. The word of the week will be related to the HVACR industry and, once answered, the puzzle will link to one of our most popular articles on the topic. There’s also a leaderboard where players can log their high scores to win bragging rights.
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The Benefits of Compressor Time Delay Relays

This simple component can help prevent compressor failure
Joe Marchese
January 2, 2024
Continuous and rapid cycling is hard on a compressor, but the use of a simple time delay relay can mitigate the risk of compressor failure.
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Refrigerant Sell-Through Period Extended - n HVAC Minute Video Update -  January 1, 2024

Refrigerant Sell-Through Period Extended

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 1, 2024
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
January 1, 2024
The EPA initially faced backlash from the industry regarding the sell-through mandate for certain HVAC systems. The Agency revised the provision by allowing one additional year, until January 1, 2026.
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Does Your HVAC Company Have Curb Appeal?

Your company’s curb appeal goes way beyond the actual curb
Patrick-Lange
Patrick Lange
December 30, 2023
Physical location matters because it’s an outward indicator of how well the business is run.
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