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Common Troubleshooting Mistakes to Avoid

Identify the cause and correct course of action before starting the repair
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
October 14, 2025

Avoid shortcuts and common mistakes when troubleshooting refrigeration systems. Attention to detail not only improves your skills but also increases your value to your company.  


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Nexstar Network Walks Away from 50% of Its Revenue to Stay True to Its Mission: An HVAC Minute Video Update - October 13, 2025

Nexstar Network Walks Away from 50% of Its Revenue to Stay True to Its Mission

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 13, 2025
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
October 13, 2025
After private-equity-backed companies grew from 10% to nearly a third of Nexstar’s membership, CEO Julian Scadden made a choice most leaders wouldn’t dare: cut ties with every single one.
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HARDI on R-454B: “The Crisis Is Over”

R-454B cylinders are finally easier to find. Customers ready to buy new systems? Not so much.
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
October 13, 2025

The refrigerant shortage is over. Its aftershocks are still rippling through the industry. 


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Government Shutdown Begins: What’s Next for HVACR Contractors

ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
October 10, 2025

Delayed payments, paused approvals, slowed processing — contractors’ quick guide to navigating the shutdown.


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Job Security, AI, and the Trades: Why Gen Z Still Defaults to College, and How To Change That

New survey data from Jobber shows appetite for AI-resilient work, but there’s still a trades stigma
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
October 9, 2025

It’s time for HVAC pros to fire up their TikTok accounts if they want to save the trades


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The ACHR NEWS Podcast

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Troubleshooting Comfort Issues with NCI's David Richardson

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
October 8, 2025
How do pros actually fix comfort issues? David Richardson, director of technical curriculum and instructor at the National Comfort Institute (NCI), answers
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HVAC Q&A Episode 15: Is R-454B Finally Easier to Get?

HVAC Q&A Episode 15: Is R-454B Finally Easier to Get?

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
October 7, 2025
In this video, we catch up with Manny Griego, owner of Arrowhead Refrigeration, to see what refrigerant availability is looking like this fall and through the end of the year.
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Joanna's Point of View
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Shortages and Sticker Shock Stall Summer HVAC Sales

Cautious consumers, lack of R-454B, and high-priced equipment dampened demand
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 7, 2025

Despite the summer heat, HVAC replacements are lagging as high prices, refrigerant shortages, and consumer caution weigh on the residential market.


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Technician Spotlight: Brian Swiger

The technician and trainer helping recruits and his company grow and progress
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
October 6, 2025

Swiger chose HVACR for the opportunities it presents and found himself taking on the role of training recruits and helping them progress their careers.  


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Dead Motors, Faulty Switches, and the Smarter Way to Diagnose Electrical Failures in HVAC Systems

Electrical Troubleshooting, Part 2: How to Verify Loads, Trace Circuits, and Diagnose Faulty Controls
Matthew Akins
October 6, 2025

Learn how ohmmeter checks and hopscotching can save HVAC techs from costly misdiagnoses. 


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