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Meet the Winner of the 2024 ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship

Craig Childress now technically has four championships under his belt

January 14, 2025

Only 10 professionals and 10 apprentices made it to round three and received an all-expenses paid trip to West Palm Beach, Florida, where they competed head-to-head for $100,000 in cash and prizes and the title. And Craig Childress came out the champ.

New York Rules Reportedly Leading to Refrigerant Shortages

New regulations ban the sale of high-GWP HFCs for servicing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2025

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New York State has finalized its HFC regulations, which includes banning the sale of bulk high-GWP refrigerants. This could result in the inability to service commercial refrigeration equipment.

Saying Goodbye to the Dealer Design Awards and Hello to the HVAC All-Star Awards

ACHR NEWS is launching a new contest in 2025

Dylan Kurt

January 13, 2025

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Our team at ACHR NEWS is excited to recognize more aspects of the HVAC industry, and have readers cast votes on their favorites.

A2L Refrigerant Leak Detection

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 8

Kyle Gargaro

January 12, 2025

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In part eight of this series, we talk with Richard Rodrigues of Sensata Technologies about the use of leak detection systems.

How Virtual Operators Are Transforming Daily Operations for Residential HVAC Businesses

Save money. Save time. Increase customer satisfaction.

Colleen Keyworth

January 11, 2025

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Missed calls are missed opportunities — learn how AI callbots can help pick up the slack.

Heat Pumps, Efficiency, and AI Set to Take Center Stage at AHR

Manufacturers excited to put latest technology on display

Dylan Kurt

January 10, 2025

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The 2025 AHR Expo will shine light on the HVAC industry’s continued march toward ever-increasing efficiency.

Improving Your HVAC Website's User Experience: A Guide to Attract More Leads and Service Calls

Zach Klinger

January 9, 2025

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A poor user experience can not only cost an HVAC contractor new leads, but could also be driving customers to a competitor’s website. Ensure their first impression is a good one.

AHR Trend Report Outlines What HVAC Industry Is Expecting in 2025

The refrigerant transition and keeping up on training and new regulations at the top of everyone’s mind

Dylan Kurt

January 6, 2025

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Some of the industry’s biggest players reveal what they believe will be the trends, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Recruiting Gen Z Talent

Kyle Gargaro

January 4, 2025

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John Akhoian, founder of Rooter Hero, has helped staff his business by reaching out to Generation Z. Find out how he is doing it.

The Many Uses of AI in HVAC

Consultant: We’re on the cusp of a boom in artificial intelligence, and HVACR should harness it

Matt Jachman

January 3, 2025

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Generative AI can analyze contracts, take dictation, write sales scripts, create customer profiles, and much more, a software consultant told a crowd during the recent HARDI conference.