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One of the most noteworthy impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the national labor shortage and the widespread media attention it has earned. For those in the skilled trades industries, this story is familiar.

Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.

The ACHR NEWS talked with leaders in the industry about lessons learned in 2021 that can be applied in the new year.

An HVAC contractor called in to solve a comfort problem will usually first address the equipment. Some stop there, but more progressive contractors then look at the ductwork. Finally, comes the insulation.

At this year’s AHR Expo, consider some of these picks, made with distributors in mind, to increase the payoff for your time and travel.

Cooling towers offer a proven and cost-effective solution for rejecting heat from condenser water and industrial processes. To maximize the operating cost savings, the fill media must be properly designed and in good condition.

One of the nation's largest HVAC companies is leveraging e-commerce to change the way homeowners and business owners shop for heating and air conditioning products and installation work.

Energy-efficiency-as-a-service (EEaaS) is a relatively new offering. It tasks a third party with financing and performing the required upgrades to make buildings more efficient.

Central Florida-based Jason James took a big risk and opened the doors of his company, Mechanical One in July 2021, despite the strain of the pandemic.